A newcomer to the Ukrainian market, but having already established itself in Europe for its individual style, the French cruise company PONANT has managed to turn an ordinary cruise trip on a yacht into an art in just 20 years of its existence!

 

Small modern yachts, up to 264 passengers on board, change the traditional concept of sea cruises, turning them into a journey without crowds and rush. Leaving behind mega liners and touristy popular ports, PONANT ships will take you to hitherto unexplored corners at the end of the world - where legends come to life.

 

Most of the PONANT routes are exclusive, themed and selected for different seasons. The Pacific Ocean, Antarctica, Asia, Latin America or the Caribbean, as well as discoveries in 2016 - South Africa, Eparse Islands and the Seychelles - PONANT has cruises for every taste in stock. If you dream of something exceptional, then you should get acquainted with the collection of winter cruises 2018/2019, the program of which includes various wonders: from the almost alien White Continent to the wild forests of New Zealand, from the vibrant, spicy shops of Asia to the monumental cities of the pre-Columbian America. The light Le Lyrial will take you to the very heart of the Atlantic Ocean, on the coast of East Africa, Madagascar or the mysterious scattered islands of Eparse - coral "flowers" blossoming in the Indian Ocean.

 

The PONANT fleet consists of 5 beautiful yachts: the three-masted sailing ship Le Ponant; three sea pearls Le Boréal, L'Austral and Le Soléal; Le Lyrial: PONANT's newest yacht.

 

Le Ponant, an 88-meter, three-masted sailing ship, embodying all the canons of classical shipbuilding, will be a real discovery for you. The yacht is designed for only 64 passengers, which allows you to avoid the feeling of constraint and creates an atmosphere of some privacy, where there is only you and the sea. And when Le Ponant is in full sail, it is impossible not to fall under his spell.

 

Le Boréal is a unique 132-cabin yacht, the best ship of 2010 according to the European Cruise Ships Association. Le Boréal, created by the Italian company Fincantieri and furnished by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel, has its own style. The finest materials, elegant French decor with flowing lines to emphasize the nautical theme, and pastel colors with subtle splashes of red - this should be the discreet luxury of a "personal yacht".

 

L'Austral and Le Soléal joined the PONANT fleet in May 2011 and July 2013. They inherited the same sophisticated silhouette that brought Le Boréal's success. Natural wood, leather, arched windows and new color schemes further enhanced the elegance of the original concept.

 

The 2015 Le Lyrial also borrowed the linear design of its predecessors, but became lighter. The modern decor of the ship should resemble the blue twinkling of the star Vega from the constellation Lyra. The whiteness of the Corian racks is favorably set off by a kaleidoscope of sky-water shades: from the gray-blue color of the Arctic ice to the bright turquoise of the Mediterranean bays.

 

The atmosphere of comfort and bliss on board is emphasized by exquisite cuisine in French traditions. Not a single detail will go unnoticed, because your vacation should be perfect, even if you have chosen the most extreme trip. And wherever you are spending your time - having breakfast with friends, dining on the sun terrace or having an elegant dinner at one of the gourmet restaurants - you can be sure that the food on board the PONANT ships will exceed your expectations.

 

In addition, on board four non-sailing yachts, you will have the opportunity to choose the main restaurant:

- a gastronomic restaurant on the 2nd deck, where the French chef treats the most refined and refined dishes in the best traditions of French cuisine (not to mention the wines!);

- a restaurant on the 6th deck overlooking the pool and a more relaxed, casual atmosphere, where there are delicious food, entertainment and themed bars.

 

On board Le Ponant you will find some of the best seafood restaurant in the sea, Karuquera.

 

Allow yourself a French-style holiday and you won't want to change anything else. Well, apart from routes, of course.

 

Official website of the company: http://en.ponant.com