PONANT EXPLORATIONS is offering guests a chance to experience as total solar eclipse in select regions of the Northern Hemisphere, on 12 August 2026.

PONANT has introduced an exceptional offer on a brand new 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long, departing on 29 November 2024.

PONANT has rolled out its Ultimate Kimberley Expedition Guide. Artfully designed to spark travellers’ sense of adventure, the guide comprehensively explores the ins and outs of sailing along the iconic coastline on an expedition.

PONANT has introduced an exclusive offer for the Australian and New Zealand markets with inclusive flights and transfers on the company’s entire 2024 Kimberley luxury expedition season. For a limited time, guests can take advantage of the all-inclusive flight and transfers expedition packages available on all 2024 Kimberley itineraries, with included return Economy flights available from major Australian capital cities, as well as Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington. Combined with seamless return airport transfers in Darwin and Broome, the package guarantees a smooth fly and cruise experience for PONANT guests.

PONANT and Relais & Châteaux renew partnership with two exclusive gastronomic New Zealand voyages in 2023

PONANT has welcomed the return of small expedition ship Le Lapérouse to Sydney Harbour after more than three years, kickstarting its highly anticipated 2023 season.

PONANT has added new voyages over the southern hemisphere’s summer season for 2023/24. Among the closer-to-home voyages are new itineraries that will explore the South Pacific Ocean, along with cruises through the Tropics and further afield, including the Northern Lights of Norway.

PONANT is the first international expedition cruise company to return to cruising in Australia, with the arrival and operation of the 184 guest Le Lapérouse and 264 guest Le Soléal, two modern ships from its fleet of 13 compact purpose-built luxury expedition ships.

Following the successful restart of PONANT’s Kimberley expedition season in April 2022, PONANT has welcomed the arrival of small expedition ship Le Soléal into Darwin, in the Northern Territory.

PONANT’s small expedition ship Le Lapérouse arrived into Darwin, Northern Territory, yesterday following a 2-year pandemic stand-by in Noumea, New Caledonia.

PONANT has opened the books for its 2023 Kimberley Expedition season which features 14 departures on dual ships in the region, Le Lapérouse or Le Soléal.

For 2022/2023, PONANT has released an extensive range of tropical small ship luxury expeditions, including some brand new itineraries, all aimed at revealing a diverse range of cultures, wildlife and landscapes, with many unique locations designated UNESCO World Heritage status.