Ponant
French luxury, at the edge of the world.
A French line of small luxury yachts and pioneering expedition ships, Ponant sails from the Mediterranean and the Caribbean to the Kimberley, Antarctica, and the geographic North Pole — with the unmistakable elegance of French hospitality on board.
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Small ships, exceptional access
Ponant’s yacht-sized fleet carries between 130 and 270 guests — a fraction of the size of conventional cruise ships. That intimate scale opens up secluded bays, narrow channels, and remote ports of call that larger vessels simply cannot reach.
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The French art of living, at sea
As France’s only luxury cruise line, Ponant brings a distinctly French sensibility on board — refined cuisine influenced by celebrated chefs, considered design, and warm, attentive hospitality. It’s a character no other line replicates.
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Pioneering expedition itineraries
Antarctica, the Arctic, the Kimberley, the Northwest Passage — Ponant has a long heritage of reaching destinations very few travellers see, often in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions.
Le Commandant Charcot — the world’s only luxury icebreaker, and the only passenger ship with a PC2 polar-class shell, capable of sailing where no other expedition ship can.
Book your next Ponant voyage with Fine Travel and combine its French-inspired luxury and pioneering expeditions with our boutique, concierge-style service.
The Fine Travel Difference
A trusted agency since 2000 • TAANZ • CLIA • IATA Accredited
A full-service agency
We have access to all Ponant’s local offers and a long-standing relationship with their New Zealand representative — plus we can arrange your connecting flights and travel insurance.
Exclusive Business Class fares
Personalised wholesale business class airfares, on top of the published fares we access with all major airlines.
Complimentary documentation
If you prefer hard copies of your cruise documentation, we’ll courier them to you at no cost.