The newest addition to PONANT’s fleet is the Spirit of Ponant, a 24m maxi-catamaran with six staterooms providing a novel crusing expertise. With as much as 12 company and 4 crew together with a chef, the Spirit of Ponant combines the pleasures of crusing with all the refinements and personalised service which can be the hallmarks of PONANT voyages.
“The Spirit of Ponant is a new expression of our pioneering spirit, as the travel format is a first in the luxury cruise sector,” explains Hervé Gastinel, CEO of PONANT. “Our guests will experience what it is really like to be a sailor, including interacting with the Captain to create a voyage that meets their desires and expectations. They will benefit from hidden away anchorages in magical places, while enjoying the high-end services for which PONANT is renowned”.
With this catamaran, PONANT is including one other string to its bow of provides in unique intimate settings. A daring and modern transfer that confirms the firm’s dedication to extra accountable tourism and its historic attachment to crusing. Built in France, the Spirit of Ponant guarantees an immersive expertise, crusing to some of the world’s most stunning islands. The yacht is being launched in June 2024 and can spend the summer season in Corsica, France, earlier than heading to the Seychelles for winter 2025.
“Embarking on the Spirit of Ponant is to have an authentic experience of sailing at sea, with extremely easy access to the sea and water sports activities,” explains Guillaume Le Brec, the skilled skipper in cost of this challenge at PONANT. “The concept and design of this Lagoon Seventy 7 yacht has been praised by everyone in the industry, won over by the spacious interior and exterior areas. Guests will really appreciate the high-end finishings as much as her exceptional sailing qualities,” provides the extremely skilled skipper.
