2018-2019 PROGRAM
The world leader in luxury expeditions presents its new series of four exceptional yachts
Premiering in June 2018, the first of PONANT’s four new luxury expedition ships will set sail to the world’s most inaccessible locations and go further—where others do not go.
The four PONANT EXPLORER yachts, each measuring 430 feet in length, are designed for just 184 passengers and 110 crewmembers. They feature innovative equipment, elegantly designed guest accommodations, and welcoming lounge areas that open to the outside. At each exceptional destination, the PONANT EXPLORERS allow for exclusive tours to previously inaccessible destinations, encounters with local cultures, and opportunities to chat with experienced naturalist guides. Guests will enjoy a truly unique cruising experience thanks to the ships’ design and scale. The PONANT EXPLORERS will comply with the international “Clean Ship” label for innovative green equipment, including: a dynamic positioning system to avoid dropping anchor in order to protect the sea bed; silent and fuel-efficient electronic propulsion; FarSounder sonar providing 3D vision of the sea bed at different depths; diesel engines that can run on lighter, less-polluting marine diesel oil; wastewater and sewage treatment systems on board; and low-energy bulbs for lighting.
The PONANT EXPLORERS each pay tribute to the great French explorers who set sail to discover new continents, and each is designed to bring you as close as possible to nature in the world’s most remote destinations. Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain, embarking on their maiden voyages in 2018, will navigate Northern Europe, Iceland, the Mediterranean, South America, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean.
ICELAND
NORTHERN EUROPE THE MEDITERRANEAN
CARIBBEAN Atlantic Ocean
MALDIVES AMAZON & ORINOCCO RIVERS
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Le Bougainville and Le Kerguelen will join the fleet in 2019, with expedition cruises to Asia, Australia's Kimberley & Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand, Cuba, Panama, Cape Verde, Bissago Island, the Great Lakes, the Seychelles, and beyond.
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88 ocean-view staterooms with private balcony
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Zodiac fleet for exploring
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4 suites Cabine with Deluxe bay windows Suite Deluxe Pont 3 and large private terrace Pont 4 - Pont 5 - Pont 6 Cabine Deluxe Pont 3 Prestige Cabine Pont 4 - Deluxe Pont 5 - Pont 6 Cabine Pont 3 Prestige Cabine Pont 4 -Deluxe Pont 5 - Pont 6 Cabine Pont 3 Prestige Cabine Infinity pool Pont 4 - Deluxe Pont 5 - Pont 6 Cabine Pont 3 Prestige Cabine Pont 4 - Pont 5 - Pont 6 Cabine Prestige Pont 4 - Pont 5 - Pont 6
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Theater Reinforced hull for polar navigation
Stabilizers
Restaurant with terrace Main lounge Marina adjusts to 3 positions: sundeck / submersible mini-marina / at water level for water sports
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 feet
Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bureau Veritas
Panoramic restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 feet
Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French
Spa & Wellness Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Draft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 feet
Crew members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Zodiacs for exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Average cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . . 15 knots
Staterooms with balcony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Boston Whaler-type boats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ice Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C
Suites with bay windows and terrace . . . . . 4
2018 SAILING SCHEDULE DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
SHIP
ITINERARY
NIGHTS
ICELAND & NORTHERN EUROPE June 4, 2018
June 12, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Bergen • Reykjavik
8
June 12, 2018
June 19, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Reykjavik • Reykjavik
7
June 19, 2018
June 26, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Reykjavik • Reykjavik
7
June 26, 2018
July 3, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Reykjavik • Reykjavik
7
August 7, 2018
August 14, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Reykjavik • Reykjavik
7
August 14, 2018
August 22, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Reykjavik • Bergen
8
August 22, 2018
August 29, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Bergen • Copenhagen
7
August 29, 2018
September 5, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Copenhagen • Honfleur
7
September 5, 2018
September 16, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Honfleur • Honfleur
11
CARIBBEAN & INDIAN OCEAN November 29, 2018
December 6, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Malé • Malé
7
December 6, 2018
December 13, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Malé • Malé
7
December 13, 2018
December 20, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Malé • Malé
7
December 20, 2018
December 27, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Malé • Colombo
7
December 27, 2018
January 10, 2019
LE LAPÉROUSE
Colombo • Singapore
December 28, 2018
January 4, 2019
LE CHAMPLAIN
Fort-de-France • Fort-de-France
14 7
GREAT RIVERS OF SOUTH AMERICA: AMAZON & ORINOCO November 25, 2018
December 7, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Cayenne • Manaus
12
December 7, 2018
December 19, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Manaus • Cayenne
12
December 19, 2018
December 28, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Cayenne • Fort-de-France
9
THE MEDITERRANEAN 10
September 16, 2018
September 26, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Honfleur • Marseille
September 13, 2018
September 20, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Monaco • Civitavecchia
7
September 20, 2018
September 27, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Civitavecchia • Malta
7
September 26, 2018
October 4, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Marseille • Athens
8
September 27, 2018
October 4, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Malta • Malta
7
October 4, 2018
October 11, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Malta • Malta
7
October 11, 2018
October 18, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Malta • Malta
7
October 18, 2018
October 25, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Malta • Marseille
7
October 18, 2018
October 25, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Athens • Civitavecchia
7
October 25, 2018
November 1, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Civitavecchia • Civitavecchia
7
October 25, 2018
November 1, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Marseille • Malaga
7
November 1, 2018
November 8, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Civitavecchia • Athens
7
November 1, 2018
November 8, 2018
LE CHAMPLAIN
Malaga • Tenerife
7
November 8, 2018
November 16, 2018
LE LAPÉROUSE
Athens • Suez
8
LE CHAMPLAIN
Tenerife • Dakar
9
November 8, 2018
November 17, 2018
2018 cruises on Le Lapérouse are now open for sales. Contact PONANT at 888 400 1082 to book.
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