Extraordinary
encounters
Head off on a journey to meet some of the most fascinating peoples in the world, because the beauty of a voyage lies in the encounters it offers.
The wonder of the traditions, the emotion of sharing… Discovering the ways of life of indigenous populations is always a special moment in which humility blends with admiration.
Whether you prefer exploring Oceania and its unique islands or the Arctic and its myriad glaciers, the different peoples encountered are eager to share the inestimable treasures of their cultures with you. An authentic experience that imbues your voyage with meaning.
In images...
The peoples encountered in Melanesia, with Serge Guiraud
The Ponant promise
PONANT forms special privileged relationships with local populations. The encounters take place in a context of absolute respect for their customs, all under the watchful eyes of our team of experts. This approach has enabled the company to establish ties based on trust and confidence with many indigenous communities throughout the world.
Moving
encounters
Indigenous people have a genuine gift for transforming every encounter into an unforgettable memory. The smile of a child, the gratitude of the head of a village… Nothing could be more enriching than two human beings sharing a moment of unique complicity.
Ethnotourism is a wonderful way of experiencing indigenous societies and understanding how they function. I wish all PONANT guests the experience of climbing the slopes of Mount Yasur, experiencing the Water Music of Vanuatu for the first time, penetrating into the mangroves of Tufi in Papua New Guinea seated in an outrigger canoe, and feeling the beat of the rhythms of the percussion instruments of the Baining, reverberating in the New Britain night.
ethnographer and naturalist guide with PONANT
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.