Ponant Explorers 2018/2019

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.

DECK 7 DECK 7 SPA

DECK 7

DECK PLAN

SPA

DECK 7

FITNESS SPA

DECK Fitness 7-Ponant Yacht Spa - Pont FITNESSSoleil SPA

Fitness -Ponant Yacht Spa - FITNESS Pont Soleil

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Spa / Fitness Center

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DECK 5

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OBSERVATORY LOUNGE

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OBSERVATORY LOUNGE

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OBSERVATORY LOUNGE

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OBSERVATORY LOUNGE

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DECK 4

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RESTAURANT

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RESTAURANT GRILL

DECK 3POOL

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DECK 3 POOL

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Main Lounge / Infinity Pool / Outdoor Grill Restaurant / Theater / Reception Desk / Excursion Desk / Medical Center

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THEATRE

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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Suite Privilège Pont 5 - Pont 6

Suite Grand Deluxe Pont 5 - Pont 6

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Suite Grand Deluxe Pont 5 - Pont 6 Suite Grand Deluxe Pont 5 - Pont 6 Suite Grand Deluxe Pont 5 - Pont 6 Suite Grand Deluxe Pont 5 - Pont 6

Pont 4 - Pont 5 - Pont 6 Suite Deluxe Pont 4 - Pont 5 - Pont 6

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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