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Gastronomy & Wine

Cruise
Le Bellot Restaurant
  • Le Bellot Restaurant
  •  Photo Credit: https://us.ponant.com/le-champlain
  • Le Lyrial Restaurant
  • Le Commandant Charcot Common Area
  • Le Soleal General Exterior
  • Le Laperouse Lounge

Guest chefs, often at the head of a Michelin-starred restaurant and keen to share their passion, will prepare refined menus and food and wine pairings. These flavour virtuosos will surprise you with two gala dinners specially designed for these trips. A culinary demonstration and a wine tasting are also planned. These gourmet moments will leave you with unforgettable memories. 

FEATURED CRUISES

Pearls of the Caribbean

Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France

LE CHAMPLAIN

8 nights on board

Dates: 11/28/2024 to the 12/6/2024

Starting from $7,030 per person

 

NEW - Scandinavian Wonderland & Christmas Markets Scandinavian Wonderland & Christmas Markets

Helsinki - Helsinki

LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT

9 nights on board

Dates: 12/11/2024 to the 12/20/2024

Starting from $10,590 per person - 20% Ponant Bonus

 

NEW - Secular treasures in the Land of the Rising Sun Secular treasures in the Land of the Rising Sun

Secular treasures in the Land of the Rising Sun

Osaka - Kobe

LE SOLÉAL

7 nights on board

Dates: 4/5/2025 to the 4/12/2025

Starting from $8,950 per person

 

Gourmet escapade in the Canary Islands with Pierre Hermé and La Mamounia

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands - Casablanca

LE BELLOT

7 nights on board

Dates: 4/6/2025 to the 4/13/2025

Starting from $5,580 per person

 

Gastronomic delights with Le Meurice and Château Latour

Lisbon - Bordeaux

LE LYRIAL

9 nights on board

Dates: 4/29/2025 to the 5/8/2025

Starting from $6,080 per person - 20% Ponant Bonus

 

The best of Japan

Maizuru - Osaka

LE SOLÉAL

8 nights on board

Dates: 5/14/2025 to the 5/22/2025

Starting from $10,000 per person

 

NEW - Japanese ancestral traditions and legendary shrines

Osaka - Maizuru

LE SOLÉAL

12 nights on board

Dates: 5/22/2025 to the 6/3/2025

Starting from $15,010 per person

 

Epicurean Delights of Sicily and the Adriatic Coast of Italy

Valletta - Venice

LE BOUGAINVILLE

Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included

8 nights on board

Dates: 6/10/2025 to the 6/18/2025

Starting from $8,930 per person - 30% Ponant Bonus

 

Iberian Shores

Lisbon - Barcelona

LE LAPÉROUSE

8 nights on board

Dates: 9/24/2025 to the 10/2/2025

Starting from $6,580 per person - 5% Ponant Bonus

Interests
  • Culinary and Cooking
  • Hot Deals!
  • Wine
About Ponant
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PONANT is the World Leader in Luxury Expeditions with ultra-modern, intimate ships, offering attentive service and well-designed itineraries that touch all corners of the globe. Every cruise is a blend of adventure, exploration, and discovery—all experienced in luxurious comfort, even in the heart of extreme landscapes.


Why cruise with PONANT?

• 12 luxury small ships, able to easily navigate small waterways and visit remote destinations not accessible by large cruise ships.

Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first luxury hybrid-electric polar exploration yacht, sails further into the polar regions (including the Geographic North Pole).

• The youngest expedition fleet afloat.

• The leader in luxury polar expeditions for over 20 years and cultural cruising for over 30 years.

• Over 400 awe-inspiring cruises, calling at over 450 ports on all seven continents.

• Experts on board our voyages of discovery and learning to enrich guests’ understanding of the destinations.

• An exclusive partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, the the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution.

• Understated elegance on board with French-inspired cuisine, fine wines, and chic design.

• Proud to partner with Sothys, Veuve Clicquot, and Ducasse Conseil. Ships feature fabrics by Pierre Frey, beauty products from Hermès, macarons by Ladurée, and tea from Palais des Thés.

• 100% of our staterooms have a sea view and 95% have a balcony (100% on the PONANT EXPLORERS).

• Attentive yet discreet service from an experienced, multilingual onboard staff and crew.

• Open bridge access (requires approval from Captain).

• “Clean Ship” certification for the fleet in recognition of their eco-friendly features.

• All-inclusive pricing with open bar, gratuities, port fees, and taxes (including Zodiac explorations/landings on expeditions).

• The world’s first underwater passenger lounge, the Blue Eye, featured exclusively on the PONANT EXPLORER ships.



Nov 01, 2024 through
Sep 30, 2025
Oct 31, 2024 11:59 PM
Multiple dates and itineraries available

Locations

Destination
Caribbean
Europe
Japan
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.