PONANT EXPLORATIONS 2025 Seminar at Sea
Laughter, discussions and the timeless magic of the Mediterranean, bathed in the spring sunshine... From 27 to 30 April 2025, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP invited a group of lucky international partners aboard its iconic ship, Le Lapérouse, for the first edition of its exceptional Seminar at Sea event! This was a three day trip where all involved were buoyed up by professionalism and conviviality.
On board, 70 tourism professionals - travel agents, network managers, tour operators, online agencies - shared their vision, their ambitions and their projects. Some potential partners, invited for the occasion, as well as representatives of the B2B press (Spotlight, Luxury Travel Reporter at TTG, LuxusInsider, Tip and Travel Talk), also took part in this extraordinary adventure.
This first seminar, dedicated to English- and German-speaking partners, set sail from Nice on a charming Mediterranean circuit, with stops in Ajaccio and Menton to explore local treasures. Along the way, Hervé Gastinel, CEO of PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Olivier Narcy, Chief EMEA Sales & Global Customer Relations Officer took the time to chat with everyone.
“Being at sea with our partners is more than a business opportunity, it's a time for genuine sharing. In a highly competitive market, these events allow us to differentiate ourselves by cultivating strong ties based on trust and innovation. Seeing new ideas come to life in such an exceptional setting confirms that people will always be at the heart of our growth”
says Olivier Narcy
There were many highlights over the three days. Starting with Hervé Gastinel's introductory speech, during which the company's CEO warmly thanked all the partners present for their involvement with PONANT EXPLORATIONS. He also reported on the company's latest developments, highlighting its good results in terms of both sales and customer satisfaction, and sharing the latest upcoming news.
José Sarica, R&D Expedition Experience Director, highlighted the process of creating and scouting the route for our unique 5-night itinerary in Baja California, Mexico, available from winter 2027.
“These privileged moments reinforce our conviction that it is by creating strong and sincere links with our partners that we are building the future of travel. Every exchange on board is a promise of innovation and shared success.”
added Priscille Bravard
