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When’s the best time to visit Greenland?
Between polar nights and eternal sun
The northern pole of inaccessibility
The Arctic’s holy grail
Head for the Falkland Islands
A natural paradise at the ends of the earth
Ilulissat, iceberg capital
Fjords, glaciers and icebergs
The wildlife of Spitsbergen
Polar bears, reindeers, whales, walruses…
Life in Spitsbergen, an island on the edge of the North Pole
Explore Svalbard’s largest island
Finnmarksløpet
A dog sled race with the feel of an odyssey
Ernest Shackleton
The “boss” of polar expeditions in Antarctica
Paul-Émile Victor: portrait of a passionately dedicated polar explorer
A legacy of peoples and poles
Explorers of the East Coast of Greenland
200 years of adventures on the edge of Greenland
Greenland: east coast or west coast?
Two very different destinations on a single island!
Ian Dawson and Sue Flood, conveyors of images
Meet PONANT’s Photo Ambassadors
Inuit myths
Tales from the collective memory
Dreams of ice
Interview with Captain Devorsin
The ancient soul of Quebec
Meet the Innu
Spotlight on the polar auroras
From myth to reality
The mysteries of Antarctica
A journey to the origins of the Earth
An unexpected tête-à-tête on the White Continent
Drawn 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…
Paving the way for the northern winter
Tales 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.
Interview with an Instagrammer of polar regions
Capturing the beauty of the moment
Interview with a long-distance traveller
Cruise memories from a hedonist like no other…
Laurence de la Ferrière
A pioneer endowed with unlimited curiosity
In service of science
Meet Daniel Cron, scientific coordinator on board Le Commandant Charcot
An audience with the emperor
Marguerite dreamed for years of meeting emperor penguins. Her dream finally came true aboard Le Commandant Charcot!
Crossing the Northwest Passage
5 questions to Captain Étienne Garcia
Antarctica according to John Frick
“It is almost like going to another planet”
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
Johan Etourneau
Exploring the Southern Ocean to better understand climate change
The enchanting South Orkney Islands
A magical stopover at the gateway to Antarctica
Why go on a luxury cruise in Antarctica?
Exploration and completeness
Scoresby Sound
The biggest fjord in the world
Postman in Port Lockroy
The adventurer’s dream job
When to visit Antarctica?
Discover the southern world as seasons go by
Transparency in the science of ice
Introducing Julien Alex, glaciologist and polar guide
Polar sea kayaking
4,000 years of Greenlandic culture
An unforgettable luxury cruise in the Arctic!
Adventure and authenticity
Tale of a winter in Adelie Land
A scientific and human adventure
Luc Jacquet
A filmmaker at the intersection of images, science and emotions
Zoom on the Weddell Sea
A sea of ice, at the very edge of the South Pole
Getting ready for a polar expedition
It’s more about the mind than the body
Science and polar voyages
A winning combo of tourism and research
Two experienced polar captains
Career path of two experts in polar navigation
Florence Kuyper and her passion for the poles
An encounter with an expedition leader aboard Le Commandant Charcot
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
What makes Le Commandant Charcot so remarkable?
Five great features!
Le Commandant Charcot: a unique blend
A ship designed for the Poles
Head to the Ross Sea
Follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers
PONANT expedition leaders training in the Queyras
Full-scale field tests
The facts and the fiction about the Arctic
The Far North, between myth and reality.
Six immersive experiences in polar environments
Discover the eternal magic of the poles.
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.
Where should I go in the Arctic?
Each destination offers its own unique treasures
How to get to the North Pole
Five routes to the Arctic. Who has not dreamed of someday reaching the ends of the Earth?
Five reasons to go on a polar expedition with PONANT
Venture to the wild, unspoiled expanses of the Antarctic. Reach the extreme lands of the Arctic. Give yourself the opportunity to go on “the trip of a lifetime” with our polar expeditions.
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.
The call of the poles: 2 very special envoys to the Great White Continent
A trip to Antarctica to understand the global environmental situation
Two destinies fated to cross in the Antarctic
A profile of Jean-Baptiste Charcot and Sir Ernest Shackleton
Antarctica: the journey of a lifetime
Why and how should you set sail for Antarctica?
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
At home with the locals in the Far North!
Introducing the Inuit
Responsible expeditions
The essential steps involved in designing cruises to unexplored coasts and shores
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!
Jean-Louis Étienne, extreme adventurer
An encounter with a multi-talented explorer
Expedition leader: when women play leading roles…
Interview with Florence Kuyper and Delphine Aurès
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