Food & Beverage
Prepare to be impressed by the delicious variety of cuisine onboard a PONANT ship. With all chefs and sous-chefs boasting a Ducasse Conseil accreditation, guests can find fine breakfasts, a la carte delicacies, freshly made bread and pastries and luxury food and drink tastings. For something special, enjoy the Alain Ducasse signature restaurant, Nuna, onboard Le Commandant Charcot which features an menu devised by Alain Ducasse, a chef with more Michelin stars than any other chef in the world.
Health & Fitness
When you're not ashore exploring new destinations on one of the many optional excursions, relax in style onboard PONANT’s luxurious ships. Those in search of some peace while onboard can head to the lavish onboard spa and rejuvenate their mind, body and soul with expert practitioners offering massages, skin therapies and more. if you’re looking to flex your muscles while onboard, head to the expansive fitness room for a work out or enjoy the ships’ selection of water based activities while in port.
Relaxation & Education
Ranked as the most environmentally friendly cruise lines by German NGO, NABU, PONANT go above and beyond to create a more sustainable form of cruising and tourism. Not only have they lead the way by abandoning the use of heavy-fuel oil, but they also try to limit their ecological footprint as much as possible with eco-responsible ships, environmental impact studies, limiting ship speed, activities co-constructed with local populations and the removal of single-use plastics. Plus, guests can participate in educational conferences with experts in the field and children can learn something new with the educational Kids’ Club which runs on the theme of protecting the oceans in collaboration with the Maud Fontenoy Foundation
Shore Excursions
During your PONANT journey, everything is included and nothing is too much hassle – allowing you to enjoy your luxury break with complete peace of mind. With full board facilities, afternoon tea, cocktails and gala dinners included, guests can spend time participating in the array of complimentary activities onboard, with concerts, shows, film screenings, master classes, dance and gym classes, swimming pool and non-motorised water activities (excluding SCUBA diving) waiting for you. Also, those on a tropical or polar expedition cruise can enjoy the services of expert naturalist guides along with excursions in zodiacs and on land, activities and the complementary use of a parka and boots.