5 UNESCO World Heritage sites best experienced on an exploration cruise
Some places are impressive because of their scale. Others stay with you because of how they make you feel when you arrive there. UNESCO World Heritage Sites are recognised for their cultural or natural importance, but seeing them as part of an exploration cruise often brings a very different perspective. Approaching remote coastlines by ship, […]
Madagascar: The road less travelled
Madagascar doesn’t reveal itself all at once. It’s a place you experience slowly. Along quiet coastlines, in small fishing communities, and in landscapes that feel almost untouched by time. Travel here isn’t about ticking off highlights. It’s about moving beyond the obvious and discovering a side of the island that feels deeply rooted in place. […]
A different side of French Polynesia
French Polynesia is often imagined in a very particular way. Overwater villas. Still lagoons. Days spent in one place, looking out at the same horizon. And while that version exists, it’s only one way to experience it. A French Polynesia cruise, particularly by small ship, offers something quite different. This journey moves beyond the familiar […]
Experiencing Alaska by small ship
Alaska is a destination defined by scale. Towering glaciers, forested coastlines, and vast stretches of water where wildlife moves freely. It’s a place that’s difficult to fully appreciate from a distance. And that’s what makes the way you travel here so important. An Alaska cruise offers one of the best ways to explore the region, […]
Why a Kimberley cruise is one of the most rewarding journeys you’ve never considered
Some destinations don’t immediately make the shortlist. The Kimberley region of Western Australia is one of them. It’s remote, difficult to access, and shaped by extremes – vast tidal ranges, rugged coastlines, and landscapes that feel largely unchanged by time. But for those willing to go a little further, a Kimberley cruise offers something genuinely […]
What makes a Galapagos cruise so different?
There are very few places in the world where wildlife feels entirely undisturbed by your presence. The Galapagos Islands are one of them. A Galapagos cruise isn’t about observing from a distance. It’s about being in the environment itself – walking alongside marine iguanas, watching sea lions drift past your Zodiac, or standing quietly as […]
10 things to know before your Antarctica cruise
If you’re considering an Antarctica cruise, you’re already heading in the right direction. This isn’t a typical journey. It’s a place defined by scale and stillness – vast ice landscapes, shifting light, and wildlife that exists entirely on its own terms. An Antarctic expedition cruise gives you the time and access to experience it properly, […]
Exploring Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Antarctica, Ponant, Wildlife There are some journeys that feel different from the very beginning. Not because they promise more, but because of where they take you – and how they allow you to experience it. Sailing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant’s hybrid-powered icebreaker, is one of those journeys. An Antarctica expedition cruise that goes beyond […]
Our Routes in Antarctica and Chile with cruise consultant Kasey
Antarctica, Our Routes, Q&A, Silversea In this edition of Our Routes, we follow Elite Polar Specialist Kasey Green on her first journey to Antarctica and Chile, travelling aboard Silver Endeavour with Silversea Expeditions. From her first sight of the Antarctic Peninsula to time spent out on the water among the ice, Kasey shares a few […]
Our Routes: Christmas in Antarctica with PONANT
Antarctica, Our Routes, Q&A Ever wondered what it’s like to spend Christmas in Antarctica? In this festive edition of Our Routes, our Marketing Manager, Laura Radford, shares her experience sailing to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Le Boréal with PONANT. From wildlife encounters to long, light-filled evenings on the ice, it’s a journey that felt far […]