Compagnie du Ponant
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Maritime transport |
| Founded | April 1988 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Cruise line |
| Owner | Groupe Artémis |
| Website | en |
Ponant (officially, Compagnie du Ponant (CDP); "Ponant Company") is a French cruise ship operator. It was founded in April 1988 by Philippe Videau, Jean-Emmanuel Sauvé, and other officers of the French Merchant Navy and launched the first French cruise ship. The company operates eleven ships, all of which operate under the French flag.