PICTURES: Ponant unveils newly renovated Le Ponant

PICTURES: Ponant unveils newly renovated Le Ponant

PONANT’s iconic three-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant has undergone a major renovation ahead of her inaugural Kimberley season in 2023.

After several months of intensive renovation at the San Giorgio del Porto yard in Italy, the yacht offers a remarkably private setting and has been entirely updated with cutting-edge eco-responsible innovations.

After an exclusive collection of itineraries in the Mediterranean, Le Ponant will spend the winter in Seychelles before arriving in Australia in April 2023.

Le Ponant Cabine 4 (PONANT Tamar Sarkissian + Clair)

Thirty years after her launch, the ship has been transformed to provide guests with a unique travel experience, now accommodating just 32 guests with a 1:1 passenger-to-crew ratio, the sleek, refined layout was designed by the Studio Jean-Philippe Nuel and Sterling Design International to create a sense of luxury and privacy to make guests feel as if they are on their own private sailing yacht.

The 4 passenger decks provide 16 spacious staterooms including a 60m2 Owner’s Suite on the upper deck ‘Zephyr’ with a private balcony.

Salon Emeraude (PONANT Tamar Sarkissian scaled)

The common areas have been refitted to allow guests to fully enjoy the panoramic gastronomic restaurant; to re-energise in the spa, wellness area or gym; or relax in the sun lounge area in an ambiance of quiet contemplation.

Le-Ponant Cabine 10 (PONANT Tamar Sarkissian)

In line with the company’s policy, Le Ponant reflects an ongoing commitment to responsible tourism; the sailing ship is equipped with all the latest technologies to optimise emissions reduction: connecting to electricity grids where available in ports, using the sails, an innovative SCR filter system to eliminate fine particles and cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 90 per cent, sorting waste and latest generation wastewater treatment.

Restaurant Dressage Soir (PONANT Tamar Sarkissian)

Every guest experience has been thought through to help protect the environment and heritage, such as non-motorised water sports and individual or small-group landings at ports of call with a focus on local heritage.

Sun Deck (PONANT Tamar Sarkissian)

Le Ponant has regained her splendour and more while setting new eco-responsible navigation standards,” said Hervé Gastinel, CEO of PONANT.

“Aboard Le Ponant, the jewel in our fleet’s crown, everyone can reconnect with nature and their own inspirations, as they live out their desires following the wind. We are proud to extend this invitation to travel by sea to new secluded, little-known destinations.”

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