Ponant Dining Information

Discover an inspired, sophisticated and varied cuisine, based on carefully selected produce, discreetly elegant service, and talented Chefs who each offer their own highly innovative specialties. Experience the gracious art of living and enjoying life “à la française”. Faithful to tradition, the excellent meals on board are accompanied by a selection of wines from a list chosen by experienced sommeliers and worthy of the finest restaurants.

Main Dining Room Policies: Ponant cruise vessels offer a sit-down, French-style dinner each evening, and breakfast can be delivered to your stateroom on request, or is available in the form of a buffet at the restaurant. Lunch is also buffet style.

Dress Code: The dress code is elegant, casual clothes at your discretion. On gala evenings, recommended attire for ladies is a cocktail dress and a shirt and tie for gentlemen. For the Officers' evening, a white or black-and-white outfit is recommended. Shorts are not permitted in the evening in the gastronomic restaurants.

Beverage Policy: Mineral water, tea, coffee, a selection of white, red and rosé wines offered during meals and afternoon tea is included.

Special Requests: Please let your cruise counselor know of any special dietary needs at the time of booking.

All dining rooms onboard Ponant ships are smoke-free.

Click on any ship name below for more detailed information about the dining options for each Ponant ship:

L'Austral
Le Bellot
Le Boreal
Le Bougainville
Le Champlain
Le Commandant Charcot
Le Dumont d'Urville
Le Jacques Cartier
Le Laperouse
Le Lyrial
Le Ponant
Le Soleal