PONANT YACHT CRUISES . . . LIFE "À LA FRANÇAISE"

Discover a New Kind of Cruise with Ponant & United Cruises

Take a journey with Ponant Yacht Cruises to experience that elusive blend of sophistication and easy intimacy that is the trademark of life "à la française."  Ponant's exquisite attention to detail shows itself in unique, carefully crafted itineraries, attentive service, and of course, impeccable French-inspired cuisine. Small vessels keep the guest list between 64 and 226 passengers, making your trip feel more like a private sailing or jaunt on a friend's yacht than a typical cruise experience. Small ships also allow you to get up-close-and-personal with beautiful sites and landscapes, and  Ponant's French registry permits stops in unique destinations often inaccessible to other fleets.

On board one of Ponant's luxurious vessels, you'll find refined design, elegant décor, and plush oceanview cabins perfect for sea- and star-gazing. You'll feel right at home with complimentary mineral, water, tea, and coffee whenever your heart desires - not to mention complimentary wine with lunch and dinner. Unwind with a face or body treatment in the onboard spa, soak in the sunshine on the pool deck, or stay in shape in the onboard fitness center. Seminars and lectures featuring international experts will provide you with the historical and cultural backdrop of your destinations, helping you to create truly immersive experiences on shore. For a unique, personalized cruise experience, try a theme cruise - customized speakers and activities cover topics ranging from golf to classical music, bridge, or diving.

Sophistication without stuffiness, refinement mixed with casual elegance - it's an ambience that's difficult to achieve, but so easy to get used to. For those looking for an alternative to big-ship cruising, Ponant offers authentic, intimate travel experiences in breathtaking destinations around the world. Discover an entirely new kind of cruising - the French way - with Ponant and United Cruises.

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Ponant's Quintessential Collection

Ponant's Quintessential Collection

  • Le Bougainville

    7 Night A Musical Odyssey in the Mediterranean

    Le Bougainville – New Ship!

    Departing from: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Ports of Call:
    • Patmos, Greece
    • Sifnos Island, Greece
    • Corinth Canal Transit
    • Itea (Delphi), Greece
    • Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    • Taormina (Naxos), Sicily, Italy
    • Naples, Italy
    • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Sailing Dates:
    • September 2019
    interior from
    N/A
    oceanview from
    N/A
    balcony from
    $4,770
    $681pernight
    suite from
    $7,840
    $1,120pernight
    Bonus Offers Available:
    • Cardmember: +2 award miles per $1
    • Earn 2 award miles per $1
    • Balcony & Suite: +2 award miles per $1
    • Cardmember Balcony & Suite:+1 award miles per $1
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  • Le Lyrial

    7 Night Treasures of the Mediterranean World A Family Learning Adventure

    Le Lyrial

    Departing from: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Ports of Call:
    • Salerno (Naples), Italy
    • Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    • Rethymnon, Crete
    • Santorini (Thira), Greece
    • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    • Athens, Greece
    Sailing Dates:
    • July 2019
    interior from
    N/A
    oceanview from
    $3,180
    $454pernight
    balcony from
    $3,450
    $493pernight
    suite from
    $6,080
    $869pernight
    Bonus Offers Available:
    • Cardmember: +2 award miles per $1
    • Earn 2 award miles per $1
    • Balcony & Suite: +2 award miles per $1
    • Cardmember Balcony & Suite:+1 award miles per $1
    See Details
  • Le Bougainville

    7 Night World Affairs Cruise

    Le Bougainville – New Ship!

    Departing from: Valletta, Malta
    Ports of Call:
    • Catania, Sicily, Italy
    • Taormina (Naxos), Sicily, Italy
    • Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    • Itea (Delphi), Greece
    • Corinth Canal Transit
    • Nafplion (Nauplion), Greece
    • Hydra, Greece
    • Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2019
    interior from
    N/A
    oceanview from
    N/A
    balcony from
    $6,060
    $866pernight
    suite from
    $10,390
    $1,484pernight
    Bonus Offers Available:
    • Cardmember: +2 award miles per $1
    • Earn 2 award miles per $1
    • Balcony & Suite: +2 award miles per $1
    • Cardmember Balcony & Suite:+1 award miles per $1
    See Details
  • Le Laperouse

    13 Night In the Wake of General Macarthur The Legacy of World War II

    3.8 rating out of 5  (2 reviews)

    Le Laperouse

    Departing from: Hong Kong
    Ports of Call:
    • Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan
    • Ishigaki Island, Japan
    • Naha, Okinawa
    • Kagoshima, Japan
    • Uwajima, Japan
    • Hiroshima, Japan
    • Tokushima, Japan
    • Shimizu (Mt. Fuji), Japan
    • Shingu, Japan
    • Osaka (Kyoto), Japan
    Sailing Dates:
    • September 2019
    interior from
    N/A
    oceanview from
    N/A
    balcony from
    $6,690
    $515pernight
    suite from
    $11,760
    $905pernight
    Bonus Offers Available:
    • Cardmember: +2 award miles per $1
    • Earn 2 award miles per $1
    • Balcony & Suite: +2 award miles per $1
    • Cardmember Balcony & Suite:+1 award miles per $1
    See Details
  • L Austral

    10 Night Antartica and Climate Change

    5 rating out of 5  (2 reviews)

    L Austral

    Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
    Ports of Call:
    • Cruise Drake Passage
    • Antarctic Experience
    • Cruise Drake Passage
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2019
    interior from
    N/A
    oceanview from
    $11,070
    $1,107pernight
    balcony from
    $11,810
    $1,181pernight
    suite from
    $19,210
    $1,921pernight
    Bonus Offers Available:
    • Cardmember: +2 award miles per $1
    • Earn 2 award miles per $1
    • Balcony & Suite: +2 award miles per $1
    • Cardmember Balcony & Suite:+1 award miles per $1
    See Details
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Price is in miles per person based on two people staying in the same stateroom. Prices do not include government taxes and fees, airfare, or a non-refundable $24.99 processing fee per booking. All offers are for selected dates only, are subject to availability, are limited and apply to new bookings only. Your exact price depends on the time of the actual booking. Additional restrictions may apply. All prices and dates may not be available at the time of booking. Passengers receiving special rates based on residency or age will be required to show a government-issued form of identification (passport, or birth certificate and driver's license) at the pier to validate state of residency or age prior to boarding the cruise ship.. Fees or charges incurred after booking must be paid in money. Full Terms & Conditions. Best Price Guarantee restrictions and instructions apply; see our Best Price Guarantee Policy. For promotional offer terms and conditions, see offer description.

Award miles are per stateroom and are awarded to only one passenger per cruise booking. To qualify for extra award miles, simply book a balcony or suite, or pay for your cruise using your MileagePlus credit card through this Cruise Program. If you qualify, you could earn up to 7 award miles for every $1 paid toward the price of the cruise, excluding port charges, government taxes, onboard spending and fees. Offer is valid on new bookings only. Award miles are posted to member's account 6-8 weeks after the cruise has been completed. Cruises must be paid in U.S. currency.

Miles accrued, awards, and benefits issued are subject to change and are subject to the rules of the United MileagePlus program. Please allow 6-8 weeks for miles to post to your account. United may change the MileagePlus program including, but not limited to, rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers or terminate the MileagePlus program at any time and without notice. Bonus award miles, award miles and any other miles earned through non-flight activity do not count or qualify for Premier® status unless expressly stated otherwise. United and its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products and services of other participating companies and partners.

Taxes and fees related to award travel are the responsibility of the member. The accumulation of mileage or Premier status does not entitle members to any vested rights with respect to the program. United and MileagePlus are registered service marks. For complete details about the MileagePlus program, go to www.united.com.

Special requirements
If you or a guest is pregnant or traveling with an infant child, or if there is a need to communicate a request for special meals, medical conditions or physical challenges, we ask that you please call 800-596-5529. Cruise Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will do everything we can to meet your needs and answer all of your questions.

Minimum age requirements may apply.
Free upgrade!

Book an eligible stateroom on any qualifying sailing and receive a free upgrade! In some cases, you'll be upgraded to a more desirable location aboard your ship. In other instances, you'll be upgraded to a stateroom with extra space and/or a better view. It's also possible that you might receive all of these benefits. Select your sailing date to see which upgrades are available.