Cruise news (Ponant Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Ponant deploys two cruise ships in French Polynesia in 2026–2027
Ponant Explorations Group is set to expand its presence in French Polynesia beginning with the 2026–2027 winter season through the deployment...
January 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Ponant expands French Polynesia deployment with second vessel
Ponant Explorations Group has outlined plans to expand its presence in French Polynesia by deploying two ships in the region from late 2026 and into...
January 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Ponant’s flagship Le Boreal marks 15 years of service
Fifteen years after entering service, Le Boréal continues to stand as the defining vessel of Ponant’s Boreal Class and a touchstone in...
November 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys announce 2027 expedition itineraries
Ponant Expeditions, in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, has unveiled its 2027 collection of expert-led small-ship voyages. The new itineraries...
November 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant schedules 12-night North Pole/European Arctic cruises for Le Commandant Charcot
Ponant Explorations has introduced a new 12-night expedition roundtrip from Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago), aboard Le...
September 13, 2025 - Accidents
PONANT ship charter canceled amid payment dispute linked to crypto arrest
The French luxury cruise travel company PONANT has cancelled a Le Commandant Charcot ship charter that had been arranged for a group of 150 Russian...
September 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises’ refurbished ship launched into 2026 with Tahiti bonus
Paul Gauguin Cruises/PGC (aka "PG Cruises", Ponant-owned brand) has unveiled a new “Tempting Tahiti” opportunity, permitting travellers...
August 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Smithsonian Journeys resumes Mississippi River cruises with historic commentary onboard
Smithsonian Journeys is reintroducing a Mississippi River itinerary to its cruise portfolio for the first time since 2019, marking its return to USA...
July 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant schedules French Polynesia itineraries (2026-2027) for Le Jacques Cartier ship
Ponant Explorations Group will introduce winter voyages aboard Le Jacques Cartier in French Polynesia for the 2026–2027 season, complementing...
July 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant schedules Winter 2027 Baja California itinerary via Smithsonian partnership
In winter 2027, Ponant will launch a 10-night cruise program around the Baja California Peninsula with the 184-passenger ship Le Bellot. Departing...
July 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Pearl Seas Cruises joins major companies for 2025 Great Lakes season
Pearl Seas Cruises has formally aligned with several prominent companies and travel brands—Victory Cruise Lines/VCL, VikingOCEAN, St Lawrence...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Explorations launches all-inclusive cruises 2026 in Kimberley Australia
For the 2026 Kimberley cruising season, Ponant Explorations has unveiled a comprehensive Fly, Stay & Cruise offering designed to streamline...
June 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hankyu Travel International to charter Ponant's Le Jacques-Cartier for 2027 Japan cruises
Hankyu Travel International has announced plans to charter Ponant's expedition vessel, Le Jacques-Cartier, for three cruises around Japan scheduled...
May 11, 2025 - 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