Compagnie du Ponant Cruises

Vessels: 4
Passengers: 64-264 
Entered service: Le Ponant: 1991, Le Levant: 1998, Le Diamant: was bought and refurbished by Compagnie du Ponant in 2004, Le Boreal 2010
Months of operation: Year-round

What's included in the price:

  • Meals onboard
  • Captain’s welcome/gala dinner
  • Pouring wines during meals
  • Afternoon tea
  • Evening events
  • Porterage

Experience the joy and luxury of cruising onboard one of Compagnie du Ponant Cruises’ stunning ships.

Regions operating in: Northern Europe and Greenland, Asia, Iberian, Peninsula, South, Central and North America, Antarctica, Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Caribbean and Indian Ocean

Compagnie du Ponant

Defined by nautical tradition and elegance, Compagnie du Ponant was founded in 1988 to offer guests an intimate and extremely comfortable cruising experience on its fleet of four diverse vessels. 

Compagnie du Ponant Cruises’ flagship, Le Ponant, is an 88-metre, three-masted luxury sailing yacht offering 32 external cabins that are fully equipped with flat-screen televisions. With only 64 passengers, Le Ponant provides an intimate atmosphere on each cruise. 

The elegant, 100-metre Le Levant delivers a private yacht experience unlike any other. All 45 outside cabins have ocean views while everything onboard is devoted to the personal wellbeing of its guests – from direct ocean access to sun-drenched decks and pristine pools.

The 8,282-tonne Le Diamant was built with exploration and comfort in mind, featuring 113 air-conditioned cabins with full ocean views. 

The newest ship in the fleet, Le Boreal, enters service this year and with 132 cabins she is the biggest in the Compagnie du Ponant fleet, created with a subtle ambience of intimacy reflected in the discreet elegance and tasteful nautical décor.

A limited number of passengers, comfortable cabins and beautifully decorated and convivial public areas create a warm atmosphere where guests will live some magical moments. For the length of the voyage, an experienced and attentive crew watch over each passengers’ wellbeing.

Onboard Experience

Entertainment

Discover exceptional sites, inaccessible to large ships. Dream locations, off the beaten track, new cultures and close encounters with the wonders of nature – these are the privileges Compagnie du Ponant Cruises can offer thanks to the small size and technical capabilities of their ships.

Dining

In each restaurant, it is a point of honour with Compagnie du Ponant Cruises to offer a refined and varied menu, with a full and extensive selection of meals served daily in the main dining room. While the optional dining choices vary from ship to ship, each has various other restaurants serving French cuisine, an outdoor grill and 24-hour room service, among others.

Facilities

Le Ponant: panoramic and gastronomic restaurants, main and terrace lounges

Le Levant: panoramic and gastronomic restaurants, lounge, library, hairdresser, sauna, fitness room, pool, shop 

Le Diamant: 3 restaurants, 3 lounges, 4 bars, library, sundeck with pool, fitness room, hairdresser, massage room

Le Boreal: 2 restaurants, 3 lounge bars, Observatory lounge, theatre, beauty and fitness centre, library and pool

Accomodation

Accommodation

Most cabins have panoramic sea views and all boast a mixture of luxurious fittings and a gentle harmony of colours. Equipped with double or twin beds and private bathroom facilities, some of the added extras include dressing gowns, minibar, a safe, hifi radio, television, DVD player, telephone and air-conditioning.