by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 7:35 PM ET, Wed May 22, 2024
Ponant will offer cruises around French Polynesia onboard the 184-guest Le Jacques Cartier from September 2026 to March 2027. The ship will offer a new 14-day sailing around the region, with more details to be unveiled in the future.
“French Polynesia is a very popular destination with our guests,” says Hervé Gastinel, chief executive officer of Ponant. “We want to offer them a wide range of itineraries and experiences in line with what has forged our identity: small French-flagged ships, committed to respecting the visited territories and minimizing our impact, all with Ponant’s refined and exclusive service.”
With the introduction of the Ponant-branded Le Jacques Cartier to French Polynesia, the company will have two distinct offerings in the region: Ponant also owns Paul Gauguin Cruises, which has the m/s Paul Gauguin sailing in French Polynesia year-round.
“Paul Gauguin Cruises is French Polynesia’s destination expert, and its award-winning m/s Paul Gauguin’s relaxed atmosphere and warm welcome have enchanted guests for more than 25 years,” says Gastinel. “With Le Jacques Cartier, we are bringing a complementary offer, combining expertise in the destination and the Ponant DNA. We will offer an expedition cruise format, in direct contact with nature and local populations, with the 'French touch' that characterizes us."
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