Ponant introduces Swap2Zero, a pionneering R&D project co-funded by the European Union Emissions Trading System Innovation Fund. Aiming to launch the first zero-emission ocean-going cruise ship by 2030, this innovative multi-energy concept combines wind-assisted propulsion solar panels, and renewable fuels.
They tell us about their personal commitment to the Group. Discover the stories of the men and women who have shaped our history. Employees, crew members, honorary guests, and scientists share their passion and demonstrate how our values are turned into concrete actions and memorable experiences.
Ponant and the Paris Opera set sail for a new edition of an exceptional cruise, combining art, elegance, and discovery. Alongside Étoile dancer Dorothée Gilbert, guests experienced a unique journey in the Baltic Sea : exclusive performances, dance workshops, and privileged moments of sharing.
Ponant is rolling out a diversified and complementary travel offering in French Polynesia with Le Jacques Cartier and its cruises, focused on exploring rarely visited areas.
Set sail to uncover the cultural and natural treasures of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. From port to port, let yourself be captivated by breathtaking landscapes, historic cities steeped in heritage, and a voyage marked by elegance and serenity.
For more than 35 years, Ponant has been taking its guests to the most secret locations on the planet, where nature rules in all her splendour.
From the colorful shores of Cape Verde to the volcanic landscapes of the Canaries and the lush gardens of Madeira, this itinerary reveals island territories rich in heritage and natural beauty. The journey between Africa and Europe concludes in Lisbon, a historic city with timeless charm.
In early spring, on the east coast of Greenland, the Inuit people rediscover life in the open air on the fast ice that is still present. This region, one of the most remote in the world, is only accessible aboard Le Commandant Charcot during this season. These voyages invite you to explore the infinite diversity of the icy landscapes of Greenland's east coast, its mesmerising reliefs enhanced by the midnight sun, its majestic wildlife and the life of its inhabitants, the Inuit people, who live in harmony with the elements.
Ponant is rolling out a diversified and complementary travel offering in French Polynesia with Le Jacques Cartier and its cruises, focused on exploring rarely visited areas.
In 2028, Ponant once again pushes the boundaries of modern polar exploration with the complete circumnavigation of Antarctica. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a state-of-the-art polar exploration vessel, set sail on a 62-day odyssey in the heart of the austral summer, following nearly 23,000 km of ice-covered coastline, and getting closer than ever to one of the world’s last largely unexplored continents.