PONANT YACHTING: New brand for exclusive sailing experiences

PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP expands its luxury portfolio with tailor-made sailing trips

Exclusive sailing trips, French style and tailor-made service: with the launch of PONANT YACHTING, the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP is positioning itself even more strongly in the segment of ultra-individual luxury experiences on the water.

With the new PONANT YACHTING brand, the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP is establishing a fourth pillar alongside the existing brands PONANT EXPLORATIONS, Paul Gauguin Cruises and Aqua Expeditions. The focus is on highly personalized yacht trips on board luxurious catamarans - in small groups, off the beaten track and with high standards of service and sustainability.

An important sign of this strategic expansion is the order for the Spirit of Ponant II, which will complement the growing fleet from the end of 2026 and will be based in French Polynesia. Built by French market leader Lagoon, the new catamaran will expand the PONANT yachting range to three ships and will specifically appeal to families and private travel groups.

"We are developing a unique world in which every experience is tailor-made - from the itinerary to the cuisine and exclusive shore excursions," says Hervé Gastinel, CEO of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP. "With PONANT YACHTING, we combine the intimacy of sailing with the service level of our entire brand."

By the end of 2026, PONANT YACHTING will operate with three catamarans - Spirit of Ponant, La Désirade and Spirit of Ponant II - each designed for 9 to 12 guests.

Voyages are offered to destinations such as the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Seychelles and Polynesia. The ships offer an exclusive sailing experience with access to secluded anchorages - ideal for nature-loving voyages of discovery with high standards.

The Spirit of Ponant II is part of the new Lagoon EIGHTY 2 series and is built in France. Operational support is provided by the sailing company Sailoé, which underlines the close cooperation within the French competence network - including Groupe Bénéteau and the Lagoon shipyard.

With PONANT YACHTING, the Group is once again emphasizing its commitment to sustainable luxury tourism, French excellence and a new way of traveling: exclusive, individual and close to nature.

More information: de.ponant.com