The six sister yachts of the Ponant Explorers series (Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-d'Urville, Le Bellot, Le Jacques-Cartier) blend French art de vivre with rugged ice-strengthened expedition capabilities and the groundbreaking Blue Eye underwater lounge.
Located below the water line, the multi-sensory Blue Eye lounge features two large whale-eye viewing portals, hydrophones broadcasting real-time acoustic sounds of the deep ocean, and Body Listening sofas that vibrate with marine resonance.
We work directly with luxury cruise executive desks to guarantee your reservation receives priority stateroom allocation, dining table selections, and bespoke shore excursions.
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| Ponant Explorer Innovation | Technology & Design | Expedition & Guest Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Eye Subaquatic Lounge | Sub-sea level multi-sensory lounge designed with Jacques Rougerie. | Watch dolphins, sharks, and polar marine life swim past windows while listening to underwater soundscapes. |
| Hydraulic Stern Marina Platform | Multi-position platform adjustable to sea level with integrated swim ladder. | Direct boarding of fleet of 10 Zodiacs, sea kayaks, paddleboards, and scuba diving drops. |
| French Gastronomy by Ducasse Conseil | Menu consulting and culinary training in partnership with Alain Ducasse. | Gourmet French cuisine, sommelier-selected French wines, Ladurée macarons, and Veuve Clicquot champagne. |
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| Ponant Explorer Yacht | Inaugural Year | Featured Expedition Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Le Lapérouse & Le Champlain | 2018 | Kimberley Australia, Norwegian Fjords, Baltic, and Iceland circumnavigations. |
| Le Bougainville & Le Dumont-d'Urville | 2019 | Madagascar & Seychelles, Caribbean hideaways, Mediterranean coves, and St. Lawrence. |
| Le Bellot & Le Jacques-Cartier | 2020 | Greenland, Northwest Passage, Papua New Guinea, and Red Sea expeditions. |
Real travel advisors with firsthand sailing experience, suite inspections, and global itinerary planning expertise.
Founder & Master Cruise Counsellor (MCC)
"Ultra-luxury and expedition cruising is all about personalized touches—from securing private Nobu reservations on Crystal to choosing the perfect suite for navigating the Kimberley on Ponant."
Luxury & World Cruise Specialist
"Our clients value precision advice. When sailing out of Amsterdam or booking a Grand Voyage on Crystal Serenity, we handle every detail including private canal saloons and luxury hotel transfers."
Expedition & Destination Specialist
"Ponant Explorers ships with the Blue Eye underwater lounge allow you to hear and see marine life while cruising secluded archipelagos where large cruise ships are never permitted."
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