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Le Jacques Cartier

Luxury Yacht for Expedition Cruises

Le Jacques Cartier represents the excellence of Ponant's boutique cruising. This elegant ship, inaugurated in 2021, accommodates only 184 passengers in 92 cabins and suites, all with private balconies and designer furnishings by Jean-Philippe Nuel. With 110 crew members, it guarantees personalized five-star service. Thanks to its compact size (131 meters) and ice-strengthened hull, it reaches remote destinations inaccessible to large ships: from Antarctica to the Arctic, from Norwegian fjords to the Amazon, from Asia to the Pacific. The ship combines luxury comfort with environmental respect, featuring innovative technologies to reduce ecological impact during explorations.

3 cruises
Kobe Itinerary Far East
Balcony from $17,822
price per person Taxes included
Le Jacques Cartier | Mar 13, 2027
Duration: 12 nights
Departure from: Kobe Landing: Yokohama
Itinerary:
1. Kobe,
2. Inujima,
3. Mitarai,
4. Miyajima,
5. Hagi,
6. Busan,
7. Shimonoseki,
9. Katsuura,
10. Toba,
11. Yaizu,
12. Tagonoura,
13. Yokohama
Yokohama Itinerary Far East
Balcony from $17,822
price per person Taxes included
Le Jacques Cartier | Mar 25, 2027
Duration: 12 nights
Departure from: Yokohama Landing: Kobe
Itinerary:
1. Yokohama,
2. Tagonoura,
3. Yaizu,
4. Toba,
5. Katsuura,
7. Hagi,
8. Busan,
9. Shimonoseki,
10. Miyajima,
11. Mitarai,
12. Inujima,
13. Kobe
Kobe Itinerary Far East
Balcony from $17,822
price per person Taxes included
Le Jacques Cartier | Apr 6, 2027
Duration: 12 nights
Departure from: Kobe Landing: Kumamoto
Itinerary:
1. Kobe,
2. Inujima,
3. Mitarai,
4. Miyajima,
5. Hagi,
6. Tsushima,
7. Busan,
8. Nagasaki,
9. Yakushima,
10. Koshikijima Island,
11. Iki,
12. Amakusa,
13. Kumamoto
3 cruises

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A Unique Onboard Experience: Innovation and Exclusive Services

Choosing Le Jacques Cartier means experiencing a completely different cruise. The ship's crown jewel is the "Blue Eye," an exclusive Ponant multisensory lounge located below the waterline. Through two giant portholes shaped like cetacean eyes, you can observe marine life in real time, while hydrophones capture ocean sounds within a 5 km radius and vibrating sofas let you "feel" the sea's pulsations.

The retractable marina platform provides direct water access for kayaking, paddle boarding, diving and swimming, while the fleet of Zodiac boats allows landings in remote areas for guided explorations led by expert naturalists. Onboard you'll find an infinity pool on the upper deck, a complete wellness center with hammam, sauna and treatment cabins, and an ultra-modern gym with panoramic views.

High-level French gastronomy is served in two refined restaurants, while the outdoor lounge bar is perfect for a sunset cocktail. Each cabin features a king-size bed, smart TV, minibar and bathrooms with sliding glass walls that open to the room to enjoy sea views even from the shower.

The intimate atmosphere, with almost a 1:2 ratio between crew and passengers, ensures impeccable attention to detail, making every cruise an unforgettable journey to the planet's most fascinating corners.

Cabins and Suites

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DEL Deluxe Balcony
DEL Deluxe Balcony

decks

The Nations crossed

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Destinations crossed

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Info on the ship Le Jacques Cartier

Construction Year: 2020
No. of guests: 184
Crew number: 118
No. of cabins: 93
Tonnage: 9976
Length 131
Length 18
Speed 12

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