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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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Ponant and Pierre Hermé Paris are combining their talents to celebrate an exploration of the senses and the inimitable art of “goûter” – afternoon tea – à la française. (more…)
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In 2025 an international cruise ship will sail the waters of the Saint Lawrence in the heart of winter when Le Commandant Charcot of the French expedition cruise line Ponant is scheduled to make four 12-night sailings between late January and early March, Cruise St Lawrence said in a statement. (more…)
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PONANT announces the arrival of Belinda Hindmarsh as Group Deputy CEO Global Business. (more…)
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Ponant is celebrating its 35th anniversary by paying tribute to those who have been at the heart of its development and growth since 1988. All share the same ambition to make travel a unique experience of discovery, understanding and meaning. (more…)
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In the space of four days, the Port of Southampton, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has welcomed two LNG-powered cruise ships on their maiden calls, proving its capability to support these types of vessels at its state-of-the-art Horizon Cruise Terminal. (more…)
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For those studying polar ice, a berth aboard Le Commandant Charcot is like a winning lottery ticket. (more…)
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Former Imagineer Joe Rohde will join guests on an Adventures by Disney Arctic Expedition Cruise this summer. The Arctic Expedition Cruise will be from July 10 to July 19. (more…)
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For some, a voyage to Antarctica or the Arctic might be their pinnacle of adventure, but for others, there’s a desire to go where few others have ventured. (more…)
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PONANT has released the documentary ‘Australia’s Iconic Kimberley’ featuring brand ambassador and media personality Andrew Daddo. (more…)
Ponant has announced its 2024 sailings in collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution. (more…)
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Two leaders in hospitality and gastronomy excellence, PONANT and Relais & Châteaux, have renewed their collaboration for 2023. (more…)
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On 14 February 2023, PONANT has completed its first semi-circumnavigation of the southern continent aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot. One of the most unique expeditions in the world. (more…)
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Japan is a land that attracts and fascinates the world. After two and a half years of almost total closure, the legendary archipelago is finally reopening to tourism. (more…)
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PONANT and the Paris Opera (Opéra national de Paris) have joined forces in an unprecedented partnership for an outstanding voyage in 2024. (more…)
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Patrick Augier’s appointment at PONANT supports the company’s ambition to become leader in the high-end expedition cruise sector and one of the global references for responsible tourism. (more…)
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For PONANT’s podcast: “Explore to Inspire”, with one click, listeners can embark on an odyssey to discover the most fabulous tales of voyages, emotions and once in a lifetime experience of guests, crew and world-renowned experts invited aboard by the company. (more…)
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Ponant has announced a partnership with Smithsonian Journeys for a series of co-branded sailings in 2023 including a new Baltic Sea expedition. (more…)
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PONANT is thrilled to announce the return of small expedition ship Le Lapérouse to Sydney Harbour this evening (Thursday, 15 December 2022) after more than three years. (more…)
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Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker, was able to give her guests one of the most exclusive wildlife viewing experiences on the planet by reaching the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island, in the Weddell Sea, on two unique voyages. (more…)
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PONANT has always surrounded itself with internationally renowned personalities who are passionate about their subjects and create immersive experiences to better understand and rediscover the world with fresh eyes. (more…)
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The programme includes discovering UNESCO World Heritage sites and visits to monuments at the heart of rich cultural heritages, against the backdrop and gentle rhythm of breathtaking scenery. (more…)
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