Cruise ship
Le Ponant — cabins, decks, dining & sailings
7 cabin types · 4 decks
Le Ponant is PONANT EXPLORATIONS's cruise ship — 7 cabin types across 4 decks, sailing Europe, Southern Europe and Mediterranean. NestCruise is advisor-led — no fares, no booking fees: share your dates and an advisor prices your exact sailing at no cost.
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Overview
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Sailings aboard Le Ponant
16
Cabins & decks
Owner's Suite
Suite
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: A private 96 ft² balcony with 2 armchairs Room service is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner A bathroom with double shower A one-hour treatment per person (for 2 people) in the wellness area, including body and facial treatments A private return transfer Three portholes and glass door Champagne and fruit on arrival A daily selection of sweet and savoury canapés and a fruit basket One bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A living room with a convertible sofa and armchair Dining area for 4 people Included in all staterooms Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer No lift, not suitable for people with reduced mobility Direct line telephone Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Grand Privilege Suite
Suite
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: A private 139 ft² balcony with four armchairs Double dressing rooms Two panoramic portholes and two hinged windows Two bathrooms with shower Two one-hour treatments per person (for 2 people) in the wellness area, including body and facial treatments A daily selection of sweet and savoury canapés and a fruit basket Two king-size beds (180 x 190 cm) or four single beds (90 x 190 cm) A lounge area with convertible sofa, two armchairs, and TV Champagne and fruit on arrival Included in all staterooms Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer No lift, not suitable for people with reduced mobility Direct line telephone Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Privilege suite
Suite
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: A private 96 ft² balcony with four armchairs Panoramic window and panoramic hinged window Champagne and fruit on arrival A daily selection of sweet and savoury canapés and a fruit basket One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A lounge area with convertible sofa and two armchairs A bathroom with shower Included in all staterooms Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer No lift, not suitable for people with reduced mobility Direct line telephone Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Prestige Suite
Suite
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Two portholes One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A lounge area with convertible sofa and an armchair Included in all staterooms Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer No lift, not suitable for people with reduced mobility Direct line telephone Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Junior Suite
Suite
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Two portholes One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A lounge area with convertible sofa and an armchair Included in all staterooms Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer No lift, not suitable for people with reduced mobility Direct line telephone Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Upper decks balcony stateroom
Balcony · ≈172 sq ft
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: A 16 m² stateroom (Alizés Prestige Stateroom with balcony) or 19 m² stateroom (Alizés Stateroom with balcony) A private 43 ft² balcony (Alizés Stateroom with balcony) or 86 ft² balcony (Alizés Prestige Stateroom with balcony) A panoramic hinged glass door A bathroom with shower One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) Included in all staterooms Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer No lift, not suitable for people with reduced mobility Direct line telephone Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Window or Porthole Stateroom
Oceanview
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower One round porthole Included in all staterooms Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer No lift, not suitable for people with reduced mobility Direct line telephone Electronic safe Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Deck plans
Deck 5
Sun Deck · Bar
Deck 4
Restaurant · Owner's Suite
Deck 3
Marina · Bar · Lounge · Reception Desk · Welcome Lounge · Beauty Area · Fitness · Grand Privilege Suite · Privilege Suite · Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom (Alizes Prestige Stateroom with Balcony) · Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom (Alizes Stateroom with Balcony)
Deck 2
Medical Centre · Prestige Suite · Junior Suite · Window Stateroom (Mistral Prestige Stateroom) · Porthole Stateroom (Mistral Stateroom)
Gallery
Ship facts
Entertainment
- Emeraude Lounge and Bar
- Sun Deck
Wellness
- The Wellness Space
Enrichment
- Excursions
- The Marina
- Experts by your side
Good to know
Laundry
Your staterllm attendant is at your disposal to provide a laundry service. It takes 24 to 48 hours to wash and iron your clothes. Only an ironing service can be provided on the same day. Dry cleaning is not possible, so we kindly ask you to only give us clothes that can be washed with water. ** These services are chargeable and billed directly to your cabin account.
Smoking Policy
Ships are non-smoking, even on accommodation balconies. Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas of the ship.
Power Adapters
Electrical plug adapters are provided on board, they are available at the reception. Are the electrical outlets on board compliant with European standards? Yes, the alternating current 220 volts 50 Hertz is distributed through outlets compliant with European standards. The electricity on board is in 220 volts AC (European standard) and 110 volts AC (North American standard). For safety reasons, the use of hair straighteners and irons is not allowed in the staterooms. On board Le Ponant, the 110 volts AC is only distributed in the bathroom of the staterooms.
Age Restrictions
Children under one (1 year old / 12 months) are not permitted on PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruises. On Classic cruises, children are permitted from one (1 year old), with a maximum of five children aged one to six (1 to 6 years old) on board each voyage. Children aged four years and older are welcome at the Kids’ Club when the service is offered on board. In all cases and at all times, both on board or on land, children and young minors are the full and total responsibility of their parents or accompanying adults.
Languages
The languages spoken on board are French and English. The signage is in French and English. On some cruises, crew members also speak other languages.
Telephone
To reach a correspondent around the world, a satellite communication system is available to you. The cost of communications is charged directly to your account (pricing depends on the navigation zone). Calls from your correspondents can be transferred directly to your accommodation or to any common area on the ships. You can also send and receive faxes. Contacting reception.
Wi-Fi
You have free Wi-Fi internet access on board all ships (cabins and common areas). On the Sisterships (L'Austral, Le Lyrial, The Boréal, Le Soléal), one or more computers are available to you in the leisure areas. Thanks to the Starlink network provided by Marlink, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP guarantees you quality Wi-Fi access, regardless of the location and navigation conditions.
Medical Facilities
There is a doctor on board available to the passengers on all our ships: The schedules of consultation are listed each day in the log book (emergency consultation 24/7). The Sisterships, PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot also have a hospital for any small surgery. During the excursions, the passengers are accompanied by a doctor or a nurse. There is a fee for consultations on board. The price may vary according to the time and place of the consultation (hospital or staterooms). You must also pay for medications. The doctor on board is not authorised to distribute sick leaves and prescriptions. Only accounts and invoices are provided which may be used by the passenger to obtain a refund from his/her health insurance if his/her contract allows. Medical Consultations Consultations, medical and surgical procedures, laboratory tests or medical imaging examinations (radiology) carried out on board by the doctor or nurse are subject to charges. The price may vary depending on the time and location of the consultation (at the onboard hospital or in the cabin). The cost of all procedures is displayed in the waiting room. Guests are also required to pay for any medications. The ship's doctor is unable to provide medical certificates and prescriptions. Only reports and invoices are issued, which can be used by the guest to claim a refund from their health insurance if their policy allows it. Special Medical Treatment If you have a special treatment, please inform the reservation service at the time of your registration, indicate it on the information form filled out before departure, then inform the crew on board at the time of boarding and bring your specific medications for the duration of the cruise. Seasickness Our ships (with the exception of Le Ponant and the Spirit of Ponant) are equipped with stabilisers fitted with dynamic fins that adapt to the movements of the ship. This system allows for anticipation and compensation for pitch and roll to provide great stability. Guests anticipating seasickness experience reduced symptoms and are surprised not to be inconvenienced.
Guests with reduced mobility
Only the Sisterships, the PONANT Explorers, Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot have been designed to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility. Staterooms specially designed on board the Sisterships, decks 3 (307), 4 (407) and 5 (509) 3 c for two people aged 18. in a wheelchair, with a double bed (180 x 200) cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 shower and toilet in the bathroom as well as a balcony of 4 2 (only for cabins on the decks 4 and 5) having a small ramp Wheelchair accessible, on board the PONANT Explorers, decks 4 (431) and 5 (527) 2 cabins for two people each at 27.5 2in a wheelchair, with a double bed (180 x 200) cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 sink, shower, and toilet in the bathroom, as well as a balcony of 4 Wheelchair accessible, on board the Commandant Charcot, points 6 (626 and 628) and 8 (818) 3 cabins for two people each of 28 2I'm accIin a wheelchair, with a double bed (180 x 200) cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 shower and toilet in the bathroom, as well as abalcony of 7.5.2 a small ramp Wheelchair accessible, on board the Paul Gauguin, bridge 4 (415 and 416) 2 cabins for two people each aged 21 in a wheelchair, with a double queen size bed (160 x 200) cm) only for the 416, and a double queen size bed (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm) for the 415, shower and toilet in the bathroom, as well as.a window with panoramic view. Ramps providing easy access for movement in common areas. Posters, signage, and cabin numbers translated into braille. Despite these arrangements, each passenger must be able to be autonomous or travel with a companion who can provide all the necessary assistance during their journey. If a person is not deemed sufficiently fit to travel safely, the company reserves the right to refuse their boarding. Landings in difficult areas or on zodiacs are subject to the approval of the captain, always with the passenger's well-being and safety in mind.
Packing Tips
Technical Accessories We recommend that you bring a ski mask, sunglasses, walking sticks, a waterproof backpack, binoculars, a technical watch, a mosquito net for the face (in the Arctic), and a waterproof pouch. These accessories are also available for purchase at the onboard shop.
Dress Code
Dress Code We recommend wearing casual and elegant outfits, cocktail attire for gala evenings, and white or black and white attire for the Officers' evening. Shorts and bermudas are not allowed in the evening at gourmet restaurants. Expedition Cruise For an expedition cruise, pack practical clothing and comfortable shoes. During your polar cruises, a polar parka in your size will be provided and boots in your size will be loaned to you.
Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is enshrined in the company's statutes and is at the heart of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP project. Founded over 30 years ago by committed sailors, the company was born out of a desire to share the passion for the oceans and the treasures of the Earth. This responsibility commits us to engage in a respectful dialogue with the environment and the populations encountered, and to invest in various areas related to the preservation and enhancement of the natural and cultural heritage of polar and oceanic regions. To learn more about our commitments to sustainable development and about the PONANT Foundation, visit the page. Engagements. Clean Ships We were among the first in the world to abandon heavy fuel. Our ships are equipped with electric diesel engines and SCR catalytic converters, which help reduce our emissions and fuel consumption. Our high polar exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot, is a hybrid electric ship, powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and light fuel. Thanks to LNG, there is a reduction of -25% in CO2 emissions, -85% in nitrogen oxide emissions, and -95% in fine particle emissions. Every time we design a new ship, we equip it with the latest eco-technologies available, allowing us to maintain our position as a leader in the cruise industry in terms of the environment, surpassing international regulations in some aspects. This commitment is recognised by numerous independent organisations. If you would like to learn more, please visit our section on 'labels, certifications, and distinctions' on the Engagements page. Wastewater Wastewater is treated using processes that exclude the use of chemicals. The treated water is sometimes reused on board for technical purposes (laundry, deck washing...) and is used for the external cleaning of the ship. Waste We have optimised our organisation to reduce waste at the source, waste is still produced on board. Equipment adapted for sorting each type of waste is in place. This equipment helps reduce the stored volume and facilitates their recovery. We ensure complete traceability of this waste and have a valuation rate of 80% by 2026. Single-use plastics We have eliminated single-use plastics (such as straws, cups, food portions, laundry bags, etc.). A metal water bottle is provided to each guests during expedition cruises, and water fountains are available in the common areas of the ships. We are also developing the bottling of our water in glass bottles. Discover all our products in daily actions.
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Ship facts from NestCruise data, verified Jun 2026.