PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP

Aqua Expeditions — part of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP – has revealed new details of its sixth vessel, Aqua Lares, which will operate primarily in the Seychelles. The new vessel was first announced by Aqua Expeditions 13 months ago, however few details were provided on the yacht itself. At that time, the new expedition yacht had been earmarked to debut in December 2025.

PONANT’s 2IC, Belinda Hindmarsh has revealed the “magic recipe” to the Aussie and Kiwi traveller market’s success in the Australia and New Zealand market.

Ponant Explorations Group is mulling pairing up back-to-back sailings of its voyages across its brands including expedition, river and land, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

A new chapter is underway for PONANT as it becomes PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, following its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP has acquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions. Backed by Artémis Group, the award-winning small ship expedition company will join the Ponant family as a standalone business unit.