| The PONANT + The Explorers Club alliance offers curated travel programs focused on driving discovery and scientific enrichment. Since January, Explorers Club members—from teachers and glaciologists to storm chasers and videographers—have embarked on PONANT ships, traveling from Antarctica to the Arctic and the Indian Ocean, sharing their passions and expertise for the natural world with guests.
Read on to meet The Explorers Club members joining our remaining 2024 departures (and browse our newly-released 2025 departures), read interviews and blog posts from Explorers Club members, and don’t miss your chance to join a virtual journey to Baffin Bay with Angry Planet host and Explorers Club member, George Kourounis. |
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| Ready to Go? Join Us in 2024! |
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| Explorers Club Host: Graham Reynolds |
| Dr. Reynolds is a tropical biologist whose research focuses on endangered species biodiversity and new species discovery on remote islands. He regularly works with institutions such as the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the North Carolina Zoo, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and others
On this voyage, guests discover the mysteries of Papua-New Guinea, board an outrigger canoe and journey into the ancient Fjords of Cape Nelson, and explore the spectacular karst islands of the Coral Triangle. |
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| Explorers Club Host: Jamal Galves |
| Jamal Galves is a Program Coordinator and Research Biologist for the Belize Manatee Conservation Program. His research looks at utilizing the endangered Antillean manatees of Belize as a flagship species to safeguard critical coastal habitats.
On this Tropical Expedition, your clients can visit a PONANT-exclusive port of call in Guanaja to explore the nature and authentic village, enjoy unforgettable encounters with local populations, including the Garifuna, and discover the soul of Belize and Honduras. |
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| Join PONANT + The Explorers Club in 2025 |
| We’re hard at work selecting Explorers Club members to join our 2025 voyages. In the meantime, check out our 2025 itineraries in collaboration with The Explorers Club. |
| Victoria, Mahe – Zanzibar |
| February 24 – March 8, 2025 |
12 nights on board
Le Bougainville |
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| Roundtrip Glasgow, Scotland |
9 nights on board
Le Bellot |
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| Antarctica Peninsula, South Georgia & the Falklands, New Zealand’s Sub-Antarctic Islands |
5 unique itineraries
January, November & December 2025 |
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| Greenland, Spitsbergen, Canadian Arctic, North Pole |
4 unique itineraries
March, June &
September 2025 |
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| Incredible Stories from Epic Explorers |
| Take a deep dive into interviews and blog posts from The Explorers Club members who have joined our 2024 departures. |
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