Polar adventures

Join PONANT and The Explorers Club as We Celebrate Antarctic Ambassadorship Day: April 24, 2024

Join PONANT and The Explorers Club as We Celebrate Antarctic Ambassadorship Day: April 24, 2024

Antarctica: Unraveling the Mystery of Terra Australis

You won’t believe that this spellbinding land lived only in the imagination.

Who Owns Antarctica?

We thought we’d answer the question that might cross your mind as you explore this vast frontier: Who owns Antarctica?

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

Take It from the Authority on Antarctica: Here’s How to Prepare for Your Expedition.

Our specialists help guests prepare for our luxury Antarctica expeditions year after year.

Join Le Commandant Charcot in the Far North all Winter, a First

Join Le Commandant Charcot in the Far North all Winter, a First.

PONANT Exclusive: Le Commandant Charcot Pioneers Winter Cruising on the St. Lawrence River

PONANT Exclusive: Le Commandant Charcot Pioneers Winter Cruising on the St. Lawrence River.

PONANT Immerses You in the Rarely Visited Northwest Passage

Embark on an expedition through the seldom-sailed Northwest Passage aboard a luxury PONANT small ship for unforgettable adventures.

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.

The Ice Whisperer

An interview with Explorers Club member Dr. Ulyana Horodyskiyj Peña, guest scientist aboard an upcoming PONANT expedition to Antarctica.

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.

A Typical Day on Le Commandant Charcot Is Anything but Typical

PONANT’s luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot takes you places other ships cannot reach.

Greenland: east coast or west coast?

Two very different destinations on a single island!

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

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…

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.

An audience with the emperor

Marguerite dreamed for years of meeting emperor penguins. Her dream finally came true aboard Le Commandant Charcot!

Postman in Port Lockroy

The adventurer’s dream job

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

The Many Faces of the Antarctic Peninsula

Read on for a preview of this once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Antarctic Peninsula on board our luxury ship, L’Austral.

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

Spitsbergen: A Deep Immersion into a Serene World

Stepping onto the island of Spitsbergen, you really do feel as if you’ve arrived at one of the most remote places on earth.

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.

Introducing the Photo Ambassador Program

PONANT designed the Photo Ambassador program to help you discover photography skills you never knew you had.

Cruise Critic Names PONANT “Best in the Arctic” for 2023

We at PONANT are proud to have been named the “Best in the Arctic” in the Expedition category by the editors of Cruise Critic.

Paving the way for the northern winter

Tales from a unique scouting trip in Quebec

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

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.

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