Ponant opens Kimberley 2025 season with 18 departures from May to September
Ponant has launched their 2025 Kimberley season with 18 departures available to book between May and September 2025. (more…)
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Reach the Arctic Before Any Other Ship in 2025 with Le Commandant Charcot
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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A New Cruise Is Making the Islands of Seto Inland Sea, Japan, More Accessible
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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Shore-Side Power Connection in Ports: Ponant Leads the Way
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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PONANT selects the Syroco EfficientShip digital twin platform for a Zero-emission ship
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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Set Sail Another Way Aboard Le Ponant: Summer 2024 Sailings And Winter 2024-2025
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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Le Champlain takes on biodiesel in Cherbourg – Cruise Europe
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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PONANT conducts an international safety exercise in the polar region
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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Ponant to offer An Enchanting Christmas at the Gateway to the Arctic Circle for Winter 2024-2025
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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Visit a Remote National Park, Learn Tribal Traditions in the Rainforest, and Swim Under a Waterfall on This Central America Cruise
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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French cruise ship makes rendezvous with Russian nuclear icebreaker near North Pole
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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Ponant to offer a voyage through the ice of the St Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter
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 Adds New Expeditions, Expands Smithsonian Journeys
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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Le Ponant becomes world’s first sailing yacht to obtain Relais & Châteaux label After four years of regular ad hoc partnerships
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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Ponant paves the way towards zero carbon navigation with its iconic newbuild ship
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 a gourmet alliance at sea
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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Ponant to operate winter cruises in St Lawrence River in 2025
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 appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh to succeed Hervé Bellaïche as Group Deputy CEO Global Business
PONANT announces the arrival of Belinda Hindmarsh as Group Deputy CEO Global Business. (more…)
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35 years of exploration with nature as a guide. Ponant is celebrating its 35th anniversary
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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Port of Southampton welcomes LNG ships at Horizon Cruise Terminal
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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How Luxury Cruise Lines Are Helping Scientists Explore Remote Destinations
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 Joining Adventures by Disney Arctic Expedition Cruise
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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Abercrombie & Kent Charts a Course to the North Pole in 2024. New expedition takes travellers to the most extreme destination in extreme style and comfort
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’s ‘Australia’s Iconic Kimberley’ documentary, presented by Andrew Daddo
PONANT has released the documentary ‘Australia’s Iconic Kimberley’ featuring brand ambassador and media personality Andrew Daddo. (more…)
Ponant, Smithsonian Journeys Announce 2024 Small Ship Expeditions
Ponant has announced its 2024 sailings in collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution. (more…)
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Ponant and Relais & Châteaux renew partnership for two exclusive gastronomic voyages in 2023
Two leaders in hospitality and gastronomy excellence, PONANT and Relais & Châteaux, have renewed their collaboration for 2023. (more…)
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“Le Commandant Charcot”, Ponant, completes a semi-tour of the southern continent: an unparalleled voyage of exploration
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 2024: hidden treasures on the Japanese archipelago. Ponant is Launching sales of 10 departures for summer 2024. Two brand new itineraries and 11 exclusive ports of call are on the agenda
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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From the City of the Gods to the City of the Doges, a Ponant cruise with dancers from the Paris Opera Ballet
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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Ponant announces arrival of Patrick Augier as the company’s General Secretary as of 1st March 2023
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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Ponant Podcast: “Explore to Inspire”. A full-immersion format that takes the listener “live” on board Ponant ships
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 and Smithsonian Journeys Introduce Baltic Expedition
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 to welcome Le Lapérouse into Sydney Harbour this evening ahead of the 2023 season
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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A guest’s tale: the journey of a lifetime to Snow Hill Island on ponant’s “Le Commandant Charcot”. Luxury icebreaker reached the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island, in the Weddell Sea
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 brings all partners together at Hôtel de la Marine to present its Art and Culture Collection 2023/2024
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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Ponant is launching sales for its Summer 2024 voyages bound for the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Northern Europe, with 50 new sailings
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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Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys to Offer Sicily Sailings
Ponant is collaborating with Smithsonian Journeys on a series of co-branded sailings to the Italian island of Sicily for 2023 and 2024. (more…)
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Ponant and Paul Gauguin Cruises Celebrate ‘Partner Appreciation Month’. Announced gift cards to honor travel advisors
Ponant and Paul Gauguin Cruises have announced gift cards to honor travel advisors. (more…)
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Ponant’s “Le Commandant Charcot”: Itineraries Now Available For 2024 On Board The World’s Only Luxury Icebreaker
PONANT has launched sales of its polar exploration voyages aboard “Le Commandant Charcot” for its 2024 Arctic season. (more…)
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Sailing yacht Le Ponant has been totally renovated. She is back to the sea after a makeover which lasted several months at the San Giorgio del Porto yard in Italy
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The sailing yacht Le Ponant which started it all for the company has been totally renovated. She is back to the sea after a makeover which lasted several months at the San Giorgio del Porto yard in Italy. (more…)
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