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    View of Le Commandant Charcot resting on the ice floe at the North Pole in the Arctic
    View of a turtle on the island of Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean
    View of a cow in Portree, on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
    View of Scottish houses in the countryside
Cityscape of a woman strolling through the Cyclades in Greece, Mediterranean
    Close-up of a plate of vegetables, fine dining

Summer 2026: heading for the North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Embark on a voyage to 90° north latitude.

Winter 2026–2027: Caribbean getaway

From Panama and Colombia to the British Virgin Islands.

Discover the British Isles

Summer 2026: between legendary lands and iconic cities.

In 2027, explore the wild archipelagos of the North Atlantic

Hebrides, Shetland, Faroe Islands, Vestmann.

Mediterranean getaway, la dolce vita and iconic islands

Book now from our selection of over 40 departures for summer 2026.

Gastronomy and Oenology

Combine your passion for travel and fine dining in the Arctic, the Mediterranean or Northern Europe.

Focus on Arctic sea ice
    Close-up of a sandy beach, crystal clear water and jungle
Focus on flora in Scotland, Northern Europe
    View of flora and flowers in Scotland, Northern Europe
Aerial view of a woman on a beach in Amorgos, Greece
        View of a woman bathing in Amorgos, Greece, in the Mediterranean Sea
Experiences

Travelling with PONANT

Upcoming departures

Where will you explore next ?

Icebreaker

Le Commandant Charcot

The first and only hybrid electric-liquefied natural gas polar exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot encapsulates an eco-friendly design never before seen in the polar regions. Experience unique explorations and world firsts beyond the reach of other ships.

Ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in the ice floe of the icy Arctic Ocean.
New experience

Aqua Expeditions

Having joined the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP family in 2025, Aqua Expeditions offers cruises on the Mekong and Peruvian Amazon rivers, as well as in eastern Indonesia, the Galápagos Islands, and soon in East Africa, aboard superyachts accommodating a maximum of 40 passengers.

Aqua Expeditions
Testimonials

Our guests share their stories

Antoine de Pérignon

"I was captivated by Le Commandant Charcot during a navigation in Greenland. The word 'exploration associated' with it is particularly well chosen: we knew right away that we were embarking on an extraordinary adventure, led by a team of experts."

Claude-Olivier Marti

"To discover a part of the Antarctic continent is a dream and a privilege that few people can achieve. It is being able to contemplate Nature in all its splendour and strength, in a place still preserved from Man. Being able to do it with PONANT means accessing an even more unique experience, in the best conditions."

Klervi Rolland

"We end the day with the Captain's farewell dinner. Smiles, anecdotes and shared laughter fill the air. It is the time when the bonds that have been woven throughout the shared stops, meals and activities become truly significant. The faces, now familiar, are no longer just those of fellow travellers, but of temporary friends, souls with whom memories have been created. But above all, it is the promise to return once again to a PONANT ship."

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Disko Bay, Ilulissat, Greenland
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Explore the world according to your desires

Sarakiniko beach Greece
The Commandant Charcot
Snorkeling in Asia
Polar bear on the ice floe
Punta Arenas Beach
Tea Ceremony in Japan
Sarakiniko beach Greece
The Commandant Charcot
Snorkeling in Asia
Polar bear on the ice floe
Punta Arenas Beach
Tea Ceremony in Japan