Ponant
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 Dumont D'urville 29 August 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Malta - Porto Empedocle - Tunis - Sicily - Palermo - Lipari Islands - Taormina - Syracuse - Malta
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Le Paul Gauguin 29 August 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Huahine - Raiatea - Motu Mahana - Bora Bora - Moorea - Papeete
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Le Paul Gauguin 29 August 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Huahine - Raiatea - Motu Mahana - Bora Bora - Cook's Bay - Papeete
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L'Austral 31 August 2026 19 nights
Itinerary: Kangerlussuaq - Disko Bay - Pond Inlet - Nunavut Canada - Fort Ross - Nunavut Canada - Beechey Island - North Arm Fjord (Canada-Nunavut) - Nunavut Canada - Sisimiut...
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Le Boreal 03 September 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Venice - Hvar - Sibenik - Split - Kotor - Dubrovnik - Korcula - Rovinj - Venice
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Le Champlain 05 September 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: London - Caen - St Malo - Bilbao - La Coruna - Vigo - Santiago de Compostela - Leixoes - Lisbon
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Le Ponant 05 September 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Nice (Villefranche) - Saint Florent (Corsica - France) - Ajaccio - Corsica - Bonifacio - Calvi - Nice (Villefranche)
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Le Paul Gauguin 05 September 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Huahine - Motu Mahana - Bora Bora - Cook's Bay - Papeete
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Le Dumont D'urville 06 September 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Malta - Syracuse - Taormina - Agropoli - Naples - Rome - Florence/Pisa
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Le Jacques Cartier 06 September 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Lautoka - Suva - Beqa Island - Savusavu - Vavau - Bora Bora - Motu Mahana - Moorea - Papeete
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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!
Heidi was amazing with the help she gave us to book our next cruise,but I can truthfully say that about each and every one who I’ve spoken to in Scotlands Cruise Centre.I once visited their office in Ayr and they were all so courteous and friendly
Trusted Customer / August 2026
Efficient and professional
Trusted Customer / August 2026
Excellent Service. Will Saxton was friendly , knowledgeable and highly efficient. In the space of one phone callWill was able to give a detailed quote for our cruise including our request for a longer stay in the destination port, flights from Glasgow , the cruise and hotels at either end of the cruise with all transport included. No hard sell . Will emailed the quote the same day and returned our call to book the cruise as quoted. He had great knowledge and could book connecting flights from Scotland easily. We can now deposit our bags at Glasgow Airport and they are booked straight through to our final destination. Delighted with the service and looking forward to our cruise
Mr Docherty / August 2026
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