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Itinerary
Papeete, Tahiti
Papeete will be your gateway to the tropical paradise of French Polynesia, where islands fringed with gorgeous beaches and turquoise ocean await to soothe the soul. This spirited city is the capital of French Polynesia, and serves as a superb base for onward exploration of Tahiti – an... Read More
Papeete, Tahiti
Fakarava
Tuamotu Archipelago
Hikueru
At Sea
Aukena, Gambier Islands
Rikitea, Gambier Islands
At Sea
Rapa Island
Rapa Island
Raivavae
Tubuai
Rurutu, Austral Islands
At Sea
Papeete, Tahiti
*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.
Explore Le Jacques Cartier
The Le Nautilus
Gastronomic Restaurant - Deck 4
Towards the rear of deck 4 you'll find a panoramic restaurant large enough to accommodate all our passengers at one sitting. Offering a different concept than on our other ships, this space is open to the exterior and serves buffets of salads, desserts and cheeses. Our discreet and attentive staff provide a table service for hot meals
- 260 m2 (2,800 ft²)
- Wine cellar
A la carte meals are served at the table in the gastronomic restaurant. At lunch, a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary French brasseries will be offered. At dinner, it is time to sample the grand traditions of French fine dining, with menus to go with one of the best wines from our cellar, as recommended by our sommelier.
Excursions
Our desire to create exceptional trips is demonstrated in the quality of excursions we offer on each itinerary. Planned, tested and approved by our team of experts, they'll enrich your cruise and make your trip unique.
Excursions & land itineraries
Each itinerary has been thoughtfully created by our teams to offer you a complete excursion experience. You can discover the hidden gems of the regions you visit in line with your interests.
Hidden creeks, ancient cities, UNESCO world heritage sites... the world reveals its hidden gems as you journey along the routes taken by travellers. In keeping with our ethos “Accessing the worlds treasures by sea”, we offer a wide choice of land excursions during all our cruises (except for expeditions). Chosen by our PONANT EXPLORATIONS experts for their cultural value and historic interest, these excursions can last a few hours or a few days. If you need to stay on land overnight, we take care of your stay from start to finish, until you rejoin your ship. These longer excursions mean you can discover the unmissable sites of the region you are visiting, like Cuzco in Peru for example or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
You can access these trips by pre-booking two months before your departure date.
The Pool
The outdoor areas on our ships, comfortable and conducive to relaxation, have been designed to merge into the sublime scenery and surroundings of the sea and horizon. There is a heated seawater pool featuring its own sun lounge on the top deck of our Sisterships (Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial), on the third deck of the PONANT EXPLORERS (Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-D’Urville, Le Jacques Cartier and Le Bellot) and on deck 8 of Le Paul Gauguin. On Le Commandant Charcot, you can enjoy the Blue Lagoon on deck 9 and on Le Ponant, a solarium on the 400 m² (4,300 ft²) Sun deck.
A swimming pool offering panoramic views and equipped with a counter-current system
- A pleasant, attractive sun deck
- An exterior bar and lounge equipped with armchairs and sofas
The Spa
All our ships feature an onboard spa. Equipped with massage cabins, a Turkish bath (Sisterships, Le Paul Gauguin), a sauna (Explorers, Le Commandant Charcot), or a Snow Room (Le Commandant Charcot), the spas offer a wide choice of top-of-the-range treatments provided in association with SOTHYS™, CLARINS (Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier only), BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE (Le Commandant Charcot, Le Ponant) and ALGOTHERM (Le Paul Gauguin), leading French spa and wellness centre brands.
Discover a range of facial treatments, aromatic baths, exfoliation and body massage treatments designed to provide moments of complete relaxation. You can also supplement your beauty ritual with additional services such as hair-removal, makeovers, manicures and pedicures.
Wellness area - Deck 7
- Spa in partnership with CLARINS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty care cubicle
- KÉRASTASE / L’Oréal Paris hair salon
- Free access sauna (open during the day)
- Gym (open during the day)
Ocean Young Explorers
Because it’s important to reach new generations and make children aware of environmental protection issues from an early age, PONANT EXPLORATIONS has joined forces with the Maud Fontenoy Foundation to help run its Ocean Explorers club for children. In total this summer, 17 cruises will offer children aged 4 to 13 a programme of activities dedicated to the ocean protection theme.
Raising awareness of oceans protection from an early age
The Maud Fontenoy Foundation is providing PONANT EXPLORATIONS activity teams with fun educational kits, activity sheets and videos highlighting why oceans need to be protected. From creative activities (drawing, painting, a giant map of the world to colour in, etc.) to meditation initiation sessions, the programme is very varied. And from 2023, it will also include fun educational workshops on the water cycle, biodiversity, astronomy, and geology.
Deck 7
- Spa
- Fitness
- Hair Salon
- Sun Deck
Deck 6
- Art Gallery/Photo Video
- Panoramic Lounge
Ocean Young Explorers
- Privilege Suites
- Grand Deluxe Suites
- Deluxe Suites
- Prestige Suites
- Prestige Staterooms
Deck 5
- Bridge
Owners Suites
- Prestige Suites
- Deluxe Suites
- Privilege Suites
- Prestige Staterooms
- Accessible Staterooms
Deck 4
Restaurant
- Prestige Staterooms
- Deluxe Suites
- Accessible Staterooms
Deck 3
- Pool
- Grill
- Main Lounge
- Shop
- Excursion Desk
- Reception Desk
- Theatre
- Medical Centre
Deluxe Suites
- Deluxe Staterooms
Le Jacques Cartier Cabins & Suites
Deluxe Stateroom
Owner's Suite
Our Award-Winning Service
UK Cruise Awards 2026 Partnership Achievement Award
Luxury Cruise Agency of the Year 2025
TTG Top 20 Luxury Travel Agents 2025
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Best Workplaces in Travel 2024
TTG Luxury Cruise Agency Of The Year 2024
Best Use Of Content 2023
Best Specialist Cruise Agent 2023
UK Cruise Awards Winners 2023
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Travel Weekly Large Cruise Agency of the Year 2023
Best Luxury Travel Agent 2022
Our Award-Winning Service
UK Cruise Awards 2026 Partnership Achievement Award
Luxury Cruise Agency of the Year 2025
TTG Top 20 Luxury Travel Agents 2025
Best Workplaces in Travel 2024
TTG Luxury Cruise Agency Of The Year 2024
Best Use Of Content 2023
Best Specialist Cruise Agent 2023
UK Cruise Awards Winners 2023
Travel Weekly Large Cruise Agency of the Year 2023
Best Luxury Travel Agent 2022
