Signature highlights
A small expedition ship with balcony accommodations, a marina platform for excursions, an underwater Blue Eye lounge, an open-bridge-style expedition atmosphere, and a compact design suited to smaller ports.
Le Jacques Cartier
Le Jacques Cartier is an 184-guest PONANT cruise ship, in service since 2020. This page lists 42 upcoming departures across 25 itineraries in Australia & Pacific, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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Live Position ● 32 minutes ago
Heading to: HAAVEICurrently on: Polynesian Bliss : Marquesas and Tuamotu (14 nights)
The live position is about 1,440 km from this itinerary’s ports, so the scheduled voyage above may be out of date. The map shows where the ship actually is.
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Le Jacques Cartier
Le Jacques Cartier is a compact PONANT Explorers expedition yacht designed for intimate, destination-focused cruising. The 2020-built ship carries up to 184 guests in 92 staterooms and suites, with 118 crew members and predominantly balcony accommodations. Its small size supports access to less-visited ports, while expedition facilities and a marina platform enable shore landings and water activities. Onboard spaces combine French-inspired dining and relaxed lounges with a theatre, spa, pool, and underwater Blue Eye lounge.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Compagnie du Ponant (PONANT)
- Builder / shipyard
- VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull); VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting)
- Registry / flag
- Wallis and Futuna (Mata Utu)
- Call sign
- FLYQ
- IMO number
- 9852420
- MMSI
- 578001400
- Draft
- 4.7 m
- Previous names
- Le Surville
Onboard Experience
Dining
French-influenced dining is complemented by a main restaurant, an outdoor grill, lounges, and bars. PONANT presents gastronomy as a central part of the onboard experience.
Entertainment
The theatre hosts lectures, naturalist presentations, concerts, shows, and other performances. Lounges and bars provide quieter spaces for socializing and relaxation.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 92 staterooms and suites, with current PONANT listings showing balcony accommodations including lower-deck and upper-deck categories. Suites range from deluxe accommodations to larger prestige, privilege, grand deluxe, and owner’s suites.
For families
PONANT lists an Ocean Young Explorers program and expedition activities suitable for families, although the ship is primarily positioned as an intimate expedition yacht rather than a family resort ship.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a SOTHYS and Davines spa, hammam, fitness room, massage and beauty treatments, hairdressing services, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Environmental features
The ship is part of PONANT’s newer expedition fleet, incorporating environmental technologies and a Clean Ship-oriented design. Expedition operations use a marina platform and small craft to support nature-focused landings and water activities.
History & sister ships
Other PONANT Explorers ships
Where Le Jacques Cartier sails, month by month
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| Australia & Pacific | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Asia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Feb 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 9, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All 25 itineraries and their departure dates
- An escapade in the heart of Melanesia 4 Sep 2027
- Ancestral Cultures of the South Pacific 7 Feb 2027
- Ancestral Cultures of the South Pacific 20 Sep 2027
- Ancestral Cultures of the South Pacific 9 Jan 2028
- Australia's Iconic Kimberley 27 May 2027, 16 Jun 2027, 6 Jul 2027, 26 Jul 2027, 15 Aug 2027
- Australia's Iconic Kimberley 6 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 5 Aug 2027, 25 Aug 2027
- Authentic Japan 11 Mar 2028
- From Confidential French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island 12 Dec 2027
- From Fiji to Micronesia 20 Feb 2027
- From Secluded French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island 15 Nov 2026
- Horizons of East Asia and the Philippines 16 Apr 2028
- Indonesian Temples & Volcanoes 15 May 2028
- Ocean Voyage: Guam - Kobe 8 Mar 2027
- Ocean Voyage: Kumamoto - Keelung 18 Apr 2027
- Philippines, Taiwan and Japan 26 Feb 2028
- Polynesian Bliss : Marquesas and Tuamotu 1 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 10 Jan 2027, 24 Jan 2027, 31 Oct 2027, 28 Nov 2027, 26 Dec 2027
- Secret Islands of Melanesia 21 Jan 2028
- Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands 18 Oct 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 17 Oct 2027
- Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Marquesas Islands and the Society Islands 14 Nov 2027
- Secrets of the Pacific from the Solomon Islands to Palau 3 Feb 2028
- The Hidden Treasures of the Philippines and Borneo 21 Apr 2027
- The Hidden Treasures of the Philippines and Borneo 28 Apr 2028
- Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys 27 May 2028
- Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys 15 May 2027
- Wild islands and Philippine horizons 18 Feb 2028
All Upcoming Departures
Le Jacques Cartier FAQ
What flag does Le Jacques Cartier sail under?
Le Jacques Cartier is registered in Wallis and Futuna (Mata Utu).
How many passengers does Le Jacques Cartier hold?
Le Jacques Cartier carries about 184 guests with roughly 118 crew.
How old is Le Jacques Cartier?
Le Jacques Cartier entered service in 2020.