LE PONANT is a unique vessel that has just benefited from a complete ‘rebuild’ so the interior and exterior decks are all new. The layout was updated to create 16 large comfortable guest suites, and the schedule for 2023 and 2024 takes her to some stunning destinations that would be ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunities to explore with extended family and friends.
She sails beautifully and the Captain and crew make the most of every opportunity to sail rather than motor. The experience of sailing on LE PONANT is wonderful, with minimal running rigging the crew are able to leave the expansive deck areas free for guests to relax while silently cruising under sail. Her rigging design is impressive for those who are sailing enthusiasts, as she uses giant hydraulic rams to trim the sails.
The cuisine on board is outstanding, and a big part of the experience. The Execuitve Chef is French and there is a team of five in total in the galley.
The crew also includes an Expedition Leader and expert Naturalist, who will be able to guide the guests to ensure the most memorable experiences for both adults and children. Note the four expedition style Zodiac tenders are intended for real exploration of the ultra wild coastlines that LE PONANT will visit.
Choose from the available dates in the wild and wonderful area of the Kimberleys in northern Australia, or Indonesia and Papua. The itinerary on offer in any of these places is full of genuine excitement both above and below the water… rarely available to see while enjoying such luxury as LE PONANT and her crew offer.
The crew also includes a Beautician and a Sports Coach.
Don’t let the long travel times put you off – this is an opportunity like no other. Unplug for a week or two in some of the last remaining wilderness areas.
The value for money offered by LE PONANT is also remarkable, since the charter rate includes all food, drinks, fuel, port fees, agents fees, and taxes. Make your own calculation about how this compares to other yachts… and consider the level of service from 34 crew and the completely new interior and exterior.
There is also a story about the Captain having grown up on board, since his father was the first Captain and shareholder in the initial ownership structure. Jean-David is a charming Captain and he maintains a happy and motivated crew – you can’t fail to be impressed.
Key Features
Completely rebuilt inside and out. You can see from the images!Sails beautifully, and the crew love to sail as much as possible.Cruising destinations that represent once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.Charming crew (34 of them!) giving great service for up to 32 guests.Crew includes Expedition Leader and NaturalistAlso includes a Beautician and a Sports Coach.Outstanding Chefs offering top class yacht standard cuisine.Excellent value for money and stress free thanks to no worries about expenses.
LE PONANT is a unique vessel that has just benefited from a complete ‘rebuild’ so the interior and exterior decks are all new. The layout was updated to create 16 large comfortable guest suites, and the schedule for 2023 and 2024 takes her to some stunning destinations that would be ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunities to explore with extended family and friends.
She sails beautifully and the Captain and crew make the most of every opportunity to sail rather than motor. The experience of sailing on LE PONANT is wonderful, with minimal running rigging the crew are able to leave the expansive deck areas free for guests to relax while silently cruising under sail. Her rigging design is impressive for those who are sailing enthusiasts, as she uses giant hydraulic rams to trim the sails.
The cuisine on board is outstanding, and a big part of the experience. The Execuitve Chef is French and there is a team of five in total in the galley.
The crew also includes an Expedition Leader and expert Naturalist, who will be able to guide the guests to ensure the most memorable experiences for both adults and children. Note the four expedition style Zodiac tenders are intended for real exploration of the ultra wild coastlines that LE PONANT will visit.
Choose from the available dates in the wild and wonderful area of the Kimberleys in northern Australia, or Indonesia and Papua. The itinerary on offer in any of these places is full of genuine excitement both above and below the water… rarely available to see while enjoying such luxury as LE PONANT and her crew offer.
The crew also includes a Beautician and a Sports Coach.
Don’t let the long travel times put you off – this is an opportunity like no other. Unplug for a week or two in some of the last remaining wilderness areas.
The value for money offered by LE PONANT is also remarkable, since the charter rate includes all food, drinks, fuel, port fees, agents fees, and taxes. Make your own calculation about how this compares to other yachts… and consider the level of service from 34 crew and the completely new interior and exterior.
There is also a story about the Captain having grown up on board, since his father was the first Captain and shareholder in the initial ownership structure. Jean-David is a charming Captain and he maintains a happy and motivated crew – you can’t fail to be impressed.
Key Features
Completely rebuilt inside and out. You can see from the images!Sails beautifully, and the crew love to sail as much as possible.Cruising destinations that represent once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.Charming crew (34 of them!) giving great service for up to 32 guests.Crew includes Expedition Leader and NaturalistAlso includes a Beautician and a Sports Coach.Outstanding Chefs offering top class yacht standard cuisine.Excellent value for money and stress free thanks to no worries about expenses.
LE PONANT Yacht Description
Introduced by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht LE PONANT is a 276.7 ft sailboat. The promiment features of LE PONANT are her well-chosen interiors and culinary experience. LE PONANT spends the summer season in Greece. She was completed by the renowned boatbuilder Société Française de Construction Navale (SFCN) in 1990. A succesful refit was completed in 2022. The ingenious yacht layout features 16 large cabins and comfortably accommodates up to 32 guests.
LE PONANT is classified primarily as a sailboat.
The sailboat features Main engine: 1 x Caterpillar 3512C 1678 kW / 2250 hp Variable Pitch Propeller Rolls Royce Generators: 2 x 410kW each (Caterpillar C18) Emergency generator engines .
Accommodation
Cabin configuration: 16 ConvertibleBeds: 16 KingWhat is the cabin arrangement of LE PONANT?
- 16 Master cabins
- 16 Convertible cabins
LE PONANT
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Weekly price: €540,000 - €540,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 277'
- # of Guests: 32
- # of Cabins: 16
- # of Crew: 34
- Builder: Société Française de Construction Navale (SFCN)
- Consumption: 200 Litres/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 10
- Max. Speed: 12
- Built Year: 1990
- Refit: 2022
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Charter Price Details
| Season | From | To | Terms |
| Summer | EUR 540,000 | EUR 540,000 | ALL INC |
| Winter | EUR 540,000 | EUR 540,000 | ALL INC |
| Summer | EUR 540,000 | EUR 540,000 | ALL INC |
Price Terms
ALL INCLE PONANT Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 12%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 1,080,000EUR to 1,080,000EUR | 216,000EUR to 324,000EUR | 129,600EUR to 129,600EUR | 1,425,600EUR to 1,533,600EUR | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 540,000EUR to 540,000EUR | 108,000EUR to 162,000EUR | 64,800EUR to 64,800EUR | 712,800EUR to 766,800EUR | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 270,000EUR to 270,000EUR | 54,000EUR to 81,000EUR | 32,400EUR to 32,400EUR | 356,400EUR to 383,400EUR | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 540,000EUR / 6 * 3 days = 270,000EUR |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: EUR540,000
High season rate: EUR540,000
LE PONANT Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Air conditioning, Aft platform, Massage room, WiFi connection
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving 1
Water Sports
3x expedition style Zodiacs with the amazing DTorque 111 turbo-diesel outboards. They can each take 10 passengers however in any rough weather they reduce this to 6 passengers.
4 x Kayaks
Jellyfish pool
2x Underwater sea scooters (not Seabob but similar concept)
8 x Stand Up Paddleboards
2 x convertible boards that can be either SUP or windsurfers.
SCUBA gear including compressor. They have experienced and qualified crew to assist with dives, but they will always Rendez-Vous with local dive boats.
Note that they don’t have waterskis / wakeboards or inflatable tows.
Crew
Pascal GOGER — Captain
Pierre LANDOEUER — Captain
Audrey LENORMAND — Deckhand
Gaspard BOTHOREL — Chief engineer
Marc BARBIER DE LA SERRE — Safety officer
Radu Petra — Navigation officer
Quentin THIEBAUT — Bosun
Felix FLEURY — Deckhand
Inès DE SAN ISIDORO — Nurse
Gilbert Glorioso — Bar Manager
Cédric DIEBOLD — Head Chef
Leonilo MATUGAS — Chief Housekeeper
Lucia Yao — Stewardess
Jean-David LEMAIRE — Captain
Nationality: French / French / French
Name: Pascal GOGER
Nationality: French
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Pascal’s family have been sailors from generation to generation for centuries – records show that one was a privateer captain! Having served as captain on different luxury yachts and 5 stars cruise ships for 27 years. His experience is like his maritime knowledges, impressive. Pascal has solid luxury charter experience and knows the most beautiful and intimism place of the world. He is a great specialist of the remote atoll in the Pacific, Indian Ocean and southeast Asia. Before to turn around the world he was sailing everywhere in the Mediterranean Sea and Caribbean. He is owned an unlimited captain licence.
Name: Pierre LANDOEUER
Nationality: French
Position: Captain
Position details: Staff Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Pierre LANDOEUER proudly serves as Second Captain aboard Le PONANT since 2022. With a childhood immersed in the Mediterranean waves, he naturally gravitated towards a seafaring career. From navigating the world's seas independently to representing Ponant with pride, Pierre's journey is one of dedication and progression. Starting as a navigation officer, then advanced to safety officer before assuming his current role onboard LE PONANT.The quality of service and the way it operates make it a true masterpiece of French maritime heritage. It is a privilege and a luck for Pierre to contribute to it every day.
Name: Audrey LENORMAND
Nationality: French
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: I've been drawn to the world of the sea since I was a child, but it wasn't all plain sailing, and for the last 5 years I've finally been able to follow my passion. For the last 3 years, I've been working as a deckhand and zodiac pilot, serving our passengers on our unique emblematic and beautiful sailing ship, LE PONANT with a passion that never ceases to regenerate.
Name: Gaspard BOTHOREL
Nationality: French
Position: Chief engineer
Position details: Chief Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Gaspard joined the family line of sailors, that of his grandfather, a sea captain, and his great-grandfather, Chief Engineer. After 9 years of experience on navigating cable ships on all the seas of the world, he chose in 2022 to join Le Ponant and took on the responsibilities of Chief Engineer. The technical and mechanical aspects are his priority, and he demonstrates with experience a very rigorous spirit to always reinforce the safety of a 5 stars cruise ship, providing a high-class standard to our guests. He also cultivates a taste for friendly and respectful relationships
Name: Marc BARBIER DE LA SERRE
Nationality: French
Position:
Position details: Safety officer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Marc’s childhood was spent on the wild seaside of Baie de Somme. Youngly passionate by sailing sports he decided to make the sea his playground by being a sailor. He has been sailing on tall ships Bel Espoir and Rara Avis as cadet then few years later as captain on board Sea Pearl. Now mate for one year on board Le Ponant he is proud to bring all is knowledge, passion and sympathy on this emblematic yacht to make the life on board safer every day.
Name: Radu Petra
Nationality: French
Position:
Position details: Navigation officer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Whom carrier started well back in the commercial navy have crossed the blue seas for many years, carefully preparing the Passage Plans from all aspects, relentlessly taking his midnight and noon watch and always willing to give a hand for anyone in need, lighting the mood, when necessary, with a joke and a smile on his face, a real team player. Being passionate about pomiculture. Radu studied ecological agriculture during pandemic but came back at sea where he regained his joy for sailing on Le Ponant and has been a real asset for the vessel ever since she finished the refit, back in 2022. He is in charge of the navigation.
Name: Quentin THIEBAUT
Nationality: French
Position: Bosun
Position details:
Languages: Not specified
Description: Quentin is the bosun of LE PONANT since the origin. It is not necessary to speak about his love for this iconic ship. He is the great specialist of the rigging. Sailing since he was young on famous sailing racer and tall ship like Le Belem. He is an essential key of the maintenance of the ship, managing his team of deckhands; he is aboard more than 30 years.
Name: Felix FLEURY
Nationality: French
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Born with my feet in salt water, my vision of the future has always been focused on the oceans and their sailors. Coming from a line of sailors, I am beginning my career as a deckhand with the desire to learn all the tricks of the trade. My future will be on the oceans by passion and choice. Next year I will be joining the high French maritime school to continue my progression. I really enjoying my first step as deckhand to take care the famous and iconic sailing yacht LE PONANT.
Name: Inès DE SAN ISIDORO
Nationality: french
Position:
Position details: Nurse
Languages: Not specified
Description: A passionate nurse, Inès has been practicing her profession for 9 years in many places around the world: French Guiana, India, the Central African Republic, Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Very close to nature and the oceans, she joined Ponant in 2023 for magnificent onboard adventures.
Trained in emergencies and isolated environments, she takes care of passengers and crew members with great commitment and dedication.
Name: Gilbert Glorioso
Nationality: French
Position:
Position details: Bar Manager
Languages: Not specified
Description: An experienced bartender who never gets tired of satisfying our guests with his versatility and charm. Always eager to create cocktails and drinks that suit our guests personality and never let them leave the bar without having an amazing experience. Gilbert is from the Philippines and is passionate about travelling, singing and dancing.
Name: Cédric DIEBOLD
Nationality: French
Position: Head Chef
Position details: Executive Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Cédric has worked in many of the world’s top Michelin stared restaurants, switching a few times to reach the top of the spell and to improve his knowledge of world menu specialities. He can adapt his menu to your preferences with excellence. He is passionate and working with communicative pleasure. He gave his passion to his team, managing 5 peoples in the galley.
Name: Leonilo MATUGAS
Nationality: French
Position:
Position details: Chief Housekeeper
Languages: Not specified
Description: A highly experienced housekeeper that worked for several companies from worldwide liners to luxurious ships, Leonilo is from the Philippines and joined Le Ponant team two years ago. He oversees all housekeeping operations with professionalism and passion. He will ensure the wellbeing of each and every one on board.
Name: Lucia Yao
Nationality: English
Position: Stewardess
Position details: International Hostess
Languages: Not specified
Description: With a constant smile on her face, Lucia, our Hostess, is in charge of taking care of our guest’s needs. Thanks to her experience in luxury hospitality, she handles things in a professional but always friendly way, to make sure everyone is comfortable onboard.
Name: Jean-David LEMAIRE
Nationality: French
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Jean-David has a unique bond with this vessel, since his father was one of the founding partners in it's construction as well as the original Captain of the vessel. Jean-David literally grew up with LE PONANT. Jean-David qualified to become Master and gained the necessary experience, he had the pleasure of taking command of LE PONANT and overseeing the massive three-year refit of the vessel. Jean-David is a wonderfully charming man who assumes the role of Captain of a vessel of this nature perfectly. He is discreet and also engaging as circumstances dictate. He is a true mariner, and is in his element when making the most of the unique sailing characteristics of LE PONANT.
