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Ponant Cruises

244 sailings from $641 per person across 4+ regions — with a consultant who knows every ship in the fleet.

Sailings244
From$641 pp
Duration2–30 nights
StyleLuxury

A French luxury expedition cruise line. Offers small yacht-like ships, polar expeditions in ultra-luxury comfort, French culinary arts (partnered with Ducasse Conseil), and the Blue Eye underwater lounge.

What sets Ponant apart: French chic luxury & gourmet dining · High polar ice-class expedition ships · Blue Eye multi-sensory underwater lounge.

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Top-rated sailings

All Ponant sailings
Luxury cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in Japan
4 NightsExpedition Cruises
PonantLe Commandant Charcot

4-Night Japan Highlights Voyage

From Tokyo International Cruise Terminal to Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Sails to Japan
4.6(30)
From$1232per guest
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Luxury cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in Japan
7 NightsExpedition Cruises
PonantLe Commandant Charcot

7-Night Japan Highlights Voyage

From Tokyo International Cruise Terminal to Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Sails to Japan
4.6(30)
From$2117per guest
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Luxury cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in Japan
2 NightsExpedition Cruises
PonantLe Commandant Charcot

2-Night Japan Highlights Voyage

From Tokyo International Cruise Terminal to Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Sails to Japan
4.6(30)
From$641per guest
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Luxury cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in Japan
3 NightsExpedition Cruises
PonantLe Commandant Charcot

3-Night Japan Highlights Voyage

From Tokyo International Cruise Terminal to Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Sails to Japan
4.6(30)
From$937per guest
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Luxury cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in Japan
5 NightsExpedition Cruises
PonantLe Commandant Charcot

5-Night Japan Highlights Voyage

From Tokyo International Cruise Terminal to Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Sails to Japan
4.6(30)
From$1526per guest
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Luxury cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in Japan
10 NightsExpedition Cruises
PonantLe Commandant Charcot

10-Night Japan Highlights Voyage

From Tokyo International Cruise Terminal to Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Sails to Japan
4.6(30)
From$3004per guest
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The Ponant fleet

Le Commandant Charcot

5

The world's first hybrid-electric polar exploration vessel, featuring PC2 ice class (capable of reaching the geographic North Pole) in luxury.

Guests270
Launched2021
Tonnage31,283 GT

Frequently asked questions

What is Ponant known for?

A French luxury expedition cruise line. Offers small yacht-like ships, polar expeditions in ultra-luxury comfort, French culinary arts (partnered with Ducasse Conseil), and the Blue Eye underwater lounge. Standouts include French chic luxury & gourmet dining, High polar ice-class expedition ships and Blue Eye multi-sensory underwater lounge.

How much do Ponant cruises cost?

We track 244 Ponant sailings starting from $641 per person. Call Ticketing-Info and a licensed cruise consultant compares live fares, cabin categories, and current promotions for you — no online payment, nothing booked until you confirm.

Where does Ponant sail?

Current Ponant itineraries in our catalog cover Caribbean, New Zealand, South America and Africa, on voyages from 2 to 30 nights.

Is Ponant a good fit for my travel party?

Ponant sits at the luxury end of cruising — smaller ships, higher staff ratios, and fares that typically include far more than the mainstream lines.

Why book Ponant through Ticketing-Info?

You pay the same or less than booking direct — we work on the line's commission, not on top of your fare — and you get a consultant who knows Ponant's ships, cabin categories, and current promotions. Call Ticketing-Info and a licensed cruise consultant compares live fares, cabin categories, and current promotions for you — no online payment, nothing booked until you confirm.

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