Peoples

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’