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

Caribbean (cruises)from:$3,774

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Martinique Roundtrip	8	Feb, Mar, Decshow dates Martinique Roundtrip Dec 1–8, 2012 Dec 15–22, 2012 Dec 29, 2012–Jan 5, 2013 Feb 2–9, 2013 Feb 16–23, 2013 Mar 2–9, 2013 Mar 16–23, 2013	Caribbean: Grenada, Grenadines
Martinique Roundtrip with BVI	8	Feb, Mar, Decshow dates Martinique Roundtrip with BVI Dec 8–15, 2012 Dec 22–29, 2012 Feb 9–16, 2013 Feb 23–Mar 2, 2013 Mar 9–16, 2013 Mar 23–30, 2013	Caribbean: Antigua, British Virgin Islands, French West Indies, Nevis, St. Barth
Martinique to Saint Martin	8	Janshow dates Martinique to Saint Martin Jan 5–12, 2013 Jan 26–Feb 2, 2013	Caribbean: British Virgin Islands, French West Indies, Nevis, St. Barth, St. Martin
Saint Martin Round Trip	8	Janshow dates Saint Martin Round Trip Jan 12–19, 2013 Jan 19–26, 2013	Caribbean: Antigua, British Virgin Islands, French West Indies, Netherlands Antilles, Nevis, St. Barth, St. Martin

Europe (cruises)from:$3,774

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Corsica and Italy	8	Julshow dates Corsica and Italy Jul 14–21, 2012 Jul 28–Aug 4, 2012	Europe: France, Italy Mediterranean: Corsica, Nice
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Corsica, Italy and Monaco	8	Octshow dates Corsica, Italy and Monaco Oct 13–20, 2012	Europe: France, Italy Mediterranean: Corsica

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Valetta to Nice	8	Aug, Sepshow dates Valetta to Nice Aug 25–Sep 1, 2012 Sep 1–8, 2012	Europe: France, Italy, Malta, Sicily Mediterranean: Amalfi, Lipari, Nice, Portoferraio
Corsica, Italy and Monaco	8	Octshow dates Corsica, Italy and Monaco Oct 13–20, 2012	Europe: France, Italy Mediterranean: Corsica