If you like small, elegant and apologies cruises, then Le Jacques Cartier It could be his new favorite modern ship. Part of the elegant cruise fleet of the Ponant expedition, this boutique ship is about navigating to the ends of the earth (or in the center of the Pacific) with a glass of good wine in the hand and zero crowds.

Designed for only 184 passengers, Le Jacques Cartier It reflects comfort and combines exploration with elegance. We are talking about remote destinations such as Kimberley and French Polynesia, combined with restaurants, an underwater room and private balconies in each cabin.

Whether you are planning your next adventure or simply here for a small travel inspiration, here is everything you need to know about Le Jacques Cartier’s Next season 2025/26.

2025/26 itineraries and destinations

Le Jacques Cartier Isn’t it your average cruise shipping around the ports visited too much? This is for travelers who like their adventures with a side of French elegance and style.

By 2025 and 2026, the cruise will cover seriously amazing terrain. In AustraliaShe will be sailing for the KimberleyThe wild and ancient corner of the country with most of us dreamed with few who see. There, you will experience incredible waterfalls in cascade in the red cliffs, indigenous rock art and rivers with crocodile points.

If you want to sail farther from home, don’t worry. The ship also turns off to Japan Subtropical IslandsCruise between Osaka and Ishigaki. Wait lush vegetation, hidden beaches and cultural immersion except tourist crowds.

Later in the season, the ship navigates to Indonesia and the South Pacificexploring the islands and reefs outside the map that will not find in most brochures. And at the end of 2026, she will go to French Polynesiarubbing shoulders with bungalows on water and turquoise lagoons. If there is a happier way to finish the year, we have not heard of it.

Gastronomic and culinary experience

If you are the type of traveler who enjoys the culinary appearance of the trip, as well as the destinations, Le Jacques Cartier delivery. This is a small boutique expedition ship, so gastronomic options are selected instead of abundant. You will not find ten different thematic restaurants as in the MEGA FORTAL, but what you get is of high quality and carefully done.

Start with Nautilusthe main panoramic restaurant and dining room. It is aerated, elegant and somehow manages to be dinner and completely cold. Think of croissants for breakfast, seafood dishes that seem to belong to a beautiful magazine and desserts that you will feel bad eating them.

If you feel something more relaxed, the Restaurant In the pool is your option. You can enjoy fresh salads, grilled meat, sun and sea breeze. It is informal but still very French, which means that the wine is still excellent.

And then there is the Blue Eye Lounge. This is not your average bar. In fact, it is an underwater experience. You are drinking cocktails in a room with windows in the ocean, looking at the marine world while sharing a drink and some soft music.

Activities on board (family, children, couples)

For couples

This ship is basically built for inactivity time. He Sothys spa It is where you are going when you want to pretend that you are in an elegant spa of the Parisian day, complete with massage rooms, a Moroccan -style steam room and even a snow room if you want to relax literally.

There is also a gym With view of the ocean, but without pressure. Add the Infinite pool for a swimming at sunset and Blue Eye Lounge (The underwater), and you have a solid couples configuration.

For families and children

Le Jacques Cartier They may not shout “family vacations” at first glance, but do not be fooled. If you bring children, there is a Dedicated Club Area on-board. The youngest crowd can enjoy games, books, a playstation or Wii, enough to keep them entertained between snorkers. There are no clubs for scheduled children such as finding in larger ships, but itineraries are full of nature and wildlife, which makes it a victory for older children who love to explore.

For everyone

The afternoons are discreet but fun. Think live music, piano sessions, maybe a little karaoke If someone is bravely sufficiently. There is a theater On board also, used for everything, from wildlife reports to cinema and jazz sessions.

You will also find Thematic nights Like the classic white party, more games, questionnaires and dance nights. Nothing exaggerated, but always relaxed and fun.

And there is also a Small boutique If you feel like wasteful. You can also have coffee, a book or simply park in one of the halls and do absolutely nothing, which is the real holiday goal.

Accommodation details

You will not find literas in Le Jacques Cartier. Each cabin (the 92 of them) comes with theirs Balcony or private terrace. That means that you can wake up, get out of bed and be beaten instantly with fresh and endless marine air viewed to the ocean.

Here is the complete summary of what is offered:

Luxury cabin

This is its entrance level cabin, although “of entry level” feels unfair when you have a King-Size bed, an elegant modern bath, individually controlled air conditioning, a flat screen television and a balcony for you. Comfortable, compact and silently luxurious.

Prestigious cabin

The same design as Deluxe, but located on a higher cover for even better views. Perfect if you are the type of person who wants to see the sea before coffee.

Luxury suite

One step up in space. You have a living room, more space to move and a larger balcony. Ideal for couples who like a small elbow room or solo travelers who want to stretch.

Privilege suite

More space again, with an adequate living room, larger bathroom and some bonus advantages, such as priority shipment and butler service. It is ideal if you like to be spoiled but you still want to keep it discreet.

Prestige suite

This is a mini parking lot. You get a separate bedroom, a living room adequate, Two bathroomsand space for up to four people, which is rare in a ship of this size. Perfect for families or colleagues who sail together.

Grand Deluxe Suite

This suite is huge, with a dressing room, a mass bath and a 30 m² terrace. It is elegant without being striking.

Owner’s suite

Above the line. You have a private jacuzziYour own outdoor living room, butler and concierge service, spa treatments, works. It is luxury, but with that discreet French touch, the Ponant ships do it very well.

MAZO PLAN

With only 92 cabins, Le Jacques Cartier It is a small ship, but hits over its weight when it comes to design and design.

Have Six guest malletsAnd everything is easy to navigate. The main restaurant and the Blue Eye Lounge are in Cover 4, While the casual grill and pool cover sit MAZO 3. The cabins cover from Makes 3 to 6So it doesn’t matter where you are sleeping, you are never far from the action.

Cover 7 It is the home of the gym and the cover of the sun, perfect for a little movement (or simply soaked in the view). And scattered are panoramic rooms of chillidos, bars, a boutique and more places to sit with a book or a glass of wine.

Everything is very open, lined and French with good taste. Without disorder, without noise from the casino, without sticky carpet, only a space that feels serene and elegant.

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