Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

from $51,150

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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Blosseville Coast
• Observe Arctic wildlife
• Explore Spitsbergen glaciers
• Navigate Greenland fjords

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Reykjavik / Paris

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Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

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Variable

Embark on an 18-day Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Greenland’s frozen coasts, navigate Arctic sea ice, and reach the Geographic North Pole. Discover remote Inuit communities, witness unique wildlife, and experience unmatched polar exploration across one of Earth’s most isolated regions.

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from $14,050

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An Escapade in the Heart of Melanesia

Darwin - Lautoka - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Explore Darwin’s tropical cityscape
• Visit Thursday Island’s fort
• Experience Port Moresby wildlife
• Discover Alotau’s WWII sites

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Darwin / Lautoka

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Variable

Set sail on a 17-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, exploring Australia and Melanesia, including Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Discover Thursday Island's WWII history, the Solomon Islands' tropical beauty, and Vanuatu's vibrant landscapes before finishing in Lautoka, Fiji.

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from $14,080

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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka to Guam - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Visit Lautoka, Fiji's sugar hub
• Roderick Bay shipwreck snorkeling
• Explore the Bougainville coastlines
• Dive in Njari pristine coral reef

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Lautoka / Guam

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Variable

Sail across the Pacific on a 17-day expedition cruise from Lautoka, Fiji, to Guam aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Explore Vanuatu’s volcanic traditions, Solomon Islands’ coral reefs, Bougainville’s coastlines, and Micronesia’s historic shipwrecks. Discover remote atolls, dive among marine life, and experience traditional island culture.

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from $28,840

No SS

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In the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Charcot Island
• Learn about Jean-Baptiste Charcot
• Observe diverse wildlife
• Engage with a team of experts
• Explore Antarctica

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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Join this adventure to remote corners of the world with The Explorers Club aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Experience thrilling expeditions, engaging lectures, and firsthand knowledge from Science Grantees. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Bellingshausen Sea, and more on this 16-day journey. Encounter penguins, seals, whales, and more in the Far South.

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from $11,870

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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka to Guam - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Explore Lautoka’s markets
• Ureparapara crater harbor visit
• Witness the Lata cultural village
• Pulap Atoll reef discovery

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Lautoka / Guam

Activities

Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Scuba Diving

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Variable

Embark on a 16-day cruise through Micronesia aboard Le Soleal. From Fiji’s Lautoka to Guam, visit Vanuatu’s Ambrym, Solomon Islands’ Lata and Santa Ana, Roderick Bay, Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, Chuuk Lagoon, and Pulap Atoll. Explore remote villages, witness traditional dances, snorkel vibrant reefs, and dive historic WWII shipwrecks.

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from $14,830

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Coastal Vietnam by Sea: Singapore to Hong Kong – with Smithsonian Journeys

Singapore - Hong Kong - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Explore Singapore’s Marina Bay
• Visit the historic Raffles Dock
• Visit Ho Chi Minh’s famous monument
• Sail the scenic Saigon River

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Singapore / Hong Kong

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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, exploring Singapore, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Visit vibrant cities, pristine islands, and historical sites while enjoying world-class amenities on board. Experience the magic of Southeast Asia through unique excursions and stunning landscapes.

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from $14,160

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Islands, cities and volcanoes of Indonesia

Benoa, Bali - Singapore - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Explore Mount Bromo
• Visit Borobudur Temple
• Discover Ujung Kulon
• Explore Malacca history

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Benoa / Singapore

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Variable

Sail from Bali to Singapore on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier. Witness volcanic peaks, ancient temples, and wildlife sanctuaries. Visit Java’s Mount Bromo, Sumatra’s Mentawai Islands, and historic Malacca. Enjoy rich cultural encounters, scenic island vistas, and onboard comforts throughout this Southeast Asian journey.

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from $15,790

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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Kangerlussuaq - Saint Pierre - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Kangerlussuaq tundra
• Grinnell Glacier shore landing
• Tour Viking settlement site
• Spot wildlife near Qikiqtarjuaq

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Kangerlussuaq / Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Activities

Hiking

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Variable

Explore Greenland, Nunavut, and Newfoundland on a 15-day Arctic cruise aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, Qikiqtarjuaq, Grinnell Glacier, Nachvak Fjord, and more. Spot polar bears, hike rugged landscapes, and immerse yourself in Inuit and Viking heritage aboard a luxury expedition ship with included guided excursions.

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from $11,410

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The archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific

Lautoka - Papeete - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Witness Beqa Fire Walking
• Visit Suva’s Fiji Museum
• View Moorea from Belvedere
• Swim in Bora Bora

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Lautoka / Papeete

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Variable

Set sail on a 15-day South Pacific cruise from Lautoka to Papeete aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Explore remote islands, witness fire walking on Beqa, snorkel vibrant reefs, experience kava ceremonies in Savusavu, and visit volcanic Rarotonga and the legendary lagoons of Bora Bora and Moorea.

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from $12,860

No SS

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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Explore Reykjavik
• Cruise through stunning landscapes
• Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
• Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

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Variable

Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.

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from $18,000

No SS

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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Reykjavik
• Cruise through stunning landscapes
• Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
• Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

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Variable

Embark on Le Lyrial for a 14-day expedition to the fringes of Greenland's ice sheet. Explore Arctic scenery while sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.

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from $14,200

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Island Wonders & the Soul of Ancestral Japan

Naha, Okinawa - Kobe - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Visit Okinawa & Subtropical Islands
• Visit UNESCO-listed Yakushima
• Explore Koshikijima Islands
• Discover Amakusa’s History
• Discover Sacred Iki Island
• Jeju Island and the Seto Inland Sea

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Naha / Kobe

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, starting in Okinawa and exploring islands like Zamami and Kikaijima, known for marine life. Visit Yakushima, a UNESCO site, and the Koshikijima Islands. Discover Amakusa’s history, Iki’s Shinto shrines, and Jeju's Hallasan volcano. Continue through the Seto Inland Sea, concluding in Kobe.

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from $16,290

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Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords

Narvik - Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Arctic Circle towns
• Ride historic Flåm Railway
• Visit Viking ship museum
• Discover Art Nouveau Ålesund

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Narvik / Bergen

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Embark on a 14-day cruise from Narvik to Bergen aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Arctic towns like Narvik and Svolvaer, see UNESCO-listed fjords such as Geirangerfjord, and learn about Viking heritage in Nordfjordeid. Travel through remote Lofoten Islands, sail past glaciers, and end in the historic port city of Bergen.

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from $11,180

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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Walk Glasgow's historic center
• View Callanish standing stones
• See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
• Spot belugas near Spitsbergen

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Glasgow / Longyearbyen

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Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.

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from $11,410

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Ancestral Cultures of the South Pacific

Papeete - Lautoka - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Stroll Aitutaki’s peaceful lagoon
• Snorkel coral reefs near Savusavu
• Swim in Bora Bora’s lagoon
• Hike Mount Talau Tonga

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Papeete / Lautoka

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Set sail on a 14-day cruise from Papeete to Lautoka aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Visit French Polynesia's iconic islands like Moorea and Bora Bora, explore Aitutaki’s artisan markets, cross the International Date Line, and discover Tonga’s coral islets. Enjoy Fijian traditions in Savusavu, Suva, and Lautoka.

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from $9,310

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Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys

Lisbon to Canary Islands - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Discover Algarve’s Lagos cliffs
• Explore Marbella’s old town
• Visit iconic Malaga landmarks
• Uncover La Palma history

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Lisbon / Las Palmas

Activities

Urban Exploration

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Variable

Sail from Lisbon to the Canary Islands on a 14-day Mediterranean and Atlantic voyage aboard Le Champlain, exploring iconic cities and scenic coastlines. Discover cultural gems in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. Visit Lisbon, Cadiz, Tangier, Casablanca, and Madeira.

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from $8,490

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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon to Fort-de-France - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Sail through the Central America.
• See San Blas, Bonaire & Grenadines
• Experience swim and snorkel.
• Learn traditions of the Kuna people
• Dive with an experienced instructor

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Colon / Fort de France

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

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Variable

Join Le Bellot for an exceptional 13-day cruise sailing from Colón to Fort-de-France. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to appreciate the richness and diversity of Afro-Caribbean cultures, an azure blue sky, and white-sand beaches. Visit stunning ports, including Portobelo, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Mayreau Island, and Soufriére.

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from $10,390

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Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore the rocky plateau of Athens
• Explore Patmos
• Admire volcanic beauty and ruins
• Explore the Delphi Sanctuary

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Athens / Valletta

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Embark on a 13-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring the enchanting destinations of Greece, Turkey, and Italy. Each destination offers unique experiences, from ancient ruins and historic monasteries to stunning beaches and charming villages.

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