Life on Board

Aboard the PONANT fleet,* you’ll experience the refined elegance of an intimate ship with a relaxed, informal ambiance. Accommodating just 184 to 264 guests, these nimble ships can access small ports, narrow waterways, and remote destinations, while providing guests attentive and personalized service. The French ambiance is palpable on board from the decor of the inviting lounges and common spaces to the delicious cuisine. You’ll unpack once and set off on an unforgettable adventure with like-minded travelers, enjoying a range of amenities, enlightening lectures, and discussions that give you ample food for thought.

Fine Dining

Dining is an art form aboard the PONANT fleet. The chefs draw from French culinary heritage as well as traditions in your destination to create inspired dishes using fresh ingredients procured at your ports of call. Favorites including Ladurée macarons, butter made in Brittany, and a superb list of French wines can be enjoyed in gracious dining rooms or al fresco on deck.

Accommodations

The staterooms and suites aboard the ships are spacious, bright, and tastefully decorated. Large windows offer panoramic sea views and most staterooms feature balconies, king size or twin beds, stylish en suite bathrooms, and amenities including 24-hour room service.

Leisure and Wellness

You’ll have many choices for places to unwind on board. From cozy nooks to expansive lounges that open to the outdoors, and from well-stocked libraries to theaters, each ship has a variety of welcoming common spaces. Onboard spas offer a range of treatments, as well as a salon and a well-equipped fitness center. And, depending on the ship, you can relax even more deeply in a sauna, hammam, or mineral bath.

*Please see our website for more information about life on board the Paul Gauguin.

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