Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier and explore Darwin, Bigge Island, Swift Bay, Hunter River, Careening Bay, Collier Bay, Lacepede Islands, and Broome. Travel through remote coastlines. Join guided zodiac landings, observe wildlife, and view ancient rock art. Experience a rare solar eclipse from open sea viewing decks.

Explore Spain, Morocco, Portugal, and the Canary Islands on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Begin in Malaga and continue to Seville, where historic landmarks, tapas culture, and Andalusian traditions await. Discover Tangier’s Medina and Kasbah, then visit Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque. This voyage combines Spanish heritage, Moroccan culture, Atlantic islands in one itinerary.

Explore Spain’s Canary Islands and Portugal’s Madeira on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Champlain. Travel through Las Palmas, Puerto del Rosario, Arrecife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal, Santa Cruz de La Palma, San Sebastian de La Gomera, and La Estaca. This itinerary combines nature, history, and authentic island experiences in one voyage.

Set sail on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville from Las Palmas to Dakar, visiting Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, El Hierro, Mindelo, and Praia. Explore historic centers, colonial landmarks, volcanic landscapes, coastal towns, and local markets. Visit UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha in Cape Verde.

Set sail on a 10-day Le Champlain cruise along France, Spain, and Portugal's coasts, starting in London and exploring historic sites like Caen's castle and Normandy's Omaha Beach. Visit Saint-Malo, Bilbao, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, and end in Lisbon, experiencing stunning architecture, rich history, and cultural landmarks.

Sail on a 10-day cruise exploring the Hebrides Archipelago from Dublin to Glasgow aboard Le Laperouse. Stroll through Portrush & marvel at the Giant’s Causeway, then to Rathlin Island, home to seabird colonies & the upside-down lighthouse. Glide into Loch Scavaig, ringed by the misty Cuillin Hills, & pause in Canna, the “garden of the Hebrides.”

Sail from Dubrovnik to Valletta aboard Le Bougainville on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise. Explore medieval Dubrovnik, the forests of Mljet, Vis Island’s shipwrecks, and Montenegro’s walled town of Kotor. Discover Greek ruins in Parga, Italian heritage in Gallipoli, and Roman history in Taormina.

Set sail from Osaka to Keelung on a 10-day cruise aboard Le Soleal that explores historic temples in Shingu, volcanic landscapes in Kagoshima, ancient cedar forests in Yakushima, and Okinawa’s beaches. Visit local markets, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, and end in Taiwan’s Keelung, known for its food scene and coastal parks.

Sail 10 days aboard Le Lyrial exploring Celtic landscapes. Visit Glasgow, the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Mull, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Galway, Donegal, the Giant Causeway, and the Isle of Man. Experience dramatic coastlines, historic towns, and sheltered ports with stunning scenery and cultural sites along the way.

Set sail on a 10-day Europe's Western Shores cruise from Lisbon to London aboard Le Bellot. Explore Porto, Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Bilbao, Saint-Malo, and Caen, with enriching cultural visits, UNESCO landmarks, and refined onboard experiences between ports.

Sail the Baltic Sea on a 10-day cruise from Helsinki aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Stockholm, Visby, Gdansk, Riga, and Tallinn, combining historic cities, UNESCO sites, and expert-led enrichment with advanced expedition cruising.

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Las Palmas through Canary Islands Madeira Morocco and Casablanca aboard Le Champlain. Explore volcanic islands, beaches, markets, historic towns and UNESCO sites. Experience Las Palmas old town Teide National Park Santa Cruz de Tenerife La Laguna and Funchal cultural highlights.