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Gastronomy

An essential element of French culture, gastronomy is naturally a priority aboard PONANT ships. Fresh products, carefully selected ingredients, refined dishes: throughout your cruise, you will appreciate outstanding cuisine prepared by talented chefs sharing their passion for French culinary heritage.

In a setting worthy of the finest restaurants, you will discover subtle and audacious flavors, interspersed with inspirations drawn from the local ports of call.
 
Accompanied by a selection of cheese and wines presented by expert sommeliers, cuisine translates Ponant's desire to cultivate a certain French touch.
 
Ponant's sister ships (Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) welcome you with a choice of two restaurants on board to suit your desires. So make the most of your five-star cruise, whether in the intimate atmosphere of the Gastronomic Restaurant or the more relaxed setting of the Grill Restaurant.

THE FLEET

Fluid lines, a streamlined bow: the exterior of Ponant's ships reflect the spirit of a subtle nautical theme.

L'Austral

Le Bellot

Le Boreal

Le Bougainville

Le Champlain

Le Commandant Charcot

Le Dumont-D'Urville

Le Jacques Cartier

Le Laperouse

Le Lyrial

Le Ponant

Le Soleal

Spirit of Ponant

PONANT EXPLORATIONS  |  Cruises

14-night The Best of Chilean Fjords Cruise — 10/28/2025 — from $10,880

13-night The Emperor Penguins Of Weddell Sea Cruise/Land Package — 11/11/2025 — CALL

10-night A Tropical Odyssey In Central America Cruise — 12/03/2025 — from $8,710

8-night Pearls of the Caribbean Cruise — 12/20/2025 — from $6,500

15-night Beyond The Antarctic Circle – In The Wake Of Jean-Baptiste Charcot Cruise/Land Package — 01/02/2026 — CALL

11-night Emblematic Antarctica Cruise/Land Package — 01/18/2026 — CALL

14-night Coastal Vietnam By Sea Cruise: Singapore To Hong Kong – With Smithsonian Journeys — 02/08/2026 — from $14,830

19-night Journey to Austral Lands & Valdes Peninsula Cruise/Land Package — 03/04/2026 — CALL

10-night Inuit Spring of Ammassalik Cruise — 05/04/2026 — from $26,490

7-night Icelandic Mosaic Cruise — 07/06/2026 — from $7,040

7-night Icelandic Mosaic Cruise — 08/03/2026 — from $7,650

11-night Exploration Along Saint Lawrence Cruise — 09/23/2026 — from $12,770

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