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Cityscape of a woman strolling through the Cyclades in Greece, Mediterranean
Person in an orange parka admiring the view of the ice floe and the Commandant Charcot ship in North America
View of king penguins in Saint Andrews Bay, South Georgia, in the Weddell Sea
Close-up of the tattooed back of a tribe member in Panama
Close-up of a coconut in the midst of French Polynesia's lush vegetation
View of Paris Opera dancers performing on board

Mediterranean getaway, la dolce vita and iconic islands

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

The frozen St. Lawrence River or the Greenland ice sheet: an exclusive winter in the Far North

Embark on an extraordinary Arctic expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

Discover a wildlife sanctuary at the gateway to the South Pole

A winter in South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Under the Central American sun in the middle of winter

Cultural traditions in Panama and fascinating biodiversity of Costa Rica.

Maeva: Welcome to French Polynesia

Explore the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago and even the distant Marquesas Islands aboard Le Paul Gauguin.

Music and Dance

Combine a passion for opera, jazz and major music venues with exceptional itineraries in the Arctic, the Caribbean or the Mediterranean.

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Aerial view of a woman on a beach in Amorgos, Greece
Close-up on an ice background, Quebec City, Canada
Zoom in on the ice floe at the Melchior Islands, Antarctica
Close-up of a palm leaf
Shot of a sandy beach in Fakarava, French Polynesia
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Experiences

Travelling with PONANT

Upcoming departures

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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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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

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