Explore to inspire, a PONANT podcast
PONANT's cruisesDrawn to the Antarctic and enamoured with polar wildlife, Emmanuel and his wife set sail with PONANT. Already blown away by the experience, they are about to enjoy a rare and priceless encounter with a blue whale…
Interview with a long-distance traveller
Cruise memories from a hedonist like no other…
Interview with Laurence de la Ferrière
A pioneer endowed with unlimited curiosity
Antarctica according to John Frick
“It is almost like going to another planet”
Interview with Johan Etourneau
Exploring the Southern Ocean to better understand climate change
The enchanting South Orkney Islands
A magical stopover at the gateway to Antarctica
Postman in Port Lockroy
The adventurer’s dream job
When to visit Antarctica?
Discover the southern world as seasons go by
Tale of a winter in Adelie Land
A scientific and human adventure
Introducing Luc Jacquet
A filmmaker at the intersection of images, science and emotions
Exploring new worlds aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Initial feedback
Investigating polar regions: a serious challenge
Le Commandant Charcot joins the scientific adventure
Heading for the poles in an eco-conscious way
A minimal and transitory impact through the application of strict protocols
Zoom on the Weddell Sea
A sea of ice, at the very edge of the South Pole
Get a taste of the poles from the comfort of your home
A mix of fantasy and reality
Make for Peter I Island
An otherworldly ice volcano
Florence Kuyper and her passion for the poles
An encounter with an expedition leader aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot: a new chapter in the saga of polar exploration
Discover the log of the newest member of the PONANT fleet
Head to the Ross Sea
Follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers
Encounter with the sentinel of Antarctica: the emperor penguin
A sea bird remarkably well-adapted to surviving on the ice all year round.
8 reasons to spend Christmas or New Year in Antarctica
When it comes to once-in-a-lifetime journeys, they don’t get much better than this. Picture this: a festive season spent sailing the infinite surreal landscapes of Antarctica, and swapping the crowds of people gift shopping for seals or penguins relaxing atop the ice. As if you needed any more convincing, here are our top reasons to plan for a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas or New Year celebratory polar expedition cruise to enjoy a special stress-free holiday packed full of outstanding memories.
The call of the poles: 2 very special envoys to the Great White Continent
A trip to Antarctica to understand the global environmental situation
The lands of the extreme south
Find out all about the wildlife of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
Antarctica: the journey of a lifetime
Why and how should you set sail for Antarctica?
What should you pack for a trip to the polar regions?
5 vital accessories to take with you
Encounter with Zaria Forman
Fascinated by icebergs, the hyperrealist artist Zaria Forman uses her talent to raise awareness about the environment, with a focus on the melting glaciers.
A portrait of Captain Charcot
An insatiable appetite for the mysteries of the Antarctic
Déborah Pardo, naturalist: “Antarctica is a symbol of the speed at which the planet is changing”
Encounter with a committed woman, between scientific research and teaching.
The Arctic vs Antarctica: 5 differences between these two frozen lands
So if your heart can’t decide between the Arctic and the Antarctic, follow our guide!
Expedition leader: when women play leading roles…
Interview with Florence Kuyper and Delphine Aurès
Roaring 40s, Furious 50s, Screaming 60s
The zephyr, mistral, sirocco, autan… All conjuring to mind the image of bodies braced against the gale and hands straining to keep hats on heads. Other winds sweep over the Southern Ocean, known as the Roaring 40s, Furious 50s and Screaming 60s. To find out more, let us set sail for a voyage deep into the Southern Hemisphere
Auks VS Penguins: the showdown
Auks or penguins: how to tell them apart every time!
Sundogs: the Sun and phantom suns
A sundog is an atmospheric optical phenomenon often observed in polar regions.
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