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The French way of luxury expedition.

Ponant is the world's leading luxury expedition company — combining polar expertise, extraordinary destinations, and refined Gallic elegance. Their Le Commandant Charcot is the world's first luxury hybrid LNG-electric polar icebreaker.

Virtuoso Voyages

Benefits included on every booking.

As a member of Virtuoso Voyages, we are able to offer our clients exclusive benefits on every sailing — arranged before you board and confirmed directly through us.

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Dedicated Onboard Host

A personal Virtuoso host sails with your group, present throughout the voyage to answer questions and ensure every detail runs exactly as planned.

02

Private Welcome Reception

An exclusive cocktail reception at the start of each sailing, arranged solely for Virtuoso Voyages guests with introductions facilitated by your host.

03

Shipboard Credit

$100 per stateroom on voyages under 14 nights; $200 per stateroom on voyages of 14 nights or more, to spend freely on dining, spa, or excursions.

04

Exclusive Shore Experience

A private shore excursion, VIP tour, or private car and driver whose itinerary is shaped entirely around your interests and pace — never a group schedule.

05

Specialty Dining

Complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants on select sailings, including chef's tastings and curated wine pairings on participating vessels.

06

Spa & Wellness Access

Select spa treatments, wellness credits, and onboard amenities included on participating voyages across our preferred cruise partners.

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Sail With Ponant Cruises

Book through Eden for Your World and unlock exclusive Virtuoso benefits on every Ponant Cruises voyage — onboard credits, private receptions, and VIP treatment unavailable anywhere else.

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The Fleet

Featured Ships

Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot

World's only luxury hybrid LNG-electric icebreaker, 245 guests.

Le Bellot

Le Bellot

Explorer-class, 184 guests, polar.

Le Bougainville

Le Bougainville

184 guests, expedition luxury.

Le Ponant

Le Ponant

64 guests, three-masted sailing yacht.

Spirit of Ponant

Ponant Yachting catamaran — 2024.

La Désirade

Ponant Yachting catamaran — 2025.

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