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expedition Vessel

La Désirade

Ponant

La Désirade|12 Passengers|Built 2025|Ponant
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12
Passengers
4
Crew
6
Cabins
70GT
Tonnage
24m
Length
1.6m
Draft
9 knots knots
Speed
100t
Displacement
None — twin-hull catamaran stability
Stabilizers
2025
Built
2
Decks
France
Flag
Sail (catamaran rig) + diesel auxiliary
Propulsion
220V / 50Hz; European Type C/E + US Type A sockets
Voltage
2
Zodiacs

About La Désirade

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La Désirade is PONANT's third sailing yacht — an identical Lagoon 80 catamaran sister to Spirit of Ponant — joining the fleet in 2025. Named after the Guadeloupe outer island La Désirade, she shares Spirit of Ponant's specifications (6 cabins / 12 guests / 4 crew) and primarily sails bespoke itineraries in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

Deck Plans

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Good to Know

Polar Parka & Boots

On polar voyages (Arctic, Antarctica, Greenland), every guest receives a complimentary 3-in-1 PONANT polar jacket to keep, plus polar boots issued to your stateroom for the duration. Other voyages: bring weather-appropriate outerwear; rubber boots are provided when shore landings require them.

Dress Code

Smart casual throughout the day. Evening dress is elegant smart casual, with two formal Captain's Cocktail / Gala Dinner evenings on most cruises (a jacket for men, cocktail dress for women). Polar expedition voyages remain smart casual throughout.

Smoking Policy

All staterooms, restaurants, lounges and indoor public areas are non-smoking. Smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated outdoor areas (typically the upper aft deck). E-cigarettes follow the same restrictions.

Electrical Outlets

Staterooms are fitted with 220V AC outlets — European Type C/E (2-pin round) and a US Type A (2-pin flat) socket at each desk. UK and Australian plugs need an adaptor. USB charging is available next to each bed and the desk.

Currency & Payment

Onboard accounts are settled in Euros (EUR). Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted at reception, the boutique, the bar and for spa services. ATMs are not available onboard. Cash transactions are kept to a minimum.

Gratuities

Gratuities for the crew, expedition team and dining staff are included in the cruise fare on PONANT voyages — no additional tipping is expected. If you wish to recognise outstanding service, an envelope can be left at reception at voyage end.

Wi-Fi & Connectivity

Satellite Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the ship for all guests. Bandwidth is suitable for messaging, email and standard web browsing; high-bandwidth streaming may be throttled in remote regions. Mobile-phone roaming is unavailable in polar regions.

Health & Medical Form

Every guest must complete and submit PONANT's confidential medical form before final payment. A doctor and infirmary are on every voyage with consultation and basic care included. Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical, evacuation and trip cancellation is mandatory (minimum €150,000 medical / €300,000 for polar voyages).

Onboard Facilities

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