Ponant Cruises
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specialty Dining
Complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants on select sailings, including chef's tastings and curated wine pairings on participating vessels.
Spa & Wellness Access
Select spa treatments, wellness credits, and onboard amenities included on participating voyages across our preferred cruise partners.
Ships we know personally.
Le Commandant Charcot
World's only luxury hybrid LNG-electric icebreaker, 245 guests.
Le Bellot
Explorer-class, 184 guests, polar.
Le Bougainville
184 guests, expedition luxury.
Le Ponant
64 guests, three-masted sailing yacht.
Spirit of Ponant
Ponant Yachting catamaran — 2024.
La Désirade
Ponant Yachting catamaran — 2025.







