Designed specifically with the environment in mind, this new generation of small ships can navigate narrow channels, shallow bays and inlets and sensitive ecological environments during luxury expedition cruises, going where no ship has gone before and remaining energy efficient and environmentally protective of marine ecosystems, while its reinforced hull and custom stabilizers provide passengers a safe and comfortable voyage. Ponant’s ships have been awarded the prestigious “Clean Ship” designation due to their advanced eco-friendly features, a rarity among ocean-cruising vessels.
Chic and Casual Dining
International and regional cuisine is served indoors or alfresco in the stylish, spacious indoor-outdoor restaurant in single, unassigned seating; on the casual pool deck grill; or from 24-hour room service. Continental and buffet breakfasts, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and a four-course dinner are served daily.
Spacious Public Areas/World-Class Service and Facilities
In keeping with the low passenger density, public areas are spacious and inviting, and they can accommodate all passengers comfortably. Enjoy views from the Observation lounge and nightly entertainment in the main lounge, which both open to the outdoors; and take in lectures, cultural performances and film screenings in the state-of-the-art theater. The three-level marina platform includes an infinity-style swimming pool and watersports facility with complimentary kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling equipment. The ship has a library, Internet suite with complimentary Wi-Fi, Sun Deck, beauty salon, spa, Turkish bath-style steam room, full range of fitness equipment, two elevators and an infirmary staffed with a doctor and a nurse. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. The highly trained, English-speaking international crew provides personable and attentive service. The ship has 10 Zodiacs.
Accommodations:
Each air-conditioned deluxe Stateroom and Suite (up to 484 square feet), has a sliding glass door that opens onto a private balcony; Grand Deluxe Suites have a bay window and larger private balcony. Most accommodations offer two twin beds that convert into one queen bed, all feature a private bathroom with shower, luxurious Five-Star hotel amenities, minibar with complimentary beverages, individual climate control, satellite flat-screen television, safe, full-length closet, writing desk/dressing table, plush robes and slippers.
- Category 8 - Deluxe stateroom, shower, (205 sq. ft.) picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), bedding convertible, deck 3 forward
- Category 7 - 1 cabin Deluxe stateroom, shower (205 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), bedding convertible, deck 3 midship
- Category 6 - 2 cabins Prestige stateroom, shower (205 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.), bedding convertible, deck 4 forward
- Category 5 - 2 cabins Prestige stateroom, shower (205 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.), bedding convertible, deck 4 midship
- Category 4 - 1 cabin Prestige stateroom, shower (205 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.), bedding fixed or convertible, decks 5 & 6 aft
- Category 3 - 1 cabin Prestige stateroom, shower, (205 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.), bedding fixed or convertible, decks 5 forward
- Category 2 - 4 cabins Prestige stateroom, shower, (205 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.), bedding fixed or convertible, decks 5 midship
- Category 1 - 2 cabins Prestige stateroom, shower, (205 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.), bedding fixed or convertible, decks 6 midship
- Deluxe Suite - 1 Suite, shower, (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa, bedding convertible, decks 3, 4, 5, & 6 (Occupancy up to 3 people)
- Prestige Suite - Two bathrooms (both with showers), one side with convertible bedding, other side with sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), deck 5 midship (occupancy up to 4 people)
- Privilege Suite - 1 suite, shower, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), convertible bedding and sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 & 6 (occupancy up to 3 people)
- Grand Deluxe Suite - Extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (328 sq. ft.), convertible bedding plus large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has separate shower and tub and double sinks, deck 5 & 6 (occupancy 2 people)
- Owners Suite - Extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace with outdoor jacuzzi (328 sq. ft.), convertible bedding plus large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has separate shower and tub and double sinks, decks 6 (occupancy 2 people)