Le Jacques Cartier Cruises

Expedition yacht Le Jacques Cartier

Named after the French explorer Jacques Cartier, the luxury yacht Le Jacques Cartier follows its ways and sets sail for the most remote regions of the world. A modern and bright design, a first class service and the personal atmosphere on board let an expedition with Le Jacques Cartier become an extraordinary but simultaneously very comfortable experience. The ship belongs to the series of the Ponant Explorers, six ships identical in construction, that are operated for the luxury shipping company Ponant.

Expedition experiences

On all expedition cruises with Le Jacques Cartier, there is a team consisting of experienced nature guides and lecturers on board that provides the guests with valuable and interesting information. This includes many interesting details about the biota of the destinations and the culture typical of the specific region. There are 10 Zodiacs on board of Le Jacques Cartier that take guests to unforgettable shore excursions or let them explore the coasts from the waterside. The access to the Zodiacs is easily possible via the Marina of the ship that can be lowered to become a jetty for the Zodiacs.

Ocean discoveries in the underwater lounge Blue Eye

A highlight of the Ponant Explorers and therefore of Le Jacques Cartier is the multisensory underwater lounge Blue Eye, that takes the experience of the world beneath the sea level up to a new level. Besides two huge port holes with a fascinating view, the pictures of three strategically located underwater cameras are shown on big screens. A sophisticated sound system with underwater microphones transfers the sounds of the sea into the underwater lounge. Through the innovative “Body-Listening-Sofas” the sound can also be felt.

Welcoming exteriors

Guests of Le Jacques Cartier like to spend their time outdoors, especially on cruises to warm water areas. The ship offers a sun deck that includes an infinity pool with a counter-current system and many seating possibilities. While the ship is anchored the sundeck is the starting point for many water sports activities like swimming in the sea, stand up paddling, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and water ski.

Comfortable interiors

On board of Le Jacques Cartier there are many comfortable retreats where guests can completely relax, for example the comfortable main lounge. But also the Panoramic lounge invites for a visit and furthermore offers reading material that can directly be read in the comfortable atmosphere of the lounge. The Panoramic lounge is also worth a visit for the panoramic view out of its great windows. A sophisticated French cuisine is served in the Panoramic restaurant, that offers many specialties on Gourmet level. Relaxation can be found in the spa area on board that includes a sauna with sea view and a fitness area. Furthermore there is a theatre with space for 188 persons on board of Le Jacques Cartier.

Balconies in every cabin and suite

The 92 cabins of Le Jacques Cartier are all luxuriously but also comfortably equipped. The numerous amenities of the spacious cabins and suites include either a double or two single beds, a private balcony with a seating area, a minibar that is refilled every day free of charge, Hermès beauty products in the bathroom, a Nespresso coffee machine, a choice of pillows, Video on demand, access to the onboard wifi and many more benefits. The spacious Owner Suite is the cabin highlight on board and has a private terrace with a private whirlpool.

Come on board of Le Jacques Cartier and enjoy an extraordinary expedition cruise with the French touch!