PONANT continues to be committed to sustainability, primarily on its polar expedition ships, as well as on its dives in areas where they are specialists, such as French Polynesia, where they maintain alliances with indigenous groups, in order to take maximum care of the environment and respect the local culture.
In its 35 years of existence, which it will soon celebrate, PONANT has made innovation, sustainability, luxury and impeccable gastronomy its hallmark, achieving a loyal clientele.
The shipping company has reached an agreement with the Paris Opera for 6 of its dancers to travel aboard L'Austral in August, preparing a program that will include performances on board and on land, dance lectures and introductory classes to classical ballet.
PONANT maintains its high standards, continuing to offer the best expedition itineraries in Greenland, Iceland, Alaska, the Great Lakes of the United States, the Arctic and Antarctic, the finest tropical expedition routes in French Polynesia and the Seychelles, and immersive Grand Voyages in Asia, with enticing options focused on Japan and Oceania. And of course, the classic Mediterranean and Baltic routes remain highly popular during the summer season.
During the next summer, Le Champlain will travel to the Baltic capitals and simultaneously, the ship L'Austral will sail the waters of Greenland and the Arctic on a 17-day luxury expedition cruise whose experience is among the most recognized and valued of any itinerary carried out by any other shipping company.
Ponant offers luxury and expedition yachts with voyages to more exotic and remote locations aboard yachts accommodating between 184 and 226 guests. Its fleet comprises 12 ships in addition to the Paul Gauguin, whose company became part of Ponant in 2019.
The alliance between two leaders in hospitality and gastronomy, Ponant and Relais & Châteaux, has been recognized worldwide for offering a product that reflects both of their luxury brands. To celebrate this partnership, they have embarked on two trips to New Zealand, one with Norka Mella Muñoz and the other in collaboration with Jimmy McIntyre, renowned chefs from Relais & Châteaux. Guests can savor a series of special menus where creativity and refined classic French taste come together to offer the very best of both.
