OCEAN VOYAGES WITH A JOIE DE VIVRE SPIRIT
We invite you to experience iconic cruise destinations with a sophisticated French ambiance!
PONANT is an exponent for the French way of life (Joie de Vivre) across every sea on the globe. On board, this is translated through exceptional services within a fully 5-star setting, an attentive multilingual crew, fine dining with the highest standards of cuisine, and the wonder of discovering exceptional destinations while offering a voyage travel experience that is both authentic and high end. From secluded ports to secret seas, from forgotten beaches to remote lands, we choose itineraries that take you away from major tourist routes so you can enjoy unique cruises and shorelines that few have seen before. Explore ashore the exceptional quality of excursions offered on each itinerary, that are planned, tested and approved by the Ponant team of experts, ensuring an enriching cruise experience. Thanks to Ponant’s small capacity ships, enjoy the luxury of docking in private ports and often the option for stopovers in preserved locations. Once on board, guests will enjoy being pampered with the utmost of refined service and authenticity that defines Ponant’s signature travel style and philosophy, which reinterprets what cruising should be.
CURRENT CLUB OFFERS
FRENCH POLYNESIA – TAHITIAN ISLANDS & FIJI
Five Archipelagos, Two Extraordinary Ships, One Tempting Offer
Experience two sister brands, Paul Gauguin Cruises and PONANT Explorations, offering two exceptional ways to experience French Polynesia. From year-round voyages aboard the iconic MS Paul Gauguin ship to seasonal journeys aboard Le Jacques Cartier ship that ventures to the remote Gambier and Austral archipelagos alongside the Society Islands, Tuamotus and Marquesas – there’s an unforgettable journey for every dreamer and traveler!
Select Voyages & Dates apply to this special offer
OFFER: $1,000 Shipboard Credit per couple sharing cabin
+ an additional $100 per person ThirdHome onboard credit Special Amenity
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CHOOSE FROM SELECT 2026-2027 VOYAGES
Aboard the MS Paul Gauguin
On voyages year-round, The Gauguin reveals the authentic beauty of French Polynesia with enriching insight shared by local Tahitians who live aboard to share the culture of their home islands.
| Itinerary | 2027 Voyage Dates |
| Tahiti & The Society Islands – 7 Nights | JUN 19 / JUN 26 / AUG 14 / AUG 21 / SEP 18 / OCT 16 / OCT 30 / NOV 27 / DEC 11 |
| More Society Islands & Tahiti – 7 Nights | MAY 22 / JUL 17 / SEP 11 / OCT 23 / DEC 4 |
| More Tuamotus & Society Islands – 10 Nights | APR 28 / JUN 9 / AUG 4 / OCT 6 / MPV 17 / DEC 29 |
| Cook Islands & Society Islands – 11 Nights | JAN 2 / NPV 6 / DEC 18 |
| Society Islands & Tuamotus – 11 Nights | MAY 29 / JUL 24 / SEP 25 |
| Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands – 14 Nights | MAY 8 / JUL 3 / AUG 28 |
| Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands – 14 Nights | JAN 13 / APR 15 |
Aboard Le Jacques Cartier
Le Jacques Cartier brings PONANT’s renowned spirit of an exploration ship discovery for an immersive journey into Tahiti, finding a seasonal home in the shallow lagoons and quiet anchorages few ships ever reach.
| Itinerary | 2027 Voyage Dates |
| Tuamotu & Marquesas Islands – 14 Nights | JAN 24 / NOV 14 / NOV 28 / DEC 26 |
| Tuamotu, Gambier & Pitcairn – 14 Nights | DEC 12 |
THE PONANT LIFE ON BOARD EXPERIENCE
Discover a sophisticated ambiance…
THE PONANT ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES:
- Luxurious Accommodations – choose your cabin preference on board
- All ship staterooms are equipped with television offering free films and documentaries
- The Ponant Full Meal Plan – includes daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners served on board the cruises (breakfast & lunch are buffet style, and dinners are formal a-la-carte table served gastronomic experiences; a dinner buffet is also available on board for those who wish to be casual). There is also a 24-hr room service menu available on all ships
- The Open Bar – beginning with boarding, and during the duration of the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Charles Heidsieck champagne, cocktails/spirits, coffee and tea) are served on request and at any time of the day. Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar. The Open Bar also applies to in-stateroom minibars and beverages served through room-service.
- Snacks & Refreshments – Coffee, tea and small cakes/pastries will be available in the morning, outside the restaurant opening times. A tea-time service is offered at the Grand Salon in the afternoons.
- Unlimited Wi-Fi internet access on board all ships
- A variety of on-board activities – including group fitness sessions, gym, yoga, Pilates, meditation, Aquagym
- Shore Excursions – in every port of call (please note some excursions are at additional cost)
- Expedition voyages include shore landings via Zodiacs
- Private Beaches – experience small-ship access to some of the world’s most idyllic unspoiled beaches
- Moana Explorer Program – a unique South Pacific Discovery Program for young explorers (families)
- Celebration Packages – for unforgettable celebrations (anniversaries, honeymoons, vow renewals, engagements and birthdays), PONANT and Paul Gauguin cruises offer the most romantic settings to celebrate life’s milestones. A Complimentary Blessing Ceremony with champagne toast, cave, love songs and a hear-felt poem is an honored tradition of Polynesia. Other Celebration Packages do have a cost incurred depending on what is desired.
- Access to all the common areas on board – fitness areas, steam room, hair salon, swimming pool (heated sea water), solarium, lounges, theater, boutique & leisure lounge areas (these are offered on the Explorer ships & Sisterships.
- Butler Service in all Suites
- Gratuities are included on all voyages
- Voyage Port Taxes (per person) are included in voyage quotes and pricing
- OPTIONAL: Airport Transfers are only included on arrival and departure days (if guests have purchased roundtrip airfare with Ponant); otherwise they will be available at add-on cost
THE PONANT GASTRONOMY EXPERIENCE
The Ponant chefs and their brigade interpret and share with our passengers their passion for the French culinary heritage, enriched with the products and traditions of the countries visited. Our menus are constantly renewed according to the destination and the route chosen. On our mega yachts, two restaurants welcome you according to your wishes, the gourmet restaurant and the grill restaurant. In January 2016, PONANT joined forces with Ducasse Conseil, a culinary catering center of excellence run by Alain Ducasse Entreprise, which continues to provide dining excellence aboard our ships. From the conception of the culinary offerings each day to the training of the company’s Chefs, this long-term project aims to ensure that PONANT’s culinary standards are as high as possible and to satisfy the palates of our discerning passengers. Every day, our French baker makes your bread and then bakes it on board. Organic baguettes, sandwich breads and special breads are available as a buffet option with your breakfasts, lunches and dinners. At lunch, a selection of dishes inspired by the contemporary French brasseries will be offered onboard; while dinners are an a-la-carte dining experience expertly served at the table in the gastronomic restaurant, providing guests the opportunity to taste the grand traditions of French fine dining. Dinner menus that are also perfectly paired with the best wines from our cellar, as recommended by our sommelier.
BOOK A VOYAGE
HURRY! Offers only valid while inventory lasts
Inquire and book your PONANT voyage – contact Liz Bates
PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
DEPOSIT Required: 25% of full cruise cost is required within 72-hrs of booking
Final Payment: The balance is due 90-days prior to departure
Bookings made within 89-Days to 30-Days prior, full payments are required within 48-hrs
NOT INCLUDED IN VOYAGES:
- International Airfare – can be quoted separately as part of your voyage
- Optional Cruise-Protection Travel Insurance (quoted upon request)
- Optional Spa & Salon Services while onboard
- Optional Shore Excursions guests elect to enjoy
- Premium liquor and spirits/beverages not included in The Open Bar program
- Gift shop purchases and other personal incidentals
- Airport to ship/ship to airport ground transfers are included with Ponant roundtrip airfare, otherwise they will be offered at an add-on cost
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellation & Voyage Terms and Conditions vary per brand voyage chosen