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Ship Le Commandant Charcot in the heart of the ice in Antarctica
Woman looking at the sea horizon and the view of Lipari Island and Mount Etna
    View of palm trees, turquoise lagoon and white sand in Tuamotu, Polynesia
    Close-up of a coconut in the midst of French Polynesia's lush vegetation
Passenger PONANT EXPLORATIONS walking under an arch of fairy lights
    View of Paris Opera dancers performing on board

World exclusive: are you ready to embark?

Winter 2028: complete the first full circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

Rendezvous at the summit of Mount Etna

Explore the natural and cultural treasures of the islands and shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

New Year Special

Enjoy an additional 10% off selected departures, book before 28 February.

Maeva: Welcome to French Polynesia

Explore the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago and even the distant Marquesas Islands aboard Le Paul Gauguin.

Celebrate the festive season aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Embark on a magical journey along the sparkling shores of the Baltic Sea.

Music and Dance

Combine a passion for opera, jazz and major music venues with exceptional itineraries in the Arctic, the Caribbean or the Mediterranean.

Zoom on an icy expanse
Close-up of a basket of lemons
    Close-up on turquoise lagoons in Polynesia
    Shot of a sandy beach in Fakarava, French Polynesia
Close-up of a thin layer of fragmented frozen ice on a body of water
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Experiences

Travelling with PONANT

Upcoming departures

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*Price displayed is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available. The price includes the Ponant Bonus discount.

Icebreaker

Le Commandant Charcot

The first and only hybrid electric-liquefied natural gas polar exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot encapsulates an eco-friendly design never before seen in the polar regions. Experience unique explorations and world firsts beyond the reach of other ships.

Ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in the ice floe of the icy Arctic Ocean.
New experience

Aqua Expeditions

Having joined the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP family in 2025, Aqua Expeditions offers cruises on the Mekong and Peruvian Amazon rivers, as well as in eastern Indonesia, the Galápagos Islands, and soon in East Africa, aboard superyachts accommodating a maximum of 40 passengers.

Aqua Expeditions
Testimonials

Our guests share their stories

Antoine de Pérignon

"I was captivated by Le Commandant Charcot during a navigation in Greenland. The word 'exploration associated' with it is particularly well chosen: we knew right away that we were embarking on an extraordinary adventure, led by a team of experts."

Claude-Olivier Marti

"To discover a part of the Antarctic continent is a dream and a privilege that few people can achieve. It is being able to contemplate Nature in all its splendour and strength, in a place still preserved from Man. Being able to do it with PONANT means accessing an even more unique experience, in the best conditions."

Klervi Rolland

"We end the day with the Captain's farewell dinner. Smiles, anecdotes and shared laughter fill the air. It is the time when the bonds that have been woven throughout the shared stops, meals and activities become truly significant. The faces, now familiar, are no longer just those of fellow travellers, but of temporary friends, souls with whom memories have been created. But above all, it is the promise to return once again to a PONANT ship."

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Disko Bay, Ilulissat, Greenland
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Explore the world according to your desires

Sarakiniko beach Greece
The Commandant Charcot
Snorkeling in Asia
Polar bear on the ice floe
Punta Arenas Beach
Tea Ceremony in Japan
Sarakiniko beach Greece
The Commandant Charcot
Snorkeling in Asia
Polar bear on the ice floe
Punta Arenas Beach
Tea Ceremony in Japan