Le PONANT 2023

Get to know the story of this legendary yacht – having undergone a transformation and now heading back to sea, she offers her guests a uniquely exclusive travel experience. This is your invitation to sail, revitalise yourself, share the experience with others, and explore, contemplate and respect the world around us – an ode to freedom and the treasures of nature.

Discover the true spirit of sailing Something almost poetic takes place when you step onboard this spectacular three-master. The sparkle of the sea, the gentle kiss of the breeze on your skin, the lapping of the waves, the rustling of the wind in the sails, the scents and sounds as you approach the coast; with all your senses fully awakened and alert, it’s now time for a real adventure, an adventure that will stay with you forever. It is almost as if time stands still aboard this incredible luxury yacht.

New horizons in 2023

In 2023, Le Ponant will debut her maiden season in the Asia Pacific region, a first for the iconic three-masted yacht, and an exciting opportunity to bring our new concept of sailing expeditions to this part of the world. From the rugged, majestic coastlines of the Kimberley region to the secret archipelagos of Indonesia, PONANT, once again pushes the boundaries of expedition travel and brings adventure and luxury closer than ever before.

«Once again, it is with great excitement that Ponant continues to lead the way in luxury discoveries at sea, by bringing the concept of sailing expeditions to the Asia Pacific region.»

Sarina Bratton AM, Chairman Asia Pacific

Sailing expeditions

Making time stand still, being free as a bird, and getting back to the roots of sailing are also about combining travel with protecting the environment. PONANT introduces its guests to sailing expeditions combining barefoot luxury, discovery and respect for the environment. Le Ponant, the iconic yacht that has played such a significant role in the PONANT story, reflects the company’s commitment to responsible tourism. Equipped with the latest technological innovations, its ambition of reducing its emissions is now more relevant than ever.

Non-motorised water-based activities, individual or small-group disembarkations only, a strong emphasis on tailoring the experience to the destination and focussing on local heritage, the use of mains connections at suitably equipped ports, periods of sailing using just wind power, innovative SCR filter system eliminating fine particles and reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by 90%, selective sorting of waste, wastewater treatment using the latest generation technologies: everything has been designed with environment protection in mind.

A sustainable way to travel

All usual plastic-based objects such as straws, laundry bags, cups or even packaging for single food portions are banned from the ship. As for the unavoidable plastic waste, it is sorted and entrusted to companies specialised in the recovery of the material, and then its traceability is followed until its elimination.

On this three-master, you live and breathe the experience of the sea each day more than on any other ship. A voyage aboard Le Ponant is a shared communal experience based on a common passion for sailing, travel, exploring new horizons and enjoying unique new experiences. The must-see sights are experienced differently here, and secluded spots far off the beaten track shared enthusiastically with your expedition team.

Sharing: a central tenet of a voyage aboard this iconic yacht. Because to step aboard is to join the PONANT adventure, to see the wonderful spectacle of sailing and navigation, manoeuvres led by the crew, from behind the scenes, and to share a unique experience with just a few other privileged guests. Serene and leisurely relaxation, discovery and exploration, experiencing the local culture or discussing sailing and navigation with a member of the crew: our sailing expeditions itineraries and our ports of call have been selected to provide a surprising and charmingly enchanting experience.

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The winds of life are always blowing... It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.’’ Jim Rohn

Iconic destinations

Australia’s Kimberley Coast

Explore one of the oldest regions on earth aboard one of PONANT’s new sailing expeditions. The Kimberley coastline extends over 12,000 kilometres, harsh yet magnificent, inhabited for perhaps 40,000 years. From the end of the Big Wet in March to best experience the power of the mighty rivers and waterfalls, through to observing migrating Humpback whales in September, a sailing expedition includes classic must-see Kimberley highlights – the Hunter River, King George Falls, Mitchell Falls, Montgomery Reef and Horizontal Falls.

Unique to the experience, PONANT has partnered with the Paspaley group to include a spectacular scenic flight over the Kimberley landscape aboard their Grumman Mallard amphibious aircraft between Broome or Kununurra and Kuri Bay, as well as an exclusive private tour of the Paspaley pearl farms.*

Papua New Guinea, Indonesia & Melanesia

Explore strings of remote islands stretching from Indonesia to West Papua, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomons, and gain access to places rarely visited by outsiders. Memorable moments may include snorkelling with whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, exploring an isolated Sepik River village, traversing the ‘fiords’ of Tufi in a dugout canoe or photographing a bizarre shipwreck aground in Roderick Bay. These are opportunities to connect and better understand their diverse and fascinating cultures.

ITINERARY

Sailing Calendar - April to September 2023

DEPARTS FROM TO NIGHTS

SCENIC CHARTER FLIGHT INCLUDED VOYAGE CODE

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 6 April 2023 Darwin Kununurra 9 Kuri Bay To Kununurra PO070423

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 13 April 2023 Kununurra Broome 10 Kununurra To Kuri Bay PO140423

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 19 April 2023 Broome Kununurra 10 Kuri Bay To Kununurra PO210423

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 27 April 2023 Kununurra Kununurra 9 Kununurra To Kuri Bay PO280423

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 4 May 2023 Kununurra Broome 10 Kuri Bay To Broome PO050523

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 10 May 2023 Broome Kununurra 10 Broome To Kuri Bay PO120523

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 18 May 2023 Kununurra Broome 10 Kuri Bay To Broome PO190523

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 24 May 2023 Broome Broome 9 Broome To Kuri Bay PO260523

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 31 May 2023 Broome Kununurra 10 Kuri Bay To Kununurra PO020623

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 8 June 2023 Kununurra Broome 10 Kununurra To Kuri Bay PO090623

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 14 June 2023 Broome Kununurra 10 Kuri Bay To Kununurra PO160623

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 22 June 2023 Kununurra Kununurra 9 Kununurra To Kuri Bay PO230623

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 29 June 2023 Kununurra Broome 10 Kuri Bay To Broome PO300623

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 5 July 2023 Broome Kununurra 10 Broome To Kuri Bay PO070723

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 13 July 2023 Kununurra Broome 10 Kuri Bay To Broome PO140723

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 19 July 2023 Broome Broome 9 Broome To Kuri Bay PO210723

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 26 July 2023 Broome Kununurra 10 Kuri Bay To Kununurra PO280723

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 3 August 2023 Kununurra Broome 10 Kununurra To Kuri Bay PO040823

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 9 August 2023 Broome Kununurra 10 Kuri Bay To Kununurra PO110823

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 17 August 2023 Kununurra Kununurra 9 Kununurra To Kuri Bay PO180823

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 24 August 2023 Kununurra Broome 10 Kuri Bay To Broome PO250823

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 30 August 2023 Broome Broome 9 Broome To Kuri Bay PO010923

Rowley Shoals Sailing Expedition 8 September 2023 Broome Broome 8 PO080923

Rowley Shoals Sailing Expedition 16 September 2023 Broome Broome 8 PO160923

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 22 September 2023 Broome Kununurra 10 Kuri Bay To Kununurra PO240923

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition 30 September 2023 Kununurra Darwin 9 Kununurra To Kuri Bay PO011023

Northern Kimberley Sailing Expedition

FROM $17,370 PER PERSON IN A MISTRAL STATEROOM*

DEPARTS 6 APRIL 2023

9 night package from Darwin to Kununurra includes:

7 night all-inclusive expedition from Darwin to Kuri Bay, private transfer on board Grumman Mallard flying boat from Kuri Bay to Kununurra*, 1 night pre & 1 night post cruise accommodation*, and transfers*.

DEPARTS 30 SEP 2023

9 night package from Kununurra to Darwin includes:

Private transfer on board Grumman Mallard flying boat from Kununurra to Kuri Bay*, 7 night all-inclusive expedition from Kuri Bay to Darwin, 1 night pre & 1 night post cruise accommodation*, and transfers*.

DEPARTS 27 APRIL, 22 JUNE & 17 AUG 2023

9 night package from Kununurra to Kununurra includes:

Private transfer on board Grumman Mallard flying boat from Kununurra to Kuri Bay*, 7 night all-inclusive expedition from Kuri Bay to Wyndham, 1 night pre & 1 night post cruise accommodation*, and transfers*.

DEPARTS 4 & 18 MAY, 29 JUNE, 13 JULY & 24 AUG 2023

10 night package from Kununurra to Broome includes:

7 night all-inclusive expedition from Wyndham to Kuri Bay, transfers*, Private transfer on board Grumman Mallard flying boat from Kuri Bay to Broome*, and 1 night pre & 2 nights post cruise accommodation*

DEPARTS 10 MAY & 5 JULY 2023

10 night package from Broome to Kununurra includes:

Private transfer on board Grumman Mallard flying boat from Broome to Kuri Bay*, 7 night all-inclusive expedition from Kuri Bay to Wyndham, 2 nights pre & 1 night post cruise accommodation*, and transfers*.

Southern Kimberley Sailing Expedition

FROM $16,860 PER PERSON IN A MISTRAL STATEROOM*

DEPARTS 13 APR, 8 JUN & 3 AUG 2023

10 night package from Kununurra to Broome includes:

Private transfer on board Grumman Mallard flying boat from Kununurra to Kuri Bay*, 7 night all-inclusive expedition from Kuri Bay to Broome, 1 night pre & 2 nights post cruise accommodation*, and transfers*.

DEPARTS 19 APR, 31 MAY, 14 JUN, 26 JULY, 9 AUG & 22 SEP 2023

10 night package from Broome to Kununurra includes: 7 night all-inclusive expedition from Broome to Kuri Bay, private transfer on board Grumman Mallard flying boat from Kuri Bay to Kununurra*, 2 nights pre & 1 night post cruise accommodation*, and transfers*.

DEPARTS 24 MAY, 19 JUL & 30 AUG 2023

9 night package from Broome to Broome includes:

Private transfer on board Grumman Mallard flying boat from Broome to Kuri Bay*, 7 night all-inclusive expedition from Kuri Bay to Broome, 2 nights post cruise accommodation*, and transfers*.

Rowley Shoals Sailing Expedition

BROOME TO BROOME | 8 NIGHTS | DEPARTS 8 & 16 SEP 2023 FROM $14,170 PER PERSON IN A MISTRAL STATEROOM*

Welcome onboard

Refined and elegant design

The striking lines, the quality of the materials, the sophistication of the way they are combined: the common areas, designed by French design studio Jean-Philippe Nuel and open to the outside, exude a sense of timelessness. Their design offers a blend of purity and easy living through the prominent use of stylish plain tones: off-white, taupe and caviar grey. No embellishments here, but instead a beautiful unity in the common areas as well as in the staterooms.

16 staterooms only for up to 32 guests

With 16 staterooms & suites (including an Owner’s Suite) to choose from, PONANT has chosen to place the emphasis on space and freedom aboard Le Ponant in order to give guests a sense of being on their own private yacht. The suites and cabins are spread over three decks, with each benefitting from large windows and offering soft, calming light conducive to calm tranquillity, relaxation and contemplation.

Amenities

• Individual air-conditioning

• Double bed (180 cm x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 cm x 200 cm), depending on the cabin; adjoining cabins possible

• Minibar

• Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

• Bose™ bluetooth speaker

• Desk with writing paper

Public areas

RECEPTION

LOUNGES

• Emeraude bar and lounge: library, tearoom, bar, and live entertainment on certain evenings. Access to the outdoor terrace.

• The outdoor bar: lounge area

RESTAURANT

• Le Diamant: Seating capacity: 34. Panoramic restaurant serving breakfast, lunch (buffet) and dinner (gastronomic menu). Refined organic cuisine made with local ingredients, and a range of fine food and drink products.

• Electronic safe

• Selection of Hermès® bath products

• Dressing table and hairdryer

• Direct phone line by satellite

• 110/220 volt electricity supply

• 24-hour room service

• Unlimited free Wi-Fi

LEISURE

• The wellness space: Spa with massage cabin and Biologique Recherche care products. Yoga sessions available.

• Four Zodiacs for expeditions.

• Four Expedition and Naturalist guides available on board each Kimberley sailing expedition.

• Snorkelling and fishing equipment.

• Diving equipment (for a group of four people).

SUN DECK / Sun deck - Bar

SUN DECK / Sun deck - Bar

Deck plans

Deck plans

plans

SUN DECK

Bar

Bar

ZÉPHYR DECK / Panoramic restaurant Le Diamant - Bridge - Owner Suite

ZÉPHYR DECK / Panoramic restaurant Le Diamant - Bridge - Owner Suite

ZEPHYR DECK

Le Diamant Restaurant 1

Le Diamant Restaurant 1

ALIZÉS

ALIZÉS DECK / Marina - Émeraude lounge and bar - Reception - Welcome lounge - Beauty area - Fitness - Balcony suite - Balcony staterooms Reception

ALIZES DECK

Welcome lounge Émeraude Lounge & Bar Marina 5 3

MISTRAL DECK / Infirmar y - Porthole suites - Porthole staterooms

4 2 Fitness 1: Owner Suite 2: Alizés Stateroom 3 and 5: Alizés Prestige Staterooms 4: Alizés Privilege Suite 4 + 2: Alizés Grand Privilege Suite 6 and 16: Mistral Staterooms 7, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 17: Mistral Prestige Staterooms 8 and 11: Mistral Junior Suites 10: Mistral Prestige Suite

ALIZES GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE (49 sq.m. / 527 sq.ft. + 13 sq.m. / 140 sq.ft. private balcony)

ALIZES PRIVILEGE SUITE (30 sq.m. / 323 sq.ft. + 9 sq.m. / 97 sq.ft. private balcony)

ALIZES

MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE (27 sq.m. / 291 sq.ft. + porthole)

MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE (22 sq.m. / 237 sq.ft. + porthole)

MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM (16 sq.m. / 172 sq.ft. + porthole)

ALIZES STATEROOM (19 sq.m. / 205 sq.ft. + 4 sq.m. / 43 sq.ft. private balcony)

MISTRAL STATEROOM (14 sq.m. / 151 sq.ft. + porthole) Visit Le Ponant

*Conditions apply. Photo Credits: © Studio PONANT – Nathalie Michel, Sylvain Adenot, Nick Rains / PONANT – Commandant Patrick Marchesseau, Studio Jean-Philippe NUEL, François Lefebvre / Getty Images – Eric Audras / Unsplash – Shifaaz Shamoon / iStock Tatiana Popova – Paspaley. / Tourism WA / Dara Munnis