November 6, 2025
Sailings with Paul Gauguin and Aqua Expeditions added to program from late 2026
October 29, 2025
The Group has published its second Ponant Science program report
October 14, 2025
Benoit-Etienne Domenget moves over from hospitality education provider Sommet Education
October 12, 2025
Three-year alliance to advance ocean research and education
September 11, 2025
Ponant Explorations Group will have three ships by its 2026 launch
Ponant Explorations Group is expanding into the world of yachting with the launch of its fourth commercial brand, Ponant Yachting. Alongside this, the Group is adding to its fleet with the order of a new catamaran, the Spirit of Ponant II. Built by Lagoon, a leader in sailing catamarans, the vessel will join the fleet in late 2026 and will be based in French Polynesia.
Read More…August 8, 2025
30-guest expedition yacht to begin service in February 2026
Aqua Expeditions — part of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP – has revealed new details of its sixth vessel, Aqua Lares, which will operate primarily in the Seychelles. The new vessel was first announced by Aqua Expeditions 13 months ago, however few details were provided on the yacht itself. At that time, the new expedition yacht had been earmarked to debut in December 2025.
Read More…May 14, 2025
Belinda Hindmarsh, Deputy CEO Global Business details brand’s core drivers
PONANT’s 2IC, Belinda Hindmarsh has revealed the “magic recipe” to the Aussie and Kiwi traveller market’s success in the Australia and New Zealand market.
Read More…May 7, 2025
Deputy CEO Belinda Hindmarsh flags program dove-tailing for extended itineraries
Ponant Explorations Group is mulling pairing up back-to-back sailings of its voyages across its brands including expedition, river and land, LATTE can exclusively reveal.
Read More…March 21, 2025
The new identity comes on the back of some major acquisitions
A new chapter is underway for PONANT as it becomes PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, following its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions.
Read More…January 17, 2025
Deal will see Aqua Expeditions operate as a standalone business unit of PONANT
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP has acquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions. Backed by Artémis Group, the award-winning small ship expedition company will join the Ponant family as a standalone business unit.
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