PONANT

PONANT was established in 1988 by Philippe Videau, Jean-Emmanuel Sauvé, and other officers of the French Merchant Navy, and has since become a leader in a new style of luxury cruising promoting the art of sea travel around the world.

It operates all around the world and offers itineraries rich in encounters and discovery. Their fleet has 14 ships, each of them with its own personality, in line with the company philosophy. Their team offers exceptional expeditions into the most remote places on Earth in a five-star environment. Your travel experience with PONANT will be as authentic as it is sophisticated. Thanks to their small capacity ships, PONANT can dock in private ports and offer stopovers in preserved locations. Onboard, the limited number of passengers means that everybody can enjoy special moments and feel as though they are on a private yacht.

PONANT also aims to become a world leader in the field of sustainable development within the cruising industry, with the environment and ethics being at the heart of the brand, both in the regions they visit and in its relationships within the company and with its partners. The German non-governmental organisation NABU (Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union), a leader in the field of ecology in Europe, has placed PONANT in first place in its 2020 ranking of the most environmentally friendly cruise lines. 

Protecting the polar ecosystems and the coastal sea ice - a vital habitat for marine wildlife - is PONANT's priority. Expertise, innovation, humility before nature, cooperation with local peoples and ensuring a minimum impact on the environment are the fundamental concepts behind responsible exploration.

Antarctica Cruises With PONANT 

Embark on an Antarctic cruise with PONANT and sail along the White Continent's picturesque coastlines. Admiring its incredible mountains & glaciers, and amazing wildlife - from king penguins to whales - and navigate through immaculate scenery, exploring on Zodiac boats sailing past glimmering icebergs keeping watch for seals and seabirds. Visiting Antarctica means you will almost certainly succumb to the enchantment of this wondrous and breathtaking land.

Arctic Cruises With PONANT 

If there are any regions that truly evoke the Far North it's the Arctic regions of Greenland, Norway, Iceland & Canada. The scenery in this part of the world is second-to-none, with icebergs, sea ice and volcanic mountain landscapes extending as far as the eye can see. Amidst this incredible scenery, is unique wildlife, including the king of the Arctic - the polar bear. To embark on an Arctic cruise with PONANT is to allow yourself to be completely transported to a world where humans are simply a spectator to an epic show of nature.

Ready to plan your perfect expedition cruise? Simply complete the enquiry form to get in touch, or call our Polar Specialists on 0203 196 1000.

Please find a selection of cruises below. If you want to discuss something in particular that isn't listed here, please speak to our Polar Specialists.