Sustainability booms as Ponant announces big new sailing ship

Ponant announces full circumnavigation of Antarctica for 2028

Ponant launches new 2028 circumnavigation voyage of Antarctica following in the footstpes of Captain Jean-Baptiste Charcot.

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colony of penguins

Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot will visit Australia for the first time in 2026

Ponant’s luxury ice-breaker, Le Commandant Charcot is heading for Australia for the first time in February 2026.

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different ships sail as Ponant becomes Ponant Explorations Group

Ponant is now Ponant Explorations to sail away from other luxury competitors

Ponant have announced a name change: they will now be known as Ponant Explorations. Their CEO, Hervé Gastinel, promises that despite this change, the cruise line will remain "true to our core identity".

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A group on a Ponant expedition voyage in Greenland.

Unlock the Secrets of the Arctic with PONANT

Get ready to set sail from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, or Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, aboard PONANT's exquisite yacht-like sister ships.

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Zodiac excursion on Kimberley sailing.

Ponant’s 2026 Kimberley season is on sale with up to 30 per cent off

Ponant has lifted the lid on its 2026 Kimberley season, with 16 different departures to pick from on Le Soleal and Le Jacques Cartier. Guests who book early can save up to 30% on these top-end itineraries.

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A city in Europe

Explore Europe on Ponant’s 2025 Grand Voyages with 10% savings

Embark on the ultimate European adventure with one of PONANT’s latest 2025 Grand Voyages, where the luxury of slow travel meets the excitement of back-to-back itineraries.

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Woman in the Mediterranean

Ponant’s 2025 European Collection including Cruise & Land packages, Grand Voyages & Iconic Sailings

Luxury small-ship line Ponant has unveiled its 2025 European Collection, showcasing the region's hidden gems and must-visit destinations.

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Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot

On board Ponant at the world’s most inaccessible destination

In an age where it feels like there’s nothing left to discover, Le Commandant Charcot’s reminds us that the world still has its mysteries.

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Cruising Europe

The best cruises in Europe 2025

Tallis Borne Marcus reveals why 2025 is set to be a standout season for cruise enthusiasts, with new destinations, itineraries, and ships making European getaways more exciting than ever.

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