PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP now offers an exceptional experience for yachting enthusiasts the world over with the launch of its newest brand: Ponant Yachting.
Ponant Yachting showcases the Group's expertise in crafting ultra-intimate experiences, combining sailing, sophistication and bespoke service.
The luxury cruise firm added that, aside from the introduction of a new brand, it is also expanding its existing fleet through its new catamaran: the Spirit of Ponant II.
Built by Lagoon, the world leader in sailing catamarans, the vessel will join the fleet in late 2026; the vessel will be based in French Polynesia.
Ponent Explorations Group chief executive Hervé Gastinel said of these latest developments: "With the acquisition of the Spirit of Ponant II, the 22nd ship in the fleet, we are expanding our offering in the luxury sailing segment for intimate, sophisticated and responsible voyages. We are developing a unique world, where each experience is tailor-made: itineraries, gastronomy, excursions and more. This strategy is also embodied in the launch of our new brand, PONANT YACHTING, which combines the intimate experience of sailing with the sophisticated and personalised services of PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP voyages. This strengthens our unique portfolio of brands in the cruise industry.”
The maiden voyage will take place in late 2026, sailing to Polynesia, a destination where PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP's expertise is widely recognised.
Itineraries are tailored to guests' wishes and adjusted according to the weather conditions at the time of travel.
A luxurious new travel experience
In 2024, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP brought in a fresh innovation with the launch of a new range of tailor-made sea voyages aboard luxury catamarans.
With the success of the Spirit of Ponant confirming the relevance of this vision, the Group continues to develop this new market segment in order to target a more family-oriented customer base and also groups of friends.
The vessel’s four-member crew is made up of a captain, first mate, chef, and hostess who offer guests the excellence of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP service in an all-inclusive experience: exclusive itineraries, personalised activities, refined gastronomy, a selection of wines and cocktails, bespoke menus, and a wide range of nautical activities.
By late 2026, PONANT YACHTING will operate a fleet of 3 catamarans: the Spirit of Ponant, La Désirade, and the Spirit of Ponant II.
Each vessel has a standard capacity between nine and twelve guests, and all offer an exceptional sailing experience and access to secluded anchorages.
The destinations on offer, from the Mediterranean, the Seychelles, the Caribbean and Polynesia, are particularly well suited to exploration under sail.
