NEW YORK – Manhattan’s Upper East Side recently buzzed with wanderlust at The Explorers Club, which celebrated its partnership with PONANT, the fleet of small, eco-conscious expedition ships known for its blend of French luxury with access to some of the world’s most remote destinations.
Since 1904, The Explorers Club has long served as both a gathering place and a launch pad for some of the world’s most ambitious discovery projects, counting among its members Jane Goodall, Theodore Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, and more historic trailblazers. During the intimate event, discerning travelers, Club members, and PONANT partners convened within its storied halls, surrounded by relics that have journeyed to the moon, the North and South Poles, and uncharted lands in between. An appropriate sett