Le Ponant
Where is Le Ponant today?
Port not listed for today
On day 6 of a 7-night Africa cruise from Mindelo (Nov 7 to 14). The itinerary we have does not name today's port.
Next: Fogo Island, Cape Verde, tomorrow 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM · then Mindelo, Sat Nov 14, arriving 7:30 AM.
Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 7 nights from $9,910
Upcoming Le Ponant cruises from $7,270 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Africa cruise, Mindelo round trip
Nov 7 to 14, 2026 · Praia and Fogo Island.
Where Le Ponant sails, month by month
Le Ponant sails from Pointe-a-Pitre from December 2026 to April 2027, Marigot from December 2026 to March 2027 and Nice (Villefranche) from May to June 2027 and from August to September 2027 on 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Falmouth (9 calls), Antigua (St. John's, 9) and Nevis (9).
- Dec 2026Marigot · sold out
- Jan 2027Pointe-a-Pitre · sold out
- Feb 2027Pointe-a-Pitre · sold out
- Mar 2027Pointe-a-Pitre · sold out
- Apr 2027Pointe-a-Pitre · sold out
- May 2027Nice (Villefranche) · sold out
- Jun 2027Lavrion · sold out
- Jul 2027Dubrovnik · sold out
- Aug 2027Dubrovnik · sold out
- Sep 2027Nice (Villefranche) · sold out
- Oct 2027Mindelo · sold out
- Nov 2027Mindelo · sold out
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Ponant may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Le Ponant sailings with prices.
Le Ponant at a glance
Le Ponant is a Ponant cruise ship. It entered service in 1991 (35 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2021. It carries 67 passengers and 30 crew, about 2.2 passengers per crew member. At 1,189 gross tons and 88 m (289 ft) long, it is a yacht-size ship with 3 decks and 16 cabins. It was built by SFCN, France and sails under the flag of France.
Le Ponant is a small luxury yacht operated by French cruise line Ponant, built by SFCN in France. With a passenger capacity of just 67 guests and a crew of 30, the ship delivers an intimate cruising experience across three decks.
The vessel's compact size and low passenger-to-crew ratio make it well-suited for expedition cruising and access to smaller ports and remote destinations that larger ships cannot reach.
Le Ponant specs
- Built
- 1991
- Refurbished
- 2021
- Gross Tonnage
- 1,189 GT
- Length
- 88 m
- Passengers
- 67
- Cabins
- 16
- Crew
- 30
- Decks
- 3
- Builder
- SFCN, France
- Flag
- France
- Age
- 35 years old
- Size
- Yacht
- Space Ratio
- 17.7 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.2:1
- Fleet Rank
- 13th largest of 13
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Caribbean (Eastern)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 14, 2026
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Le Ponant FAQ
Where is Le Ponant right now?
According to Ponant's published itinerary, Le Ponant is on a day whose port is not listed in the itinerary we have (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 6 of a 7-night Africa cruise from Mindelo. Tomorrow it calls at Fogo Island, Cape Verde, and it returns to Mindelo on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Le Ponant sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 13, 2026, Le Ponant sails from Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe from December 2026 to April 2027, Marigot, Saint Martin from December 2026 to March 2027 and Nice (Villefranche), France from May to June 2027 and from August to September 2027 on 7-night cruises.
What ports does Le Ponant visit?
Based on our listings as of November 13, 2026, Le Ponant calls most often at Falmouth, Jamaica (9 calls), Antigua (St. John's, 9), Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis (9), St. Barthelemy, Saint Barthelemy (9) and Anguilla (9), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 64 ports in all.
How many passengers does Le Ponant carry?
Le Ponant carries 67 passengers in 16 cabins. It has 30 crew, about 2.2 passengers per crew member.
When was Le Ponant built and how old is it?
Le Ponant entered service in 1991, so it is 35 years old. It was last refurbished in 2021.
How big is Le Ponant?
Le Ponant is 1,189 gross tons and 88 m (289 ft) long, with 3 decks. That makes it a yacht-size ship.
How many crew work on Le Ponant?
Le Ponant has 30 crew.
Which cruise line operates Le Ponant?
Le Ponant is operated by Ponant.
Where was Le Ponant built?
Le Ponant was built by SFCN, France.
How much does a cruise on Le Ponant cost?
The cheapest upcoming Le Ponant cruise we track starts from $7,270. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Le Ponant prices
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