Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

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.

Experience a 9-day Mediterranean cruise on the Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring historic sites in Malta, Sicily, and Sardinia. Conclude your cruise in Nice after visiting picturesque landscapes and cultural landmarks throughout the region.

Explore Canada and New England on a 9-day cruise aboard L'Austral. Visit Halifax, Lunenburg, Yarmouth, Eastport, Portland, Boston, Oak Bluffs, Newport, and New York. Discover maritime history, UNESCO heritage sites, coastal landscapes, iconic landmarks, and charming seaside towns throughout the voyage.

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.

Set sail on an 8-day cruise along the Corsican coastline aboard Le Ponant, departing from Nice. Explore the northern terrain of Balagne with historic citadels and unspoiled villages. Experience the Gulf of Sant’Amanza. Visit the Gulf of Roccapina and Domaine de Murtoli before returning to Nice.

Explore Guadeloupe and the Southern Caribbean aboard Le Ponant on an 8-day cruise. Swim in Tobago Cays, snorkel at Sandy Island, discover Grande Anse d’Arlet, visit Portsmouth, sail past The Pitons, and experience Creole culture, beaches, reefs, and island towns across multiple Caribbean destinations.

Explore the French and Italian Rivieras on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Bougainville. Visit UNESCO sites and cultural landmarks in Port Vendres, Marseille, Nice, Portofino, Porto Venere, and Livorno. Enjoy expert-guided excursions from Carcassonne’s medieval fortress to Pisa’s Leaning Tower, experiencing the art, history, and coastal landscapes of the Mediterranean.