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A fleet of six small vessels, the Ponant Explorers Cruise ships pair luxurious French design with state-of-the-art, environment friendly technology. On board each ship, seize the opportunity to travel the farthest reaches of the globe, sailing where larger, ocean-going vessels can’t. The small fleet is the perfect for navigating the channels, locks, and coves of The Great Lakes and North America.
Most cruise ships on the Great Lakes are significantly smaller than their oceanic counterparts, due the tighter locks and rivers they have to sail through. You’ll find that the vast majority hold less than 300 passengers, making cruises more immersive, personal, and spacious for you. On these cruises, you’ll have the chance to get to know other cruisers and crew members as you visit incredible destinations together.
Just like on a private yacht, the 92 staterooms and suites of the Ponant Explorers ships are the very embodiment of the cruise line’s spirit and approach. The eye-catching interiors are fresh and contemporary, with a bright, nautical color palette, and all staterooms and suites open onto a private balcony.
Note: These are paid-for services and will be directly charged to your stateroom account.
Butler Service
Butler service is reserved for passengers traveling in one of the Privilege Suites or Prestige Suites situated on Deck 6. Attentive and discreet, your butler will provide a fully personalized service.
Pillow Menu
Ponant’s teams are available to help ensure your ultimate comfort onboard. That means paying attention to the smallest details. That’s why, you can select the pillow that best suits you from our “special menu”.
Laundry Service
For optimal comfort, a laundry service* is offered onboard. During your entire cruise, your steward or stewardess will be available to take care of washing and ironing your clothing within 48 hours. will find laundry pricing, bags and slips inside your stateroom. Please note: Dry Cleaning is not available.
Measuring 45 m² (485 ft²), the magnificent Owner’s Suite combines thoughtful, luxury touches, a Balneo bathtub, and spacious living quarters with sprawling patio, complete with an outdoor hot tub, that overlooks the ship’s stern.
Measuring 32 m² (345 ft²), this suite provides a walk-in dressing room, living room, and extended balcony to luxuriously accommodate up to 3 guests.
Measuring 19 m² (205 ft²), the prestige suite pairs the space of the Deluxe Stateroom with even more luxurious features, sleeping 2 guests.
Measuring 45 m² (485 ft²), this spacious suite can fit up to 4 guests and features a Balneo bathtub and spacious outdoor patio.
Measuring 27 m² (291 ft²), this amenity-filled suite sleeps up to 3 guests.
Measuring 19 m² (205 ft²), this sun-soaked stateroom holds up to 2 guests.
Length: 430′ | Beam: 59′ | Draft: 15’| Passenger Capacity: 184 | Passenger Suites & Staterooms: 92 | Crew: 112 | Commissioned: 2018 | Flag: French
Built by: Var Langsten-Tomrefjord-Norway | Cruise Speed: 12,5 knots | Installed Power: 6400 KW | Electric Motor: 2 x 2 000 KW
Over the years, the Great Lakes region has come to feel like a close personal friend to us, and we’re happy to introduce you.
Our Cruises Aboard the Ponant Explorers Fleet
Departing From:
Ports of Call:
Saint Pierre Island, Saint Pierre • Miquelon Island • Sydney • Cap=Aux-Meules, Magdalen • Woody Point, Gros Morne National Park • Havre-Saint-Pierre • Tadoussac • Saguenay • Quebec • Montreal
Rate starts at
Day 1 | Board in Saint Pierre Island
Day 2 | Miquelon Island, St Pierre & Miquelon
Day 3 | Sydney
Day 4 | Cap-Aux-Meules, Magdalen
Day 5 | Woody Point, Gros Morne National Park
Day 6 & 7 | Explore the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Day 8 | Havre-Saint-Pierre
Day 9 | Tadoussac
Day 10 | Saguenay
Day 11 | Quebec
Day 12 | Disembark early morning in Montreal
Sep 8 – 19 Le Lyrial
(Limited Availability – Please Call)
Departing From:
Ports of Call:
Toronto, ON • Montreal, QC • Quebec City, QC • Tadoussac, QC • Perce, QC • Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands • Lunenburg, NS • Eastport, ME • Boston, MA
Rate starts at
Day 1 | Toronto, ON
Day 2 | Sail Lake Ontario · Sail St. Lawrence River
Day 3| Montreal, QC
Day 4 | Quebec
Day 5 | Tadoussac, QC
Day 6 | Perce, QC
Day 7 | Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands, QC
Day 8 | Day at Sea
Day 9 | Lunenburg, NS
Day 10 | Day at Sea
Day 11 | Eastport, ME
Day 12 | Boston, MA
Oct 18 – Oct 29 Le Champlain
Departing From:
Ports of Call:
Toronto, ON • Kingston • Montreal. • Quebec, QC • Saguenay, QC • Havre-Saint-Pierre • Sydney • Shelburne · Portland • Boston
Rate starts at
Day 1 | Toronto, ON
Day 2 | Kingston
Day 3 | Sail St. Lawrence River & through the Locks
Day 4 | Montreal
Day 5 | Quebec
Day 6 | Saguenay
Day 7 | Sail at sea
Day 8 | Havre-Saint-Pierre
Day 9 | Day at Sea
Day 10 | Sydney
Day 11 | Day at Sea
Day 12 | Shelburne
Day 13 | Portland
Day 14 | Boston, MA
Oct 20 – Nov 2 Le Bellot
Answer to question 1
Departing From:
Ports of Call:
Milwaukee, WI • Sturgeon Bay, ON • Mackinac Island, MI • Bayfield & Apostle Islands • Duluth, WI • Silver Islet • Slate Islands • Thunder Bay, ON
Rate starts at
Day 1 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 2 | Sturgeon Bay, WI
Day 3 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 4 | Sail along Lake Superior
Day 5 | Sail through Keweenaw Waterway
Day 6 | Bayfield & Apostle Islands, WI
Day 7 | Duluth, WI
Day 8 | Silver Islet, Lake Superior
Day 9 | North Shore Inside Passage
Day 10 | Slate Islands. ON
Day 11 | Disembark From Thunder Bay Early Morning
Sailing from Milwaukee Sep 4 Le Champlain
Sailing from Thunder Bay Sep 14 Le Champlain
When you choose to cruise aboard a ship from Ponant’s luxurious Explorers Fleet, you’ll have access to a whole host of great features at no additional cost. World-class dining is a must with the French cruise line, and craft cocktails, inspiring theatres, and even underwater lounges are all things you’ll come to enjoy throughout the entire experience.
