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PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, have formed a unique alliance to offer themed sailings featuring experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination’s history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that immerses guests in the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of each destination, and helps provide a deeper understanding of the places we explore.

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Cruising the Arabian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys

Dubai - Muscat
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
1/26/2024 to the 2/2/2024
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Starting from $6,620
15% Ponant Bonus
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1/16/2025 to 1/24/2025
Dubai
Muscat
LE BOUGAINVILLE
DM3145US - EG160125
30% Ponant Bonus
$6,765
Cruising the Arabian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $6,765.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $7,385.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $7,695.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $8,065.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $10,795.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $10,795.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $10,795.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $10,795.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $14,225.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $14,905.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $15,585.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $15,585.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $17,015.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $24,815.00 Book
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Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Vieux Fort - Vieux Fort
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
1/28/2024 to the 2/5/2024
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Starting from $6,570
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1/30/2025 to 2/7/2025
Vieux Fort
Vieux Fort
LE CHAMPLAIN
VVFL45US - EC300125
30% Ponant Bonus
$5,780
Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $5,780.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $6,050.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $6,220.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $6,440.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $8,460.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $8,460.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $8,460.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $8,460.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $9,060.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $9,340.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $9,560.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $9,560.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $9,830.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $14,060.00 Book
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colón - Puntarenas
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
2/10/2024 to the 2/17/2024
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Starting from $7,125
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1/6/2025 to 1/13/2025
Colón
Puntarenas
LE BELLOT
CP3645US - EE060125
30% Ponant Bonus
$6,054
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $6,054.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $6,684.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $7,014.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $7,384.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $10,144.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $10,144.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $10,144.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $10,144.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $13,594.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $14,284.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $14,974.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $14,974.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $16,414.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $24,314.00 Book
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New Zealand's South Island by Sea: A Voyage to the Fiordland – with Smithsonian Journeys

Wellington - Dunedin
LE LAPÉROUSE
Activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
2/15/2024 to the 2/22/2024
Starting from $7,200
10% Ponant Bonus
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Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys

Ushuaia - Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
Overnight in Buenos Aires + roundtrip flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires + visit + transfers included
10 nights on board
Dates:
2/25/2024 to the 3/7/2024
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Starting from $13,430
25% Ponant Bonus
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Prices from
12/10/2023 to 12/21/2023
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUYB45 - AU111223
15% Ponant Bonus
$14,080
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $14,080.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $14,990.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $15,640.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $15,900.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $16,290.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $22,800.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $23,710.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $24,880.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $36,070.00 Fully booked
12/17/2023 to 12/28/2023
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUHA45 - BO181223
25% Ponant Bonus
$12,230
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $12,230.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $13,030.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $14,170.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $14,750.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $15,440.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $20,490.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $26,810.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $28,070.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $41,430.00 Book
12/27/2023 to 1/7/2024
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUHB45 - BO281223
$16,010
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $16,010.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $17,090.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $17,850.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $18,160.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $18,620.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $26,270.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $27,340.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $28,720.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $36,070.00 Fully booked
1/6/2024 to 1/17/2024
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUYL45 - BO070124
20% Ponant Bonus
$13,430
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $13,430.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $14,300.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $14,910.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $15,150.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $15,520.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $21,640.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $22,500.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $23,600.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $36,070.00 Fully booked
1/16/2024 to 1/27/2024
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUYN45 - BO170124
10% Ponant Bonus
$14,720
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $14,720.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $15,690.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $16,380.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $16,650.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $17,070.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $23,950.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $24,920.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $26,160.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $36,070.00 Fully booked
1/26/2024 to 2/6/2024
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUYO45 - BO270124
20% Ponant Bonus
$13,430
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $13,430.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $14,300.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $14,910.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $15,150.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $15,520.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $21,640.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $22,500.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $23,600.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $36,070.00 Fully booked
1/28/2024 to 2/8/2024
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUYM45 - AU290124
25% Ponant Bonus
$12,790
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $12,790.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $13,600.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $14,170.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $14,400.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $14,750.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $20,490.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $21,290.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $22,320.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $36,070.00 Book
2/7/2024 to 2/18/2024
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUYX45 - AU080224
25% Ponant Bonus
$12,790
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $12,790.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $13,600.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $14,170.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $14,400.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $14,750.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $20,490.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $21,290.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $22,320.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $36,070.00 Fully booked
2/16/2024 to 2/27/2024
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE LYRIAL
UUGW45 - LY170224
10% Ponant Bonus
$14,720
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom $14,720.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $15,690.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $16,380.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $16,650.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $17,070.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $23,950.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $24,920.00 Fully booked
Privilège Suite Deck 6 $27,000.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $32,770.00 Fully booked
Grand Privilege Suite $33,750.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $38,210.00 Fully booked
2/17/2024 to 2/28/2024
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUYC45 - AU180224
25% Ponant Bonus
$12,790
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $12,790.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $13,600.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $14,170.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $14,400.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $14,750.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $20,490.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $21,290.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $22,320.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $36,070.00 Book
3/1/2025 to 3/12/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
LE BORÉAL
UUHF45 - BO020325
30% Ponant Bonus
$12,970
Emblematic Antarctica
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $12,970.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $13,760.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $14,320.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $14,550.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $14,880.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $20,510.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $21,300.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $22,300.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $38,080.00 Book

Ancient Civilizations by Sea: Israel, Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, & Turkey – with Smithsonian Journeys

Aqaba - Valletta
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
12 nights on board
Dates:
4/2/2024 to the 4/14/2024
Starting from $12,410
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A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
4/14/2024 to the 4/22/2024
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Starting from $8,580
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Valletta
Valletta
LE BOUGAINVILLE
VVFN45US - EG290825
30% Ponant Bonus
$7,420
A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,420.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,190.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $8,570.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $9,030.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $12,440.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $12,440.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $12,440.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $12,440.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $16,680.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $17,540.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $18,390.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $18,390.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $20,160.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $29,900.00 Book
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Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

London - Glasgow, Scotland
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
5/21/2024 to the 5/29/2024
Starting from $8,260
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Cultural and Natural Treasures of Japan by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Maizuru - Hakodate
LE SOLÉAL
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
5/21/2024 to the 5/28/2024
Starting from $7,970
20% Ponant Bonus
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen - Glasgow, Scotland
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
6/8/2024 to the 6/15/2024
Starting from $8,440
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
6/15/2024 to the 6/22/2024
Starting from $7,440
15% Ponant Bonus
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