EXCLUSIVE OFFER $1,000 Shipboard Credit on all 2026 Smithsonian Journeys
Great journeys begin with a great curiosity for discovery—and for the first time ever, we’re extending a $1,000 Shipboard Credit per stateroom or suite on all 2026 voyages offered in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys*.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: $1,000 Shipboard Credit
Elevate your travels with rejuvenating spa treatments, connoisseur wine selections, and luxury shopping in our on board boutique.
This limited-time $1,000 Shipboard Credit Exclusive Offer invites exploration together with some of the leading minds in history, anthropology, ecology, and more on over 30 immersive voyages worldwide. Book your voyage by March 31, 2026 with offer code SBC500SJ.
PONANT EXPLORATIONS & Smithsonian Journeys Alliance
A shared passion for discovery
In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, PONANT EXPLORATIONS offer voyages guided by scholars and storytellers—enriching every exploration with depth, context, and a spirit of curiosity.
Journey Inspirations Just For You
Here are select cruises to inspire and ignite your wanderlust.
Coastal Vietnam by Sea: Singapore to Hong Kong – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Singapore (Singapore)
To
Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
14 nightsaboard the shipLe Jacques Cartier
Next departure
Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Valletta (Malta)
To
Barcelona (Spain)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Boréal
Next departure
South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Durban (South Africa)
To
Walvis Bay (Namibia)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Bougainville
Next departure
Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Nice (France)
To
Valletta (Malta)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
Next departure
Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Reykjavík (Iceland)
To
Reykjavík (Iceland)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Bellot
Next departure
Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Ushuaia (Argentina)
To
Ushuaia (Argentina)
10 nightsaboard the shipL'Austral
Next departure
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More Inspiration
Upcoming departures, unique experiences, interviews, exploration or scouting stories — all brochures can be ordered in print or downloaded in digital format.
*Terms & Conditions - Offer valid for new bookings made between January 6 to March 31, 2026 on all 2026 PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Smithsonian Journeys sailings only. Savings applies only to new bookings using the OFFER CODE: SBC500SJ. Shipboard credit offer is available only to 1st/2nd guest in stateroom, max $1,000 per booking. Offer is combinable only with PONANT Bonus (PB), PONANT Yacht Club (PYC), Join the Club (JTC), Onboard Sales incentives, and contracted partner amenities. Offer has no cash value and is subject to availability, capacity controlled. PONANT EXPLORATIONS may modify or withdraw Offer or any of its elements at any time. PONANT EXPLORATIONS is neither responsible nor liable for any errors relating to Offer, including technical errors. Offer is neither transferable, substitutable nor redeemable for cash. Any changes made after booking may incur amendment or cancellation fees. Additional terms and conditions may apply. All information is accurate at the time of deployment but is subject to change. All rights reserved. Other restrictions may apply. The name of the Smithsonian and the sunburst logo are registered trademarks of the Smithsonian Institution, and PONANT EXPLORATIONS is an authorized user.











