Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

Embark on a 13-day cruise from Longyearbyen through Spitsbergen and Arctic sea ice to the Geographic North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Navigate frozen landscapes, observe polar wildlife, explore fjords by Zodiac, and experience one of the world’s most remote expedition routes before returning to Svalbard.

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on a 12-day expedition aboard L’Austral. Discover pristine landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and daily adventures among icebergs, glaciers, and thriving colonies of penguins and seals.

Join Le Boreal for a 12-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula roundtrip Ushuaia. Take a trip across the legendary Drake Passage and survey the remarkable wildlife of the White Continent, including Gentoo and Adelie penguins, Humpback whales, and seals. Marvel at the majestic landscape of icebergs, ice floes, and ancient glaciers.

Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Durban to Nosy Be aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Richards Bay’s wildlife reserves, Toliara’s botanical treasures, Morondava’s baobabs, Majunga’s Cirque Rouge, Nosy Komba’s lemurs, Nosy Hara’s marine life, and Nosy Be’s forests and beaches.

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Champlain from Brest to Tromso. Explore Ostend, Rotterdam, Stavanger, Bergen, Alesund, Trondheim, Lofoten Islands, and cross the Arctic Circle. Discover Viking heritage, fjords, UNESCO towns, and Arctic landscapes with guided shore experiences.

Set sail from Darwin through Indonesia on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Soleal, exploring Banda Neira, Raja Ampat, West Papua, and the Kei Islands. Snorkel coral reefs, hike jungle islands, visit historic spice ports, and swim beneath Kitikiti Waterfall in remote tropical settings.

Travel on a 12-day voyage from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Le Lyrial. Cross the Drake Passage, join zodiac excursions, spot penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds, and explore one of the planet’s most remote regions while learning from onboard polar experts.

Set sail on an 11-day cruise through Panaman, Colombia and Caribbean Islands aboard Le Bellot. Visit Cartagena and Santa Marta with guided historic and cultural excursions. Explore the San Blas Islands for beaches, snorkeling, and Kuna culture. The voyage combines nature, culture, and Caribbean island experiences.

Sail on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville from Dakar to Gran Canaria, visiting Cape Verde and the Canary Islands. Explore historic towns, UNESCO sites, volcanic landscapes, botanical gardens, forests, viewpoints, beaches, and local cultural landmarks while enjoying time at sea.

Cruise aboard a Le Champlain from Copenhagen to London on an 11-day voyage through Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Explore Warnemunde, Wismar, Harlingen, Amsterdam, Scheveningen, Antwerp, Ostend, and Dunkirk. Cross the Kiel Canal, visit UNESCO sites, discover historic cities, and experience local culture, and architecture.

Embark on an 11-day Islands and cities, from the North Sea to the Baltic cruise aboard Le Champlain. Embark from Fredrikstad and journey through Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, and Finland. Discover medieval towns, Hanseatic architecture, and island landscapes aboard an expedition ship offering guided tours, cultural immersion, and nature experiences.

Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Broome to Darwin aboard Le Jacques Cartier, discovering Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Witness the tidal wonders of Montgomery Reef, the Horizontal Falls, and King George's twin falls. Explore ancient Aboriginal rock art, pristine wildlife habitats, and remote islands.