Ponant is France's only luxury cruise line and one of the world's most respected operators in the expedition and boutique ocean segment. Founded in 1988 by a group of French merchant navy officers, it has grown into a fleet of elegant small ships that combine French art de vivre with genuine expedition capability.
Ships carry between 92 and 374 guests and are designed for comfort in remote waters — from Antarctica and the Arctic to the Pacific islands, the Amazon and the Northwest Passage. The French culinary tradition is taken seriously on board: local produce, regional wine and a dining programme that reflects the destinations being visited.
Ponant attracts an international audience that values small-ship intimacy, authentic destination access and a refined but unstuffy atmosphere at sea.