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!

Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Total Solar Eclipse from Iceland to Ireland

9 Days aboard Le Laperouse

from $14,300pp

Departs 10 Aug 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic Ross Sea Expedition (26/27)

22 Days aboard Le Soleal

from $41,460pp

Departs 25 Jan 2027

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Unexplored Antarctica between Two Continents

31 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

from $91,100pp

Departs 16 Jan 2026

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

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The Geographic North Pole

16 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

from $62,930pp

Departs 12 Jul 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic Ross Sea Expedition

22 Days aboard Le Soleal

from $40,330pp

Departs 26 Jan 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea

14 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

29 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

from $85,400pp

Departs 17 Feb 2026

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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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Polar Odyssey between Northeast Greenland & Spitsbergen

17 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Departs 28 Sep 2026

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

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Icelandic Nature and Traditions

10 Days aboard L’Austral

from $14,080pp

Departs 27 Jun 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands

15 Days aboard Le Soleal

from $19,120pp

Departs 29 Dec 2025

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

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Beyond the Antarctic Circle In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

16 Days aboard Le Commandant Charcot

from $36,120pp

Departs 02 Jan 2026

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