Ponant – Expedition Cruises

“From secluded ports to secret seas, from forgotten beaches to remote lands, our experts choose itineraries that take you away from major tourist routes so you can enjoy unique cruises and shorelines that few have seen before.” – Ponant

Embark on a journey with Ponant, where luxury meets authenticity in an intimate, five-star setting. Ponant offers a unique cruising experience that embodies the French art of living, featuring exceptional service, multilingual crews, and refined gastronomy. Their fleet of elegant ships, including L’Austral, Le Bellot, Le Boreal, Le Champlain, Le Commandant Charcot, Le Laperouse, Le Lyrial, and Le Soleal, allows guests to explore the world’s most remote and breathtaking destinations, such as the icy expanses of Antarctica and the pristine wilderness of the Arctic.

With small-capacity ships providing access to secluded ports and hidden gems, Ponant delivers exclusive itineraries that venture beyond traditional routes. Whether navigating polar regions or tranquil archipelagos, guests enjoy thoughtfully designed spaces, gourmet dining, and enriching cultural experiences.

Don’t wait—contact us to secure your spot on one of these extraordinary journeys today and discover the world like never before!

Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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The Great Austral Loop

19 Days aboard Le Boreal

from $28,220pp

Departs 20 Dec 2025

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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The Great Austral Loop

19 Days aboard L’Austral

from $32,350pp

Departs 12 Dec 2025

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

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Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen 2027

8 Days aboard Le Lyrial

from $13,780pp

Departs 12 Jun 2027

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

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Northeast Greenland’s Unexplored Sea Ice

15 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

from $49,010pp

Departs 14 May 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

20 Days aboard Le Boreal

from $24,240pp

Departs 04 Mar 2026

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Europe
Small Ship Expeditions

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Total solar eclipse in the Mediterranean

9 Days aboard Le Boreal

from $10,780pp

Departs 06 Aug 2026

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Antarctica
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Emblematic Antarctica

12 Days aboard Le Boreal

from $17,550pp

Departs 10 Dec 2025

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

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Transarctic, the quest for the two North Poles

21 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

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Antarctica
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Expedition to Southern Lands

19 Days aboard Le Boreal

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

20 Days aboard L’Austral

from $25,600pp

Departs 27 Feb 2026

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

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Inuit spring of Ammassalik

11 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

from $35,010pp

Departs 04 May 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys

12 Days aboard L’Austral

from $22,810pp

Departs 08 Jan 2026

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