An invisible line, the goal to reach, to cross before turning back. Crossing the Polar Circle is a defining moment of your Antarctica cruise. Passing 66° 33’ South latitude and thus crossing the Antarctic Circle is a memorable experience. These expeditions offer the privilege of discovering the best of the Antarctic Peninsula as far as […]

The Drake Passage is the stretch of ocean that navigators and explorers dread most. If you fear seasickness or simply want to save time, fly to the Antarctic Peninsula instead. After flying over Cape Horn and the legendary Drake Passage, we invite you to experience something unique. It will take you to one of the […]

Cast off and set out on a 5-star polar expedition. You will experience a refined Antarctic cruise, in the kingdom of ice. Ponant has over 20 years of experience. Over the years, it has established itself as a true specialist in the Poles and expedition cruises. On the Peninsula, in South Georgia, in the Falkland […]

This cruise is an exceptional exploration expedition in Antarctica. It offers a unique opportunity to encounter Emperor penguins. Your expedition vessel cuts a path through an impressive quantity of ice and icebergs. You sail the Weddell Sea toward rarely explored sites that serve as a refuge for wildlife. Weather conditions and the natural cycles of […]

This exceptional cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot takes you into the heart of the Bellingshausen Sea, beyond Peter I and Charcot Islands. Names that sound like extreme adventure. The promise of deeply moving encounters. Emperor penguins live here, a species found nowhere else, endemic to Antarctica and rarely observed, as their colonies are difficult to […]

This cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. The budget is reasonable and travel conditions are excellent. This Antarctic cruise immerses you in a landscape of dark, jagged rock, pristine snow and remarkable wildlife. You will be in the company of penguins, seals and whales throughout your […]

From the shores of Tasmania to Ushuaia, embark on an unforgettable crossing at the heart of the ice and the continent of all extremes. A crossing of the Southern Ocean seas and lands with legendary names. Macquarie, Adélie and Victoria immerse you in the heart of polar adventure, following in the footsteps of Paul-Émile Victor […]

This expedition is your only chance to sail the southern part of the Antarctic Peninsula. We propose heading towards Peter I Island as well as the Bellingshausen and Amundsen Seas, within the Ross Sea. You’ll discover Shackleton’s and Scott’s huts, as well as McMurdo Station and Campbell Island. The Ortelius, fully refitted and reinforced, offers […]

Impassable, extreme, spellbinding — these are words that could describe the Weddell Sea. Largely locked by thick, compressed pack ice, sailing through it is both a challenge and a privilege, promising extraordinary landscapes and rare encounters. As you advance across this vast polar expanse, you enter an endless frozen desert, a world of silence where […]

This 19-day cruise is designed for animal lovers. The expedition explores one of the last wild areas on the planet: the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You join the ranks of those few privileged and intrepid travellers setting course for these extreme territories. You sail in the wake […]