Ponant’s fleet is growing: The French cruise line plans to launch a new catamaran, called the Spirit of Ponant, this summer. Built in France, Spirit of Ponant is a Lagoon Seventy 7 yacht that measures ...

In 2027, you don’t have to travel far to feel a world away. PONANT’s luxury small‑ship expeditions across the Asia ...

Ponant announced that it plans to acquire Paul Gauguin Cruises, a move that will add access to new itineraries and experiences for passengers of both brands. The deal makes sense for Paul Gauguin and ...

With low-passenger-count ships like the Le Champlain explorer vessel, cruise operator Ponant's cultural and scientific voyages with the Smithsonian's travel program will take on a new sense of ...

A shrine in Japan's Seto Inland Sea. Luxury cruise operator Ponant Explorations expanded its partnership with Smithsonian Journeys this week, offering new education- and exploration-focused voyages ...

Ponant and Paul Gauguin Cruises have announced gift cards to honor travel advisors. November marks “Partner Appreciation Month” and to give thanks this holiday season, Ponant is offering gift cards up ...

Ponant, which owns Tahiti cruise specialist Paul Gauguin Cruises, plans to build a new ship for the destination, president and CEO Herve Gastinel told Travel Weekly. The ship will be the 14th for ...

Ponant's luxury ships are built for exploration, with rapid disembarkation and marinas at the back with fast access to inflatable zodiacs. Travel is roaring back after two years of COVID restrictions, ...

French cruise company Ponant has unveiled its Le Commandant Charcot, a "polar exploration vessel." The hybrid electric ship is in part powered by liquefied natural gas and can accommodate up to 245 ...

High-end French expedition cruise line Ponant plans to acquire Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of its eponymous South Pacific-based ship. Ponant currently has nine ships, that largest of which have 132 ...

Ponant is beefing up its presence in the South Pacific with a new plan to acquire Paul Gauguin Cruises. Ponant says that, following the acquisition, the two cruise lines will keep their management, ...