Commandant Charcot North Pole

Le Commandant Charcot to complete first-of-its-kind circumnavigation of Antarctica in 2028

In what will be a world first, Ponant Expeditions’ icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot is to embark on a full circumnavigation of Antarctica between January and March 2028, departing from Ushuaia. The ship will journey through remote, uncharted regions and navigate nearly 11,000 miles of coastline along the frozen continent. Specifically designed for expeditions in extreme

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Nice waterfront

Will Nice cruise ban open the floodgates?

It was only a matter of time before the increasingly mammoth size of modern cruise ships would have consequences, writes SeaView editor David Simpson. So this week’s announcement by the Mayor of Nice that the chic Mediterranean resort on the Cote d’Azur, pictured, is slamming the door on them came as no surprise. Venice got

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Ponant's Le Dumont D'Urville

PONANT to include excursions for all new bookings

PONANT is to include excursions in all new bookings for Winter 2024-2025 departures. These cruises, which have just opened for sale, feature 17 itineraries, 32 departures for Asia, Oceania, Antarctica and Northern Europe. As capacities are limited, pre-booking will open around two months before departure, and requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis,

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Ponant unveils a chilling adventure for Le Commandant Charcot’s Polar Raiders

A new teeth-chattering adventure will soon be available for guests on Le Commandant Charcot as Ponant creates ever more immersive, exclusive and meaningful experiences. Five Polar Raids will set out across sea ice into the snowy mountains of East Greenland during two extraordinary cruises in 2023 and 2024 that will be a true test of

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Ponant's Le Dumont D'Urville

Spoiled for choice as Ponant unveils a dozen brand new cruise itineraries for winter 2023-2024

From snow-capped peaks lining Norwegian fjords to the fine sandy beaches of Pacific atolls via lush green forests of Central America, Ponant’s winter 2023-2024 programme is stuffed full of enticing voyages. There are almost 30 different itineraries to choose from – including 13 totally new ones – that have been crafted to criss-cross Asia, the

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Commandant Charcot North Pole

Le Commandant Charcot reaches geographic North Pole again … but this time with guests on board

Last September PONANT’s luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot became the first French vessel to reach the geographic North Pole. Yesterday (13 July) it repeated the same feat, but this time with guests on board. “It is with great humility, and emotion that we have reached this latitude, each of us aware of the exceptional character

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Le Laperouse

Cruise and learn with PONANT’s new 2023 Smithsonian-crafted cultural cruise experiences at sea and on land  

If, as it was once said, knowledge is everything, then guests sailing on PONANT’s 2023 sailings in collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys have a treat in store. Drawing on the resources of the Smithsonian Institute, the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex dating back 175 years, the sailings will feature notable experts and experiences that

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RRS Sir David Attenborough and Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot cuts the ice with the RRS Sir David Attenborough in Antarctica

Ponant’s luxury polar exploration ship Le Commandant Charcot joined forces with the British polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough in a mission to support the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration in Antarctica. The two vessels both entered service in 2021 for polar operations, with the David Attenborough, focused on science and the logistical support of

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Le Lyrial

Discover gems of the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Northern Europe with PONANT in summer 2023

PONANT’s summer 2023 calendar features 59 sailings aimed at rediscovering Europe, including gems in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Northern Europe. There are 41 cruises to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean, with 16 different itineraries including Greece to the Cyclades Islands, Croatia’s idyllic set pieces, the dolce vita on French and Italian shores, and treasures

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Le Bellot of Ponant

PONANT resumes cruising in the Seychelles as pandemic fears fade

PONANT became the first cruise company to resume operations in the Seychelles when Le Bellot, pictured left, set sail from Mahé last week on an eight-day cruise around the islands that concludes today. “After long months of waiting, we are more than prepared to resume our operations in the Seychelles,” said Hervé Bellaïche, Ponant’s chief

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