There are few travel experiences that genuinely feel life-changing, but a journey to the polar regions is undoubtedly one of them.
With Ponant Explorations, you can unlock the world’s most remote frontiers while enjoying the comfort, elegance and ease of a luxury small-ship experience. And with early-booking savings of up to 30% on 2026 and 2027 voyages*, there has never been a better time to secure a front-row seat to one of the planet’s great wildernesses.
Each Ponant Explorations vessel carries fewer than 300 guests, creating the feeling of travelling aboard a private yacht rather than a traditional cruise ship. The intimate size invites you to experience regions of the world typically reserved for scientists, explorers and documentary filmmakers in a deeply personal way. You are taken further into landscapes, closer to the wildlife, and alongside the experts who bring the polar regions to life.
Discovering the poles with Ponant Explorations feels effortless thanks to its generous all-inclusive offering*. Daily shore excursions, guided Zodiac outings, onboard experts, unlimited Wi-Fi, all onboard dining experiences, 24-hour room service and an open bar featuring Champagne (excluding the premium menu) are included in your fare. Every detail is taken care of, allowing you to focus on the wonder unfolding outside your private balcony: breaching whales, drifting icebergs, sculpted glaciers and wildlife that seems almost within reach.
Though equally awe-inspiring, the Arctic and Antarctica offer contrasting emotional landscapes, each suited to different styles of adventure. Expect Zodiac landings in seldom-visited areas, encounters with Arctic wildlife and a rare connection to one of the world’s most enduring cultures in the in the mythical north.
Antarctica is unlike anywhere else on Earth; silent, raw and astonishingly beautiful. Here, you may kayak between icebergs, hike across pristine snow, take part in the exhilarating polar plunge (conditions permitting), or cruise by Zodiac through waters frequented by seals, penguins and migrating whales.
Early bookings ensure the best fares with savings up to 30% and the widest choice of staterooms and dates*. To book speak with your preferred travel agent or visit au.ponant.com/polar-exploration-unlocked
*Conditions Apply.
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