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 Commandant Charcot 14 October 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Tromso - Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen - Alesund - Spitsbergen - Bjarkoy - Honningsvag - Tromso
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Le Dumont D'urville 15 October 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Athens - Skiathos - Volos - Thessaloniki - Kavala - Limnos - Hydra - Athens
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Le Boreal 17 October 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Barcelona - Majorca - Valencia - Malaga - Cadiz - Lisbon
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Le Paul Gauguin 17 October 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Huahine - Motu Mahana - Bora Bora - Cook's Bay - Papeete
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Le Champlain 18 October 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Athens - Heraklion - Rhodes - Amorgos - Delos - Mykonos - Hydra - Athens
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Le Jacques Cartier 18 October 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Fakarava - Anaa - Rikitea - Rapa - Papeete
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Le Dumont D'urville 22 October 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Athens - Nafplion - Monemvasia - Gythion - Corfu - Gallipoli - Syracuse - Malta
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Le Boreal 24 October 2026 19 nights
Itinerary: Lisbon - Gran Canaria - Buenos Aires
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Le Soleal 24 October 2026 16 nights
Itinerary: Cairns - Alotau - Tufi - Tami Island - Madang - Jayapura - Cenderawasih Bay - Triton Bay - Darwin
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Le Paul Gauguin 24 October 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Fakarava - Omoa - Hanavave (Fatu Hiva) - Atuona - Tahuata - Taiohae - Rangiroa - Bora Bora - Huahine...
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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!
Le Commandant Charcot 14 October 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Tromso - Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen - Alesund - Spitsbergen - Bjarkoy - Honningsvag - Tromso
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Le Commandant Charcot 24 October 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Tromso - Honningsvag - Bjarkoy - Alta - Tromso - Harstad - Leknes - Narvik
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Le Commandant Charcot 01 November 2026 13 nights
Itinerary: Narvik - Svolvaer - Leknes - Bronnoysund - Alesund - Nordfjordeid - Flam - Bergen
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Le Boreal 12 November 2026 18 nights
Itinerary: Buenos Aires - Puerto Madryn - Falkland Islands - South Georgia Islands - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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Le Lyrial 16 November 2026 17 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Saunders Island - South Georgia Islands - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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L'Austral 17 November 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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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 Islands - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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L'Austral 07 December 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia
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The service is excellent particularly Joanna Sykus-Balut, who has looked after us for the last 7 years
Robert Raynes / September 2026
Very professional and very quick
Mr Glancy / September 2026
Excellent level of service. Jo was so helpful and patient. Nothing was a bother and the booking was confirmed in a timely manner without being rushed. A great company with friendly and helpful staff.
Mr Russell / September 2026
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