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Adventure. Luxury. French. The three words that come to mind when I think of the luxury cruise brand PONANT EXPLORATIONS. They are world leaders in exploration, focusing on sleek small ships that deliver incredible personalized experiences, both on board and ashore, in all parts of the world: from refined Mediterranean journeys to polar explorations.
If you are new to PONANT EXPLORATIONS, I hope you find this introduction valuable. If you are already familiar, perhaps this will ignite memories of a special destination. In any case, please do reach out if you'd like information on a voyage with PONANT EXPLORATIONS. I highly recommend it!


Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
INCLUDED
Prior to embarkation: flight from Paris to Longyearbyen, transfer to port
After disembarkation: transfer from port to airport, from Longyearbyen to Paris

Saint Pierre and Miquelon - Montréal
Aboard Le Lyrial
INCLUDED
Prior to embarkation: flight from Montréal to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, transfer to port

Montréal - New York
Aboard Le Lyrial
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Puntarenas - Colón
Aboard Le Lapérouse

Athens - Athens
Aboard Le Champlain

Barcelona - Livorno
Aboard Le Boréal

Ushuaia - Ushuaia
Aboard Le Lyrial
INCLUDED
Prior to embarkation: overnight in Buenos Aires, flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, transfer to port
After disembarkation: transfer from port to airport, flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Ushuaia - Ushuaia
Aboard Le Boréal, L'Austral
INCLUDED
Prior to embarkation: overnight in Buenos Aires, flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, transfer to port
After disembarkation: transfer from port to airport, flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
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Darwin - Broome
Aboard Le Jacques Cartier
Click here a complete sailing schedule of all voyages through 2028.
An attentive crew, expertise, fine dining, and more. PONANT EXPLORATIONS takes you to discover incredible destinations while offering you a travel experience that is both authentic and sophisticated. On board, enjoy the French joie de vivre, translated through exceptional service, a multilingual crew, and endless know-how.

With 122 to 132 staterooms and suites, these four distinguished SISTERSHIPS remain true to PONANT's philosophy: traveling on small-capacity vessels with a unique atmosphere: a subtle blend of intimacy and well-being. Decorated with furnishings in high-quality materials, with soft and soothing tones, they express the French way of life, its understated sophistication, combining chic and natural refinement. Launched between 2010 and 2015, they are part of the youngest fleet at sea.
L’Austral, Le Boréal, Le Lyrial, Le Soléal

Created in 2018, the PONANT EXPLORERS series consists of small-sized ships, which combine respect for the environment, elegant design and cutting-edge technology. They feature the Blue Eye lounge, which sits in the hull below the water line and allows guests to relax in a unique environment as they watch the underwater world come to life. These six exceptional yachts, with just 92 staterooms and suites, bear the names of French explorers who went in search of previously unknown territories.
Le Bellot, Le Bougainville, Le Champlain, Le Dumont d’Urville, Le Jacques Cartier, Le Lapérouse

The world's only luxury icebreaker
Reach the Geographic and Magnetic North Poles, cross the Arctic Ocean, or discover the rarely visited corners of Northeastern Greenland... Le Commandant Charcot has been designed to take you in the footsteps of the great polar explorers, in an elegant setting with amenities which, until now, have never been offered in the furthermost areas of the northern and southern hemispheres. More than just conventional cruises, these are true polar odysseys made possible onboard this new electric hybrid vessel powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).




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*Fares are in USD, per guest, and inclusive of port taxes, fees, and up to 30% PONANT Bonus Savings. Price varies by departure and are subject to change without notice and based on availability. One select shore excursion or activity ashore in each port of call is included, offered on a space-available basis.
On select sailings, transfer(s) and luggage handling may be included from the airport to the ship on the day of embarkation, and/or from the ship to the airport on the day of disembarkation. On select sailings, flight(s) may be included, based on availability at the time of booking. Fight schedule is indicated on the electronic ticket included in the travel documents.*
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