Le Ponant

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 64
• Luxury Expedition Ship

Experience the privilege of a relaxing cruise aboard Le Ponant, crafted to respect the tradition of famous sailing yachts. Following in the nautical tradition of three-masted sailing ship, Le Ponant will take you on a voyage of discovery. The ship capacity limited to 64 passengers provides intimacy and convivial atmosphere to the cruise. The refined life on board, the welcoming charm of your cabin, the lounges and the restaurants setting are as many invitations to relax.

Under full sail, gliding over the sea with the wind, you will fall under Le Ponant’s spell.

Restaurant and Bars:
Discreet yet attentive service, French Cuisine and reception in the 2 restaurants respect our best traditions. The Diamant Restaurant and the Panoramic Restaurant offer a high quality cuisine and can host 67 guests. Both are widely open to the sea. Of course tribute is paid to the great French gastronomic tradition, accompanied by a selection of red, white and rosé wines free of charge during meals. A fine wine list is also available to you. At lunchtime a delicious buffet is served on the terrace, while evening menus are more elaborate in the refined paneled décor of the Karukéra Restaurant where you dine at the table of your choice. Later in the bar, a pianist entertains guests.

Life Onboard:
Tasteful sophistication favouring life in the open air is our philosophy.Le Ponant has plenty of space including a large comfortable lounge, two restaurants one with a terrace, and a vast sun deck from which to admire the 1500 m² of sail. There is also a platform just above sea level from which you can gaze at the marine life below or enjoy the water sports. The public rooms are flexible and able to receive all the passengers at once for conferences, presentations, or work sessions. Enjoy meeting people in the Emeraude Lounge, relaxing in the Saphir Lounge, having a walk on the Sun Deck.

• Length: 88 m
  
• Beam: 12 m
  
• Speed: 12 / 14 knots
  
• Safety: Highest international safety standards
  
• Sun deck: 400 m² / 4 300 sq.ft
  
• Flag: French
  
• Passengers: 64
  
• Crew members: 32
  
• Classification: Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping

Africa (cruises)from:$3,768

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Southern France Golf Special	8	Octshow dates Southern France Golf Special Oct 13–20, 2013	Mediterranean: Cannes, Imperia, Nice, Sanary Sur Mer, St Tropez
Cape Verde Islands Roundtrip	8	Decshow dates Cape Verde Islands Roundtrip Dec 7–14, 2013	Africa: Cape Verde Islands

Caribbean (cruises)from:$3,800

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Martinique Roundtrip with St Barts	7	Decshow dates Martinique Roundtrip with St Barts Dec 23–29, 2013	Caribbean: Antigua, French West Indies
Martinique Roundtrip	7	Decshow dates Martinique Roundtrip Dec 29, 2013–Jan 4, 2014	Caribbean: Grenada, Grenadines
Martinique Roundtrip with BVI	8	Jan, Feb, Marshow dates Martinique Roundtrip with BVI Jan 4–11, 2014 Feb 1–8, 2014 Feb 15–22, 2014 Mar 1–8, 2014 Mar 15–22, 2014	Caribbean: Antigua, British Virgin Islands, French West Indies, Nevis, St. Barth
Martinique Roundtrip	8	Jan, Feb, Marshow dates Martinique Roundtrip Jan 11–18, 2014 Feb 8–15, 2014 Feb 22–Mar 1, 2014 Mar 8–15, 2014 Mar 22–29, 2014	Caribbean: Grenada, Grenadines
Martinique to Saint Martin	8	Janshow dates Martinique to Saint Martin Jan 18–25, 2014 Jan 25–Feb 1, 2014	Caribbean: British Virgin Islands, French West Indies, Nevis, St. Barth, St. Martin

Europe (cruises)from:$3,710

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Nice Roundtrip	8	Julshow dates Nice Roundtrip Jul 1–8, 2013 Jul 8–15, 2013 Jul 15–22, 2013 Jul 22–29, 2013 Jul 29–Aug 5, 2013	Europe: France Mediterranean: Corsica, Lavezzi Island, Lerici, Nice, Portoferraio, Portovenere
The Charms of Corsica, Italy & Malta	8	Augshow dates The Charms of Corsica, Italy & Malta Aug 5–12, 2013	Europe: France, Italy, Malta, Sicily Mediterranean: Corsica, Sardinia, Trapani
Mediterranean Beauty: Malta & France	8	Augshow dates Mediterranean Beauty: Malta & France Aug 19–26, 2013	Europe: France, Italy, Malta Mediterranean: Capri, Lipari, Nice, Ponza, Portoferraio, Portovenere, Taormina, Valetta
Corsica and Italy	7	Augshow dates Corsica and Italy Aug 26–Sep 1, 2013	Europe: France, Italy Mediterranean: Corsica, Imperia, Nice, Portoferraio

Mediterranean (cruises)from:$3,710

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Nice Roundtrip	8	Julshow dates Nice Roundtrip Jul 1–8, 2013 Jul 8–15, 2013 Jul 15–22, 2013 Jul 22–29, 2013 Jul 29–Aug 5, 2013	Europe: France Mediterranean: Corsica, Lavezzi Island, Lerici, Nice, Portoferraio, Portovenere
The Charms of Corsica, Italy & Malta	8	Augshow dates The Charms of Corsica, Italy & Malta Aug 5–12, 2013	Europe: France, Italy, Malta, Sicily Mediterranean: Corsica, Sardinia, Trapani
Malta Roundtrip	8	Augshow dates Malta Roundtrip Aug 12–19, 2013	Mediterranean: Lipari, Palermo, Syracuse, Taormina, Valetta
Mediterranean Beauty: Malta & France	8	Augshow dates Mediterranean Beauty: Malta & France Aug 19–26, 2013	Europe: France, Italy, Malta Mediterranean: Capri, Lipari, Nice, Ponza, Portoferraio, Portovenere, Taormina, Valetta
Corsica and Italy	7	Augshow dates Corsica and Italy Aug 26–Sep 1, 2013	Europe: France, Italy Mediterranean: Corsica, Imperia, Nice, Portoferraio
Southern France Golf Special	8	Octshow dates Southern France Golf Special Oct 13–20, 2013	Mediterranean: Cannes, Imperia, Nice, Sanary Sur Mer, St Tropez