PONANT cruises: World's leading luxury yacht expeditions cruise line

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Alaska
New Le Commandant Charcot Arctic Departures—Winter 2024-2025
Voted #1—Condé Nast Travelers Reader’s Choice Awards
Symphony on the St. Lawrence with Smithsonian Journeys

Alaska

Sail by small ship from Vancouver, Seward, and Sitka to witness the awe-inspiring nature and fascinating history of our 49^th state.

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Le Commandant Charcot

For the first time ever, our luxury icebreaker will remain North during the Arctic’s winter season!

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Winner

Best Small Ships & Best Expedition Ships

We are honored to announce that PONANT has received not one, but two Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards! Best Small Ships and Best Expedition Ships

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Symphony

On the St. Lawrence with Smithsonian Journeys

Enjoy performances onboard by acclaimed guest musicians, including Keith Lockhart, the Conductor of the Boston Pops.

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Inspire

From sunny cruises to polar odysseys, let's find the destination that inspires you.

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Our ships

Discover our exceptional ships

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Sisterships
Ponant Explorers
ICEBREAKER

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The Ponant signature

Explore to better understand, share and protect

Experience a meaningful voyage

Inspiring, human and environmental conscious experiences, accompanied by our experts

Sail to secret shores

Stopovers and moorings off the beaten track, sometimes unexplored

Travel consciously

The latest green technoloy used, environmental impact studies and activities co-constructed with local people

Explore the world on human-sized ships

A limited number of staterooms and suites for intimate voyages

Enjoy a journey crafted just for you

Bespoke onboard services for the most customized cruise available

Experience a meaningful voyage

Inspiring, human and environmental conscious experiences, accompanied by our experts

Sail to secret shores

Stopovers and moorings off the beaten track, sometimes unexplored

Travel consciously

The latest green technoloy used, environmental impact studies and activities co-constructed with local people

Explore the world on human-sized ships

A limited number of staterooms and suites for intimate voyages

Enjoy a journey crafted just for you

Bespoke onboard services for the most customized cruise available

Inspirations

A selection of inspiring content to help you prepare for your next cruise.

Find your ideal trip

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PONANT & Smithsonian Journeys

A unique alliance

PONANT Expeditions

PONANT expeditions offer a blend of luxury, adventure, and exploration aboard intimate yachts to every corner of the globe.

Enchanting Adriatic Sea

Meet the polar bears

Between pack ice and dizzying fjords, admire the realm of the polar bears

Sail along Asia’s beautiful shores

A mosaic of cultures, traditions and unique natural landscapes

"We have just returned from an expedition to Greenland. We are absolutely delighted with our stay on board. Pure pleasure. Everything was absolutely perfect, truly faultless. As for what we discovered in Greenland, it is spectacular, unforgettable. Next time will be Alaska."
Annie S., on board Le Boréal.