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Shackleton’s Expedition Ship Endurance Found in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea
Learn more about Shackleton’s expedition ship Endurance found in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea. Shackleton’s story of exploration is inspirational.
The Many Ways PONANT Does Sustainability Right
We believe that travel must be a responsible act. Learn how PONANT does sustainability right.
Join Le Commandant Charcot in the Far North all Winter, a First
Join Le Commandant Charcot in the Far North all Winter, a First.
Why Solo Travelers Love PONANT
At PONANT, we strive to help everyone realize their dream of exploring the world, solo travelers included.
Small Ships, Exceptional Journeys, and Expeditions
What exactly is a small ship? How does it differ from a large ship? And what can a small ship provide that a larger ship cannot?
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.
A magical encounter at high latitude
On his first exploration of the North Pole with passengers with Le Commandant Charcot, one of our captains was able to share an intense experience with them: an encounter with a polar bear and her cubs.
A true gift from nature!
Dreams of ice
Interview with Captain Devorsin
The mysteries of Antarctica
A journey to the origins of the Earth
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
Laurence de la Ferrière
A pioneer endowed with unlimited curiosity
In service of science
Meet Daniel Cron, scientific coordinator on board Le Commandant Charcot
Antarctica according to John Frick
“It is almost like going to another planet”
Scouting on the east coast of Greenland
Innovative cooperation for an immersive experience
The enchanting South Orkney Islands
A magical stopover at the gateway to Antarctica
An unforgettable luxury cruise in the Arctic!
Adventure and authenticity
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
Make for Peter I Island
An otherworldly ice volcano
Head to the Ross Sea
Follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers
Travel without leaving home: books that will take you places
Explore the world with our selection of books
Discover the Subantarctic Islands
Sandrine Erwin-Rose introduces us to these remarkable wild and secret islands.
Journey to the ends of the Earth: our selection of remote destinations
It goes without saying that you need to travel, and a long way at that… But, most importantly, you need to get off the beaten track. There is still a whole host of remote destinations that provide curious travellers with the chance to rediscover their inner adventurer. And there are so many desert islands all over the world that evoke the spirit of Robinson Crusoe thanks to their remote locations and protected wildernesses. Visiting these places at the ends of the Earth is not just a journey but an experience.
Embark on an adventure: the high-tech accessories for exploring uncharted territory
Technology for the ultimate escape!
How to get to the North Pole
Five routes to the Arctic. Who has not dreamed of someday reaching the ends of the Earth?
Discover the French Scattered Islands
A journey through nature untamed.
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.
Antarctica: the journey of a lifetime
Why and how should you set sail for Antarctica?
Responsible expeditions
The essential steps involved in designing cruises to unexplored coasts and shores
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
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