2022 a year of recognition for PONANT
From Belgium to Australia, United States, China, United Kingdom and France, in 2022 PONANT won over 30 awards, proof of the quality of its expeditions and the resources in place towards more sustainable tourism.
Prizes rewarding PONANT’s commitments for a more sustainable tourism
PONANT’s list of prizes in 2022 gave pride of place to CSR with no fewer than seven trophies. They highlight the company’s commitment to sustainability and its societal responsibilities, and include:
Gold medal in the Cruise Overall-Eco-Friendly Green Cruise Ship category
Awarded at PONANT at the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards 2022
Green Action
Awarded to PONANT at the Travel d'Or 2022
Special Achievement Awards Outsanding Environmental Initiatives
Awarded to Le Commandant Charcot by the Global Traveler's readers at the Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2022
Sustainable Practice of the Year
Awarded at PONANT at the Aspire Awards 2022
A fleet of small ships praised
For 35 years, PONANT has been committed to more sustainable and meaningful tourism, offering a fleet of intimately sized yachts to ensure a unique experience and much reduced impact. It is a choice hailed by voters as its small ships (fewer than 500 passengers) won nine prizes this year, including:
#1 and #2 in the Small Ship Line category
Awarded respectively to PONANT and PAUL GAUGUIN Croisières at the Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards 2022
Gold medal and silver medal in the Cruise – Overall – Small Cruise Ship category
Awarded respectively to PAUL GAGUIN Cruises and PONANT at the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards 2022
Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise-Line
Awarded to PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises at the Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards & Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
Expedition voyages honoured
Choosing a PONANT expedition voyage is opting for exploration and a meaningful voyage, a distinctive vision at the heart of the company’s DNA in understanding that every destination is unique.
This approach has been praised by juries around the world, including the renowned American TIME magazine. As it does every year in July, it published its list of the most beautiful places to visit, a selection that holds sway with those who love travel and atypical destinations. The 50 exceptional activity-rich sites included the Arctic aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
#1 in the Expedition Ship Line category
Awarded at PONANT at the Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards 2022
#1 in the Expedition Ship Line category
Awarded at PONANT at the Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards 2022
Luxury Expedition Travel Best New Arrival
Awarded at PONANT at the Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2022
Best Expedition Cruise Line
Awarded at PONANT at the Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
Digital creativity recognised
Finally, the 2022 awards also reflect the care that has been taken by PONANT in implementing an inspiring digital strategy.
Gold medal in the Brand / Product Platform category
Awarded at the digital experiential space of Le Commandant Charcot at the Grand Prix des Stratégies Digitales
Bronze medal in the Cinematography category
Awarded to the film The North Pole, The South Pole, and You, produced by FRED & FARID at the CLIO Awards 2022