The PONANT EXPLORATIONS Experience

2025 LAST-MINUTE LUXURY VOYAGES

Shari Groendyk
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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 onboard 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 cruising destination. In any case, please do reach out if you'd like information on cruising with PONANT EXPLORATIONS. I highly recommend it!

2025 ITINERARIES TO BOOK NOW

ARCTIC

Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Kangerlussuaq - Saint Pierre and Miquelon

  • Cruise
  • 14 nights
  • Sept 3; 13, 2025
Aboard Le Lyrial

Flight Paris/Kangerlussuaq + Transfers + Flight Saint-Pierre and Miquelon/Montreal*

See the infinity of the polar expanses unfurl its grandeur during a cruise taking you from Greenland to the Nunavut to reach the coastlines of Labrador and the sumptuous island of Newfoundland. Encounters with local people, the exciting history of the Arctic territories and many unforgettable hikes will mark this 15-day journey aboard Le Lyrial.

NORTH AMERICA

Exploration along Saint Lawrence

Exploration along Saint Lawrence

Saint Pierre and Miquelon - Montreal

  • Cruise
  • 11 nights
  • Sept 17; 27, 2025
Aboard Le Lyrial, Le Boréal

Flight Montreal/Saint Pierre and Miquelon + Transfers*

The river that turns into an ocean, sublime scenery inhabited by wild fauna, the echo of history that reverberates on the bend of a shore, during an all-new expedition cruise, PONANT EXPLORATIONS invites you to sail up the Saint Lawrence. During 12 unforgettable days, the woodsy aromas of forests will embellish the panoramas of this unique region in the world.
From Québec to the Big Apple: Nature & Remarkable Cities

From Québec to the Big Apple: Nature & Remarkable Cities

Montreal - New York

  • Cruise
  • 13 nights
  • Oct 8, 2025
Aboard Le Boréal

From Montreal to New York, PONANT proposes an exceptional cruise aboard Le Boréal for a 14-day itinerary discovering the immense preserved spaces and cultural treasures of Canada and the American East Coast.
A Musical Cruise in Nova Scotia and the East Coast of the United States

A Musical Cruise in Nova Scotia and the East Coast of the United States

Boston - Boston

  • Cruise
  • 10 nights
  • Oct 15, 2025
Aboard Le Champlain

Fall under the spell of the timeless elegance of classical music as you sail along captivating North American shores. From Boston, PONANT EXPLORATIONS, in partnership with Radio Classique, proposes an exceptional musical itinerary aboard Le Champlain during an all-new 11-day journey discovering gigantic preserved spaces, cultural and historic treasures, and emblematic cities. A musical journey with the presence of Alain Duault, Artistic Director, and an outstanding line-up of musicians, punctuated by many performances and exchanges.

EUROPE

A Symphony at Sea Along the Coasts of Southern Spain and Portugal

A Symphony at Sea Along the Coasts of Southern Spain and Portugal

Tarragona - Lisbon

  • Cruise
  • 7 nights
  • Oct 10, 2025
Aboard L'Austral

Transfers*

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT EXPLORATIONS themed voyages for travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks or performances aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.
European Autumn in the Aegean Sea

European Autumn in the Aegean Sea

Athens - Athens

  • Cruise
  • 7 nights
  • November 11, 2025
Aboard Le Bougainville

From Athens, set sail for an 8-day cruise in the heart of Greece. From the Thessaly region to the Peloponnese via Macedonia, discover ports nestling in gulfs, unspoiled islands, and ancient monasteries that seem to be hanging from the sky. From the sheer coastlines bordered by paradisiacal turquoise waters to the archaeological sites that are as emblematic as they are monumental, let yourself fall under the spell of these jewels of the Aegean Sea.

TRANSATLANTIC

Ocean Voyage: Lisbon - Buenos Aires

Ocean Voyage: Lisbon - Buenos Aires

Lisbon - Buenos Aires

  • Cruise
  • 19 nights
  • October 17, 2025
Aboard L'Austral

From sea to sea, or from continent to continent, PONANT EXPLORATIONS welcomes you aboard its ships for a sea Journey. A few times a year we invite sea lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons to join our non-stop journeys, to enjoy the comfort of our ships for an extended period and share the daily lives of our crew.

CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

Natural Sanctuaries & Caribbean Encounters

Natural Sanctuaries & Caribbean Encounters

Belize City - Belize City

  • Cruise
  • 9 nights
  • Dec 13; 22; 31, 2025
Aboard Le Champlain

Flight Cancún/Belize City + Transfers + Flight Belize City/Cancún*

On this 10-day expedition cruise with PONANT EXPLORATIONS, contemplate the various nuances of green offered by the lush forests of Belize and Honduras, and admire the Caribbean Sea’s many shades of blue, while delving into fascinating cultures. The idyllic landscapes and captivating encounters with the local population will make your journey unforgettable, as you discover Central America’s most beautiful sites.
A Tropical Odyssey in Central America

A Tropical Odyssey in Central America

Colón - Belize City

  • Cruise
  • 10 nights
  • December 3, 2025
Aboard Le Champlain

Flight Belize City/Cancún + Transfer*

On this 11-day cruise aboard Le Champlain, you will sail the Caribbean Sea discovering the lush landscapes of Central America, exploring the region’s historical cities to learn more about their history, sharing with the local populations and creating unforgettable memories.

ANTARCTICA

The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea

The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

  • Cruise
  • 12 nights
  • Oct 30; Nov 11, 2025
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Overnight in Santiago + Flight Santiago/Ushuaia + Transfers + Flight Ushuaia/Santiago*

The theater of the greatest expeditions, a refuge for the rarest wildlife and an endless ice desert, the Weddell Sea promises you intense emotions during a voyage of exploration aboard Le Commandant Charcot, an enveloping cocoon that is wide open onto the exterior polar setting. This place is home to emperor penguins, majestic birds endemic to the Antarctic, rarely observed and only in the most southern latitudes. The ultimate quest and the promise of all-new, unforgettable encounters.
Emblematic Antarctica

Emblematic Antarctica

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

  • Cruise
  • 10 nights
  • Nov 20; 22; Dec 10, 2025
Aboard Le Boréal or L'Austral

Overnight in Buenos Aires + Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires + Transfers*

If there is one place on the globe that fires the imagination of travelers and invites an instant thirst for adventure, it is the immaculate and faraway lands of the White Continent. Inhabited by a surprising endemic fauna, the Antarctic will welcome you during an 11-day expedition cruise.

Why Choose PONANT EXPLORATIONS?

An attentive crew, expertise, fine dining and more. Within a fully 5 star setting, PONANT EXPLORATIONS takes you to discover incredible destinations while offering you a travel experience that is both authentic and sophisticated. PONANT is an exponent for the French way of life across every sea on the globe. On board, this is translated through exceptional services, a multilingual crew and bringing French know-how to the fore.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

WHAT IS INCLUDED

✓ An included shore excursion in each port of call
✓ All gourmet meals aboard ship
✓ Open bar aboard ship, including select wines served with lunch and dinner
✓ Complimentary 24-hour room service
✓ Unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi access
✓ Gratuities
✓ Port taxes and charges

The PONANT EXPLORATIONS Fleet

SISTERSHIPS

SISTERSHIPS

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.

Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal, Le Lyrial

PONANT EXPLORERS

PONANT EXPLORERS

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 Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-d’Urville, Le Jacques-Cartier, Le Bellot

LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT

LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT

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).

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 at the end of the cruise on the morning of disembarkation. On select sailing, 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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