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Le Ponant

PONANT

86 upcoming departures · 17 itineraries

Class Three-masted sailing yacht

Built / Refurb 1991 / 2021

Guests 32

Crew 33

Length 88.0 m

Beam 12.0 m

Decks 4

Cabins 16

Live Position ● 4 hours ago

Heading to: FRNCE

6.6 knots Not Defined

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Le Ponant

Le Ponant is PONANT’s intimate three-masted sailing yacht, designed for a private-yacht atmosphere rather than a large-ship cruise experience. Following its major redesign and refurbishment, the vessel accommodates up to 32 guests in 16 staterooms and suites, supported by 33 crew members. Its small size enables access to less-visited ports, while sailing, open-air spaces, water activities and regionally focused dining shape the onboard experience.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: Compagnie du Ponant (PONANT)
Builder / shipyard: Société Française de Construction Navales (SFCN), Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France
Registry / flag: France
Call sign: FGZZ
IMO number: 8914219
MMSI: 227186000

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

A three-masted sailing yacht with only 32 guests, spacious open-air areas, a marina platform and a highly personalized one-to-one guest-to-crew ratio.

Dining

One main restaurant provides refined, regionally inspired cuisine, with the current PONANT offering emphasizing locally influenced gastronomy and an intimate dining setting.

Entertainment

Le Ponant focuses on relaxed yacht-style recreation rather than large-scale shows, with lounges, scenic outdoor areas and informal social spaces.

Staterooms & suites

The current layout has 16 staterooms and suites for a maximum of 32 guests, including porthole and window staterooms, upper-deck balcony staterooms, junior suites and prestige suites.

For families

No dedicated children’s programming or family facilities were identified on the current official ship page.

Pools, spa & wellness

The ship includes a wellness area and promotes relaxation, with water-based activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling and diving equipment available from the marina.

Environmental features

PONANT presents Le Ponant as part of its responsible-exploration program. The 2020–2022 redesign included environmental improvements and restored the yacht’s emphasis on sail-assisted navigation.

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

Ports of Call

Nice (France)

Next: Sep 5, 2026

13 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Nice (France)

Next: Sep 26, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Next: Jul 20, 2027

8 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)

Next: Jan 2, 2027

8 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), Marigot (Saint Martin)

Next: Jan 9, 2027

14 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Marigot (Saint Martin), Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)

Next: Dec 26, 2026

4 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Athens (Lavrio) (Greece), Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Next: Jul 13, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Marigot (Saint Martin)

Next: Dec 19, 2026

8 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Athens (Lavrio) (Greece)

Next: Jun 15, 2027

8 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Nice (France)

Next: May 4, 2027

4 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Mindelo (Cape Verde)

Next: Oct 31, 2026

8 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Palermo, Sicily (Italy), Nice (France)

Next: Aug 25, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Dubrovnik (Croatia), Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Next: Aug 17, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Palermo, Sicily (Italy), Athens (Lavrio) (Greece)

Next: Jun 8, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Nice (France), Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Next: Aug 24, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Nice (France), Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Next: Jun 1, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Nice (France), Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Next: Jun 2, 2028

1 upcoming departure

All Upcoming Departures

Departure	Return	Itinerary	Nights	Region	Book
Sep 5, 2026	Sep 12, 2026	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 12, 2026	Sep 19, 2026	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 19, 2026	Sep 26, 2026	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 26, 2026	Oct 2, 2026	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	6	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 31, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	The many faces of Cape Verde	7	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Nov 7, 2026	Nov 14, 2026	The many faces of Cape Verde	7	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Nov 14, 2026	Nov 21, 2026	The many faces of Cape Verde	7	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Nov 21, 2026	Nov 28, 2026	The many faces of Cape Verde	7	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Dec 19, 2026	Dec 26, 2026	Reverie under sail in the heart of the Lesser Antilles	7	Caribbean	Book →
Dec 26, 2026	Jan 2, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 2, 2027	Jan 9, 2027	Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 9, 2027	Jan 16, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 16, 2027	Jan 23, 2027	Reverie under sail in the heart of the Lesser Antilles	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 23, 2027	Jan 30, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 30, 2027	Feb 6, 2027	Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands	7	Caribbean	Book →
Feb 6, 2027	Feb 13, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Feb 13, 2027	Feb 20, 2027	Reverie under sail in the heart of the Lesser Antilles	7	Caribbean	Book →
Feb 20, 2027	Feb 27, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Feb 27, 2027	Mar 6, 2027	Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands	7	Caribbean	Book →
Mar 6, 2027	Mar 13, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Mar 13, 2027	Mar 20, 2027	Reverie under sail in the heart of the Lesser Antilles	7	Caribbean	Book →
Mar 20, 2027	Mar 27, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Mar 27, 2027	Apr 3, 2027	Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands	7	Caribbean	Book →
Apr 3, 2027	Apr 10, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
May 4, 2027	May 11, 2027	The French Riviera Under Le Ponant’s Sails	7	Mediterranean	Book →
May 18, 2027	May 25, 2027	The French Riviera Under Le Ponant’s Sails	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 1, 2027	Jun 8, 2027	Under Sail from the Riviera to Sicily	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 8, 2027	Jun 15, 2027	Under Sail from Sicily to the Greek Islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 15, 2027	Jun 22, 2027	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 22, 2027	Jun 29, 2027	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 29, 2027	Jul 6, 2027	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 6, 2027	Jul 13, 2027	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 13, 2027	Jul 20, 2027	Island Hopping Aboard Le Ponant, From Athens to Dubrovnik	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 20, 2027	Jul 27, 2027	Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 27, 2027	Aug 3, 2027	Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 3, 2027	Aug 10, 2027	Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 10, 2027	Aug 17, 2027	Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 17, 2027	Aug 24, 2027	Under Sail from Puglia to Sicily	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 24, 2027	Aug 31, 2027	Under Sail from the Riviera to Sicily	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 31, 2027	Sep 7, 2027	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 7, 2027	Sep 14, 2027	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 14, 2027	Sep 21, 2027	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 21, 2027	Sep 28, 2027	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 26, 2027	Nov 2, 2027	The many faces of Cape Verde	7	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Nov 2, 2027	Nov 9, 2027	The many faces of Cape Verde	7	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Nov 9, 2027	Nov 16, 2027	The many faces of Cape Verde	7	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Nov 16, 2027	Nov 23, 2027	The many faces of Cape Verde	7	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Dec 6, 2027	Dec 13, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Dec 13, 2027	Dec 20, 2027	Reverie under sail in the heart of the Lesser Antilles	7	Caribbean	Book →
Dec 20, 2027	Dec 27, 2027	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Dec 27, 2027	Jan 3, 2028	Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 3, 2028	Jan 10, 2028	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 10, 2028	Jan 17, 2028	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 17, 2028	Jan 24, 2028	Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 24, 2028	Jan 31, 2028	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Jan 31, 2028	Feb 7, 2028	Reverie under sail in the heart of the Lesser Antilles	7	Caribbean	Book →
Feb 7, 2028	Feb 14, 2028	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Feb 14, 2028	Feb 21, 2028	Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands	7	Caribbean	Book →
Feb 21, 2028	Feb 28, 2028	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Feb 28, 2028	Mar 6, 2028	Reverie under sail in the heart of the Lesser Antilles	7	Caribbean	Book →
Mar 6, 2028	Mar 13, 2028	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Mar 13, 2028	Mar 20, 2028	Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands	7	Caribbean	Book →
Mar 20, 2028	Mar 27, 2028	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
Mar 27, 2028	Apr 3, 2028	Reverie under sail in the heart of the Lesser Antilles	7	Caribbean	Book →
Apr 3, 2028	Apr 10, 2028	History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels	7	Caribbean	Book →
May 5, 2028	May 12, 2028	The French Riviera Under Le Ponant’s Sails	7	Mediterranean	Book →
May 12, 2028	May 19, 2028	The French Riviera Under Le Ponant’s Sails	7	Mediterranean	Book →
May 19, 2028	May 26, 2028	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
May 26, 2028	Jun 2, 2028	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 2, 2028	Jun 9, 2028	Under Sail from the Riviera to Sicily	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 9, 2028	Jun 16, 2028	Under Sail from Sicily to the Greek Islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 16, 2028	Jun 23, 2028	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 23, 2028	Jun 30, 2028	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 30, 2028	Jul 7, 2028	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 7, 2028	Jul 14, 2028	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 14, 2028	Jul 21, 2028	Island Hopping Aboard Le Ponant, From Athens to Dubrovnik	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 21, 2028	Jul 28, 2028	Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 28, 2028	Aug 4, 2028	Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 4, 2028	Aug 11, 2028	Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 11, 2028	Aug 18, 2028	Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 18, 2028	Aug 25, 2028	Under Sail from Puglia to Sicily	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 25, 2028	Sep 1, 2028	Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant from Sicily to the Riviera	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 1, 2028	Sep 8, 2028	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 8, 2028	Sep 15, 2028	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 15, 2028	Sep 22, 2028	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 22, 2028	Sep 29, 2028	Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →