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For over 25 years PONANT have been designing for their passengers intimate and authentic travel experiences aboard smaller-sized ships that give you the impression of cruising on a private yacht. Limited capacity, five-star comfort, exceptional destinations: a unique conception of sea travel.

Whether you are taking the trip of a lifetime, an intimate escape or a family break, cruising the PONANT way allows you the freedom to tailor your personal Odyssey according to your desires.

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Year after year, American Cruise Lines is proud to be the most awarded U.S. cruise line.

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American Cruise Lines are America’s largest cruise line with 17 ships operating solely in the United States.

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We have more than 50 itineraries visiting 35 states, more than all our competitors put together. We even have a few guests that have done them all.

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Each cruise is a melody of enriching experiences that culminates in one seamless package. On board and ashore we offer a robust enrichment package that tells the story of the destinations we visit.

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Accommodation

Discover a fleet of 5 vessels which allows for choice. Le Ponant: 32 staterooms, a refined and efficient three-masted sailing yacht; Le Boréal, L’Austral and Le Soléal: three sublime 132 staterooms and suites yachts; and our last vessel, Le Lyrial: fourth sister-ship of 122 staterooms and suites.

Dining

The French Touch is above all a French crew, there to welcome you and ensure your well-being during your cruise.

It’s also the French art of living that travels with them, where discreet service and excellent cuisine naturally take pride of place. Each day, French chefs will introduce you to fragrant flavours, cheeses carefully selected by expert cheese affineurs, delicious specialty breads and sweet pastries. All of this is accompanied by a selection of fine wines to complement your meal, or you may choose from a superb “à la carte” list of grand cru wines and our on-board sommelier will be only too happy to advise you.

You will savour an exquisite dining with French and international cuisine, with complimentary wines included at lunch and dinner.

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Appetizer

Traditional Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

Cajun Spiced Jumbo Sea Scallops served with an exquisite Creole Beurre Blanc sauce

Garden Fresh Feta House Salad with Walnuts, Red Onion, Sun-Dried Cherries with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entree

Dixie Lager Braised Chicken served with crisp Andouille Sausage, Red Beans, Rice, and Stewed Squash

Pan-seared Beef Tenderloin & Stuffed Lobster Tail served with a Potato Puree and Vegetable Medley

Pasta St. Charles with a delectable Creole Mustard Cream Sauce served over Penne with Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Sausage

Dessert

Signature Bourbon Pecan Pie
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Creole Bread Pudding with a warm Whiskey Caramel

Homemade Peach and Blackberry Cobbler

Appetizer

Pacific Northwest Scampi – Jumbo Shrimp served in a savory Herbed Butter Sauce over Lemon Arugula Risotto

Pacific Coast Shrimp Bisque

Entree

Widmer Cascadian Ale braised Snake River Farms Pork Shank served with Herbed Polenta, Heirloom Bean Cassoulet, and Apple Gremolata

Delectable Dungeness Crab Cake served with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade, Rice Pilaf, and Sautéed Green Beans

Delectable Dungeness Crab Cake served with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade, Rice Pilaf, and Sautéed Green Beans

Dessert

Moist Marionberry Cheesecake

Almond Cake served with flavorful Balsamic Strawberries and Orange Mascarpone

Almond Cake served with flavorful Balsamic Strawberries and Orange Mascarpone

Appetizer

Crab & Roasted Corn Bisque

Old Bay Poached Shrimp Cocktail

Washington Salad

Entree

Pan Seared Pacific Halibut

Pacific Hazelnut Crusted Chicken with Honey Kissed Risotto, Huckleberry Balsamic Glaze

Dungeness Crab Cake - Roasted red pepper Tartar, wild rice pilaf and sauteed spinach

Dessert

Mount Lebanon Spiced Apple Pudding with Maple Whipped Cream

Gourmet Chocolate Fudge Cake
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Vanilla Crème Brule

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Appetizer

Veal Pâté Praline & Mascarpone-Cucumber-Jelly

with red onion confit and brioche

Oak Leaf & Frisée Salad

with water cress, fennel and blue cheese dressing

Soup

Carrot & Ginger Soup

with coconut milk, spring onions and croûtons

Porcini Ravioli & Creamy Truffle Sauce

with tomato concassée and spring onions

Entree

Original Viennese ‚Tafelspitz‘

with boiled beef, creamy spinach, pan roasted potatoes, horseradish-apple salad and chive sauce

Fillet Of Danube Trout & Saffron Crème Fraîche

with green pea risotto with white wine beurre blanc

Warm Vegetable Strudel

with spiced tomato chutney and creamy herb sauce

Dessert

Sacher Cake in the Glass

with chocolate bisquit, apricot jam and whipped cream

Cheese & Crackers

with grapes, nuts and fruit chutney

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During your cruise aboard one of their ships, discover exceptional sites and come closed to landscapes so often inaccessible to large ships. Enjoy seminars with international experts, passionate about their subjects, giving a further dimension to the sights you see.

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