I will let PONANT tell you about themselves:

“A cozy, friendly atmosphere, 5-star services, a deep-rooted maritime tradition, carefully planned routes, exclusive ports of call. Find out more about the cruise company PONANT!

We offer 5-Star Expeditions. Polar, tropical or subtropical expeditions, discover our cruises which are worlds away from busy cruising routes. From the Antarctic to Papua New Guinea, PONANT helps you to explore unspoiled natural surroundings and ancient cultures. A unique cruise philosophy, offering travelers the chance to discover or rediscover iconic destinations. Combine these discoveries with total relaxation aboard our welcoming, elegant ships. Music, wine-tasting and gastronomy, art and literature, golf, PONANT offers a wide range of themed cruises. Combine your passion and your taste for travel with routes that cross the globe.

PONANT’s ships have been purposefully designed to welcome a limited number of guests: with 32 to 132 staterooms, our 9 ships offer comfort comparable to the very finest luxury hotels. Unlike the giant ships of other cruise companies, this philosophy gives our ships a more welcoming feel and a unique atmosphere. It also enables our ships to access original and quieter ports of call, guaranteeing exclusive cruises and attentive and personalized service for all our guests.”