A Shared Commitment: PONANT EXPLORATION & The Explorers Club
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PONANT EXPLORATIONS' alliance with The Explorers Club offers a truly unique experience of research and exploration of some of the most remote places in the world like Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Venture with us on curated departures hosted by esteemed speakers from The Explorers Club and Explorers Club Science Grantees aboard select departures—to enhance your voyage and drive scientific discovery.
About The Explorers Club
The Explorers Club was founded in New York City in 1904 and is a multidisciplinary, not-for-profit organization dedicated to scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space. It supports science research and education and has over 3,750 members around the world.
In its history, the Club’s members achieved famous "firsts": first to the North Pole, first to the South Pole, first to the summit of Mount Everest, first to the deepest point in the ocean, first to the surface of the Moon. Explorers linked to the greatest discoveries, such as Neil Armstrong, Jane Goodall, Edmund Hillary, and Roald Amundsen, are among its eminent members.
Aboard PONANT Ships, Experience Travel Like Never Before
All Inclusive, No Surprises
Every voyage includes gourmet dining, open bar, gratuities, port taxes and fees, 24-hour room service, WiFi, enrichment programs, and access to wellness areas. One included excursion per port of call is also standard, with naturalist guided tours and Zodiac landings included on expeditions.
Every voyage includes gourmet dining, open bar, gratuities, port taxes and fees, 24-hour room service, WiFi, enrichment programs, and access to wellness areas. One included excursion per port of call is also standard, with naturalist guided tours and Zodiac landings included on expeditions.
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PONANT EXPLORATIONS: 2027 Voyages
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Here Are Some Voyages To Inspire You
The best of Chilean Fjords
From
Valparaiso (Chile)
To
Ushuaia (Argentina)
14 nightsaboard the shipLe Lyrial
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The essential Seychelles
From
Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)
To
Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)
8 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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Secrets of Central America
From
Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
To
Colón (Panama)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Bellot
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Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland
From
Rosyth (Edinburgh), Scotland (United Kingdom)
To
Reykjavík (Iceland)
12 nightsaboard the shipLe Boréal
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An escapade in the heart of Melanesia
From
Darwin (Australia)
To
Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji)
16 nightsaboard the shipLe Jacques Cartier
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Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown
From
Nuuk (Greenland)
To
Reykjavík (Iceland)
15 nightsaboard the shipLe Commandant Charcot
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*Price displayed is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available. The price includes the Ponant Bonus discount.
Elevated Exploration
when knowledge, culture, and discovery converge
We are committed to enriching every voyage with expert-led insights and meaningful engagement with the natural world, fostering a deeper understanding of the destinations we explore. The more we know, the better we can protect.
Expert-Led
Rooted in our heritage, French art de vivre is woven into every detail of the experience — from refined cuisine to elegant service — offering an unmistakably French sense of style and sophistication at sea.
French Flair
With an international crew, guests from around the globe, and a spirit of open exchange, PONANT EXPLORATIONS cultivates a genuinely inclusive environment where diverse discourse & perspectives thrive.
Multicultural Experiences
Driven by a pioneering spirit, PONANT EXPLORATIONS opens pathways to the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring places, delivering immersive expeditions that connect travelers with the essence of each destination.
Exploration
Unforgettable by Design
"Every time I go back there, the landscape is different. There are no mountains, there's no solid ground, it’s just the ice pack as far as the eye can see. And a nice pack in very different states. The panorama is so unlike anything else, and it changes, depending on the weather conditions. It's mysterious in the fog, and sparkling white in the sunshine. You can see ivory gulls, black-legged kittiwakes and dovekies fishing between the ice floes, ringed seals, and sometimes even a polar bear. These are fleeting moments, in an extraordinary place. Few people on this Earth will be fortunate enough to have such an experience. And I am very much aware of that.
Saskia Travert, Nature Guide
‘‘It was in 1993 that Le Ponant sailed the Mediterranean for the first time. Marseille and the whole of the Mediterranean alike provide a wellspring of inspiration for PONANT EXPLORATIONS, and a defining part of its essence for more than 30 years. From antiquity, this sea, unlike any other, facilitated cultural and commercial exchanges between Persians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Etruscans, Greeks, Romans and Berbers. We have more than 200 calls to the Mediterranean, each with its own distinct identity. Every traveller can find their own point of connection, feed their curiosity and live a thousand and one experiences. In 2027, our ships will once again call at Marseille, adding to our Mediterranean story."
German Amaya, PONANT - Cruise Designer
"The Antarctic Peninsula, the closest point to South America, is the first gateway to the seventh continent. […] Here, nature reveals itself in all its richness. Cormorants, emblematic of the region, can be observed at sites such as Paulet Island, while in the Weddell Sea, colonies of Adélie and gentoo penguins, not to mention orcas and humpback whales, populate the coastline. [...] On board, I share my passion with passengers, not only through lectures, but also in the field: ice floe hikes, zodiac outings... If they had to remember just one thing from their trip, it would be the purity of the landscapes—the snow, the glaciers, the silence, provided you stay away from the penguin colonies—not to mention the wonder of discovering a world apart.
Lucia Sala Simion, Tour Guide and Author
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