Holiday Sale: Enjoy Up to 20% Savings*

Enjoy the wonder of exploration. Our Holiday Sale is designed to bring you closer to the people, cultures and landscapes of our world, featuring itineraries across the globe through early 2028. As the recognized leader in small-ship explorations, PONANT EXPLORATIONS bring you closer to the heart of worldwide destinations. Every voyage reflects a commitment to immersive, purposeful travel with a spirit of science and education fostering multicultural exchange.

Aboard PONANT EXPLORATIONS ships, delight in the art of all-inclusive comfort, embrace the spirit of French joie de vivre and revel in genuine connections you will make with the people and places that we visit. Offer is valid for new bookings made through January 4, 2027 with code HOLIDAY26.

Aboard PONANT Ships, Experience Travel Like Never Before

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Every voyage includes gourmet dining, open bar, gratuities, port taxes and fees, 24-hour room service, WiFi, enrichment programs, and access to wellness areas. One included excursion per port of call is also standard, with naturalist guided tours and Zodiac landings included on expeditions.

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Every voyage includes gourmet dining, open bar, gratuities, port taxes and fees, 24-hour room service, WiFi, enrichment programs, and access to wellness areas. One included excursion per port of call is also standard, with naturalist guided tours and Zodiac landings included on expeditions.

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"Every time I go back there, the landscape is different. There are no mountains, there's no solid ground, it’s just the ice pack as far as the eye can see. And a nice pack in very different states. The panorama is so unlike anything else, and it changes, depending on the weather conditions. It's mysterious in the fog, and sparkling white in the sunshine. You can see ivory gulls, black-legged kittiwakes and dovekies fishing between the ice floes, ringed seals, and sometimes even a polar bear. These are fleeting moments, in an extraordinary place. Few people on this Earth will be fortunate enough to have such an experience. And I am very much aware of that.

"Every time I go back there, the landscape is different. There are no mountains, there's no solid ground, it’s just the ice pack as far as the eye can see. And a nice pack in very different states. The panorama is so unlike anything else, and it changes, depending on the weather conditions. It's mysterious in the fog, and sparkling white in the sunshine. You can see ivory gulls, black-legged kittiwakes and dovekies fishing between the ice floes, ringed seals, and sometimes even a polar bear. These are fleeting moments, in an extraordinary place. Few people on this Earth will be fortunate enough to have such an experience. And I am very much aware of that.

Saskia Travert, Nature Guide

‘‘It was in 1993 that Le Ponant sailed the Mediterranean for the first time. Marseille and the whole of the Mediterranean alike provide a wellspring of inspiration for PONANT EXPLORATIONS, and a defining part of its essence for more than 30 years. From antiquity, this sea, unlike any other, facilitated cultural and commercial exchanges between Persians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Etruscans, Greeks, Romans and Berbers. We have more than 200 calls to the Mediterranean, each with its own distinct identity. Every traveller can find their own point of connection, feed their curiosity and live a thousand and one experiences. In 2027, our ships will once again call at Marseille, adding to our Mediterranean story."

‘‘It was in 1993 that Le Ponant sailed the Mediterranean for the first time. Marseille and the whole of the Mediterranean alike provide a wellspring of inspiration for PONANT EXPLORATIONS, and a defining part of its essence for more than 30 years. From antiquity, this sea, unlike any other, facilitated cultural and commercial exchanges between Persians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Etruscans, Greeks, Romans and Berbers. We have more than 200 calls to the Mediterranean, each with its own distinct identity. Every traveller can find their own point of connection, feed their curiosity and live a thousand and one experiences. In 2027, our ships will once again call at Marseille, adding to our Mediterranean story."

German Amaya, PONANT - Cruise Designer

"The Antarctic Peninsula, the closest point to South America, is the first gateway to the seventh continent. […] Here, nature reveals itself in all its richness. Cormorants, emblematic of the region, can be observed at sites such as Paulet Island, while in the Weddell Sea, colonies of Adélie and gentoo penguins, not to mention orcas and humpback whales, populate the coastline. [...] On board, I share my passion with passengers, not only through lectures, but also in the field: ice floe hikes, zodiac outings... If they had to remember just one thing from their trip, it would be the purity of the landscapes—the snow, the glaciers, the silence, provided you stay away from the penguin colonies—not to mention the wonder of discovering a world apart.

"The Antarctic Peninsula, the closest point to South America, is the first gateway to the seventh continent. […] Here, nature reveals itself in all its richness. Cormorants, emblematic of the region, can be observed at sites such as Paulet Island, while in the Weddell Sea, colonies of Adélie and gentoo penguins, not to mention orcas and humpback whales, populate the coastline. [...] On board, I share my passion with passengers, not only through lectures, but also in the field: ice floe hikes, zodiac outings... If they had to remember just one thing from their trip, it would be the purity of the landscapes—the snow, the glaciers, the silence, provided you stay away from the penguin colonies—not to mention the wonder of discovering a world apart.

Lucia Sala Simion, Tour Guide and Author

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*Terms & Conditions: Holiday Sale Offer valid from November 4, 2026 to January 4, 2027 granting up to 20% savings on a selection of cruises and room categories. The discount applies only to new bookings made either online using the code HOLIDAYSJ for voyages operated in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys or code HOLIDAY26 for all other cruises, via our Customer Care team, or through your preferred travel advisor. This offer is non-retroactive, has no cash value, subject to availability, and cannot be combined with Exclusive offers (Flight credit, Solo Supplement offer, Onboard credit, Webinar discounts, Ponant event offers or any other offer). The offer can be combined with the Ponant Bonus, sponsorship or loyalty discounts. Offer is neither transferable, substitutable nor redeemable for cash. The fare displayed online does not include an additional discount. PONANT EXPLORATIONS may modify or withdraw the Offer or any of its elements at any time. PONANT EXPLORATIONS is neither responsible nor liable for any errors relating to the Offer, including technical or printing errors. Call for details and for the most up to date information visit us.ponant.com. All rights reserved. Other restrictions may apply.