The world leader of luxury expeditions
Save up to 30% on your PONANT small ship cruise!*
Curious about the world? Exploring its oceans from pole to pole—and fascinating points between—the small luxury ships of PONANT offer experiences that inspire, awaken, and transform. Limited time only: Complimentary Airfare or 1 Night post Cruise on Select Iceland Sailings for Summer 2026. Book by September 30, 2025.
Aboard
Feel at home at sea
The elegant ambiance of your cabin is a delight to return to after a trip out in a Zodiac® or a delectable meal.
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.
Sailing to all corners of the globe
Each year PONANT offers more than 400 awe-inspiring cruises, calling at over 450 ports on all seven continents. From Zodiac® landings in Antarctica to hikes in the Arctic; from immersion in Japanese culture and revisiting classic Europe, to the natural beauty of the Seychelles, PONANT presents these destinations through a new lens.
Featured cruises
Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot
From
Ushuaia
To
Ushuaia
14 nightsaboard the shipLE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Next departure
From
Dakar
To
Dakar
8 nightsaboard the shipLE LAPÉROUSE
Next departure
From
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
To
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
15 nightsaboard the shipLE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Next departure
From
Dunedin
To
Dunedin
14 nightsaboard the shipLE SOLÉAL
Next departure
Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition
From
Dunedin
To
Dunedin
21 nightsaboard the shipLE SOLÉAL
Next departure
*PONANT Bonus prices may vary depending on cruise availability and may be subject to change without previous notice.
More inspiration
Upcoming departures, unique experiences, interviews, exploration or scouting stories — all brochures can be ordered in print or downloaded in digital format.