PONANT EXPLORATIONS
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Explore to Inspire: explore to better understand, learn, share and protect. PONANT EXPLORATIONS has been committed to more responsible tourism, and purposeful voyages of exploration for over 35 years. Aboard a fleet of 1E French-flagged small ships, fitted with the latest environmental technologies, the journey of exploration is always elegant, authentic and inspiring. PONANT EXPLORATIONS is the World Leader in Luxury Expeditions with ultra-modern, intimate ships, offering attentive service, and well-designed itineraries sailing to all corners of the globe. Each year PONANT EXPLORATIONS offers more than 400 awe-inspiring cruises, calling at over 450 ports on all seven continents. The fleet of purpose-built intimate ships are able to call at iconic, international ports as well as secret harbors accessible only to smaller-sized ships and our expeditions all include Zodiac landings, and onboard expert naturalists to enhance your experience.
Insider Tip
PONANT EXPLORATIONS' alliance with The Explorers Club offers a truly unique experience of research and exploration.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 Nov 2011
Ships
One of PONANT's 4 "Sister Ships", L'Austral highlights PONANT's signature approach: to explore the heart of extreme landscapes in comfort and refined style. Her elegant and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a 5-star setting.
Launched in 2019, the fifth yacht in PONANT's Explorers series, the five star Le Bellot embodies PONANT's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. She offers innovative and environmentally-friendly hardware and elegantly designed staterooms with 100% private balconies.
One of PONANT's 4 "Sister Ships", Le Boreal highlights PONANT's signature approach: to explore the heart of extreme landscapes in comfort and refined style. Her elegant and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a 5-star setting.
Launched in 2019 as the third yacht in PONANT's Explorer series, Le Bougainville embodies PONANT's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy & comfort. She offers innovative and environmentally-friendly hardware and elegantly designed staterooms with 100% private balconies.
The second yacht in PONANT's Explorer series launched in 2018. Le Champlain embodies the unique atmosphere that is PONANT's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy & comfort. She offers innovative and environmentally-friendly hardware and elegantly designed accommodations with 100% balcony.
Le Commandant Charcot is the world's first electric hybrid polar exploration ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Launching summer 2021, she will explore extreme polar destinations such as the North Pole in sophisticated luxury never before seen at the very top or bottom of the globe.
Launched in 2019 as the fourth yacht in PONANT's Explorer series, the five star Le Dumont D'Urville embodies PONANT's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy & comfort. She offers innovative and environmentally-friendly hardware and elegantly designed staterooms with 100% private balconies.
Launched in 2020 as the sixth yacht in PONANT's Explorer series, Le Jacques Cartier embodies PONANT's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy & comfort. She offers innovative and environmentally-friendly hardware and elegantly designed staterooms with 100% private balconies.
Launched in 2018 as the first yacht in PONANT's Explorer series, Le Lapérouse embodies the unique atmosphere that is Ponant's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy & comfort. She offers innovative and environmentally-friendly hardware and elegantly designed staterooms with 100% balcony.
One of PONANT's 4 "Sister Ships", Le Lyrial highlights PONANT's signature approach: to explore the heart of extreme landscapes in comfort and refined style. Her elegant and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a 5-star setting.
Fully refurbished in 2020, Le Ponant emerges with 16 spacious cabins and suites for 32 or fewer guests, one crew member per passenger, a dedicated chef, and authentic and exclusive experiences to be enjoyed at every stop, designed for and with you.
One of PONANT's 4 "Sister Ships", Le Soleal highlights PONANT's signature approach: to explore the heart of extreme landscapes in comfort and refined style. Her elegant and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a 5-star setting.
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Sustainability
Our Commitment
PONANT recognizes its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strives to become a global benchmark with regard to sustainable development in its cruise activities. PONANT goes above and beyond current environmental regulations by studying the ways that help us minimize our impact on the places we visit.
All PONANT ships have been awarded the international “Clean Ship” label, certifying we have reduced our environmental impact. State-of-the-art technology aboard the ships, improved waste and waste water treatment, raising the awareness of travelers, plans for the future that are increasingly innovative in terms of sustainable development.
Scientific Assessment: PONANT carries out an environmental impact study before designing every new itinerary. A biodiversity inventory (fauna, flora, geology) is taken of the places where we plan to disembark and access routes are prepared that do not impinge on the areas to be preserved.
A few examples of what it means to be Clean Ship Certified: silent electric propulsion system - hybrid electric engines across the PONANT expedition fleet; 3-D ocean floor mapping - keeps reefs safe; dynamic positioning - no need to drop anchor; advance wastewater treatment - water offloaded from ship is ZERO impact; zero impact landing protocol.
Learn more at https://us.ponant.com/sustainable-development