Special Offer:
Extend your journey with a complimentary hotel night stay in Helsinki after your voyage when you book by April 30, 2026 and mention code PREHELSI.*
Immerse yourself in Finnish nature, on the capital's doorstep. In the Nuuksio National Park, set off on a walk through the forest and listen to stories about the country in the very heart of preserved landscapes. This complimentary excursion will continue at the Nuuksio Reindeer Park, where you will encounter these iconic animals and learn more about their way of life, before enjoying a coffee around the fire in the warm atmosphere of a kota teepee.
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Where Music & Discovery Meet in Harmony
Where Music & Discovery Meet in Harmony
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Set sail on a journey where your passion for music meets iconic destinations. From the Mediterranean to North Europe and the Caribbean, enjoy each voyage offers a refined escape where world-class music and luxury travel come together in perfect harmony.
Fall Under the Spell of Enchanting Music Voyages
At the Heart of the Greek Islands
Athens - Athens
Aboard Le Boréal
Highlights:
- Three concerts and moments of discussion and reflection bringing together philosophers, anthropologists, and theologians.
- Special Guests Artistic Director Dominique Bluzet, Sacred Music Expert Gérard Kurkdjian, Pianist Jorge Gonzalez Buajasan, Violinist Manon Galy, Lecturer Alain Cabras, and Choir Conductor Nicole Corti
- Sunset sailing in the Santorini caldera and exploration of ancient treasures of the Cyclades (Amorgos, Milos, Paros, Delos, etc.).
- Kids Explorer program available on this voyage for children and teen ages four to 13, including customized activities on board and on shore (outings, swimming sessions, workshops, paper chases, etc.).
Highlights:
- Three concerts and moments of discussion and reflection bringing together philosophers, anthropologists, and theologians.
- Special Guests Artistic Director Dominique Bluzet, Sacred Music Expert Gérard Kurkdjian, Pianist Jorge Gonzalez Buajasan, Violinist Manon Galy, Lecturer Alain Cabras, and Choir Conductor Nicole Corti
- Sunset sailing in the Santorini caldera and exploration of ancient treasures of the Cyclades (Amorgos, Milos, Paros, Delos, etc.).
- Kids Explorer program available on this voyage for children and teen ages four to 13, including customized activities on board and on shore (outings, swimming sessions, workshops, paper chases, etc.).
A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Greece
Athens - Athens
Aboard Le Champlain
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Boston Pops, with a program of musical performances aboard.
- Special Guests conductor Keith Lockhart and six musicians–pianist Jihye Chang, cellist Alistair MacRae, soprano Allison Pohl, violist Scott Rawls, violinist Wendy Rawls, and violinist Benjamin Sung.
- Enjoy performances of folkloric dance in Crete and traditional music in Santorini.
- Transfers from the airport to the ship on embarkation day, and from the ship to the airport on disembarkation day are included on this voyage.
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Boston Pops, with a program of musical performances aboard.
- Special Guests conductor Keith Lockhart and six musicians–pianist Jihye Chang, cellist Alistair MacRae, soprano Allison Pohl, violist Scott Rawls, violinist Wendy Rawls, and violinist Benjamin Sung.
- Enjoy performances of folkloric dance in Crete and traditional music in Santorini.
- Transfers from the airport to the ship on embarkation day, and from the ship to the airport on disembarkation day are included on this voyage.
Gautier Capuçon's Baltic Symphony at Sea
Helsinki - Helsinki
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Radio Classique with exclusive daily concerts.
- Special Guests Cellist Gautier Capuçon, Violinist Elias David, Moncado, Violinist Lise Berthaud, Pianist Frank Braley, Pianist Jérôme Ducros, and Artistic Director Alain Duault. Lectures will be given in French only.
- Among the included excursions, you may have the opportunity to enjoy a Chopin concert, art and architecture in Riga, and gothic heritage in Tallinn.
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Radio Classique with exclusive daily concerts.
- Special Guests Cellist Gautier Capuçon, Violinist Elias David, Moncado, Violinist Lise Berthaud, Pianist Frank Braley, Pianist Jérôme Ducros, and Artistic Director Alain Duault. Lectures will be given in French only.
- Among the included excursions, you may have the opportunity to enjoy a Chopin concert, art and architecture in Riga, and gothic heritage in Tallinn.
Renaud Capuçon’s Caribbean Celebration: 50 Years in Paradise
Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France
Aboard Le Bougainville
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Radio Classique with exclusive daily concerts.
- Embark on a unique musical adventure through the West Indies with renowned violinist and conductor Renaud Capuçon to celebrate his 50th birthday.
- Special Guests Violinist Renaud Capuçon, Violinist Iris Scialom, Violist Paul Zientara, Cellist Edgar Moreau, Pianist Arthur Hinnewinkel, and Artistic Director Alain Duault
- Unique scenery (coral reef, lagoons, Saint Lucia’s UNESCO-listed Pitons, etc.) and fascinating marine life (opportunities to observe turtles, barracudas, parrotfish, etc.).
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Radio Classique with exclusive daily concerts.
- Embark on a unique musical adventure through the West Indies with renowned violinist and conductor Renaud Capuçon to celebrate his 50th birthday.
- Special Guests Violinist Renaud Capuçon, Violinist Iris Scialom, Violist Paul Zientara, Cellist Edgar Moreau, Pianist Arthur Hinnewinkel, and Artistic Director Alain Duault
- Unique scenery (coral reef, lagoons, Saint Lucia’s UNESCO-listed Pitons, etc.) and fascinating marine life (opportunities to observe turtles, barracudas, parrotfish, etc.).
Jazz Festival, from the Baltic to the North Sea
Helsinki - Bergen
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Jazz at Lincoln Center.
- Special Guests Artistic Director Hughes Kieffer, Saxophonist Julian Lee, Vocalist Mar Vilaseca, Bassist Russell Hall, Drummer Matthew Lee, Pianist Caelan Cardello, Pianist
Kadri Voorand, and Artistic Director Jason Olaine.
- Seven intimate concerts, improvisation sessions exploring the creativity of jazz, and two lectures delving into the history and influence of these legends. This exclusive program is organized in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center under the theme “Celebrating Jobim and Getz: Bossa Nova Meets Swing.”
- Unique landscapes ranging from contrasting natural scenery to Baltic cities with fascinating heritage, Kristiansand, and Skagen.
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Jazz at Lincoln Center.
- Special Guests Artistic Director Hughes Kieffer, Saxophonist Julian Lee, Vocalist Mar Vilaseca, Bassist Russell Hall, Drummer Matthew Lee, Pianist Caelan Cardello, Pianist
Kadri Voorand, and Artistic Director Jason Olaine.
- Seven intimate concerts, improvisation sessions exploring the creativity of jazz, and two lectures delving into the history and influence of these legends. This exclusive program is organized in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center under the theme “Celebrating Jobim and Getz: Bossa Nova Meets Swing.”
- Unique landscapes ranging from contrasting natural scenery to Baltic cities with fascinating heritage, Kristiansand, and Skagen.
Rhythms of Spain: From the Canaries to Málaga
Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Málaga
Aboard L'Austral
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Radio Classique with exclusive daily concerts.
- Special Guests Artistic Director Alain Duault, Pianist Gaspard Thomas, Guitarist
Emmanuel Rossfelder, Violinist Thomas Lefort, Clarinetist Florent Héau, Lyric Artist
Diego Godoy, Mezzo-soprano Stéphanie D'Oustrac, and Soprano Emy Gazeilles.
- Unique landscapes, from volcanoes to calderas, cliffs, and mountain peaks.
Highlights:
- A voyage in alliance with Radio Classique with exclusive daily concerts.
- Special Guests Artistic Director Alain Duault, Pianist Gaspard Thomas, Guitarist
Emmanuel Rossfelder, Violinist Thomas Lefort, Clarinetist Florent Héau, Lyric Artist
Diego Godoy, Mezzo-soprano Stéphanie D'Oustrac, and Soprano Emy Gazeilles.
- Unique landscapes, from volcanoes to calderas, cliffs, and mountain peaks.
The Atlantic coast - with the Paris Opera Ballet
Lisbon - Bordeaux
Aboard Le Boréal
Highlights:
- A dance-oriented voyage in alliance with the Opéra National de Paris with two exclusive performances on shore, discussions with the dancers, and classical dance lessons given by a teacher from the Opéra de Paris.
- Special Guests Etoile Amandine Albisson, Sujet Lorenzo Lelli, Classical dance teacher
Yann Saïz, and Artistic Director Sébastien Bertaud.
- Discover the UNESCO-listed historic center of Oporto; the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Santiago de Compostela; Avilés, home to medieval, Gothic, Romanesque and modern architecture.
Highlights:
- A dance-oriented voyage in alliance with the Opéra National de Paris with two exclusive performances on shore, discussions with the dancers, and classical dance lessons given by a teacher from the Opéra de Paris.
- Special Guests Etoile Amandine Albisson, Sujet Lorenzo Lelli, Classical dance teacher
Yann Saïz, and Artistic Director Sébastien Bertaud.
- Discover the UNESCO-listed historic center of Oporto; the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Santiago de Compostela; Avilés, home to medieval, Gothic, Romanesque and modern architecture.
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
✓ 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
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
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
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.
*Offer valid for new bookings made between 3/10/2026 to 4/30/2026 for select LCC sailings. Savings applies only to new bookings made either online using the OFFER CODE: PREHELSI. Offer is combinable only with PONANT Bonus (PB), PONANT Yacht Club (PYC), Join the Club (JTC), Onboard Sales incentives, and contracted partner amenities. Not combinable with Interline, reduced rate, or free of charge bookings. Offer has no cash value and is subject to availability, capacity controlled. PONANT EXPLORATIONS may modify or withdraw Offer or any of its elements at any time. PONANT EXPLORATIONS is neither responsible nor liable for any errors relating to Offer, including technical errors. Offer is neither transferable, substitutable nor redeemable for cash. Any changes made after booking may incur amendment or cancellation fees. Additional terms and conditions may apply. All information is accurate at the time of deployment but is subject to change. All rights reserved. Other restrictions may apply.