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World-Renowned Archaeologist and Geologist Joins PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys in Western Europe
Celebrated archaeologist and geologist Dr. Peter Bobrowsky brings his brilliance and expertise on PONANT & Smithsonian Journeys voyage.
Living the Legacy of France’s Great Explorers
Live the Legacy of France’s Great Explorers.
Finnmarksløpet
A dog sled race with the feel of an odyssey
PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys Show You the Best of New Zealand
We’re collaborating with Smithsonian Journeys to bring you on an illuminating voyage to New Zealand’s North & South Islands by Sea
Honduras! Authentic Communities & Unspoiled Beauty
Embark on PONANT’s inaugural Belize & Honduras voyage
Swimming with Sharks: Interview with Explorers Club member, Diego Cardeñosa
The marine scientist, Diego Cardeñosa, and shark tracker has many fish tales to tell.
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.
Saving the Oceans, One Story at a Time
Inspiration runs deep for aquatic biologist and Explorers Club member Alexandra Rose. Saving the Oceans, One Story at a Time!
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.
Dr. Cassandra Brooks, Ambassador of Antarctic Waters
Catch up with Dr. Cassandra Brooks of The Explorers Club as she recounts her experience in Antarctica with PONANT.
“Only Time and Ice Are Masters”: Expedition Leader Niko Dubreuil’s Love Affair with Greenland
We talked with Expedition Leader, Niko Dubreuil, about his love for Greenland, & how he helps guests connect with the Arctic world.
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.
Why Solo Travelers Love PONANT
At PONANT, we strive to help everyone realize their dream of exploring the world, solo travelers included.
A voyage to Kullorsuaq
Get to know the last hunters of north-west Greenland
An ancestral ceremony in an unspoilt land
PONANT videographer, Elie Vannier, attends the rehearsal of a ceremony in a Papuan village. A private moment that will leave a long-lasting impression…
Logbook of a community-minded trip
Sharing emotions and building cooperation off the coast of Guinea-Bissau
Inuit myths
Tales from the collective memory
The ancient soul of Quebec
Meet the Innu
The Polynesian tattoo: a history
Discover an ancestral art
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.
An Interview with Sue Flood, Photo Ambassador
PONANT designed the Photo Ambassador program to help you discover photography skills you never knew you had. Meet Sue Flood.
Sea Nomads on the Red Island
Meet the Vezo People of Madagascar
Of Water and Mankind
Experience the North American Great Lakes and learn about the First Nations
Guardians of the Great Land
Encounters with the people of Alaska
The rock art of the First Nations Peoples
An archaeological treasure to discover in Australia
Pipaluk Ostermann
A passionate ambassador for little-known Greenland
Rediscovering an identity
Introducing the Māori people
The reindeer people
The reindeer people
The blended cultural heritage of Central America
The blended cultural heritage of Central America
Focus on the Alhambra
10 fascinating facts about the jewel of Granada
The symbolism of cocoa among the Maya peoples
Fruit of the mind and body
Polar sea kayaking
4,000 years of Greenlandic culture
From Greenland to the North Pole
On the sea-ice walking in the steps of Ole et Adam
The History of the Polar Practice of Dog Sledding
Of Dogs and Men
Ponant Discovery: the story of a scouting voyage to Guyana
Nicolas Dubreuil spends time with the people of the river…
Norway: in the footsteps of the Vikings
A journey through history and mythology.
Conquering the shores of Japan
Focus on an ancient culture looking to the future.
What should you see in South Africa? 5 must-see locations
Full steam ahead for a multi-faceted land.
Amerindian customs and rituals
Serge Guiraud introduces us to the extraordinary populations living in the Amazon Rainforest
Ancestral traditions of Oceania
Serge Guiraud introduces us to some of the world’s most unique cultures
The Importance of Ethno-Tourism
Serge Guiraud introduces us to some of the world’s most unique cultures
At home with the locals in the Far North!
Introducing the Inuit
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
Kukulkan, the feathered serpent at Chichén Itzá
During the 11th century AD, Chichén Itzá was a powerful Mayan, then Toltec city.
The Waraos people: master of the river and history
Discovering the Indians of the Orinoco
Nathalie Michel, corporate photographer: “the most beautiful photograph is the one you’ll take tomorrow”
Interview with a photographer whose work bears witness to a fascinating world.
PONANT Discovery: the story of a scouting voyage to the Bissagos Islands
An immersive experience with the ‘perfect people’
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