PONANT Explorations
French expedition ships reaching remote coasts in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as the poles.
PONANT, which now sails as PONANT Explorations, runs small French ships with a refined, understated style. In Asia, its Japan voyages include Okinawa, Hiroshima, Itsukushima and Yakushima. From August 2027, it adds the Philippines, focusing on the Visayas, with some routes linking Japan and Indonesia. Indonesia and Timor-Leste sailings also run in 2026.
Each ship carries a modest number of guests, with Zodiac landings and naturalist guides on expedition days. Further afield, it sails Australia's Kimberley coast, the South Pacific, Antarctica and the Arctic. Polar voyages include the icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot. Lectures on board add context to each landing.
Where it goes
- Japan
- Indonesia and Timor-Leste
- The Philippines, from August 2027
- Australia's Kimberley coast
- Antarctica and the Arctic
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