Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

Sail aboard Le Boreal on a 9-day Mediterranean cruise featuring a rare total solar eclipse. Travel from Nice with stops in Corsica, Marseille, Barcelona, and Port-Vendres. Join astronomy experts for eclipse viewing and educational sessions.

Sail round-trip from Venice on a 9-day Adriatic cruise aboard Le Boreal. Walk the marble streets of Dubrovnik, explore Split’s Diocletian’s Palace, visit the medieval towns of Hvar and Rovinj, and admire the Venetian charm of Piran. Discover history, local cuisine, and UNESCO sites across Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia.

Sail roundtrip from Valletta on a 9-day cruise through Sicily aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville. Discover Palermo, Syracuse, Taormina, and more as you explore UNESCO-listed ruins, charming island villages, and volcanic landscapes rich in history and culture.

Embark on a 9-day Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean cruise from Valletta to Athens, exploring Syracuse, Reggio di Calabria, Gallipoli, Parga, Gythio, Monemvasia, and Nafplion. Discover a mix of ancient ruins, medieval towns, and coastal views aboard Le Bougainville. Each stop offers insight into centuries of Mediterranean culture and heritage.

Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot through Greenland’s icy wilderness. Visit Nuuk, Disko Bay, Disko Island, Sisimiut, and Baffin Bay. Witness glaciers, wildlife, and colorful Inuit towns on this polar exploration cruise aboard a cutting-edge luxury icebreaker. Experience Arctic nature and culture up close in one unforgettable journey.

Sail through the Seychelles on a 9-day voyage aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Begin in Victoria, Mahe, and visit Praslin, Aride, Curieuse, Cousin, Grande Soeur, and La Digue. Discover giant tortoises, the UNESCO-protected Vallee de Mai, coral reefs, and unique birdlife.

Set sail on a 9-day cruise from Busan to Osaka aboard Le Soleal, exploring South Korea and Japan’s cultural and coastal highlights. Discover Busan’s temples, Sakaiminato’s folklore, historic Hagi, scenic Kanmon Straits, Beppu’s onsen, sacred Miyajima, Hiroshima, Tamano, and vibrant Osaka.

Explore Guinea-Bissau’s remote Bissagos Islands on a 9-day expedition cruise from Dakar aboard Le Champlain. Zodiac landings reveal Orango, Uno, Carache, João Vieira, Bolama, and Caravela, focusing on wildlife, village life, and protected marine environments.

Embark in Osaka on a 9-day Japan’s Inland Sea and southern islands cruise aboard Le Soleal. Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima’s iconic torii gate, Beppu hot springs, Uwajima Castle, Yakushima’s ancient cedar forest, and Nagasaki’s historic sites.

Board Le Commandant Charcot in Helsinki for a 9-day Arctic and Baltic cruise. Explore Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, Rauma’s UNESCO wooden town, Lulea’s church-town, Oulu’s riverside markets, and Kemi’s snow castle. Participate in Arctic excursions, sled rides, and onboard lectures, combining cultural discovery with polar-class exploration.

Set sail on a 9-day Sicily cruise aboard Le Laperouse. Visit UNESCO sites like Valletta and the Valley of Temples, admire Stromboli’s volcanic activity, explore vibrant cities such as Palermo and Syracuse, and discover ancient ruins, diverse cultures, and beautiful coastal views.

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Ponant roundtrip from Athens. Sail from Lavrio port to the Cyclades, exploring Tinos and Polyaigos. Enjoy strolls on Serifos before heading southeast to discover Monemvasia's peninsula. Sail towards Kythnos, a rugged terrain. Spetses, "the island of Jasmine," offers tailored activities.