Where Luxury Meets Exploration
PONANT has been taking travelers aboard intimate , luxurious and eco-friendly vessels to all seven continents for over 35 years . On board , guests can expect exceptional service , world-class cuisine , interactions with experts in their fields and the thrill of exploration , whether traveling in the Arctic , Antarctica or anywhere in between .
PONANT ’ s ships are unrivaled , including Le Ponant , a wind-powered sailing yacht , featuring just 16 staterooms , and Le Commandant Charcot , the world ’ s only luxury icebreaker and the first hybrid-electric extreme polar exploration ship powered by liquified natural gas .
PONANT has alliances with prestigious organizations such as Smithsonian Journeys , the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution , offering unique travel experiences focused on culture , history , and the natural world ; as well as The Explorers Club , offering curated travel programs that will drive discovery and scientific enrichment .
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