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Striking, magical and unforgettable moments… our Snapshots section is a window into the most beautiful and most exceptional things on Earth. Unique. Here, a sunset over the sea ice, there, a black sand beach, and here, lush tropical plants, an Inca city, a village on the edge of a fjord, a polar bear, a killer whale, a multicoloured bird and so much more. Open your eyes wide to discover all the beauty the world has to offer.

Feel very small in front of the pristine beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula's ice
Meet the little arctic tern, tireless long distance traveller
Discover pearl culture on the volcanic island of Taha'a, the black gold of French Polynesia
Have fun with the pirouettes of the mischievous sea otter in the waters of the Bering Sea
Spot walrus haulouts, a key species in Arctic marine ecosystems
Watch performances of traditional ceremonies kept alive from generation to generation by people of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia...
Dream with eyes wide open as you draw towards Motu Ceran, a Polynesian jewel set in a sumptuous garden of coral...
Surprise an Atlantic puffin mid-meal off the north coast of Iceland...
Experience the spectacular natural phenomenon of the tides in Collier Bay, Kimberley...
Capture the full power and majesty of Steller's sea eagle on the shores and river banks of Western Siberia...
Brave Greenland's polar cold in good company.
Prepare to sail through the narrow walls of the legendary Corinth Canal.
Speed through Madagascar's turquoise waters aboard a traditional fishing boat.
Experience the unique spectacle of dancers in traditional dress on the slopes of Mount Yasur.
Let playful dolphins escort you through the heart of the Mediterranean.
Treat yourself to a spiritual getaway on one of the world's most beautiful beaches: the Seychelles' La Digue.
Marvel at the incredible agility of the native toucans in Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio Park.
Treat yourself to an exclusive relaxing getaway on the Island of Aitutaki, one of the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Extend your holiday in Greece, between clear blue skies and deep blue sea.
Cruise around the immense glaciers of Spitzbergen, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago.
Get up close and personal with the deer of Nara, which was Japan's capital in the 8th century.
Watch a lunar eclipse taking place in the sky over the Croatian town of Korčula.
Enjoy the spectacular jumps and leaps of the penguins of Adélie Land, in Antarctica.
Admire a traditional dance of the Trobriand Islands, off the coast of Papua New Guinea.
Coming across a remote corner of paradise in the heart of the Indian Ocean, in the Maldives.
Witness two Weddell seals enjoy a tender moment in Antarctica's Charlotte Bay.
Bathe in the clear waters of Hawaii: who knows who you'll encounter on your dive !
Look on in awe at Al-Khazneh in the ancient city of Petra, built in the 8th century BC.
In the Arctic, fall under the spell of the percussions of the Koriak musicians dressed in traditional costume.
Be dazzled by the colourful Northern lights that burnish the starry sky above Iceland's Hedinsfjordur valley.
Admiring the exceptional diversity of coral reefs in the Indonesian Raja Ampat Islands Archipelago...
Discovering the incredible environment of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, and encountering its very welcoming inhabitants...
Observing a humpback whale ballet in Wilhelmina Bay in the heart of Antarctica...
Walking amongst the thousands of King penguins in South Georgia…
Criss-crossing the Bay of Kotor at daybreak and contemplating the surrounding landscapes reflected in its calm waters…
And suddenly, in the heart of the broken-off sea ice landscapes of Nunavut, an unexpected encounter...
Taking a Zodiac trip up the King George River in Kimberley and exploring the majestic gorges in magnificent shades of red...
Moving through the middle of an immense polar silence and experiencing the wonder of the pristine landscapes of the White Continent...

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Because travelling awakens our senses and arouses our curiosity, here to whet your appetite are a few anecdotes and other assorted experiences captured in images...
Snapshots
Striking, magical and unforgettable moments... our Snapshots section is a window into the most beautiful and most exceptional things on Earth.
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Welcome to the online magazine of PONANT, the luxury expedition cruise company! Through encounters, travel stories, closer looks, advice and tips, anecdotes and photos of stolen moments in the heart of exceptional places, this travel blog is a source of escape and inspiration to help you prepare for your next journey.
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To discover

Fjords: should you head north or south?

Fascinating Flamingos

The Ship of the Future by Thibaut Tincelin

An interview with Rodolphe Guignard

Cape Horn: the edge of the world

Nicolas Dubreuil, Director of Expedition Cruises: “The goal is to show passengers the world as it is”

Where to spend New Year’s Eve: our selection

When is the best time to go to Japan?

Our pick of must-follow travel Instagrammers

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