A fleet of six small vessels, the Ponant Explorers Cruise ships pair luxurious French design with state-of-the-art, environment friendly technology. On board each ship, seize the opportunity to travel the farthest reaches of the globe, sailing where larger, ocean-going vessels can't. The small fleet is the perfect for navigating the channels, locks, and coves of The Great Lakes and North America.
Offering a uniquely European experience, Ponant Explorers ships are named after France's great explorers of old, who navigated and discovered unknown destinations around the world. Enhancing the fact, restaurants, common areas, and even excursions boast a uniquely French feel. The ships were launched in 2018 to widespread appeal -- and, while replicating the same spirit that once drove France's adventurers, Ponant invites you to explore North America's most beautiful locales.
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Ponant's Explorers Fleet
Le Lapérouse
Le Champlain Le Bougainville |
Le Dumont-d’Urville
Le Jacques-Cartier Le Bellot |
Ponant Explorers Staterooms & Suites
Each of Ponant's Explorers cruise ships feature 92 staterooms and suites, meaning each cruise has a capacity of 184 total passengers. With 118 crew members, you'll enjoy fantastic service wherever you are on the ship. In each stateroom, find all the features one could possibly need, neatly organized in an airy style that evokes France's finest modern architecture. A feature unique to Ponant, every one of the ship rooms opens up to the outside with a furnished balcony.
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Owner's suite
Measuring 45 m² (485 ft²), the magnificent Owner's Suite combines thoughtful, luxury touches, a Balneo bathtub, and spacious living quarters with sprawling patio, complete with an outdoor hot tub, that overlooks the ship's stern.
privilege suite
Measuring 32 m² (345 ft²), this suite provides a walk-in dressing room, living room, and extended balcony to luxuriously accommodate up to 3 guests.
prestige suite
Measuring 38 m² (410 ft²), this suite combines the space of two Prestige Staterooms to sleep up to 4 guests.
prestige stateroom
Measuring 19 m² (205 ft²), the prestige suite pairs the space of the Deluxe Stateroom with even more luxurious features, sleeping 2 guests.
grand deluxe suite
Measuring 45 m² (485 ft²), this spacious suite can fit up to 4 guests and features a Balneo bathtub and spacious outdoor patio.
deluxe suite
Measuring 27 m² (291 ft²), this amenity-filled suite sleeps up to 3 guests.
deluxe stateroom
Measuring 19 m² (205 ft²), this sun-soaked stateroom holds up to 2 guests.
Each room includes:
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Ponant Explorers Tours & Experiences
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Our Cruises Aboard the Ponant Explorers Fleet
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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes - With Smithsonian Journeys | 8 DaysDeparting From: Toronto, ON to Milwaukee, WI
Ports of Call: Milwaukee • Sail Lake Michigan • Mackinac Island • Sauite Sainte Marie • Little Current • Parry Sound • Sail along Flowerpot Island • Sail Lake Heron • Sail St. Clair River • Sail thru Detroit • Sail Lake Erie • Port Colborne • Toronto 2022 SAILING DATEs
Sep 18 - Sep 25
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USD $7,710 - $20,980 Per Person, based on double occupancy * |
St. Lawrence River to the American East Coast | 13 DaysDeparting From: Montreal, QC to Gloucester, MA
Ports of Call: Montreal, QC • Quebec City, QC • Sail Saguenay River • Tadoussac • Day at Sea • Tadoussac • Day at Sea • Perce • Cap-Aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands • Louisbourg • Lunenburg • Day at Sea • Bar Harbor • Provincetown • Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard • Gloucester, MA 2022 SAILING DATEs
Oct 24 - Nov 5
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USD $8,320 - $31,650 Per Person, based on double occupancy * |
Canada to the American East Coast | 15 DaysDeparting From: Toronto, ON to Gloucester, MA
Ports of Call: Toronto • Sail Lake Ontario • Sail River Saint Lawrence thru Locks • Montreal • Quebec • Saguenay • Tadoussac • Day at Sea • Perce • Cap-Aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands • Baddeck • Louisbourg • Lunenburg • Day at Sea • Bay Harbor • Gloucester, MA 2022 SAILING DATEs
Oct 16 - Oct 30
2023 sailing dates
Oct 23 - Nov 6
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Starting at
USD $9,890 - $37,650 Per Person, based on double occupancy * |
Amenities, Dining, and Other Inclusions on the Ponant Explorers Cruise Ships
When you choose to cruise aboard a ship from Ponant's luxurious Explorers Fleet, you'll have access to a whole host of great features at no additional cost. World-class dining is a must with the French cruise line, and craft cocktails, inspiring theatres, and even underwater lounges are all things you'll come to enjoy throughout the entire experience.
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