Culture
& heritage
Broaden your horizons by exploring the most ancient human civilisations.
Central America, the Mediterranean, Asia, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, Scandinavia, the islands of the Pacific… Each continent is home to a multitude of historic sites constructed over the course of the centuries by ancient peoples.
You will have the privilege of exploring lands with an infinity of vestiges of the past to offer, most of them UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
In images...
A Greek cultural cruise by Luc Ferry – Beyond the Seas by PONANT
The Ponant promise
PONANT invites you to explore history and the cultures of different peoples up close. Throughout your voyage, speakers and lecturers will share their passion and expertise via fascinating organised talks and events. Every voyage thus offers a privileged opportunity to explore the ancient history of these legendary regions.
Latin America: from pre colombian empires to colonial heritage
From Mexico and the Panama Canal to Brazil, Latin America is a fascinatingly historical land where ruins of ancient pre-Colombian civilisations exist side by side with the traces of colonisation. Experience the charm of the region's tropical landscapes and explore the history of these lands.
Sailing the Mediterranean is a fantastic way to gain a sense of the strength of the ties connecting its shores, as you understand these connections better out on the sea.
director of external relations for the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (Mucem)
What if the adventure were to begin now?
Podcast
An auditory getaway
Step aboard the Lapérouse in Indonesia Your guide for the day will be Elie, the Ponant fleet's onboard videographer. He has spent the last 10 years travelling the world in search of the most beautiful images. With a specific philosophy: allowing room for the element of surprise.
Our guests share their adventures with @Ponant.