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Le Ponant, is exclusive to Tauck with only 60 Tauck guests. She was built in France in 1991, specially designed for worldwide cruising to remote destinations accessible only by small ships – specifically islands and harbors in the Mediterranean the big ships can’t reach. Her interior is well-designed, blending the sleek lines of the exterior with gracious elegance in decor. On board you’ll find four decks featuring a library with a choice of books and videos, cozy lounge with evening piano music, boutique, and a full-service bar. Continental breakfast is served in your stateroom or at an American-style buffet in the panoramic restaurant; lunch is buffet style on the restaurant’s terrace; and dinner is served nightly in the window-lined restaurant. Staterooms (approximately 150 sq. ft.) include a private bathroom with shower, personal safe, mini-bar, multi-channel music system, writing area, individual climate control, and a telephone with world-wide satellite access. Standard European 220-volt electric current is provided in all staterooms. Click on link below to view deck plan Sun Deck Antigua Deck St. Barth Deck Marie Galante Deck Ship Specifications Built: 1991 Renovated: 2004 Length: 290 ft. Draft: 13 ft. Beam: 39 ft. Tonnage: 850 tons Cruising Speed: 14 knots Air-Conditioned: Yes Elevator: No Number of Guests: 60 Crew Members: 30 Registry: France Crew Nationality: French