The Antarctic Peninsula, the world's last continent, opens its horizons to you and invites you to meet its endemic wildlife amidst its magically enchanting natural surroundings.
Join an extraordinary expedition that travels from Argentina’s southernmost city of Ushuaia to the depths of the Weddell Sea, the largest sea in the Southern Ocean. Enjoy opportunities to get up close to the massive glaciers and wildlife of the region via Zodiac cruising, sea kayaking, and even glacier trekking.
An incomparable journey
Our small ships offer the best of both worlds: an exceptional expedition experience alongside unparalleled comfort and refined service. Choose the luxury suite or stateroom of your choice, and relax as you explore the world’s hidden gems.
Explore the unexplored with PONANT
Discover our complete range of Antarctic itineraries
An expedition following in the footsteps of Scott and Shackleton
"A journey outside of time and all its constraints, a world of pure delight, where everything is enchanted. Whether it's the ship itself and her crew, fully worthy of five stars, or the places visited, everything is magical. By just looking at our photos, we find ourselves reliving this trip to the end of the world. We found much more there than we went looking for. Thank you.”
Catherine O.
Le Boréal
"My most beautiful moment was opening the curtains in my cabin at 3 am and seeing these magnificent purple-pink icebergs after two days at sea in the Drake Passage: it was breathtaking, sublime, magical, exceptional! I just want to go back there as soon as possible. It was the journey of a lifetime, and you, PONANT, have been a big part of this MAGIC! I think about it every day… I still dream about the wildlife and those landscapes."
Dominique H.
Le Soléal
"I had the wonderful opportunity of discovering the Antarctic on board Le Lyrial. The true luxury of this expedition cruise is the comfort of a real and genuine intimately sized five-star hotel. The comfort of the cabins, the gastronomy, and the especially attentive service provided by all staff members contributed to the joy we had. There was also the professionalism of the naturalist guides, both during onboard talks and lectures, as well as the disembarkations at the iconic sites of Antarctica and South Georgia by Zodiacs. Always in complete safety, thanks to PONANT!"
Chantal G.
Le Lyrial
Your satisfaction is of great value.
PONANT is awarded every year for its quality of service and unique cruise concepts.
Gold medal in the Cruise Overall-Eco-Friendly Green Cruise Ship category
Awarded to PONANT at the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards 2022
Green Action
Prize awarded to PONANT at the Travel d'Or 2022 awards
No. 1 in the Expedition Ship Line category
Prize awarded to PONANT at the Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards 2022
Gold and silver medal in the Cruise - Overall - Small Cruise Ship category
Awarded to PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises and PONANT respectively at the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards 2022
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Awards
PONANT is regularly awarded for the quality of its services and its unique cruising concept. Below are French and international prizes won by our company.
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
Sustainable Practice of the Year
Awarded at PONANT at the Aspire 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 Cruise Line in the Arctic (Expedition)
Awarded at PONANT at the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards 2022
Best Expedition Line
Awarded at PONANT at the Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
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
Winner in the Best Expedition Ship Line category
Awarded at PONANT at the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
Winner in the Best Small Ship Line category
Awarded at PONANT at the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
N°2 in the Best Small Ship Line category
Awarded at Le Paul Gauguin at the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
The Arctic on board Le Commandant Charcot among the 50 most beautiful places in the world
2022 TIME's World's Greatest Places
Best Small Ship Ocean Cruise-Line
Awarded to Paul Gauguin Cruises by Travel + Leisure in 2022
Best Adventure Cruise Line
Awarded to PONANT by the Global Traveler's readers at the Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2022
Best Expedition Cruises
Awarded to PONANT by the Global Traveler's readers at the Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2022
Special Achievement Awards – Outstanding Environmental Initiative
Awarded to Le Commandant Charcot by the Global Traveler's readers at the Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2022
Travel d’Or in the Cruise Company category
Awarded to PONANT at the Travel d'Or awards 2022
Luxury Expedition Travel Best New Arrival
Awarded at the Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2022
Le Commandant Charcot, winner in the "Ambassador" category
Awarded at the Palmarès Contract 2021 of French furnishing
Expedition cruise ship of the year
Awarded to Le Commandant Charcot at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2021
#2 Best Small Ship Line
Awarded to Paul Gauguin Cruises at the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
#3 Midsize-Ship Cruise Line
Awarded to Paul Gauguin Cruises by Travel + Leisure in 2021
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line Sixth Consecutive Year
Awarded to Paul Gauguin Cruises by Global Traveler readers in 2021
#5 Best Small Cruise Ship
Awarded to Paul Gauguin Cruises by USA Today in 2021
Best South Pacific Cruise Experience Company of the year
Awarded at Paul Gauguin Cruises by LuxLife magazine en 2021
Midsize Cruiseship Company of the Year
Awarded to Paul Gauguin Cruises by LuxLife magazine in 2021
The World’s Best Cruises
Awarded at Paul Gauguin Cruises at the Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List Awards in 2021
Selected as the Most Environmentally Friendly Cruise Line
As established by NABU Cruise Ship Ranking 2020
Best French Polynesia Cruise Line
Awarded at Paul Gauguin Cruises by AFAR magazine in 2020
#3 Midsize-Ship Cruise Line
Awarded at Paul Gauguin Cruises by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2020
Le Bougainville n°7, Le Dumont-D’Urville n°8, Le Champlain n°9
Awarded by the Berlitz guide in 2020
Favorite Cruise Line
Awarded at Paul Gauguin Cruises by the Trazees in 2020
Best Cruise Line Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific
Awarded at Paul Gauguin Cruises at the Gold Travvy Award in 2020
Prix des Palmes du Tourisme Durable 2020 in the "Voyage" category
Awarded to the company for completely abandoning the use of fuel oil and switching instead to LSMGO.
#4 Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Awarded at Paul Gauguin Cruises at the Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards in 2020
Best Small-Ship Cruise Ship
Awarded at Le Paul Gauguin at the USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards in 2020
“Best Cruise and Expedition operator”
Awarded at the Travel & Leisure India’s Best Awards 2020
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line Fifth Consecutive Year
Awarded to Paul Gauguin Cruises by Global Traveler readers in 2020
"Best Cruise Company"
Awarded at the "Victoires du Tourisme" awards in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and 2019
"Best sustainable travel or tourism initiative" in the "Ocean or ocean-based cruise operator" category
Awarded at the Travel & Tourism Sustainability Awards 2019 by Travel Daily
“Best Luxury Cruise Line for Adventure”
Awarded at the Cruise Critic USA Editors' Picks Awards 2019
"Best Expedition Line"
Awarded at the Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards 2019
“N°1 in the Tall Ships category”
Awarded at the PONANT company at the Signature Luxury Travel & Style Cruise Awards 2019
“N°1 in the Transport category”
Awarded to Le Champlain by the AHEAD Europe awards in 2019
Adventure travel of the year 2019
Awarded by the editorial staff of Grands Reportages
“Best Ocean Cruise Line Itineraries”
Awarded at the Cruise Critic Australia Editors' Picks Awards 2019
« Best Value, Best Shore Excursions, Best Service, Best Overall » in the « Small Ship » category
Awarded to Le Boréal at the Cruise Critic Australia Cruisers’ Choice Awards 2019
"Best Small Ship Cruise Line in South Pacific"
Awarded at the Cruise Critic Australia Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards 2019
"Best onboard service" for our underwater lounge The Blue Eye
Awarded at the PATA Awards 2019
"The Best Luxury Expedition Cruise"
Awarded at the Gold List Awards 2019 by Luxury Travel Magazine
“Best Cruise Line Expedition”
Awarded by Luxury Travel Magazine’s “2018 Gold List Awards”
“N. 1 position in Tall Ship category” and N. 2 position in “Expedition Luxury Ship”
Awarded at the "Signature Luxury Travel & Style Cruise Awards" in 2018
Prix « Best Small Cruise Ships for Entertainment »
Awarded at the Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards 2018
Winner in the category “Product Innovation”
Awarded at the DEUTSCHER KREUZFAHRTPREIS 2018
“Expedition Cruise Line of the Year”
Awarded at the Australian Travel Awards 2018 by Travel Weekly
"Best Luxury Cruise Line"
Awarded at the Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards 2018
"Best for Luxury"
Awarded at the Cruise Critic Australia Editors’ Picks Awards 2018
"TIME MAGAZINE's 100 Greatest Places 2018" Award
Le Lapérouse has been chosen as one of the best establishments to stay in by TIME MAGAZINE
"Best for Entertainment" the "Small Ship" category
Awarded to L'Austral at the Cruise Critic UK Cruisers’ Choice Awards 2018
N°1 in the "Super Yacht" category
Awarded by Handelszeitung in 2018
"Best Expedition Cruise Line”
Awarded at the British Cruise Awards 2018
"Best Cruise - International"
Awarded at the Readers Choice India’s Best Awards 2018
"Best Boutique Cruise Line”
Awarded at the British Cruise Awards 2018
"Best Small Ship Cruise Line in South Pacific"
Awarded at the Cruise Critic UK Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards 2018
“Cruise - Overall-Eco-Friendly Green Cruise Ship for Cruise Lines” and “Overall-Small Cruise Ship”
Awarded at the 2017 MAGELLAN AWARDS GOLD
"Cruise - Overall-Eco-Friendly Green Cruise Ship for Cruise Lines"
Awarded at the 2017 MAGELLAN AWARDS SILVER
"N. 1 position in both the Luxury Expedition category and the Tall Ships categories"
Awarded at the "Signature Luxury Travel & Style Cruise Awards"in 2017
"Trophée de la Charte Bleue"
Awarded by the professional organization of the Armateurs de France in 2016
"Best Luxury Cruise Line"
Nominated in Virtuoso Awards 2016 category
"Star Specialist Cruise Company"
Finalist at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards 2016
"Travel weekly’s GOLD and SILVER MAGELLAN AWARDS in 2016"
Awarded at the MAGELLAN AWARDS by Travel Weekly
"No.1 for Service"
Awarded by Conde Nast Traveller UK in the Small ships category in 2015 and 2016
"Travel & Leisure’s Recognition in World’s Best Awards 2016"
Awarded by Travel + Leisure
"French Excellence Award Winner"
Awarded at the 2014 ceremony of the French Excellence
"National Geographic Traveler 50 Tours of a Lifetime"
Awarded for the North West Passage 2014 cruise by "National Geographic Traveler"
"Outstanding Culinary Cruise Line"
Awarded at "Saveur Culinary Travel Awards" in 2013 and 2014
"N° 1 cruise line"
Awarded by the French travel agents during a satisfaction survey carried out by Invescomm in partnership with Tour Hebdo"Best Stateroom" in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
"Personality of the Year"
Awarded to Jean Emmanuel Sauvée at the "Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards"
"Best Stateroom"
Awarded by L’Officiel Voyage for the Prestige Suite of Le Soléal
"Unifa Contract"
Awarded by "La Ligne Roset Contract" for the furniture on Le Soléal made with Jean-Philippe Nuel
"The Deutscher Kreuzfahrtpreis"
Awarded by "Deutscher Kreuzfahrtpreis 2011"
"Best Newcomer of the Year", Gold Medal
Awarded by the European Cruise Line Association for the Le Boréal ship