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PONANT's cruisesTales from a unique scouting trip in Quebec
A reunion at the edge of the world…
They say that travel is the best way to grow… and Tom would agree. Accustomed to travelling the world, the young man set off on a PONANT expedition that would hold many surprises for him.
A magical encounter at high latitude
On his first exploration of the North Pole with passengers with Le Commandant Charcot, one of our captains was able to share an intense experience with them: an encounter with a polar bear and her cubs.
A true gift from nature!
Interview with an Instagrammer of polar regions
Capturing the beauty of the moment
Interview with Pipaluk Ostermann
A passionate ambassador for little-known Greenland
Crossing the Northwest Passage
5 questions to Captain Étienne Garcia
The Canadian Arctic: 5 questions to…
…Jean-Pierre Sylvestre, naturalist guide and a marine mammal specialist
Complete immersion in Greenland
PONANT designs a polar trek through the immense icy expanses of the Far North
The researchers of the Far North
The international research station in Ny-Ålesund, Norway
Scouting on the east coast of Greenland
Innovative cooperation for an immersive experience
Scoresby Sound
The biggest fjord in the world
Polar sea kayaking
4,000 years of Greenlandic culture
Exploring new worlds aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Initial feedback
From Greenland to the North Pole
On the sea-ice walking in the steps of Ole et Adam
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
Get a taste of the poles from the comfort of your home
A mix of fantasy and reality
Head for the geographic North Pole
Glacial attraction
Le Commandant Charcot: a new chapter in the saga of polar exploration
Discover the log of the newest member of the PONANT fleet
The History of the Polar Practice of Dog Sledding
Of Dogs and Men
Polar expedition into the Arctic sea ice
Trial run through the ice for Le Commandant Charcot
Spitsbergen’s top six most beautiful fjords
Experience these majestic natural sites in all their nuanced glory with our special selection.
The facts and the fiction about the Arctic
The Far North, between myth and reality.
Where should I go in the Arctic?
Each destination offers its own unique treasures
Bear watching: everything you need to know before setting off
The early bird catches the bear!
The Arctic, a ocean of ice, pristine and unsullied
In recent years, the North Pole has become a barometer of the global environment: so fragile and, paradoxically, such immense power. Everything here is raw, natural and in stark contrast: a pure, unsullied continent of ice resting on an inky black sea. And at the heart of this dialogue between land and sea, the wildlife, superlative in its untamed splendour. A tale of a singular and unique expedition.
Expedition story in the heart of the wild Arctic regions
Discovering the untamed nature of the Svalbard archipelago
What should you pack for a trip to the polar regions?
5 vital accessories to take with you
Introducing the Inuit
At home with the locals in the Far North!
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
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
Polar bears, as white as snow
Measuring between 1.8 and 3 metres and weighing 350 to 680 kilos, the polar bear‘s characteristic white colouring is owed to the translucent and hollow hairs of its fur which reflect the sunlight off of the sea ice.
Sundogs: the Sun and phantom suns
A sundog is an atmospheric optical phenomenon often observed in polar regions.
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