Ponant Explorations
A Ponant Explorations cruise effortlessly blends intrepid expeditions with ultra-luxury hospitality.
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A Ponant Explorations cruise effortlessly blends intrepid expeditions with ultra-luxury hospitality.
Le Laperouse 27 November 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Dakar - Fort de France
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L'Austral 27 November 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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Le Jacques Cartier 29 November 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Moorea - Makatea Island - Rangiroa - Hatiheu - Taiohae - Ua Huka (Vaipaee) - Omoa - Hanavave (Fatu Hiva) - Tahuata...
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Le Boreal 29 November 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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Le Bellot 01 December 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Puntarenas - Cocos Island - Puntarenas
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Le Paul Gauguin 02 December 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Fakarava - Rangiroa - Huahine - Bora Bora - Raiatea - Motu Mahana - Moorea - Papeete
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Le Champlain 03 December 2026 10 nights
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Le Lyrial 03 December 2026 17 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - New Island - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula - Ushuaia
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Le Commandant Charcot 03 December 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Helsinki - Stockholm - Visby - Gdansk - Riga - Tallinn - Helsinki
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Le Laperouse 03 December 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Gran Canaria - Fuerteventura - Lanzarote - Tenerife - La Gomera - Mindelo - Praia - Dakar
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Think French elegance, naturalist insight and meaningful discovery.
Ponant Explorations offers expedition cruising with a distinctly French character: refined, cultured and stylish. Its voyages combine remote exploration with elegant design, gastronomy and specialist interpretation, creating an experience that feels both adventurous and beautifully considered.
Ponant yacht cruises & expeditions are an excellent choice for travellers who want to explore destinations in depth, learn about local cultures and encounter fascinating wildlife, all while enjoying an elegant onboard experience.
Ponant yacht cruises and expeditions are ideal for guests who appreciate expert lectures, natural history, remote cultures, French gastronomy and a refined European onboard atmosphere. It is a wonderful choice for travellers who want their expedition to feel thoughtful and enriching, rather than purely adrenaline-fuelled.
Ponant Explorations expeditions may include Zodiac cruises, shore landings, guided walks, wildlife observation, expert lectures, cultural encounters and destination-focused enrichment. The experience is immersive yet elegant, with guides helping guests interpret the landscapes, wildlife and history of each destination rather than simply leading from one viewpoint to the next.
In the polar regions, Le Commandant Charcot offers an additional point of distinction. This hybrid-electric polar exploration vessel, powered by liquefied natural gas, is purpose-built for navigating some of the world's most remote polar environments and features dedicated scientific research facilities on board.
Choose Ponant Explorations for expedition cruising that combines style, substance and a genuine sense of place. It is an outstanding choice for travellers seeking adventure enriched by culture, science, natural history and unmistakable French sophistication... all with exploration at heart!
L'Austral 27 November 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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Le Boreal 29 November 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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Le Lyrial 03 December 2026 17 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - New Island - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula - Ushuaia
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L'Austral 07 December 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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Le Boreal 09 December 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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L'Austral 17 December 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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Le Boreal 19 December 2026 17 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - New Island - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula - Ushuaia
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Le Commandant Charcot 22 December 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Helsinki - Stockholm - Rauma - Lulea - Oulu
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L'Austral 27 December 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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Le Commandant Charcot 30 December 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Oulu - Lulea - Rauma - Stockholm - Helsinki
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Very thorough and informative
Trusted Customer / October 2026
You always provide excellent service and are quick to get back with prices
Trusted Customer / October 2026
Knowledgeable staff member who was able to answer all my questions. Staff member communicated quickly.
Mrs Goodwin / October 2026
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