Go North. All the way to 90 degrees.
There are places in this world whose primeval beauty evokes feelings of a rare intensity. With its stunning landscapes, the Arctic is one such place. At the heart of these faraway lands, when the ice floes break up, when the sun no longer sets below the horizon and the snow-covered peaks shed their white mantle for a brief summer, our ships will find their way to introduce travelers to a polar desert of ice and water, a world where time stands still. Far from the usual cruise itineraries, from Iceland to Spitsbergen, from Greenland to the mythical Northwest Passage via the unspoiled coastlines of the Russian Far East, we invite you to cruise in the wake of the great explorers who dreamed of one day conquering this remote region.
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Into the ice, into Antarctica.
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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Discover the Geographic North Pole!
Complete a crossing of the Arctic Ocean. Discover the extreme northeast of Greenland. Or visit the Geographic North Pole! PONANT is inventing the voyage of the future with the liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled Le Commandant Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel.
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.
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