Embark on a new frontier with PONANT EXPLORATIONS & Smithsonian Journeys

Experience immersive culture like never before with a PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys voyage. Dive deeper into your destination’s history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife.

“Brings history to life...”

The Smithsonian opens doors to sites that you could not see on your own and to travel with a Smithsonian Journeys Expert brings life to the history and romance of the experience.

- Barbara C.


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Featured Voyages

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen
LE LAPÉROUSE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
6/21/2025 to the 6/28/2025
Other available dates
Athens - Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
7/6/2025 to the 7/13/2025
Other available dates
Toronto - Boston
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
14 nights on board
Dates:
10/1/2025 to the 10/15/2025
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
Other available dates
Durban - Walvis Bay
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
10 nights on board
Dates:
3/19/2026 to the 3/29/2026
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

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