Immerse Yourself in Exploration
On the ice
In the vast polar expanse, nature sets the pace: footsteps on ice echo the rhythm of calming breaths. In the Great North, on a sled pulled by fiery dogs, the instinct for the great outdoors takes over and the deep soul of Greenland is revealed during authentic encounters with the last polar hunters or on a polar expedition guided by the Inuits.
On the water
In the Big Blue, every moment unfolds: the exhilaration of navigating your kayak among icebergs, witnessing incredible wildlife from a Zodiac, fully immersing in a polar dive. The adventure ignites on these waters.
On board
Explore and decode the ecosystem alongside your expedition team, whether on a Zodiac excursion, from the decks, or during captivating lectures covering biology, history, geology, ice and ocean studies, and environmental preservation. With twenty naturalist guides per departure, PONANT boasts one of the highest guides to guest rates globally for such expeditions.
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.
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.
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.
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