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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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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 CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
9/17/2025 to the 9/24/2025
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Starting from $10,570 per person
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8/11/2026 to 8/19/2026
Toronto
Milwaukee
LE BELLOT
TM3745US - EE110826
30% Ponant Bonus
$9,120
A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $9,120.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $10,060.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,540.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $11,110.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $15,270.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $15,270.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $15,270.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $15,270.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $20,470.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $21,520.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $22,560.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $22,560.00 Fully booked
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $24,740.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $36,700.00 Book
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 DUMONT D'URVILLE
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
10/12/2025 to the 10/19/2025
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Starting from $9,100 per person
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7/6/2025 to 7/13/2025
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAEA45US - EU060725
5% Ponant Bonus
$7,790
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,790.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,600.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $9,020.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $9,520.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $13,130.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $13,130.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $13,130.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $13,130.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $17,670.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $18,570.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $19,470.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $19,470.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $21,370.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $23,580.00 Fully booked
6/16/2026 to 6/23/2026
Athens
Athens
LE BOUGAINVILLE
AAFB45US - EG160626
15% Ponant Bonus
$7,300
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,300.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,070.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $8,450.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $8,910.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $12,280.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $12,280.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $12,280.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $12,280.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $16,490.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $17,330.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $18,170.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $18,170.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $19,940.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $24,490.00 Book
10/8/2026 to 10/15/2026
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAFG45US - EU081026
15% Ponant Bonus
$7,300
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,300.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,070.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $8,450.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $8,910.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $12,280.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $12,280.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $12,280.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $12,280.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $16,490.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $17,330.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $18,170.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $18,170.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $19,940.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $24,490.00 Book
Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Nosy Be - Victoria, Mahé
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Activity in each port of call + one-way flight Mauritius/Nosy Be + transfers included
10 nights on board
Dates:
1/7/2026 to the 1/17/2026
Starting from $12,600 per person
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Coastal Vietnam by Sea: Singapore to Hong Kong – with Smithsonian Journeys Coastal Vietnam by Sea: Singapore to Hong Kong – with Smithsonian Journeys

Coastal Vietnam by Sea: Singapore to Hong Kong – with Smithsonian Journeys

Singapore - Hong Kong
LE JACQUES CARTIER
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
14 nights on board
Dates:
2/8/2026 to the 2/22/2026
Starting from $14,830 per person
15% Ponant Bonus
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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin
LE JACQUES CARTIER
Activity in each port of call + transfers included
12 nights on board
Dates:
5/1/2026 to the 5/13/2026
Starting from $12,650 per person
5% Ponant Bonus
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A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
5/5/2026 to the 5/13/2026
Other available dates
Starting from $9,980 per person
15% Ponant Bonus
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Prices from
8/29/2025 to 9/6/2025
Valletta
Valletta
LE BOUGAINVILLE
VVFN45US - EG290825
$10,260
A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $10,260.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $11,360.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $11,910.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $12,570.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $17,430.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $17,430.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $17,430.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $17,430.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $23,500.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $24,720.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $25,930.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $25,930.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $28,470.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $29,900.00 Fully booked
4/11/2026 to 4/19/2026
Valletta
Valletta
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
VVKZ45US - EU110426
25% Ponant Bonus
$9,860
Epicurean Delights: The Food & Wine of Sicily
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $9,860.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $10,360.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,850.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $11,450.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $18,260.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $18,260.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $18,260.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $18,260.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $20,230.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $20,730.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $21,720.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $21,720.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $26,170.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $34,610.00 Book
Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Nice
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
5/13/2026 to the 5/20/2026
Starting from $8,720 per person
15% Ponant Bonus
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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 $9,990 per person
15% 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
Other available dates
Starting from $7,300 per person
15% Ponant Bonus
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Prices from
7/6/2025 to 7/13/2025
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAEA45US - EU060725
5% Ponant Bonus
$7,790
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,790.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,600.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $9,020.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $9,520.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $13,130.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $13,130.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $13,130.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $13,130.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $17,670.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $18,570.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $19,470.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $19,470.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $21,370.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $23,580.00 Fully booked
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 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $10,080.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,560.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $11,140.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $15,400.00 Fully booked
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 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $21,800.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $22,870.00 Fully booked
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 Fully booked
10/8/2026 to 10/15/2026
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAFG45US - EU081026
15% Ponant Bonus
$7,300
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,300.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,070.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $8,450.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $8,910.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $12,280.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $12,280.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $12,280.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $12,280.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $16,490.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $17,330.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $18,170.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $18,170.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $19,940.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $24,490.00 Book
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 DUMONT D'URVILLE
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
10/8/2026 to the 10/15/2026
Other available dates
Starting from $7,300 per person
15% Ponant Bonus
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Arrival
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Cruise code
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Prices from
7/6/2025 to 7/13/2025
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAEA45US - EU060725
5% Ponant Bonus
$7,790
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,790.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,600.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $9,020.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $9,520.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $13,130.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $13,130.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $13,130.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $13,130.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $17,670.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $18,570.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $19,470.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $19,470.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $21,370.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $23,580.00 Fully booked
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 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $10,080.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,560.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $11,140.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $15,400.00 Fully booked
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 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $21,800.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $22,870.00 Fully booked
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 Fully booked
6/16/2026 to 6/23/2026
Athens
Athens
LE BOUGAINVILLE
AAFB45US - EG160626
15% Ponant Bonus
$7,300
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $7,300.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $8,070.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $8,450.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $8,910.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $12,280.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $12,280.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $12,280.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $12,280.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $16,490.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $17,330.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $18,170.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $18,170.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $19,940.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $24,490.00 Book
Baja and the Sea of Cortez: In Search of the Great Whales – with Smithsonian Journeys Baja and the Sea of Cortez: In Search of the Great Whales – with Smithsonian Journeys

Baja and the Sea of Cortez: In Search of the Great Whales – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cabo San Lucas - Cabo San Lucas
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
10 nights on board
Dates:
2/10/2027 to the 2/20/2027
Starting from $10,090 per person
15% Ponant Bonus
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