Cruise news (Le Jacques Cartier-tagged)
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PONANT’s Le Jacques Cartier inaugurates Broome’s tide-independent berth
The French-flagged expedition vessel Le Jacques Cartier, operated by PONANT, registered the first arrival of a cruise ship at the newly completed...
February 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Ponant deploys two cruise ships in French Polynesia in 2026–2027
Ponant Explorations Group is set to expand its presence in French Polynesia beginning with the 2026–2027 winter season through the deployment...
January 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Ponant expands French Polynesia deployment with second vessel
Ponant Explorations Group has outlined plans to expand its presence in French Polynesia by deploying two ships in the region from late 2026 and into...
January 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Ponant schedules French Polynesia itineraries (2026-2027) for Le Jacques Cartier ship
Ponant Explorations Group will introduce winter voyages aboard Le Jacques Cartier in French Polynesia for the 2026–2027 season, complementing...
July 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Ponant Explorations launches all-inclusive cruises 2026 in Kimberley Australia
For the 2026 Kimberley cruising season, Ponant Explorations has unveiled a comprehensive Fly, Stay & Cruise offering designed to streamline...
June 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Hankyu Travel International to charter Ponant's Le Jacques-Cartier for 2027 Japan cruises
Hankyu Travel International has announced plans to charter Ponant's expedition vessel, Le Jacques-Cartier, for three cruises around Japan scheduled...
May 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Ponant unveils new Australian Expedition Cruises for 2024-2025
The French luxury travel brand Ponant offers unparalleled sea voyages aboard its sleek large superyachts. Ponant's discovery expeditions include...
June 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Two PONANT ships (Le Jacques Cartier and Paul Gauguin) cruise in Polynesia in 2026
From 2026, PONANT will expand its French Polynesian cruise offerings with two distinct experiences, showcasing the variety the company provides. Le...
May 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry

PONANT's 2025 Kimberley season unveiled
PONANT, a major luxury expedition cruise company, has unveiled its 2025 Kimberley season, featuring 18 available departures from May through...
January 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry

PONANT launches 2 new itineraries to the Japanese archipelago
After 2+ years of almost total closure, the legendary Japanese archipelago is reopening to tourism. This summer, PONANT is expected to become the...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry

PONANT unveils 2024 Kimberley sailing expedition season with its Le Jacques-Cartier ship
PONANT unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Kimberley season with the luxury expedition ship Le Jacques-Cartier scheduled to make her Australian...
October 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Ponant Cruises-Smithsonian Journeys itinerary program (schedule 2022-2023)
Smithsonian Journeys - the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution (world's largest museum, education, and research complex) commenced voyages...
August 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry

Bastia (Corsica France) welcomes Ponant's Le Bellot with first plaque exchange in 2 years
Port Bastia (Corsica island, France) welcomed on September 20, 2021, Ponant's cruise ship Le Bellot for her maiden call. Captain Quentin Dubois and...
September 24, 2021 - Cruise Industry

Ponant introduces "World Affairs Cruise"on Le Jacques Cartier ship
The top-luxury French travel brand Ponant Cruises introduced an 8-night "World Affairs Cruise" in the Baltic Sea (Northern Europe) on the 2020...
January 31, 2021 - Cruise Industry

Ponant's Le Jacques Cartier awarded with notation to manage underwater radiated noise
The last sistership in the PONANT EXPLORERS series of 6 expedition class cruise ships, Le Jacques Cartier, has been awarded Bureau Veritas class...
December 21, 2020