Few have had the privilege of exploring these mystical lands, brimming with enigma and wonder. Allow the adventurous essence of PONANT lead you to uncharted realms, where you’ll uncover the majestic beauty of the polar worlds.

Unforgettable adventures

Unforgettable adventures

Breathtaking landscapes and local cultures

Breathtaking landscapes and local cultures

One-of-a kind experiences

Immerse Yourself in Exploration

Lands of discovery

Footsteps of Explorers

Even if Antarctica remains very enigmatic today, think about what it must have been like more than a century ago. British explorer James Cook ventured there as early as 1773. Adventurers followed in their droves. From Captain Charcot to Sir Ernest Shackleton, or Roald Amundsen, who was the first to reach the South Pole, or, more recently, Paul-Émile Victor, these men have tried to unravel the mysteries of the ice floe.

Footsteps of explorers

Iconic animals

A true sanctuary for wildlife, Antarctica teems with marine mammals and seabirds that gather along its icy shores to breed. In the water, Weddell seals, Minke and humpback whales, sea leopards, and subantarctic fur seals offer an enchanting spectacle. On land and in the air, king, gentoo, southern rockhopper, and chinstrap penguins, alongside soaring albatrosses and gliding petrels, bring the landscape to life in a mesmerizing display of movement and sound.

Iconic Animals

Heading to Antarctica

The mythical horizon that has drawn the greatest explorers, the White Continent continues to captivate all curiosities today. Set sail on a one-of-a-kind expedition to Antarctica and discover its majestic shores. Encounter extraordinary wildlife and embark on a magnificent adventure on the legendary southern seas.

The PONANT promise

PONANT presents an exclusive experience blending travel and sensory exploration, providing you with exceptional moments amidst the most extreme environments, but in complete luxury in these uncharted polar worlds. Would you like to learn more about our expeditions? Explore our brochures and discover our range of voyages tailored to you.