Le Lapérouse, the first ship in the PONANT EXPLORERS series, has successfully completed her sea trials at the Vard Shipyard in Ålesund. Le Lapérouse runs through her sea trials in Norway in May, above and below Pictures courtesy of Ponant The tests, part of the last stage of construction, were also the first opportunity to

Exploration cruise specialist PONANT has partnered with the British Library to stage a major new exhibition, James Cook: The Voyages, that marks 250 years since Captain Cook’s ship, Endeavour, first set sail from Plymouth. Portrait of Captain James Cook by John Webber 1776 ©National Portrait Gallery The exhibition, that runs until 28 August, features stunning artworks, original