In summer 2025, we invite you to explore PONANT’s iconic itineraries – visiting Iceland or Spitsbergen; sailing the Norwegian fjords or the Baltic Sea; island hopping in Greece, Croatia, or Japan. You may also wish to join us on a true adventure of a lifetime aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Or perhaps Le Ponant, our iconic sailing yacht, calls to you; the first vessel in the world to be awarded the Relais & Châteaux label, she offers a new level of luxury as you cross the Mediterranean’s shockingly blue waters.

As Le Commandant Charcot was designed for you to experience unforgettable moments, this winter collection promises something very special. After a summer spent in the Arctic, our exploration ship stays in the Far North to reveal all the magic and majesty of the white season with these new itineraries.

Awaiting you are the vibrant colours of polar nights lit up by Northern Lights, the heady scent of spices in Scandinavia's markets and the emotions aroused when sailing on an ice-encrusted St Lawrene River, aboard the only ship able to operate at this time of the year.

The ambiance on board is one of elegance and comfort where staterooms, suites and communal ares, together with personalised service and superb gourmet food, offer a truly unique travel experience and explorations that will leave you with lasting memories.

Each destination brings its own type of light. From our iconic loops that offer you the best of must-see regions, to our exclusive explorations that take you to the heart of largely unknown territories: this winter 2024-2025, our ships will crisscross all the oceans of the globe. Our many unprecedented itineraries promise you the experience of moments suspended in time, from the fjords of Norway in their winter coat, to the shores of the icy St. Lawrence River aboard Le Commandant Charcot, and from the Bissagos Islands to Indonesia.

From the Society Islands to Fiji, via the Cook Islands, Marquesas and Tonga, the entire South Pacific unfolds before your eyes. Further west, Le Paul Gauguin inaugurates two new voyages exploring Melanesia and Indonesia on epic journeys through the seas of Asia and Oceania with discovery of Bali, Singapore, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Australia.

The only passenger ship in the world to have reached the geographic North Pole and the first to have reached the southernmost navigable latitude, Le Commandant Charcot offers you the unparalleled opportunity to completely immerse yourself in an exploration of the poles, the most inaccessible regions on our planet. This brochure brings you iconic itineraries of our 2023-2025 seasons, as well as new trips and world exclusives.

For summer 2024, we have many new itineraries to offer you. In expedition mode, visit the Great Lakes of North America decked in the flamboyant colours of autumn, discover the authentic and unexpected side of Japan, or explore the remote British archipelagoes. In the Arctic, climb aboard for a unique scientific adventure in search of the geographic and magnetic North Poles.

Paul Gauguin Cruises 2024

Imagine the following: you've just arrived at Papeete. It has been a long voyage. The first words you hear are 'Maeva' and 'Ia ora na', spoken warmly with a smile, the 'r' rolled. Now you're there. The words 'welcome' and 'hello' are at the very heart of Polynesian hospitality.