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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 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
Starting from $7,790 per person
5% Ponant Bonus
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Arrival
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Prices from
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 6 $15,400.00 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
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 6 $12,280.00 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
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 6 $12,280.00 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
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
Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

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
Starting from $17,100 per person
10% Ponant Bonus
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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 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
Starting from $9,120 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Prices from
9/17/2025 to 9/24/2025
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 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $11,700.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $12,260.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $12,930.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $17,890.00 Fully booked
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 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $24,080.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $25,330.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $26,570.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $26,570.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $29,160.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $30,620.00 Book
8/13/2027 to 8/21/2027
Toronto
Milwaukee
LE BELLOT
TM4345US - EE130827
30% Ponant Bonus
$9,150
A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $9,150.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $10,120.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,610.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $11,190.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $15,480.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $15,480.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $15,480.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $15,480.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $20,850.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $21,920.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $22,990.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $22,990.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $25,230.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $37,560.00 Book
8/21/2027 to 8/29/2027
Milwaukee
Toronto
LE BELLOT
MT4245US - EE210827
30% Ponant Bonus
$9,170
A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 $9,170.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $10,140.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $10,630.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $11,210.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $15,500.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 $15,500.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 $15,500.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 $15,500.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 $20,870.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 $21,940.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 $23,010.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 $23,010.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 $25,250.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 $37,580.00 Book
South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys

South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys

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
Starting from $7,660 per person
25% 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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