The forgotten souls of the Far South

Capitale de la province argentine de la Terre de Feu, Ushuaia est considérée comme la porte d’entrée du continent blanc et du pôle Sud. Surnommée « El fin del mundo » par le peuple argentin, cette ville du bout du monde est nichée à l’abri de montagnes entourées de plaines fertiles que la faune semble avoir choisi comme sanctuaire ultime. Avec son site exceptionnel, où les Andes plongent directement dans la mer, Ushuaia est l’un des endroits les plus fascinants de la planète, son nom même évoquant des voyages vers l’improbable et l’inaccessible…

New Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying north of Beaver Island. It is 238 km from Stanley and is 13 km long with an average width of 750 m. The highest point is 226 metres. The northern and eastern coasts have high cliffs but the eastern coasts are lower lying, with rocky shores and sandy bays

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands

The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean and contains the Weddell Gyre. Its land boundaries are defined by the bay formed from the coasts of Coats Land and the Antarctic Peninsula. The easternmost point is Cape Norvegia at Princess Martha Coast, Queen Maud Land.

PONANT brings you a 16-day itinerary between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. An exceptional polar expedition cruise to discover the most beautiful sites of these southern lands.

You will set sail from the fascinating city of Ushuaia, which the Argentinians call El fin del mundo (the end of the world).

First, you will chart a course for the Falkland Islands, whose wild beauty and lush moors are sure to captivate you, before heading to South Georgia, its impressive glaciers and its black-sand beaches where large colonies of king penguins have taken up residence.

You will then sail to the White Continent, realm of the unexpected. Weather and ice conditions permitting, this extreme environment where nature reigns supreme will reveal to you its most beautiful secrets through numerous discoveries.

Gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, seals and seabirds: these are some of the encounters you will most likely have the chance to experience in the Antarctic Peninsula, creating indelible memories.

Each day, whether on land, aboard your ship or during a Zodiac® outing, you will be surrounded by a grandiose decor ranging from icebergs to ice floe and ancient glaciers.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.

Capitale de la province argentine de la Terre de Feu, Ushuaia est considérée comme la porte d’entrée du continent blanc et du pôle Sud. Surnommée « El fin del mundo » par le peuple argentin, cette ville du bout du monde est nichée à l’abri de montagnes entourées de plaines fertiles que la faune semble avoir choisi comme sanctuaire ultime. Avec son site exceptionnel, où les Andes plongent directement dans la mer, Ushuaia est l’un des endroits les plus fascinants de la planète, son nom même évoquant des voyages vers l’improbable et l’inaccessible…