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| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | Embark | 10:00 PM |
The island is shared in two parts as: the northern part Saint-Martin (a French overseas collectivity) and southern part Sint Maarten (of the Kingdom of the Netherlands): hence its name St-Martin / St Maarten. It lies in the NE Caribbean, located 300 km E of Puerto Rico. This tiny island is an extremely popular holiday and duty-free shopping destination famous for its variety of 37 palm-treed beaches that include salt-water ponds. Read more about St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part) |
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| 2 | Sunday, December 28, 2025 | Prickley Pear Cays | ||
| 3 | Monday, December 29, 2025 | St Bart's, Guadeloupe | 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
Saint-Barthelemy (St Bart’s) is a French island located in the Caribbean among the Leeward Islands. St Bart’s has long been considered a playground of the rich and famous, and is known for its beautiful pristine world class beaches, gourmet dining in chic restaurants, and duty free high-end designer shopping. Two interesting fact are: firstly, that the population is nearly entirely of European ancestry, and secondly that the island - consisting principally cliffs and hills - has no rivers or springs. Read more about St Bart's, Guadeloupe |
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| 4 | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | Charlestown, Nevis | ||
| 5 | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Falmouth Bay | ||
| 6 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | St John's, Antigua and Barbuda | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
St John’s, the capital of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda (two islands) in the Caribbean, sits on the NW coast of the tropical island of Antigua that is home to magnificent beaches. St John's was hit significantly by Hurricane Irma (Sep 2017) but tourist infrastructure remained intact. St John’s reflects its British heritage with such edifices as Fort Barrington overlooking the shoreline, and 17th C Fort James. Read more about St John's, Antigua and Barbuda |
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| 7 | Friday, January 2, 2026 | Marie-Galante | ||
| 8 | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | Pointe-À-Pitre | ||
Ponant is an archaic French naval term for "West", the opposite of Levant. Le Ponant is a three-masted motorised sailing vessel, refitted in 2011, carrying just 64 passengers – a boutique discovery yacht that will take you in luxury to beautiful ports not accessed by large cruise vessels.
SA, PV, PS, GPV, JS
Size: 47 sq mt.Individually controlled air conditioningDouble bed (180 cm x 200 cm) or twin single beds (90 cm x 200 cm), depending on the cabin; adjoining cabins available (for child-friendly cruises)Mini barFlat-screen TV, satellite channelsBosetrade; Bluetooth SpeakerDesk with writing suppliesElectronic safeSelection of Diptyque Paris bath productsDressing table and hairdryer
SBP, SB
Size: 16 sq mt.Individually controlled air conditioningDouble bed (180 cm x 200 cm) or twin single beds (90 cm x 200 cm), depending on the cabin; adjoining cabins available (for child-friendly cruises)Mini barFlat-screen TV, satellite channelsBosetrade; Bluetooth SpeakerDesk with writing suppliesElectronic safeSelection of Diptyque Paris bath productsDressing table and hairdryer
MGP, MAG, ANT, MG
Size: 16 sq mt.Individually controlled air conditioningDouble bed (180 cm x 200 cm) or twin single beds (90 cm x 200 cm), depending on the cabin; adjoining cabins available (for child-friendly cruises)Mini barFlat-screen TV, satellite channelsBosetrade; Bluetooth SpeakerDesk with writing suppliesElectronic safeSelection of Diptyque Paris bath productsDressing table and hairdryer
Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer
The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer• Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit • Paul Gauguin sailings USD100 pp onboard credit • Combinable with all other offers Not a member? Call your Clean Cruising Consultant today to join the Club on 1800 121 187
Terms & Conditions apply.
Ponant's All-inclusive offering
Ponant's All-Inclusive offering: • Beverages including select mineral waters, cold drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea• Unlimited Wi-FiPLUS• Welcome offer up to $80 savings per stateroom for new guests• EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
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Viking Expedition Explorer Sale
Book a select Viking Expedition cruise and your cruising companion flies free up to the value of $2,400*PLUS a bonus $500 shipboard credit per booking*Includes:• One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call• Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)• Enrichment lectures & destination performances• Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge• Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner• 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water• Onboard gratuities
Terms & Conditions apply.
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Ponant Departure: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Nights: 7 nights Departs: St Martin (Philipsburg) Returns:
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