Fall Under Antarctica’s Spell
For centuries the Antarctic remained like a ghost on the map of the world, yet today the “White Continent” exerts a powerful fascination. Explored by man since only 1820, this vast icy continent offers spectacular mountain scenery, the world’s biggest icebergs and an extraordinary array of wildlife: fur seals, penguins, albatrosses, sea elephants, orcas and whales in large numbers live side by side in this grandiose landscape. Who has not dreamed of savoring that white stillness, an extraordinary spell-binding atmosphere of total serenity unequalled anywhere else on Earth.
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Intimate Yachts Built for Expeditions
Ponant's fleet of luxury small ships and intimate yachts welcomes on board a limited number of passengers, so guests maintain their privacy and enjoy the feeling of being on their own private yacht — able to call at iconic, international ports as well as secret harbors accessible only to smaller-sized ships.
All-Inclusive Luxury & Gastronomy
PONANT offers an award winning cruise experience with top rated gastronomy designed in partnership with Ducasse Conseil, the luxurious Sothys spa, fabulous Hermés stateroom amenities, sumptuous macarons from Ladurée, Veuve Clicquot Champagne and select wines from Maison Taillevent.
Featured cruises
L'AUSTRAL
LE LYRIAL
LE LYRIAL
3/3/2025 to the 3/21/2025
L'AUSTRAL
11/5/2025 to the 11/23/2025
- New
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
2/17/2026 to the 3/17/2026
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
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