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Winter 2022-23 Bookings are Open
Le Commandant Charcot—The Arctic 2022
PONANT & Smithsonian Journeys—Embarking on a New Alliance
Summer 2022 Cruises

Winter 2022-23

Antarctica, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Asia... discover nearly 40 different itineraries!

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The Arctic 2022

Le Commandant Charcot

From April to September 2022, set sail for the Arctic and the highest latitudes of the globe on board Le Commandant Charcot.

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Enriched to Inspire

PONANT | Smithsonian Journeys

Join us on curated, all inclusive itineraries which feature Smithsonian Journeys experts and included excursions that celebrate our instinct to explore.

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Summer 2022

The Mediterranean, Arctic, North America, Northern Europe, Iceland... summer 2022 departures available now!

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Polar Explorer

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Why Ponant ?

Discover the exclusive benefits of PONANT

Luxurious small ships

French art of living
and refined gastronomy

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organized from A to Z

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Inspirations

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

PONANT Chefs share their secrets

Discover Michel Jurek’s very own tarte Tatin!

Immersive experiences in polar environments

PONANT Expeditions

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

Head for Corsica

Sublime moments

Attend the morning bath of the Gentoo penguin

Reaching the absolute aboard Le Commandant Charcot

A polar odyssey through the ice of the Arctic and Antarctica

"Extraordinary memories! Nothing like other cruises, you are on a palace of the seas. I wish an excellent stay on board to all those who will travel with PONANT, it is a dream come true." Noelle A., winter 2020, back from the Caribbean.