Ponant’s Le Jacques Cartier to sail in French Polynesia in winter 2026-27
Ponant Explorations Group – parent company of Ponant Explorations and Paul Gauguin Cruises – is deepening its presence in French Polynesia with the introduction of brand-new winter itineraries aboard Le Jacques Cartier beginning with the 2026-27 season.
Known for immersive, exploration-focused experiences to the world’s most remote corners, Ponant Explorations will offer travelers an exhilarating way to discover the farthest reaches of this storied destination.
These new itineraries complement the Group’s long-established leadership in the region with Paul Gauguin Cruises, which has been sailing the islands year-round for more than 26 years as French Polynesia’s destination expert.
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