Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

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.

Sail Seychelles on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Dumont d Urville. Visit Praslin La Digue Curieuse Aride Cousin Remire and Grande Soeur. Experience Creole culture, colonial heritage, and marine parks. Travel turquoise waters, granite islands, and secluded lagoons across the Indian Ocean cruise focused on nature and island exploration.

Set sail on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse from Copenhagen to Helsinki and explore the Baltic Sea’s historic cities and coastal towns. Visit Gudhjem on Bornholm, Gdansk, Klaipeda, Visby, Stockholm, and Tallinn. Walk through UNESCO-listed old towns, discover medieval architecture, and experience Nordic and Baltic culture.

Explore Spain, Morocco, Portugal, and the Canary Islands on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit Malaga, Tangier, Casablanca, Funchal, Arrecife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Discover historic landmarks, local markets, coastal promenades, botanical gardens, and volcanic island scenery.

Discover Italy and Malta on this 9-day voyage aboard Le Laperouse. Sail from Civitavecchia near Rome to Valletta, visiting Gaeta, Naples, Salerno, Agropoli, Reggio di Calabria, Taormina, and Syracuse. This itinerary combines Italy's iconic coastal destinations, Sicily's rich heritage, and Malta's historic capital in one unforgettable cruise.

Explore Norway's iconic fjords and coastal cities aboard Le Laperouse on a 9-day voyage. Cruise from Oslo to Arendal, Stavanger, Eidfjord, Bergen, and Egersund before visiting Skagen, Aarhus, and Copenhagen in Denmark. Discover dramatic fjords, waterfalls, Viking heritage, colorful waterfronts, and UNESCO-listed landmarks.

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.

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse to explore Scotland’s rugged isles and Norway’s stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, the Briksdal Glacier, and UNESCO sites like Orkney’s Standing Stones and Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf.