From May 31 to June 3, 2026, PONANT EXPLORATIONS brought together more than 100 travel partners from around the world aboard Le Dumont d’Urville for its International Seminar at Sea. During a four-day voyage from Malta to Nice, travel advisors, tour operators and industry partners enjoyed a programme of conferences, ship visits, workshops and networking opportunities, while discovering the latest developments across the PONANT EXPLORATIONS portfolio.From May 31 to June 3, 2026, PONANT EXPLORATIONS brought together more than 100 travel partners from around the world aboard Le Dumont d’Urville for its International Seminar at Sea. During a four-day voyage from Malta to Nice, travel advisors, tour operators and industry partners enjoyed a programme of conferences, ship visits, workshops and networking opportunities, while discovering the latest developments across the PONANT EXPLORATIONS portfolio.

A Setting Designed for Meaningful Exchanges

The Leadership Team was present, providing partners with an opportunity to discuss strategy development: Belinda Hindmarsh, Deputy CEO Global Business Maxime Farrenq, Chief of Staff Global Business Olivier Narcy, Chief EMEA Sales & Global Customer Relations Officer Alexandra Olivari, Global Marketing & Communication Senior Director Guillaume Quéré, Chief Revenue Officer Benoît Carassou-Maillan, Chief Guest Experience & Product Officer Samuel Chamberlain, CEO Americas Deb Corbett, CEO APAC

Extending the Experience with a Sales Challenge Open to All

Following the seminar, a sales challenge was launched for all our Trade partners to build on the commercial momentum generated on board and extend the excitement of the event across our entire distribution network.

From 1 June to 1 September 2026, every eligible booking automatically earns one entry into the prize draw. Eligible bookings include: • All bookings made on a Le Commandant Charcot Baltic / Northern Europe & Scandinavia voyage departing between 14 November 2026 and 2 February 2027. • The voyage "The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter", departing 27 February 2027. • The voyage "From the St. Lawrence to Greenland, the Last Moments of Winter", departing 12 March 2027.

One winner will receive a complimentary cabin for two guests aboard Le Commandant Charcot !

Baltic Bliss and Winter Wonders (12–21 December 2026).

The more eligible bookings you make, the more chances you have to win.