Cruises Operated by Ponant Explorations Group

from $5,920

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Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore ancient Athens landmarks
• Walk Nafplion’s fortress paths
• Discover Corfu’s old town
• Tour Valletta’s historic streets

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Athens / Valletta

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Sail from Athens to Valletta on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville. Visit Nafplion, Monemvasia, Gythio, Corfu, Gallipoli, and Syracuse. From ancient fortresses and neoclassical towns to volcanic coasts and baroque streets, explore the deep cultural heritage of Greece, Italy, and Malta along the Ionian and Aegean seas.

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from $5,390

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Wonders of the Celtic shores

Dublin Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Dublin’s Temple Bar
• Visit Rothesay’s historic castle
• Walk Liverpool’s UNESCO waterfront
• Kiss the Blarney Stone

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Dublin / Dublin

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Small Ship Sailing

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Sail on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse departs from Dublin and visits key ports including Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, Douglas on the Isle of Man, Liverpool, Holyhead in Wales, Bantry in Ireland, and Cobh. Experience historic castles, Victorian architecture, coastal towns, cultural museums, and scenic harbors throughout the journey.

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from $20,769

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Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Hike near Texas Bar
• Enjoy Monaco Glacier views
• Discover Soraust Nature Reserve
• Explore the preserved Pyramiden

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Paris / Paris

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Embark on a 8-day cruise through Norway’s Svalbard archipelago aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Longyearbyen, Ny-Alesund, Texas Bar, Alkefjellet, and Isfjorden. Hike Arctic landscapes, view glaciers, encounter wildlife, and explore historic Arctic settlements.

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from $8,560

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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Longyearbyen landscapes
• See Ny-Alesund research settlement
• Ice floe exploration
• Discover Texas Bar hut

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Paris / Paris

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Kayaking

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Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.

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from $18,060

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A Solar Eclipse at Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Lisbon Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Discover Portimao and Algarve lands
• Discover Marbella old town
• Visit Ronda viewpoints
• Witness a total solar eclipse

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Lisbon / Lisbon

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Set sail on an 8-day voyage from Lisbon aboard Le Boreal, exploring Portimao, Marbella, Cadiz, and Figueira da Foz. You stroll historic towns, coastal cities, and Andalusian streets, then observe a total solar eclipse at sea under open skies, combining culture, science, and rare natural spectacle.

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from $9,650

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Circumnavigation of the Emerald Isle

Dublin to Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Dublin cultural landmarks
• Cork historic markets
• Bantry coastal scenery
• Dingle Peninsula landscapes

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Dublin / Dublin

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise around Ireland, departing and returning to Dublin aboard L'Austral. Visit Cork, Bantry, Dingle, Galway, Killybegs, and Greencastle. Walk historic towns, explore coastal scenery, visit castles, markets, and national parks, and experience Irish culture along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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from $9,320

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Morocco to Spain’s Andalusian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys

Casablanca to Lisbon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Visit Tangier's Medina and Kasbah
• Discover Malaga Alcazaba Fortress
• Cruise the Strait of Gibraltar
• Wander at Marbella's Old Town

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Casablanca / Lisbon

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Sail on an 8-day cruise from Casablanca to Lisbon, crossing Morocco, southern Spain, and Portugal aboard Le Boreal. Explore medinas, Andalusian cities, Atlantic ports, historic landmarks, coastal towns, and UNESCO sites.

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from $9,440

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Pearls of the Caribbean

Fort-de-France Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Wander at Fort-de-France Harbor
• Discover Union Island Beaches
• Snorkel at Tobago Cays Reefs
• Swim Pompierre Beach Les Saintes

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Fort de France / Fort de France

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Snorkeling

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Embark on an 8-day Caribbean cruise from Martinique through the Grenadines aboard Le Bougainville. Explore vibrant towns, secluded beaches, coral reefs, tropical islands, and volcanic landscapes. Snorkel, swim, stroll along scenic shores, and enjoy historic sites.

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from $12,350

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Landscapes and historic sites of the Peloponnese

Athens Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Discover Athens Acropolis heritage
• Corinth Canal crossing
• Explore Olympia ruins
• Monemvasia medieval fortress

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Athens / Athens

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Explore Greece on an 8-day cruise round the Peloponnese aboard Le Champlain. Start and end in Athens, cross the Corinth Canal, and visit Delphi, Olympia, Katakolon, Gythio, Monemvasia, Nafplion, and Hydra with guided cultural excursions and island walks.

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from $13,150

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European Autumn in the Aegean Sea

Athens Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• See Athens Acropolis monuments
• Explore Skiathos town
• Explore Kavala old town
• Discover Skiathos' white houses

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Athens / Athens

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Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting

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Sail an 8-day cruise through Greece aboard Le Champlain, roundtrip from Athens. Visit Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Limnos, and Hydra, combining UNESCO landmarks, ancient ruins, island towns, cultural walking tours, and scenic sailing along Mount Athos.

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from $8,440

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Mythical islands and wild landscapes of the Hebrides

Glasgow Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Visit Lunga to see puffins and seal
• Hike near Loch Coruisk
• Spot historical sites and seabirds
• Portree harbor views

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Glasgow / Glasgow

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Embark in Glasgow and sail Scotland’s Hebrides on a 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain. Explore the Treshnish Isles, Skye’s Loch Scavaig, Canna, Callanish Stones, Ullapool, Portree, and Tobermory. Spot puffins, seals, and seabirds, and learn local history in museums and cultural centers

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from $13,990

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Norwegian Fjords

Bergen to Fredrikstad - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• See Bergen UNESCO Bryggen district
• Alesund Art Nouveau architecture
• Geirangerfjord cliff views
• Visit Skudeneshavn heritage town

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Bergen / Arendal

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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain and sail Norway’s fjords to Fredrikstad. Visit Alesund, Geirangerfjord, Nordfjordeid, Lysefjorden, Skudeneshavn, Egersund, and Arendal. Enjoy guided walks, cultural museums, and dramatic fjord scenery. Explore UNESCO sites, Viking heritage, and coastal villages while cruising through Norway’s natural landscapes.

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from $13,010

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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Sail around Surtsey volcanic island
• Cruise into Grundarfjordur
• Experience Arctic Circle crossing
• Explore volcanic landscapes

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking

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Embark on an 8-day cruise that explores Iceland’s coast aboard Le Laperouse, sailing from Reykjavik to Vestmannaeyjar, Snaefellsnes, Grimsey, Akureyri, Isafjordur, and back. You explore volcanoes, fjords, bird cliffs, Arctic Circle islands, geothermal landscapes, and historic fishing towns by sea and guided excursions.

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from $15,470

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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen to Fredrikstad - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Alesund Art Nouveau streets
• Cruise Geiranger UNESCO fjord
• Witness the Seven Sisters waterfall
• Explore Olden's churches

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Bergen / Gothenburg

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Urban Exploration

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Explore Norway’s iconic fjords from Bergen to Fredrikstad on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Ålesund’s Art Nouveau, Geiranger’s UNESCO fjord, Olden’s glaciers, Lysefjorden’s cliffs, Stavanger’s Viking history, Arendal’s coast, and Gothenburg’s canals. Enjoy local culture, nature, and unforgettable views.

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from $11,050

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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Puntarenas to Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Darien National Park
• Embera village visit
• See Miraflores Locks view
• Experience Guna community encounter

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Puntarenas / Colon

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Village Visits

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Puntarenas to Colon aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Quepos, Darien National Park, Flamenco Island, the San Blas Islands, and complete the full Panama Canal crossing with cultural encounters and wildlife viewing.

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from $12,460

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Celebrating America's 250th: An Exploration of History and Culture

Halifax - Baltimore - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Talks by Martin Luther King III
• Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail
• Visit Newport mansions or sail bay
• See New York’s Statue of Liberty
• Explore Philadelphia historic sites

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Halifax / Baltimore

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Archaeological Site Visits

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Discover the 8-day Celebrating America's 250th Eastern Seaboard cruise on L'Austral from Halifax to Baltimore, featuring history-focused talks by Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King. Highlights include Boston’s Freedom Trail, Newport’s Gilded Age mansions, New York’s Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, and Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.

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from $1,800

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Ocean Voyage: From Guam to Osaka

Guam to Osaka - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Discover Guam Chamorro traditions
• Admire waves from the upper deck
• Savor Osaka unique seafood flavors
• Discover sailing techniques

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Guam / Osaka

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Spa Relaxation

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Board the Le Soleal for a 6-day ocean voyage perfect for sea lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons to join this non-stop journey. Enjoy ship amenities, and learn about life at sea. Set sail from Guam's beaches and historic sites, cruise through the Western Pacific, and arrive in vibrant Osaka.

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from $14,120

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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Visit polar research stations
• Explore drifting icebergs
• See incredible polar wildlife
• Hop on Zodiacs for outings

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Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

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Join L'Austral for this 12-day polar expedition cruise to the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an unforgettable voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife. Explore the Gentoo, Adelie, and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, seals, and seabirds.

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