PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUPOur expert José Sarica, Expedition Experience Director, recounts his scouting trip in Mexico's Baja California: “Here, the desert meets the ocean, grey whales come to meet you, and every landscape immerses you in raw, luxurious nature - the new must-see destination for travelers in search of the exceptional.”
Baja California, Mexico: the secret gem of the Sea of Cortez | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-13 | Our expert José Sarica, Expedition Experience Director, recounts his scouting trip in Mexico's Baja California: “Here, the desert meets the ocean, grey whales come to meet you, and every landscape immerses you in raw, luxurious nature - the new must-see destination for travelers in search of the exceptional.”
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comFrom Venice to Valletta, an odyssey through sea and heritage | PONANT EXPLORATIONSPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-10-14 | Set sail to uncover the cultural and natural treasures of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. From port to port, let yourself be captivated by breathtaking landscapes, historic cities steeped in heritage, and a voyage marked by elegance and serenity.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comIntroducing Swap2Zero | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-06-18 | PONANT EXLORATIONS GROUP introduces Swap2Zero, a pionneering R&D project co-funded by the European Union Emissions Trading System Innovation Fund. Aiming to launch the first zero-emission ocean-going cruise ship by 2030, this innovative multi-energy concept combines wind-assisted propulsion solar panels, and renewable fuels.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comThe Geographic North Pole on board Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-06-12 | Head for 90 degrees North! Since the 16th century, the greatest expeditions have constantly tried to reach the North Pole. This mythical geographic point inspires and attracts as much as it fascinates dreamers and conquerors seeking out the other side of the world. Following in the wake of Frederick Cook, Robert Edwin Peary or Roald Amundsen, who were among the many who fought to achieve this elusive goal, you will be part of the chosen few ones to attempt the odyssey, 700 km (435 miles) from any land.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comMeet the local communities in Central America | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-06-12 | Exploring Belize and Honduras means meeting the Mayan and the Garifuna people, and discovering more about their rich history. Expedition leader David Beaune and expedition guide Jade Ann tell us more about where they come from.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comFrom Dakar to Lisbon, between volcanic landscapes & preserved traditions | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-06-03 | From the colorful shores of Cape Verde to the volcanic landscapes of the Canaries and the lush gardens of Madeira, this itinerary reveals island territories rich in heritage and natural beauty. The journey between Africa and Europe concludes in Lisbon, a historic city with timeless charm. Discover our cruises: us.ponant.com/atlantic-islands-the-many-faces-of-cape-verde-po291125-12
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comCommitted to more sustainable tourism | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-28 | For more than 35 years, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP has been taking its guests to the most secret locations on the planet, where nature rules in all her splendour. This choice creates responsibilities towards the ecosystems of which these places are made up and the local communities that live there. PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP recognises its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strives to become a global benchmark with regard to more sustainable development in its cruise activities. More informations: en.ponant.com/more-sustainable-tourism
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comTransarctic Expedition: Understanding the distribution of microorganisms in the air | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-22 | As part of PONANT Science programme, 20 scientists undertook the first-ever Transarctic crossing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, an unprecedented journey from Nome to Longyearbyen. One of their missions: collecting air samples to understand how microorganisms are moving with climate change. More informations: en.ponant.com/ponant-science
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comTransarctic Expedition: Analyzing biotoxins in phytoplankton | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-22 | As part of PONANT Science programme, 20 scientists undertook the first-ever Transarctic crossing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, an unprecedented journey from Nome to Longyearbyen. One of their missions: understanding the evolution of phytoplankton and its biotoxin production. More informations: en.ponant.com/ponant-science
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comTransarctic Expedition: Analyzing the carbon cycle in the Arctic Ocean | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-22 | As part of PONANT Science programme, 20 scientists undertook the first-ever Transarctic crossing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, an unprecedented journey from Nome to Longyearbyen. One of their missions: studying the Arctic Ocean's carbon storage capacity, how much is absorbed, and where it goes. More informations: en.ponant.com/ponant-science
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comTransarctic Expedition: Measuring the evolution of the pack ice | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-22 | As part of PONANT Science programme, 20 scientists undertook the first-ever Transarctic crossing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, an unprecedented journey from Nome to Longyearbyen. One of their missions: measuring the Arctic pack ice cover and the thickness of the ice. More informations: en.ponant.com/ponant-science
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comTransarctic Expedition: Studying climate change at the edge of the world | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-21 | As part of PONANT Science programme, 20 scientists undertook the first-ever Transarctic crossing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, an unprecedented journey from Nome to Longyearbyen. Their mission: to collect data to deepen our understanding of the Arctic environment in the face of climate change. More information: en.ponant.com/ponant-science
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comSeminar at Sea 2025 with our partners | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-20 | Seminar at Sea 2025, our first-ever international seminar at sea, took place from April 27 to 30, 2025 aboard Le Lapérouse.
From Nice to Ajaccio to Menton, this 100% Trade event brought together tourism partners from all over the world for conferences, exchanges, onboard discoveries and inspiring excursions.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comAn immersion in Kullorsuaq, Greenland, in partnership with SEDNA | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-14 | Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, our guests experience a unique adventure in Greenland. Created in partnership with SEDNA, this journey offers a complete immersion in Greenlandic life and traditions.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comUnprecedented #scouting #trip in #bajacalifornia, #mexico | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-13 | Discover the secret gem of the Sea of Cortez, Baja California. Grey whales, raw landscapes, heavenly beaches, meeting with the local communities... This region combines all the ingredients for a perfect destination for travelers in search of new exploration. To learn more about this scouting trip, watch our full documentary with our expert José Sarica, Expedition Experience Director at PONANT: youtu.be/jYlCl32d0kY
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comUnprecedented scouting trip in Baja California, Mexico | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-05-13 | Discover the secret gem of the Sea of Cortez, Baja California. Grey whales, raw landscapes, heavenly beaches, meeting with the local communities... This region combines all the ingredients for a perfect destination for travelers in search of new exploration. To learn more about this scouting trip, watch our full documentary with our expert José Sarica, Expedition Experience Director at PONANT: youtu.be/jYlCl32d0kY
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer José Sarica shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in Antarctica.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose Eastern Greenland aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer José Sarica shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in Eastern Greenland.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose the Baltic Sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer Sylviane De Tracy shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in the Baltic Sea.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose Scandinavia aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer German Amaya shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in Scandinavia.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose Western Greenland aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer José Sarica shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in Western Greeland.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose the St Lawrence river aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer José Sarica shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in the Saint-Lawrence river.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose the North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer José Sarica shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in the North Pole.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose Norway aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer German Amaya shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in Norway.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comWhy choose the Gulf of Botnia aboard Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-18 | Our cruises designer Sylviane De Tracy shares about the iconic Le Commandant Charcot itineraries in the Gulf of Botnia.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comLe Commandant Charcot: A ship like no other | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-17 | Captains, scientists, naturalist guides, passengers… all have shared in a truly unique experience aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Through their testimonies, discover a range of perspectives that reveal the intensity of an extraordinary journey to the ends of the Earth. Exploration, emotion, transformation: an unforgettable voyage.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comLe Commandant Charcot: A ship like no other (short version) | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-17 | Captains, scientists, naturalist guides, passengers… all have shared in a truly unique experience aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Through their testimonies, discover a range of perspectives that reveal the intensity of an extraordinary journey to the ends of the Earth. Exploration, emotion, transformation: an unforgettable voyage.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comAll Committed | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-04-17 | They tell us about their personal commitment to the Group. Discover the stories of the men and women who have shaped our history. Employees, crew members, honorary guests, and scientists share their passion and demonstrate how our values are turned into concrete actions and memorable experiences.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comJade Ann, expedition guide in Central America | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-03-18 | Both above and below sea level, Central America abounds in wildlife: sharks, rays, colourful fish, toucans, herons... Jade Ann, expedition guide on board PONANT ships, tells us in a few words what awaits our passengers on a cruise in this region of rich biodiversity.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comBelinda Hindmarsh: Her vision of womens empowerment at PONANT | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-03-07 | On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, Belinda Hindmarsh, Group Deputy CEO Global Business PONANT, shares her vision of women's empowerment. Listen to her testimony.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comPONANT as seen by our travel agents | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2025-01-10 | Some of our passionate travel agents talk about their relationship with PONANT. Have a listen!
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.com#ponant #science program: #plastisphere #mission aboard in the #arctic | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-11-13 | As part of the PONANT Science program, 20 scientists have completed the first Transarctic crossing aboard Commandant Charcot, an unprecedented journey from Nome to Longyearbyen. Their mission: to collect data to deepen our understanding of the Arctic environment in the face of climate change. Focus on the plastisphere mission led by Indiana Bruzac, a doctoral student in marine chemistry. For further information: en.ponant.com/ponant-science
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comTransarctic #expedition aboard the #ship Le Commandant Charcot | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-11-13 | As part of the PONANT Science program, 20 scientists have completed the first Transarctic crossing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, an unprecedented journey from Nome to Longyearbyen. Their mission: to collect data to deepen our understanding of the Arctic environment in the face of climate change. Further information: en.ponant.com/ponant-science
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comPONANT & the Paris Opera Ballet : A unique artistic experience at sea | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-11-05 | This summer, PONANT and the Paris Opera Ballet launched an exceptional cruise featuring star dancers Valentine Colasante and Mathieu Ganio. With unforgettable performances, exclusive talks, and dance workshops. This Mediterranean journey offered guests moments of grace and emotion. More information: en.ponant.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=op%C3%A9ra+de+paris
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comSpirit of Ponant, a sense of wonder at the water’s edge | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-10-17 | The Spirit of Ponant, a Lagoon Seventy 7 maxi-catamaran, combines the pleasure of sailing with a deep connection to nature. A subtle blend of life on board and life at sea, it offers a tailor-made voyage crafted to match the rhythm of your desires. For more information: spiritofponant.com/en
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.com#norway, the PONANT way | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-10-16 | In the north of Norway, winter is coming to an end: the polar night is followed by the return of daylight and the lengthening of days. It's a magical time of year, when you can live like the Norwegians, to the rhythm of nature, and marvel fjords landscapes still covered in snow. At the beginning of 2025 and 2026, we'll be heading for Lofoten, the North Cape and the northern shores of Norway, where we'll meet the Sami people and chase the northern lights.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comA complete offer to discover Antarctica | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-10-16 | Experience the thrill of departure as you embark on an exceptional adventure aboard our ships. French art de vivre, attentive service, refined cuisine, activities, wellness areas: let yourself be carried along by the water, between moments of relaxation, adventure and discovery, thanks to all the services reserved for you. For optimum comfort, your cruise package includes a night in Buenos Aires the night before boarding and flights to and from Ushuaia. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula and its most beautiful secrets, and plunge into the heart of the White Continent from the comfort and elegance reserved for you on board.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comMediterranean islands, the PONANT way | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-10-16 | Malta, Sicily and Sardinia...These three large Mediterranean islands offer the best of Greek and Roman influences. Theatres, relics and archaeological sites like Pompeii are just some of the highlights of a cruise between Malta and Sardinia. The entire route is imbued with a taste of la dolce vita, appreciated by locals and travellers alike.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comThe Mediterranean, the PONANT way | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-10-14 | The Mediterranean, a region synonymous with trade, exchange and encounter, has always attracted travellers. From Corsica and Sicily to the Cyclades, its islands are simply enchanting. Its beach-, cove- and steeply cliff-lined shores leave the kind of memories that last forever. Its cities, from Barcelona to Istanbul, bustle with people and activity, and paint a picture of the millennia-old history of this legendary sea. Embark for a Mediterranean cruise and enjoy a taste of the "dolce vita" as you experience your exotic escape: en.ponant.com/destinations/the-mediterranean
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comNorway: rising with the light | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-09-09 | In the north of Norway, winter is coming to an end: the polar night is followed by the return of daylight and the lengthening of days. It's a magical time of year, when you can live like the Norwegians, to the rhythm of nature, and marvel fjords landscapes still covered in snow. At the beginning of 2025 and 2026, we'll be heading for Lofoten, the North Cape and the northern shores of Norway, where we'll meet the Sami people and chase the northern lights.
And get inspired by our online magazine Escales: escales.ponant.comNorway: meet the Sámi, the reindeer people | PONANTPONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP2024-09-09 | One of the last indigenous peoples in Europe, the Sámi live north of the Arctic Circle, in Norway, Sweden and Finland. Intrinsically linked to the reindeer, their culture is very much centered on the relationship between humankind and nature. At the end of winter, PONANT takes you to meet them. en.ponant.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Sami