PONANT vessel is first to dock at Broome’s new floating wharf
PONANT’s Le Jacques Cartier became the first cruise vessel to dock at Broome’s new floating wharf earlier this week. (more…)
Posted in: News
Ponant to deploy two vessels in French Polynesia
Ponant Explorations Group will expand its operations in French Polynesia from the 2026–2027 northern winter season by deploying two vessels in the region, broadening its range of itineraries and destinations. (more…)
Posted in: News
Le Bougainville makes its inaugural call at the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tenerife welcomed Le Bougainville on its inaugural call, strengthening the island’s position within the premium and small-ship cruise segment that continues to gain relevance across the Atlantic basin. (more…)
Posted in: News
Ponant Explorations announces a luxury cruise with Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Brioni, in partnership with Kering
Between Livorno and Venice, a cruise honors Italian houses and the workshop gesture. The voyage promises rare experiences, on the water and on land, with a clear common thread: savoir-faire. (more…)
Posted in: News
Ponant Explorations Group Expands Its Partnership With The Explorers Club including Paul Gauguin Cruises and Aqua Expeditions
Ponant Explorations Group announced the expansion of its partnership with The Explorers Club to include Paul Gauguin Cruises and Aqua Expeditions, beginning in late 2026. (more…)
Posted in: News
Ponant expands solo cruise options
Ponant Expeditions has expanded the range of cruises that will waive single supplements, offering solo passengers the chance to have their own stateroom. (more…)
Posted in: News
You Can Now Cruise to the Geographic North Pole in Luxury—With Ice Landings, Polar Bears, and Midnight Sun Views
Luxury cruise line Ponant is making it easier to travel to the ends of the Earth with a shorter voyage that brings travelers all the way to the geographic North Pole. (more…)
Posted in: News
Ponant Yachting: A Strong Growth Strategy and a New Vessel
Ponant Explorations Group is expanding its offering for lovers of exclusive sailing. (more…)
Posted in: News
PONANT sued after cancellation of elite Arctic cruise
The luxury French-flagged cruise line, PONANT, has cancelled a lucrative charter aboard Le Commandant Charcot, allegedly because of the arrest of the payment broker acting on behalf of a Russian travel agency that had booked a group of 150 highly-placed Russian passengers on an exclusive voyage. (more…)
Posted in: News
Ponant Expeditions selects Smartvel’s EntryDocs for Cruises to simplify travel requirements and enhance guest experience
Smartvel (www.smartvel.com), the global leader in travel content solutions, is proud to expand its collaboration with Ponant Expeditions, the luxury expedition operator. (more…)
Posted in: Books / Publications / Websites / Blogs / Surveys / News
Ponant’s Le Jacques Cartier to sail in French Polynesia in winter 2026-27
Ponant Explorations Group – parent company of Ponant Explorations and Paul Gauguin Cruises – is deepening its presence in French Polynesia with the introduction of brand-new winter itineraries aboard Le Jacques Cartier beginning with the 2026-27 season. (more…)
Posted in: News
PONANT announces ‘world first’ full circumnavigation of Antarctica
Who could blame PONANT EXPLORATIONS for getting excited about their announcement that their luxury icebreaker is about to embark on a full circumnavigation of Antarctica between January and March 2028. (more…)
Posted in: News
Le Boréal by Ponant inaugurates calls in El Hierro and La Gomera with official ceremonies
On Monday, April 21, 2025, the luxury expedition cruise ship Le Boréal, operated by the French cruise line Ponant, made its first-ever call at the port of La Estaca, on the island of El Hierro, marking a milestone in the island’s cruise tourism development. (more…)
Posted in: News
Ponant is evolving for a new environmentally conscious era. Herve Gastinel explains how the company’s acquisition of Aqua Expeditions and its Swap2Zero project will enable it to become a responsible travel company
Luxury cruise brand Ponant announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, the small ship expedition company known for its river and ocean cruises in South America, Southeast Asia and beyond, on 16 January 2025. (more…)
Posted in: Interview / Video / TV / News
Hankyu Travel to Charter Ponant Ship for Sailings in Japan
Hankyu Travel International is chartering a Ponant ship for three cruises around Japan in the spring of 2027. (more…)
Posted in: News
Exclusive: Experience the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Aboard a Ponant Explorations Ship
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…)
Posted in: News
The French Riviera aboard Le Ponant: new for summer 2026
PONANT EXPLORATIONS is unveiling a brand-new itinerary along the Côte d’Azur, aboard the company’s iconic three-master, Le Ponant. (more…)
Posted in: News
Icebreaker journey along St. Lawrence River sparks hopes for winter cruise industry
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…)
Posted in: News
Ponant Explorations Group Acquires Majority Share of Aqua Expeditions
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…)
Posted in: News
Ponant Gets European Commission Grant for its Swap2Zero Project
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…)
Posted in: News
Ponant 2023 Sustainability Report: Steady Progress Towards Ambitious Goals
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…)
Posted in: Books / Publications / Websites / Blogs / Surveys / News
Paul Gauguin Cruises’ Healthcare Program with French Polynesian Government is named Sustainability Initiative of the Year in the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Awards
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…)
Posted in: Event / Convention / Exhibition / News
World First: Le Commandant Charcot Reaches the North Pole of Inaccessibility – Ponant Cruises
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…)
Posted in: News
Bureau Veritas grants AiP for Ponant’s low-carbon, wind-assisted passenger vessel design
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…)
Posted in: News
Discover Ponant’s 2025 Europe Cruise & Land packages
PONANT’s newly released Cruise & Land packages offer you the most exciting cultural and gastronomic experiences along the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic Coast. (more…)
Posted in: News
Ponant has launched sales for an exceptional 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Ha Long. Departure on November 29, 2024
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…)
Posted in: News
Thomas Romieu Appointed Chief Digital and Information Systems Officer at Ponant
A graduate of Sciences Po Paris and ESSEC, Thomas Romieu is a renowned expert in the digital transition and relationship marketing. (more…)
Posted in: News
Cruise Planners Holds Arctic Expedition Cruise as Second Elite Summit of the Year for Top Producers
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…)
Posted in: Event / Convention / Exhibition / News
In Greenland Behind the Scenes of a Once in a Lifetime Human Adventure, Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant Cruises
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…)
Posted in: News
Ponant taps Deb Corbett for CEO Asia Pacific. Ponant has announced a number of changes to the Asia Pacific team
PONANT has announced a number of changes to the Asia Pacific team, with Deb Corbett appointed to the position of CEO APAC. (more…)
Posted in: News
Le Jacques Cartier set to extend PONANT’s offer in French Polynesia alongside the m/s Paul Gauguin from 2026
From 2026, PONANT is extending its French Polynesian cruise portfolio with two distinct propositions, reflecting the range of experiences that the company offers. (more…)
Posted in: News
Spirit of Ponant, the Iconic New Catamaran Sets Sail this Summer
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…)
Posted in: News
Ponant partners with Farwind Energy to develop green hydrogen refueling solutions
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…)
Posted in: News
Ponant names Samuel Chamberlain CEO of the Americas
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…)
Posted in: News
Le Commandant Charcot as a Platform for Research for the Alfred Wegener Institute: A Success Story – Ponant
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…)
Posted in: News
Winter 2025-2026: Ponant to Reveal all Facets of the Antarctic
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…)
Posted in: News
Ponant is the First Maritime Cruise Line to Achieve Green Globe Certification
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…)
Posted in: News
Ponant and the Smithsonian Just Unveiled 30 Epic Cruises for 2025
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…)
Posted in: News
Luxury Cruise Ship Docks in Costa Rica, Bringing Economic Boost
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…)
Posted in: News
PASPALEY PEARL by PONANT open for business
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.
(more…)
Posted in: News
