Join PONANT and The Explorers Club as We Celebrate Antarctic Ambassadorship Day: April 24, 2024
Seven Nations. Ten Days. Countless Baltic Discoveries.
Pack countless Baltic Sea discoveries into just under two weeks, all while you indulge in one of our elegant small ships.
Zeroing in on 3 Spectacular UNESCO Treasures on the Indian Subcontinent
In this blog post, PONANT will be zeroing in on 3 Spectacular UNESCO Treasures on the Indian Subcontinent in India and Sri Lanka.
Who Owns Antarctica?
We thought we’d answer the question that might cross your mind as you explore this vast frontier: Who owns Antarctica?
Living the Legacy of France’s Great Explorers
Live the Legacy of France’s Great Explorers.
Experience True Cultural Immersion with PONANT
Experience True Cultural Immersion with PONANT.
Mykonos: 9 Surprises About a Cycladic Jewel
9 Surprises About a Cycladic Jewel, Mykonos. A PONANT small ship luxury cruise will take you there in ultimate style.
Legends and Landscapes in Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice
Join PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys on a luxury, small ship expedition to the Land of Fire and Ice for a scientific inquiry.
Ernest Shackleton
The “boss” of polar expeditions in Antarctica
A Journey Through Iberia’s Architectural Splendors
Join PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys during our Cruising Southern Spain & Portugal voyage
The Secrets of Prince William Sound
Learn about the secrets of Prince William Sound, & how it embodies the untamed wilderness and maritime heritage of Alaska.
PONANT Reveals the Magic of Scandinavia’s Christmas Markets in 2024
PONANT Reveals the Magic of Scandinavia’s Christmas Markets in 2024.
Baffin Bay: An Exclusive Cruise with The Explorers Club
Remote, untouched, and seen by few travelers, Baffin Bay on Greenland’s western coast piques the curiosity of the most experienced explorers.
Majesty Standing Tall: Totem Poles of Alaska
As you’ll discover during a PONANT luxury Alaska expedition, totem poles of Alaska holds many meanings to the First Nations people.
Expedition Leader Ryo Ijichi Goes Home Again, and Brings PONANT Guests Along
Expedition Leader Ryo Ijichi is thrilled to take PONANT guests deep into the remote reaches of his breathtaking homeland of Japan.
Announcing Our 2025 PONANT Cruises with Smithsonian Journeys
Since 2022, our alliance with Smithsonian Journeys has added depth and insight to PONANT itineraries.
Explorers of the East Coast of Greenland
200 years of adventures on the edge of Greenland
Paul-Émile Victor: portrait of a passionately dedicated polar explorer
A legacy of peoples and poles
Postman in Port Lockroy
The adventurer’s dream job
On the route to Kitamae
In the wake of Japanese merchants
Zooming in on 3 Spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Southeast Asia
PONANT zooms in on 3 Spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Southeast Asia: Malacca, Borobudur, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Flights of Aegean Fancy: The Windmills and Pelicans of Mykonos
PONANT takes you to Mykonos, and reveals the story of these beloved treasures, during our spectacular journeys to the Greek Islands.
Storytelling and Drumming Echo in Scoresby Sound
The vast snowy expanses and icy fjords of Eastern Greenland and Scoresby Sound have long been home to the Inuit.
PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys Unveil the Hanseatic Treasure of Visby
PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys Unveil the Hanseatic Treasure of Visby. We’ll set our sights on Visby on the western shores of Gotland.
Svalbard: Wilderness Capital of the Arctic Ocean
Wilderness Capital of the Arctic Ocean. Europe’s gateway to the North Pole, the Svalbard Archipelago, is a land of unspeakable beauty
When in Japan, Dine Like the Japanese: 6 Japanese Dining Etiquette Tips
When in Japan, dine Like the Japanese. Here are PONANT’S Top 6 Japanese dining etiquette tips to help you make the most of your trip.
The Legacy of Vikings in the Orkney and Shetland Islands
Explore the Legacy of Vikings in the Orkney and Shetland Islands onboard our luxury expedition cruise through Scotland.
Dubrovnik: The Ragusa Republic, Rival to Venice
The Venetian Republic had a formidable rival: Today’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik. PONANT is proud to show you its riches.
Join PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys and Experience Māori Culture
Kaikoura. Akaroa. Te Wharawhara. These coastal regions of the South Island of New Zealand were settled by the Māori people 1000+ years ago.
Set sail for the Brijuni Islands
Breathe in paradise
The wild adventure of the Suez Canal
Interview with Christian Makarian, deputy editor of L’Express
The Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands: Japanese to the core
Embark on a spiritual journey to subtropical Japan
The rock art of the First Nations Peoples
An archaeological treasure to discover in Australia
Rise, power and decline of Hansa
Three centuries of commercial supremacy
The blended cultural heritage of Central America
The blended cultural heritage of Central America
Postman in Port Lockroy
The adventurer’s dream job
Focus on the Alhambra
10 fascinating facts about the jewel of Granada
Building the Panama Canal
Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: a historic challenge
Asia: 10 of the most beautiful temples, shrines and pagodas
Spiritual and sacred journeys, from Japan to Sri Lanka
The Red Sea: a colourful history
Prepare to be amazed
Head to Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal
Portugal’s historical heart
A day (or two) in Livingston
A break in Guatemala’s most Caribbean city
Top 6 most beautiful haciendas in Yucatán
Journey into the world of “green gold”.
In the footsteps of trappers and gold prospectors in Alaska
An adventure to the furthest reaches of the globe!
Navigation vocabulary: definition of navy terms
Sailors, young or old, still have lots to learn from the rich world of the sea and oceans.
Chan Chan, Peru’s eternal city
Travel back to pre-Columbian times.
Take a stroll through Antigua
Discovering the baroque treasure of Central America.
A closer look at 3 sea explorers
Take a closer look at three great explorers whose names were chosen for three of the new PONANT expedition ships.
Norway: in the footsteps of the Vikings
A journey through history and mythology.
Excursion to Guernsey
In the footsteps of Victor Hugo.
Mexico: embark on a journey of discovery to Mayan sites in the Yucatan
Next stop the Yucatan, Mexico, and its Mayan remains, in 5 can’t-miss stops.
Conquering the shores of Japan
Focus on an ancient culture looking to the future.
The wind in your sails!
ust like the tides, the wind is the captain’s senior officer. Depending on its strength and speed, it can cause the ship to change direction. Here are 4 things to know to have the wind in your sails!
Olivier Levasseur: on the trail of the lost treasure of the pirate La Buse
“Olivier Levasseur, historical figure or folk legend? Both, my captain! Since his death in 1730 in Réunion, this famous French pirate, better known as La Buse, has lost none of his mystery and intrigue. And neither has his elusive lost loot, the stuff fantasies are made of and the focus of an astounding treasure hunt which began almost 300 years ago…”
Two destinies fated to cross in the Antarctic
A profile of Jean-Baptiste Charcot and Sir Ernest Shackleton
Alain Baraton, head gardener at the National Park of Versailles
“You have to take the time to look at something beautiful, look at it closely, and take pleasure in it,”
A portrait of Captain Charcot
An insatiable appetite for the mysteries of the Antarctic
In the footsteps of 5 travelling artists of the 19th century
Painters and authors: 5 artists to (re)discover to get inspired
Jarlshof: 4000 years of Scottish history
Jarlshof: 4000 years of Scottish history
The Japanese tea ceremony
A taste of Japanese culture
The Nazca Lines
The mysterious Peruvian geoglyphs
Pirate or privateer, the law of the sea
We often talk about pirates and privateers without really knowing what distinguishes them.
Kukulkan, the feathered serpent at Chichén Itzá
During the 11th century AD, Chichén Itzá was a powerful Mayan, then Toltec city.