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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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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys

Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys

Reykjavík - Reykjavík
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
6/1/2026 to the 6/8/2026
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Starting from $8,800 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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7/21/2025 to 7/28/2025
Reykjavík
Reykjavík
LE BELLOT
RRDW45US - EE210725
25% Ponant Bonus
$8,970
Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $8,970.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $9,880.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,340.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $10,880.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $14,890.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $14,890.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $14,890.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $14,890.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $19,900.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $20,910.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $21,910.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $21,910.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $24,010.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $33,240.00 Book
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen - Oslo
LE LAPÉROUSE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
6/4/2026 to the 6/11/2026
Starting from $8,420 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Athens - Athens
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
6/16/2026 to the 6/23/2026
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Starting from $6,150 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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7/6/2025 to 7/13/2025
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAEA45US - EU060725
10% Ponant Bonus
$7,420
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – 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 $8,590.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $9,060.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $12,480.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $12,480.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $12,480.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $12,480.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $16,780.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $17,630.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $18,490.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $18,490.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $20,290.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $23,580.00 Book
10/12/2025 to 10/19/2025
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAEB45US - EU121025
$9,100
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $9,100.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $10,080.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,560.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $11,140.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $15,400.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $15,400.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $15,400.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $15,400.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $20,730.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $21,800.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $22,870.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $22,870.00 Fully booked
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $25,100.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $26,360.00 Book
10/8/2026 to 10/15/2026
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAFG45US - EU081026
30% Ponant Bonus
$6,150
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $6,150.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $6,780.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $7,090.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $7,470.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $10,250.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $10,250.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $10,250.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $10,250.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $13,720.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $14,410.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $15,100.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $15,100.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $16,560.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $24,490.00 Book
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys

Venice - Athens
LE BORÉAL
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
6/18/2026 to the 6/25/2026
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Starting from $6,370 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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6/18/2025 to 6/25/2025
Venice
Athens
L'AUSTRAL
VA7145US - AU180625
5% Ponant Bonus
$7,560
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 $7,560.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $8,170.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $9,030.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $9,450.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $9,960.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $13,710.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $18,390.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $19,330.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 $23,270.00 Book
Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

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:
6/21/2026 to the 6/28/2026
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Starting from $7,110 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Prices from
5/30/2025 to 6/6/2025
Glasgow, Scotland
Bergen
LE BELLOT
GB2545US - EE300525
20% Ponant Bonus
$7,740
Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,740.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,540.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $8,940.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $9,410.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $12,920.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $12,920.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $12,920.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $12,920.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $17,310.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $18,190.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $19,060.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $19,060.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $20,890.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $27,190.00 Book
6/21/2025 to 6/28/2025
Glasgow, Scotland
Bergen
LE LAPÉROUSE
GB2445US - ER210625
15% Ponant Bonus
$8,160
Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom $8,160.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $9,010.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $9,440.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $9,940.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $13,670.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $13,670.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $13,670.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $13,670.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $18,330.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $19,270.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $20,190.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $20,190.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $22,140.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $27,190.00 Book
5/28/2026 to 6/4/2026
Glasgow, Scotland
Bergen
LE LAPÉROUSE
GB3045US - ER280526
30% Ponant Bonus
$7,110
Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom $7,110.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $7,830.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $8,200.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $8,620.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $11,780.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $11,780.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $11,780.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $11,780.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $15,730.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $16,520.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $17,310.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $17,310.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $18,960.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $28,020.00 Book
Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys

Athens - Istanbul
LE BORÉAL
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
6/25/2026 to the 7/2/2026
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Starting from $6,130 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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4/15/2025 to 4/22/2025
Istanbul
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
IA2545US - EU150425
$8,330
Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $8,330.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $9,220.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $9,660.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $10,190.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $14,090.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $14,090.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $14,090.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $14,090.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $18,960.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $19,930.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $20,900.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $20,900.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $22,940.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $24,100.00 Book
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys Croatia's Dalmatian Coast by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Venice - Dubrovnik
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
7/9/2026 to the 7/16/2026
Starting from $5,980 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Corsica and the Tuscan Archipelago by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys Corsica and the Tuscan Archipelago by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Corsica and the Tuscan Archipelago by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Nice - Nice
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
7/18/2026 to the 7/26/2026
Starting from $7,670 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Helsinki - Copenhagen
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
8/3/2026 to the 8/10/2026
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Starting from $9,190 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Prices from
8/13/2025 to 8/20/2025
Helsinki
Copenhagen
LE LAPÉROUSE
HC1245US - ER130825
$11,484
Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom $11,484.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $12,704.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $13,304.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $14,034.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $19,404.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $19,404.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $19,404.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $19,404.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $26,114.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $27,454.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $28,784.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $28,784.00 Fully booked
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $31,594.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $33,174.00 Book
A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Milwaukee
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
8/11/2026 to the 8/19/2026
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Starting from $9,120 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Toronto
Milwaukee
LE CHAMPLAIN
TM3645US - EC170925
$10,570
A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $10,570.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $11,700.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $12,260.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $12,930.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $17,890.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $17,890.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $17,890.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $17,890.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $24,080.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $25,330.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $26,570.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $26,570.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $29,160.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $30,620.00 Book
A Solar Eclipse at Sea: Voyage Across the Western Mediterranean – with Smithsonian Journeys A Solar Eclipse at Sea: Voyage Across the Western Mediterranean – with Smithsonian Journeys

A Solar Eclipse at Sea: Voyage Across the Western Mediterranean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Barcelona - Nice
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
8/11/2026 to the 8/19/2026
Starting from $10,270 per person
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