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Head for the Falkland Islands
A natural paradise at the ends of the earth
7 species of penguins to observe in Antarctica
Find out all there is to know about these seabirds, which thrive in extreme cold
The wildlife of Spitsbergen
Polar bears, reindeers, whales, walruses…
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
Finnmarksløpet
A dog sled race with the feel of an odyssey
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 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.
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.
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…
An audience with the emperor
Marguerite dreamed for years of meeting emperor penguins. Her dream finally came true aboard Le Commandant Charcot!
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
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.
The Canadian Arctic: 5 questions to…
…Jean-Pierre Sylvestre, naturalist guide and a marine mammal specialist
The enchanting South Orkney Islands
A magical stopover at the gateway to Antarctica
Luc Jacquet
A filmmaker at the intersection of images, science and emotions
The emperor penguin: the sentinel of Antarctica
A sea bird remarkably well-adapted to surviving on the ice all year round.
How to take successful wildlife photos
Whether you’re in the heart of the savannah, the depths of a tropical rainforest or the vast expanses of the Arctic circle, photographing the animals around you is never simple. Mother Nature is certainly amazing, but she is also wild, often shy and always unpredictable. But with a bit of common sense and technical know-how, here’s how best to capture the fascinating local wildlife for posterity…
The lands of the extreme south
Find out all about the wildlife of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
Albatross Conservation in the Subantarctic Islands
Sandrine Erwin-Rose discusses the importance of protecting this iconic endangered species
10 incredible encounters with animals on the other side of the world
Here are 10 incredible animals which you may encounter.
A passion for cetaceans and an expedition to the other side of the world: encounter with José Sarica
The unbridled passion of an expedition leader
Polar bears, as white as snow
Measuring between 1.8 and 3 metres and weighing 350 to 680 kilos, the polar bear‘s characteristic white colouring is owed to the translucent and hollow hairs of its fur which reflect the sunlight off of the sea ice.
The whale marathon…
25,000, that’s the number of kilometres travelled by a humpback whale in one year.
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