Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

from $64,710

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Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

Hobart, Tasmania - Cape Town - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Trace footsteps of explorers
• Set sail from Hobart
• Navigate through coastal ice floes
• wildlife of the Southern Ocean
• eastern side of Antarctica

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Hobart / Cape Town

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 29-day half-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Tasmania to the southern tip of Africa. Follow the paths of explorers, witness icebergs and glaciers, and visit Australian research stations Casey and Davis.

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from $31,590

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Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

Dunedin Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Visit Ross Sea Region
• See Macquarie Island wildlife
• Explore Enderby Island
• Zodiac cruise around Snares

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Dunedin / Dunedin

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 22-day expedition from Dunedin to Antarctica aboard Le Soleal. Explore Enderby Island, the Ross Sea, Macquarie Island, and the Snares. Spot penguins, sea lions, and historic explorer sites. Enjoy days at sea with lectures and wildlife viewing.

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from $16,310

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Ocean Voyage: Cape Town - Brest

Cape Town to Brest - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Cape Town landscapes
• Visit Cape of Good Hope
• Possible marine wildlife sighting
• Explore Oceanopolis marine center

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Cape Town / Brest

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 21-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Begin in Cape Town and cruise across the Atlantic Ocean to Brest. Experience Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, and days at sea filled with relaxation, entertainment, and marine views. Conclude in Brest, where historic harbors, naval heritage, and Oceanopolis await.

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from $23,330

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In the Heart of the Northwest Passage

Roundtrip Kangerlussuaq - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Discover the Ilulissat ice fjord
• Visit the village of Kullorsuaq
• Cross the Arctic Circle
• Admire the enormous Smoking Hills

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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq aboard the L'Austral, exploring Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage. Discover stunning Arctic landscapes, rich wildlife, and Inuit culture along the way.

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from $18,610

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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Explore Antarctica's landscape
• Explore South Georgia's wildlife
• Experience the Falkland Islands
• See Valdes Peninsula's wildlife

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard L'Austral. Explore Antarctica’s icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife, from penguins to whales. Visit South Georgia, home to king penguins and elephant seals, then the Falkland Islands with rugged shores and seabirds. End at Valdes Peninsula, where orcas hunt and guanacos roam.

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from $16,330

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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Kangerlussuaq to Halifax - 18 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Cruise Canada's remote coastlines
• Explore Labrador's rugged fjords
• Walk through Viking ruins
• Spot Arctic marine wildlife

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Kangerlussuaq / Halifax

Activity Level

Variable

Sail from Kangerlussuaq to Halifax on an 18-day expedition aboard. Explore Greenland's icy wilderness, Nunavut's Inuit communities, Newfoundland’s Viking history, and the French islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Hike rugged coasts, spot Arctic wildlife, and discover Canada’s northern heritage.

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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

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Paris

Activities

Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

Activity Level

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

Starts / Ends

Darwin / Lautoka

Activity Level

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 $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

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

Activity Level

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

$1000 SBC

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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

Starts / Ends

Singapore / Hong Kong

Activity Level

Variable

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 $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

Starts / Ends

Kangerlussuaq / Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

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

Activity Level

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

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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

Activity Level

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

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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

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

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

Activity Level

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

Activity Level

Variable

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

Starts / Ends

Glasgow / Longyearbyen

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

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

Activity Level

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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