A sight worth a thousand words, a gesture that invites and unites, an encounter of a lifetime… Our passengers and crew members invite you to share the moments that moved them. Much more than just travel memories, they share the profound emotional impact of their experiences. Emotions that overwhelm, transport, and ultimately give meaning to their travels.
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…
For Eugénie Drion, travelling and dancing are both natural, organic experiences and blessings. This emotional proximity between dance and travel gave rise to the idea of a unique artistic project at sea.
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.
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!
Michel takes a cruise to retrace the footsteps of the Bounty’s mutineers! Disembarking from a rigid inflatable boat to discover a lush natural landscape on wild shores is one of his favourite travel memories.
When the crew of Le Commandant Charcot and the Inuit played an impromptu soccer match on the fast ice: discover the incredible experience of Laura, naturalist and guide.
On his first ever cruise, Fabrice found himself falling under the spell of the Bay of Kotor. This stopover held many surprises for him, both ashore and on board.
Marguerite dreamed for years of meeting emperor penguins. Her dream finally came true aboard Le Commandant Charcot!
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