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The White Continent
The multiple treasures of the Mediterranean
The North & South Pole on board Le Commandant Charcot
The Far North

Embark on a expedition to Antarctica, the dream destination of every explorer at heart.

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Corsica, Croatia, Greece, Sicily, Turkey... Treat yourself to a beautiful escape in the Mediterranean.

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Explore the boundaries of the known world like never before aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

Explore

Combine dreams of adventure and unique encounters in the grandiose scenery of the Arctic.

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Navigate to the novel and unknown: Discover the new Le Commandant Charcot website.
Live an immersive digital experience deep at the heart of extreme lands and environments, as if you were really there.

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Our ships

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Ponant Explorers
Polar Explorer
Paul Gauguin Cruises

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Sisterships

Ponant Explorers

Polar Explorer

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Why Ponant ?

Discover the exclusive benefits of PONANT

Luxurious small ships

French art of living
and refined gastronomy

World Leader of
Luxury Expeditions

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organized from A to Z

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the environment

Inspirations

A selection of inspiring content to help you prepare for your next cruise.

A day in Livingston

A break in Guatemala’s most Caribbean city

A unique collaboration

Environment and people, at the heart of PONANT’s commitment

Eco-responsible design, reduced ecological footprint, support for local populations... discover our concrete actions and the projects supported by the PONANT Foundation

Head to Croatia

Le Commandant Charcot is on Instagram

Follow the adventures of this high polar exploration ship in pictures

Travel to the Seychelles

Embark on an unspoilt archipelago in the heart of the Indian Ocean

"It was a double discovery, both of the virgin nature of these islands lost in the middle of the Indian Ocean and of the quality of the organisation on board, the kindness, the attention of the catering service, the professionalism of the crew and its Captain." Francis B., back from the Seychelles, on board Le Lapérouse.