Ponant
French luxury expedition line with elegant small ships and yacht-style cruising.
- Active ships
- 14
- Ports visited
- 43
- Founded
- 1988
- Total capacity
- 2,837
- Headquarters
- Marseille, France
- Segment
- Luxury
The fleet
Ponant fleet
L'Austral
264 guests · 2011
Boréal Class
Le Boréal
264 guests · 2010
Boréal Class
Le Champlain
184 guests · 2018
Explorer Class
Le Jacques Cartier
184 guests · 2020
Explorer Class
Le Ponant
64 guests · 1991
Sailing Class
Le Surville
184 guests · 2021
Ponant Explorer Class
Le Commandant Charcot
245 guests · 2021
Expedition Class
Le Dumont-d'Urville
184 guests · 2019
Explorer Class
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Le Jacques Cartier
Oct 18, 2026 · in 13d
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Le Champlain
Oct 18, 2026 · in 13d
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Le Champlain
Oct 25, 2026 · in 20d
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Le Bellot
Oct 26, 2026 · in 21d
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L'Austral
Oct 30, 2026 · in 25d
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Le Ponant
Oct 31, 2026 · in 26d
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Frequently asked questions
How many ships does Ponant have?
Ponant currently operates 14 active ships with a combined capacity of 2,837 passengers.
Where does Ponant sail?
Ponant frequently visits ports including Port of Longyearbyen, Port of Nice, Port of Bora Bora, and more.
Can I track Ponant ships live?
Yes. Every Ponant ship is trackable via live AIS data on our interactive map.
What is the newest Ponant ship?
The newest ship in the fleet is Le Louis Bleriot, launched in 2025.