Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

Explore Panama and Costa Rica on an 8-day voyage aboard Le Bougainville. Visit Colon, Portobelo, the San Blas Islands, Balboa, Quepos, and Puntarenas. Cross the Panama Canal, discover Afro-Caribbean heritage, meet Indigenous communities, relax at sea, and experience rainforest-lined Pacific shores.

Sail aboard Le Ponant on an 8-day cruise and explore the diverse islands of Cape Verde. Travel from Mindelo to São Nicolau, Boa Vista, Praia, Maio, and Fogo while discovering historic towns, volcanic landscapes, coastal villages, and local traditions. This voyage combines cultural discovery, nature, and authentic island experiences.

Discover Norway’s coastline on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse through Fredrikstad, Arendal, Egersund, Skudeneshavn, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, Hellesylt, Ålesund, and Bergen. Explore Viking history, UNESCO-listed fjords, island communities, waterfalls, and Art Nouveau architecture while enjoying guided excursions and scenic cruising.

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain and travel through Northern Europe. Visit Tallinn’s UNESCO Old Town, explore Stockholm’s island capital, and discover Visby’s medieval streets on Gotland. The cruise connects Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Poland, and Denmark through culture, history, and coastal scenery.

Embark on an 8-day cruise through Norway’s coastal routes from Bergen to Oslo aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Alesund Art Nouveau streets, Geiranger fjords, and Nordfjordeid Viking heritage. Sail Lysefjorden past Preikestolen cliffs, then stop at Skudeneshavn maritime town, Egersund wooden houses, Arendal coastal park, and Oslo cultural sites.

Explore Panama and Costa Rica on this 8-day voyage from Colón to Puntarenas aboard Le Laperouse. Travel through the Panama Canal, visit the San Blas Islands, Portobelo and Darién National Park, and discover local communities, coastal landscapes and wildlife. The journey also includes time at sea and excursions in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula region.

Discover Greece on an 8-day voyage aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, visiting Athens, Patmos, Symi, Amorgos, Milos, Delos, Mykonos, and Nafplion. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, charming villages, volcanic coastlines, and crystal-clear coves. Sail through the Santorini Caldera, walk historic streets, and experience authentic Greek island culture.

Explore Scotland on an 8-day cruise on Le Laperouse, visiting Glasgow, Oban, Stornoway, Stromness, Portree, and Tobermory. Discover prehistoric sites, Viking heritage, colorful harbors, museums, and Highland scenery. Visit the Hebrides, Orkney and the Isle of Mull while experiencing Scotland's rich history, culture, and coastal landscapes.

Sail aboard Le Laperouse from Lisbon through Spain and Portugal on an 8-day cruise. Witness a total solar eclipse at sea, then explore Malaga, Marbella, Cadiz, Portimao, and Figueira da Foz before returning to Lisbon. Discover historic landmarks, coastal towns, and scenic waterfronts along the journey.

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day cruise aboard Le Dumont d'Urville from Athens through the stunning Peloponnese and the Corinth Canal. Explore Itea, Katakolon, Gythio, Monemvasia, Nafplion, and Hydra while discovering ancient landmarks, medieval towns, and spectacular coastal scenery.

Experience an 8-day Greenland expedition from Nuuk to Nuuk aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Evighedsfjorden, Disko Island, Eqi Glacier, Uummannaq, Disko Bay, Sisimiut, and historic Nuuk. Discover Arctic wildlife, glaciers, fjords, Inuit culture, and coastal landscapes while exploring western Greenland by expedition ship.

Explore the Arctic on this 8-day roundtrip from Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Ny-Ålesund, cruise through the North-West region of Spitsbergen, sail to the sea ice edge, and explore the Nordaust-Svalbard and Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserves while looking for Arctic wildlife.