Cruise news (Ponant Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Le Commandant Charcot icebreaker scheduled for an Antarctica Circumnavigation cruise in 2028
PONANT has announced that its icebreaker - Le Commandant Charcot, is scheduled to complete a full circumnavigation of the Antarctic continent between...
April 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Tauck Travel USA schedules 2026 small ship cruises to Japan, Korea, and the Arctic
Tauck Travel (USA) released details of its 2026 small-ship cruising program, announcing two new itineraries: The Sakura Seas: Japan & South Korea...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Cruises completes major refit of MS Paul Gauguin ship
Paul Gauguin Cruises (Ponant's fully-owned subsidiary) has concluded a comprehensive 7-week drydock refurbishment of the 330-guest ms Paul Gauguin in...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant unveils new identity as Ponant Explorations Group
In a strategic move to enhance its presence in the luxury expedition cruise sector, Ponant has rebranded as Ponant Explorations Group. This...
March 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
PONANT Explorations introduces exclusive Côte d’Azur sailing itinerary aboard Le Ponant
PONANT EXPLORATIONS will introduce a new Cote d’Azur/French Riviera itinerary with the 3-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant. Beginning in May 2026...
February 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cruise industry/CLIA pushes back against large ship ban in Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is seeking to convince French officials to reconsider a newly imposed restriction on large ships in...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot sets sail for first-ever winter cruise along St. Lawrence...
An icebreaking cruise ship commenced its inaugural winter voyage along the St Lawrence River on Friday, January 17th, offering passengers a unique...
January 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Explorations Group acquires majority stake in Aqua Expeditions
The France-based Compagnie du Ponant, a major luxury expedition cruise company, acquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions/fleet. Renowned for its...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises unveils 2026 voyages brochure highlighting French Polynesia expertise
PGC/Paul Gauguin Cruises (PONANT's fully-owned subsidiary specializing in French Polynesia voyages) introduced its 2026 voyages brochure. The 86...
December 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MS Paul Gauguin ship scheduled for a major drydock refurbishment in Singapore
Paul Gauguin Cruises (aka "PG Cruises", Ponant-owned brand) announced a major 7-week drydock refurbishment for MS Paul Gauguin, to be conducted in...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
South Australia gears up for record 2024-2025 cruise season with 120 ship visits
Silver Nova ship docked at Adelaide's Outer Harbor Thursday morning (November 29th), and visited Kangaroo Island on Friday (November 30th) as part of...
December 1, 2024 - Accidents
Le Commandant Charcot icebreaker’s visit to Lerwick halted by adverse weather
The season's final cruise ship call at Lerwick was canceled due to adverse weather, despite the vessel's classification as a polar exploration ship...
November 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises unveils 2026 French Polynesia voyages
Following its recognition as the "Best Small Cruise" in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, Paul Gauguin Cruises (PONANT's fully...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PONANT secures EU funding for carbon-neutral Swap2Zero project
PONANT has been awarded substantial financial support from the European Commission’s INNOVFUND to advance its pioneering Swap2Zero project, a...
October 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PONANT’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot becomes first to set foot on North Pole of Inaccessibility
Le Commandant Charcot has achieved a historic maritime milestone, becoming the first vessel to reach the North Pole of Inaccessibility under the...
September 23, 2024