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On 12 August 2026, a fascinating astronomical phenomenon will occur: a total solar eclipse visible from select regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Ponant Explorations offers three itineraries to observe the eclipse under optimal conditions—at sea, off the coasts of Iceland and Spain. (more…)
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PONANT EXPLORATIONS is unveiling a brand-new itinerary along the Côte d’Azur, aboard the company’s iconic three-master, Le Ponant. (more…)
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An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of winter cruises in the province. (more…)
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Ponant Explorations Group, a world leader in luxury expedition cruises in the small ships segment under 500 passengers, proudly announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning small ship expedition company renowned for its exceptional river and ocean cruises in South America, Southeast Asia and beyond. (more…)
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PONANT, at the forefront of maritime innovation, is selected to receive INNOVFUND support for its Swap2Zero project, the first transoceanic ship aimed at carbon neutrality. (more…)
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PONANT’s 2023 Sustainability Report reveals significant strides in its commitment to redefining tourism. From pioneering eco-friendly innovations to tangible reductions in its environmental footprint, PONANT is trying to push boundaries and setting new standards for meaningful and more sustainable travel. (more…)
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The healthcare initiative between Paul Gauguin Cruises and the government of French Polynesia was honored as the 2024 Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the Seatrade Cruise Awards in Málaga, Spain, on September 10, 2024. (more…)
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A historic first on the edge of the world. Le Commandant Charcot becomes the first ship to reach the legendary North Pole of Inaccessibility. At the helm: Captain Étienne Garcia. (more…)
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Bureau Veritas has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Ponant, a world leader in cruising, for its new twin-screw sailing passenger vessel concept, Swap2Zero. (more…)
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PONANT’s newly released Cruise & Land packages offer you the most exciting cultural and gastronomic experiences along the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Coast. (more…)
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Between Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Long, this voyage aboard Le Lapérouse is an opportunity to discover Vietnam and its major UNESCO World Heritage sites in the best conditions of comfort and refinement. (more…)
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A graduate of Sciences Po Paris and ESSEC, Thomas Romieu is a renowned expert in the digital transition and relationship marketing. (more…)
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Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network recently held its second Elite Summit in 2024 for top producing travel advisor franchisees aboard the luxurious Ponant Le Lyrial. (more…)
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This timeless journey will become a reality for guests on Le Commandant Charcot in 2025, as PONANT teams ventured on a full immersion scouting trip to Greenland’s ice sheet with hunters from the Inuit community. Unforgettable encounters with local people and sharing how they live await. (more…)
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PONANT has announced a number of changes to the Asia Pacific team, with Deb Corbett appointed to the position of CEO APAC. (more…)
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From 2026, PONANT is extending its French Polynesian cruise portfolio with two distinct propositions, reflecting the range of experiences that the company offers. (more…)
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The latest addition to PONANT’s fleet is the Spirit of Ponant, a 24m maxi-catamaran with six staterooms offering a unique sailing experience. (more…)
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In the brand’s ongoing initiatives to find ways to decarbonize, and thus contribute to the maritime industry’s energy transition, PONANT announces a collaboration with the Nantes-based startup Farwind Energy to develop innovative solutions for ship refueling with renewable hydrogen. (more…)
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French luxury cruise line Ponant has named Samuel Chamberlain CEO of the Americas, effective April 1. Chamberlain succeeds Navin Sawhney, who will remain with Ponant as a strategic advisor following his 10-year run as CEO of the Americas. (more…)
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Last summer, scientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, travelled onboard PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot to the geographic North Pole. (more…)
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PONANT is offering a gateway to the Antarctic from October 2025 to March 2026 when the company’s ships will be criss-crossing the White Continent throughout the austral summer. (more…)
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All PONANT ships have just obtained Green Globe certification. An international standard for travel and tourism stakeholders, the certification is recognition of PONANT’S commitment to more responsible tourism. (more…)
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Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys are at it again. The French cruise line and the travel arm of America’s Smithsonian Institution just unveiled exciting new itineraries for 2025. (more…)
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During the weekend, the luxury cruise ship Dumont-d’Urville of the French line Ponant arrived in Playa Mantas, anchoring its 10,700 tons and showcasing its modern design 1.5 km off the coast. (more…)
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The newly announced collaboration between PONANT and PASPALEY have announced their dedicated website and booking centre are officially open for their 2025 inaugural year of sailing.
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Ponant has launched their 2025 Kimberley season with 18 departures available to book between May and September 2025. (more…)
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Luxury expedition line, PONANT, launches sales aboard world-only luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot to the Baffin Sea for Arctic summer 2025, where being alone on the edge of the world is a promise. (more…)
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Ponant’s eight-day cruise on a luxury expedition ship takes travelers through the Seto Inland Sea, once Japan’s most important trade route. (more…)
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Every time Le Bellot calls in Hafnarfjörður, in Iceland, the engines are switched off and the ship plugs into the port’s electricity network. (more…)
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Committed to the development of a new generation of zero-emission ships, PONANT has selected the Syroco EfficientShip platform to support the design and digital modelling of the innovative Swap2Zero project. (more…)
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An outstanding Relais & Châteaux three-mast sailing yacht, Le Ponant offers a uniquely intimate and exclusive travel experience, combining high-end refinement and the authenticity of cruising under sail. (more…)
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During a technical stop in Cherbourg on September 21, Ponant’s Le Champlain took on biodiesel B100, which is 100% produced from cooking oils collected from the food industry, catering outlets and catering trades in France. (more…)
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As the experts in polar zone navigation for more than 20 years, PONANT continues to innovate and advance maritime safety standards. (more…)
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Between Lapland, the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea, PONANT has conceived seven truly unforgettable voyages to celebrate the end-of-year festivities differently. (more…)
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We come ashore with a slosh, the frayed edges of a wave splashing over our dinghy as it pulls into a small cove at the edge of lime-colored hillside. (more…)
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In thick Arctic sea-ice, 150 meter long icebreaking cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot makes acquaintance with Russia’s 50 Let Pobedy. (more…)
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In what is a world first for a cruise ship, during the 2024-2025 winter PONANT is offering a voyage through the ice of the St Lawrence River to discover a pristine Québec and the Innu and Micmac communities. Quite simply breathtaking. (more…)
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Ponant is introducing new, expert-led itineraries inspired by the world’s famous explorers plus two semi-navigations of the southern continent in 2024. (more…)
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After four years of regular ad hoc partnerships, PONANT and Relais & Châteaux are strengthening their ties. The three-master joins the large family of Relais & Châteaux establishments as a new member. (more…)
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Continuing to pioneer in maritime innovation, PONANT has committed to a uniquely designed transoceanic ship, supporting the evolution towards carbon neutrality. (more…)
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