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16 Night In the Ice of the Arctic: Greenland to Svalbard
Le Commandant Charcot
Departing from: Reykjavik, IcelandPorts of Call:- Cruise Denmark Strait
- Ammassalik, Greenland
- Cruise Blosseville Coast, Greenland
- Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
- North East Greenland National Park
- Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve, Norway
- Cruise The Hinlopen Strait, Norway
- Soraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve, Norway
- Southwest Region Of Spitsbergen, Norway
- Longyearbyen, Spitzbergen, Norway
Sailing Dates:- June 2027
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15 Night The Geographic North Pole
Le Commandant Charcot
Departing from: Longyearbyen, Spitzbergen, NorwaySailing Dates:- August 2026
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7 Night Pearls of the Caribbean
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Vieux Fort, St. LuciaPorts of Call:- Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Grenadines
- Mayreau, Grenadines
- Tobago Cays, Grenadines
- Pigeon Island, St. Lucia
- Soufriere, St. Lucia
- Iles Des Saintes, Guadeloupe
- Portsmouth, Dominica
Sailing Dates:- February 2027
- March 2027
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7 Night The Canaries: Lands of Contrast
Le Laperouse
Departing from: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary IslandsPorts of Call:- Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
- Puerto Del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
- Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Canary Islands
- Santa Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands
- Puerto De La Estaca, El Hierro, Canary Islands
- San Sebastian De La Gomera, Canary Islands
Sailing Dates:- October 2026
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7 Night Southern Spain & Portugal with Smithsonian Journeys
Le Boreal
Departing from: Barcelona, SpainPorts of Call:- Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Valencia, Spain
- Malaga (Granada), Spain
- Cadiz (Seville), Spain
- Lagos, Portugal
- Lisbon, Portugal
Sailing Dates:- October 2026
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Europe Ponant Cruises
From postcard-perfect Mediterranean beaches to majestic Scandinavian fjords, Europe is a land of innumerable treasures. Hop on board a Ponant Explorations cruise to explore both big-name cities and hidden gems. Sail to Barcelona or Venice for the must-see cultural hot spots, and then unwind in a small town like Otranto, Italy where you can frolic privately in the peaceful sea. Be dazzled by the minaret-filled skyline of Istanbul, or experience the mind-altering "White Nights" in St. Petersburg, where the region's geniuses of times past – Dostoyevsky, Pushkin, Rachmaninoff—may just rub off on you. With so many things to do and places to see, the best way to go is by sea.
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7 Night Natural Wonders & Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Venice, ItalyPorts of Call:- Rovinj, Croatia
- Zadar, Croatia
- Primosten, Croatia
- Split, Croatia
- Hvar, Croatia
- Korcula Island, Croatia
- Mljet Island, Croatia
- Cruise Kotor Bay, (Kotor Fjord), Montenegro
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
Sailing Dates:- August 2026
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7 Night Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean
Le Dumont dUrville
Departing from: Piraeus (Athens), GreecePorts of Call:- Nafplion (Nauplion), Greece
- Monemvasia, Greece
- Gythion (Sparta), Greece
- Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece
- Gallipoli, Italy
- Syracuse (Sicily), Italy
- Valletta, Malta
Sailing Dates:- October 2026
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7 Night Landscapes & Historic sites of the Peloponnese
Le Champlain
Departing from: Piraeus (Athens), GreecePorts of Call:- Transit Corinth Canal
- Itea (Delphi), Greece
- Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
- Gythion (Sparta), Greece
- Monemvasia, Greece
- Nafplion (Nauplion), Greece
- Hydra, Greece
Sailing Dates:- October 2026
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7 Night Mediterranean: Sicily Sardinia & Mallorca with Smithsonian Journeys
Le Boreal
Departing from: Valletta, MaltaPorts of Call:- Trapani, Sicily, Italy
- Palermo, Sicily, Italy
- Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
- Mahon (Mao), Menorca, Balearic Islands
- Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Barcelona, Spain
Sailing Dates:- October 2026
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10 Night Ancient shores of the Mediterranean
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Valletta, MaltaPorts of Call:- Syracuse (Sicily), Italy
- Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Italy
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Annaba (Bon, Bona, Bone), Algeria
- Algiers, Algeria
- Cartagena, Spain
- Almeria, Spain
- Melilla, Spanish Morocco, North Africa
- Motril (Granada), Spain
- Malaga (Granada), Spain
Sailing Dates:- October 2026
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8 Night Southern Italy & Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys
Le Dumont dUrville
Departing from: Valletta, MaltaPorts of Call:- Syracuse (Sicily), Italy
- Taormina (Naxos), Sicily, Italy
- Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Agropoli, Italy
- Naples, Italy
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
- Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy
Sailing Dates:- September 2026
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8 Night Southern France & Italian Riviera by Sea Smithsonian Journeys
Le Champlain
Departing from: Barcelona, SpainPorts of Call:- Sete (Carcassonne), France
- Marseille (Provence), France
- Villefranche-Sur-Mer (Nice), France
- Santa Margherita Ligure (Portofino), Italy
- Portovenere, Italy
- Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy
- Bonifacio, Corsica, France
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Sailing Dates:- September 2026
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Antarctica Ponant Cruises
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10 Night Emblematic Antarctica
Le Lyrial
Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, ArgentinaPorts of Call:- Cruise Drake Passage
- Antarctic Experience
- Cruise Drake Passage
Sailing Dates:- February 2027
- February 2028
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10 Night Emblematic Antarctica
L Austral
Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, ArgentinaPorts of Call:- Cruise Drake Passage
- Antarctic Experience
- Cruise Drake Passage
Sailing Dates:- November 2026
- December 2026
- February 2027
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18 Night Journey to the Austral Lands & Valdes Peninsula
L Austral
Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, ArgentinaPorts of Call:- Cruise Drake Passage
- Cruise Antarctic Peninsula
- Cruise The Weddell Sea
- South Georgia Island
- Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sailing Dates:- February 2027
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Caribbean Ponant Cruises
Experience the ultimate tropical getaway on a Ponant Explorations cruise to the Caribbean. Immersive shore excursions highlight the unique attractions of each island: You can walk along a suspension bridge in a lush rainforest canopy in Dominica, visit a traditional spice plantation in Grenada, or explore shipwrecks on a submarine adventure in St. Barts. Or simply work on your tan on one of the many gorgeous beaches of Anguilla. Whether you're looking for adventure or pure relaxation, the Caribbean has it all – and on an intimate yacht cruise, you'll feel as if you have it all to yourself.
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7 Night Pearls of the Caribbean
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Fort-De-France, MartiniquePorts of Call:- Union Island, Grenadines
- Tobago Cays, Grenadines
- Mayreau, Grenadines
- Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Grenadines
- Pigeon Island, St. Lucia
- Soufriere, St. Lucia
- Iles Des Saintes, Guadeloupe
Sailing Dates:- December 2026
- January 2027
- February 2027
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7 Night Caribbean Flavours
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Fort-De-France, MartiniquePorts of Call:- Antigua, West Indies
- Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.
- Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I.
- Gustavia, St. Barts
- Deshaies, Guadeloupe
- Marie Galante, Guadeloupe
Sailing Dates:- December 2026
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7 Night Wonders of the Caribbean
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Fort-De-France, MartiniquePorts of Call:- Antigua, West Indies
- Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.
- Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I.
- Gustavia, St. Barts
- Deshaies, Guadeloupe
- Marie Galante, Guadeloupe
Sailing Dates:- January 2027
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Ponant Explorations . . . Life "À La Française"
Discover a New Kind of Cruise with Ponant Explorations & MileagePlus Cruise Awards
Take a journey with Ponant Explorations to experience that elusive blend of sophistication and easy intimacy that is the trademark of life "à la française." Ponant's exquisite attention to detail shows itself in unique, carefully crafted itineraries, attentive service, and of course, impeccable French-inspired cuisine. Small vessels keep the guest list between 64 and 226 passengers, making your trip feel more like a private sailing or jaunt on a friend's yacht than a typical cruise experience. Small ships also allow you to get up-close-and-personal with beautiful sites and landscapes, and Ponant's French registry permits stops in unique destinations often inaccessible to other fleets.
On board one of Ponant's luxurious vessels, you'll find refined design, elegant décor, and plush oceanview cabins perfect for sea- and star-gazing. You'll feel right at home with complimentary mineral, water, tea, and coffee whenever your heart desires - not to mention complimentary wine with lunch and dinner. Unwind with a face or body treatment in the onboard spa, soak in the sunshine on the pool deck, or stay in shape in the onboard fitness center. Seminars and lectures featuring international experts will provide you with the historical and cultural backdrop of your destinations, helping you to create truly immersive experiences on shore. For a unique, personalized cruise experience, try a theme cruise - customized speakers and activities cover topics ranging from golf to classical music, bridge, or diving.
Sophistication without stuffiness, refinement mixed with casual elegance - it's an ambience that's difficult to achieve, but so easy to get used to. For those looking for an alternative to big-ship cruising, Ponant Explorations offers authentic, intimate travel experiences in breathtaking destinations around the world. Discover an entirely new kind of cruising - the French way - with Ponant Explorations and MileagePlus Cruise Awards.
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- Canada/New England/NY from 1,025,714 miles
- Caribbean from 667,143 miles
- Europe from 428,571 miles
- Exotic - Asia/Africa/Other from 214,286 miles
- Panama Canal/C. America from 217,143 miles
- South America from 267,143 miles
- South Pacific - All from 298,571 miles
- Transatlantic from 475,714 miles
- U.S. from 978,571 miles
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