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PONANT & The Explorers Club:
An Alliance of Unprecedented Discovery

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PONANT's alliance with The Explorers Club offers a truly unique experience of research and exploration. Join us as we venture to some of the world's most remote corners on curated travel programs in destinations like Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Pacific and Indian Oceans. These itineraries will host esteemed speakers from The Explorers Club—as well Explorers Club Science Grantees aboard select departures—to enhance your voyage and drive scientific discovery. You'll be captivated by tales of exploration, hear about the latest scientific research, and learn from insightful lectures, all providing deeper context for your surroundings and journey.

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Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Overnight in Santiago + flight Santiago/Ushuaia + transfers + flight Ushuaia/Santiago
14 nights on board
Dates:
1/2/2026 to the 1/17/2026
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Starting from $30,380 per person
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Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
UUIQ45 - CC061225
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$28,840
Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $28,840.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 $29,340.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 $29,850.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $30,610.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 7 $31,890.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 8 $32,900.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 7 $41,540.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 8 $42,810.00 Fully booked
Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6 $44,090.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 8 $46,630.00 Fully booked
Duplex Suite Deck 6 $63,160.00 Book
Owner's Suite $92,230.00 Book
Zanzibar, Aldabra & the treasures of the Indian Ocean Zanzibar, Aldabra & the treasures of the Indian Ocean

Zanzibar, Aldabra & the treasures of the Indian Ocean

Victoria, Mahé - Zanzibar
LE BOUGAINVILLE
12 nights on board
Dates:
2/2/2026 to the 2/14/2026
Starting from $10,540 per person
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Inuit spring of Ammassalik Inuit spring of Ammassalik

Inuit spring of Ammassalik

Reykjavík - Reykjavík
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
10 nights on board
Dates:
5/4/2026 to the 5/14/2026
Starting from $26,490 per person
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
Transfers + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
18 nights on board
Dates:
11/5/2025 to the 11/23/2025
Starting from $18,740 per person
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Transarctic, the Quest for the Two North Poles Transarctic, the Quest for the Two North Poles

Transarctic, the Quest for the Two North Poles

Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Nome, Alaska
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
FLIGHT PARIS/LONGYEARBYEN + TRANSFERS + FLIGHT NOME/SEATTLE
20 nights on board
Dates:
9/5/2025 to the 9/25/2025
Starting from $62,390 per person
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Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Night in Santiago + flight Santiago/Ushuaia + transfers + flight Ushuaia/Santiago
14 nights on board
Dates:
12/5/2025 to the 12/20/2025
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Starting from $28,840 per person
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Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
UUIS45 - CC030126
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$30,380
Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $30,380.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 $30,920.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 $31,460.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $32,270.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 7 $33,620.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 8 $34,700.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 7 $43,880.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 8 $45,230.00 Book
Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6 $46,590.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 8 $49,290.00 Fully booked
Duplex Suite Deck 6 $66,850.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite $92,230.00 Fully booked
Scottish archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic heritage and island identities Scottish archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic heritage and island identities

Scottish archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic heritage and island identities

Glasgow, Scotland - Glasgow, Scotland
LE LYRIAL
9 nights on board
Dates:
5/22/2026 to the 5/31/2026
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Starting from $8,520 per person
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Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
LE BELLOT
EE210525
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$9,490
Scottish archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic heritage and island identities
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $9,490.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $9,980.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,260.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $10,650.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $14,260.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $14,260.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $14,260.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $14,260.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $15,340.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $15,830.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $16,210.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $16,210.00 Fully booked
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $16,700.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $19,020.00 Book
Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands

Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands

Dunedin - Dunedin
LE SOLÉAL
14 nights on board
Dates:
12/29/2025 to the 1/12/2026
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Dunedin
Dunedin
LE SOLÉAL
SO120126
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$14,740
Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $14,740.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $15,880.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $16,700.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $17,030.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $17,510.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $25,700.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $26,840.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $28,310.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $40,060.00 Book


Meet the Explorers

Dr. Britney Schmidt

Dr. Britney Schmidt an Associate Professor at Cornell University, develops robotic tools like Icefin to explore Earth’s poles and other planets. Her work in Antarctica has revealed the impacts of climate change, while also aiding in the search for life on Ocean Worlds. Named to Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023, she has worked on NASA missions and led groundbreaking research on melting ice shelves and glaciers. Schmidt holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics and Space Physics from UCLA and has conducted numerous field seasons in both the Arctic and Antarctic.

Dr. Cassandra Brooks

Dr. Cassandra Brooks is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. She works at the intersection of marine science, environmental policy and public outreach to achieve conservation solutions. Cassandra has a fierce passion for Antarctica, with the last fifteen years of her career focused on protecting the region.

Julie Ouimet & Michel Labrecque

Julie Ouimet and Michel Labrecque are internationally acclaimed underwater imagemakers and expedition leaders. Known for their work in remote regions like the Comoros and Oman, they have produced visuals for Discovery and CBC. Fellows of The Explorers Club and Royal Canadian Geographic Society, they co-founded Anticosti Ecotours on Canada’s Anticosti Island.

George Kourounis

George Kourounis is an award-winning explorer, storm chaser & TV presenter who has spent 25 years documenting extreme forces of nature and natural phenomena around the globe including tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, floods, and the effects of climate change. He is frequently seen showcasing nature’ s fury on television programs worldwide.

Dr. Katlin Bowman Adamczyk

Dr. Katlin Bowman Adamczyk is an American oceanographer specializing in mercury biogeochemistry and marine plastic debris. She has led over a dozen global expeditions, including a 65-day journey to the North Pole. A National Geographic Explorer since 2018, she was named to the Explorers Club 50 list in 2024. Katlin completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences at Wright State University and postdoctoral training at UC Santa Cruz.

Natalie Hewit

Natalie Hewit is an award-winning UK director and producer, known for prime-time documentaries for broadcasters like BBC and National Geographic. Her work, including Forensics: The Real CSI and Surviving Covid, has earned critical acclaim. She has filmed in challenging locations like Antarctica and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Natalie Schmitt

Natalie Schmitt is an ecologist, conservation geneticist, and documentary filmmaker dedicated to innovative solutions for the biodiversity crisis. She integrates scientific research with Indigenous knowledge and storytelling to inspire conservation action. Her work includes developing DNA detection technologies for wildlife monitoring through her company, Wild Tech DNA. In 2022, she was recognized as one of The Explorers Club 50 individuals changing the world.

Dr. Peter Campbell

Dr. Peter Campbell is a Lecturer in Archaeology at Cranfield University, specializing in underwater archaeology and heritage crime. With a PhD from the University of Southampton, he has led expeditions in eight countries, including work on ancient shipwrecks and Indian Ocean trade. An expert in art crime, Peter collaborates with global law enforcement agencies and has appeared in documentaries on BBC, History, and National Geographic. His TED Ed lessons have been viewed over 5.4 million times, and his research has been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times and Bloomberg.

Ricardo A. Nascimento

Ricardo A. Nascimento is a Lisbon-based underwater cinematographer and Sony Wildlife Photographer with over a decade of experience. Combining a background in mechanical engineering with freediving and scuba expertise, he has captured stunning visuals for brands like Red Bull and Lexus. A Fellow of The Explorers Club, his films raise awareness about marine conservation and have been featured at Cannes and Sundance.

Sefra Alexandra

Sefra Alexandra, "The Seed Huntress", is an ethnobotanist dedicated to seed conservation and biodiversity. She leads The Ecotype Project, creating the first ecoregional seed supply chain in the Northeast, USA, and guides citizen science through BOATanical.org. A certified Permaculture educator, she has worked with global communities on seed conservation and disaster response. Sefra is a WINGS WorldQuest Explorer in Residence, a member of The Explorers Club, and holds an M.A.T. in Agroecological Education from Cornell University. Her work has been featured in Forbes magazine.

Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña

Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña is the head of science communication for the University of Colorado Boulder's Climate Adaptation Science Center. She' s a national fellow of The Explorers Club and holds a PhD in geological sciences, specializing in glaciology. By the time she turned 23, Ulyana had traveled to and worked on all 7 continents.

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2025 Expedition Calendar

Departure Nights Destination Embark Disembark Ship
Jan 26 21 Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition Dunedin Dunedin Le Soleal
Feb 24 12 Zanzibar, Aldabra & the Treasures of the Indian Ocean Mahe Zanzibar Le Bougainville
Mar 6 15 From the St Lawrence to Greenland, the Last Moments of Winter Saint Pierre Miquelon Reykjavík Le Commandant Charcot
Mar 21 15 Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown Reykjavík Nuuk Le Commandant Charcot
May 21 9 Scottish Archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic Heritage and Island Identities Glasgow Glasgow Le Bellot
June 21 16 In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard/a> Reykjavík Longyearbyen Le Commandant Charcot
Sep 5 20 Transarctic, the Quest for the Two North Poles Longyearbyen Nome Le Commandant Charcot
Nov 5 18 Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula Buenos Aires Ushuaia L'Austral
Dec 5 14 In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot Ushuaia Ushuaia Le Commandant Charcot
Dec 13 9 Natural Sanctuaries & Caribbean Encounters Belize City Belize City Le Soléal
Dec 19 14 The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea Ushuaia Ushuaia Le Commandant Charcot
Dec 29 14 Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands Dunedin Dunedin Le Soleal

2026 Expedition Calendar

Departure Nights Destination Embark Disembark Ship
Feb 1 14 In the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot Ushuaia Ushuaia Le Commandant Charcot
Feb 2 12 Zanzibar, Aldabra & the treasures of the Indian Ocean Mahe Zanzibar Le Bougainville
Apr 5 10 Inuit spring of Ammassalik Reykjavík Reykjavík Le Commandant Charcot
May 22 9 Scottish Archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic heritage and island identities Glasgow Glasgow Le Lyrial
Aug 12 10 Australia's Iconic Kimberley Darwin Broome Le Jacques Cartier
Sep 11 16 The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland Longyearbyen Reykjavík Le Commandant Charcot
Nov 3 14 The best of Chilean Fjords Valparaiso Ushuaia Le Lyrial

About PONANT

Created in 1988 by officers in the French Merchant Navy, PONANT has created a new style of cruising under the French flag through the unique conception of sea travel and a commitment to promoting sustainable and responsible tourism. With a fleet of 12 ships, the company can carry passengers to exceptional territories aboard yachts featuring refined design, on which the art of living and excellent cuisine take pride of place: such is the promise of a unique and authentic PONANT voyage.

About The Explorers Club

The Explorers Club was founded in New York City in 1904 by a group of the world's leading explorers of the time. It is a multidisciplinary, not-for-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space by supporting research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences. The Club’s members have been responsible for an illustrious series of 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.


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