Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

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.

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain and explore Saint Lucia, Dominica, Les Saintes, Bequia, Mayreau Island, Tobago Cays, and Barbados. Snorkel coral reefs, swim in turquoise lagoons, discover historic towns, visit beaches, and encounter marine life across the Caribbean.

Sail aboard Le Laperouse from Bergen to Glasgow on an 8-day cruise, exploring Norway’s fjords and Scotland’s island landscapes. Visit Flam, Olden, Lerwick, Kirkwall, Portree, and Fort William, discover glaciers, scenic railways, historic towns, rugged coastlines, and cultural landmarks across Northern Europe.

Sail through Norway on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse, exploring breathtaking fjords, historic cities, and cultural landmarks. Encounter towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and charming Nordic villages while experiencing the best of Scandinavian nature and culture.

Embark on a 8-day cruise through Norway’s Svalbard archipelago aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Longyearbyen, Ny-Alesund, Texas Bar, Alkefjellet, and Isfjorden. Hike Arctic landscapes, view glaciers, encounter wildlife, and explore historic Arctic settlements.

Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.

Set sail on an 8-day voyage from Lisbon aboard Le Boreal, exploring Portimao, Marbella, Cadiz, and Figueira da Foz. You stroll historic towns, coastal cities, and Andalusian streets, then observe a total solar eclipse at sea under open skies, combining culture, science, and rare natural spectacle.

Sail along Ireland’s coastline from Cork to Dublin on an 8-day cruise aboard L'Austral and explore vibrant towns and scenic harbors. Visit Kinsale, Bantry, Dingle, Galway, Killybegs, and Portrush. Engage with local traditions, taste regional flavors, and explore iconic landmarks. . This cruise combines cultural discovery with coastal exploration.

Sail on an 8-day cruise from Casablanca to Lisbon, crossing Morocco, southern Spain, and Portugal aboard Le Boreal. Explore medinas, Andalusian cities, Atlantic ports, historic landmarks, coastal towns, and UNESCO sites.