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  • Le Commandant Charcot

    9 Night Baltic Bliss & Winter Wonders

    Le Commandant Charcot

    Departing from: Helsinki, Finland
    Ports of Call:
    • Stockholm, Sweden
    • Visby, Gotland, Sweden
    • Gdansk (Danzig), Poland
    • Riga, Latvia
    • Tallinn, Estonia
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2026
    • December 2026
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    balcony from
    $11,470
    $1,274pernight
    suite from
    $12,010
    $1,334pernight
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    balcony from
    $11,470
    $1,274pernight
  • Le Commandant Charcot

    8 Night Gulf of Bothnia at the Gateway to the Artic

    Le Commandant Charcot

    Departing from: Helsinki, Finland
    Ports of Call:
    • Stockholm, Sweden
    • Rauma, Finland
    • Lulea, Sweden
    • Oulu, Finland
    • Kemi, Finland
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2026
    • January 2027
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    balcony from
    $12,960
    $1,620pernight
    suite from
    $13,520
    $1,690pernight
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    balcony from
    $12,960
    $1,620pernight

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  • Le Bougainville

    7 Night Pearls of the Caribbean

    Le Bougainville

    Departing from: Vieux Fort, St. Lucia
    Ports of Call:
    • Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Grenadines
    • Mayreau, Grenadines
    • Tobago Cays, Grenadines
    • Pigeon Island, St. Lucia
    • Soufriere, St. Lucia
    • Iles Des Saintes, Guadeloupe
    • Portsmouth, Dominica
    Sailing Dates:
    • February 2027
    • March 2027
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    balcony from
    $5,310
    $759pernight
    suite from
    $7,810
    $1,116pernight
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    balcony from
    $5,310
    $759pernight
  • L Austral
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)

    7 Night Iberian Peninsula & Morocco

    L Austral

    Departing from: Malaga (Granada), Spain
    Ports of Call:
    • Marbella, Spain
    • Tangier, Morocco
    • Cadiz (Seville), Spain
    • Portimao, Portugal
    • Setubal, Portugal
    • Figueira Da Foz, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    Sailing Dates:
    • July 2028
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    oceanview from
    $5,370
    $767pernight
    balcony from
    $5,640
    $806pernight
    suite from
    $10,240
    $1,463pernight
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    oceanview from
    $5,370
    $767pernight
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)
  • Le Champlain
    4.2 rating out of 5  (4 reviews)

    10 Night Splendours of the Canaries & Authentic Madeira

    Le Champlain

    Departing from: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
    Ports of Call:
    • Puerto Del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
    • Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
    • Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Santa Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands
    • Puerto De La Estaca, El Hierro, Canary Islands
    • San Sebastian De La Gomera, Canary Islands
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2027
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    balcony from
    $6,720
    $672pernight
    suite from
    $9,820
    $982pernight
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    balcony from
    $6,720
    $672pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (4 reviews)

Europe Ponant Cruises

From postcard-perfect Mediterranean beaches to majestic Scandinavian fjords, Europe is a land of innumerable treasures. Hop on board a Ponant Explorations cruise to explore both big-name cities and hidden gems. Sail to Barcelona or Venice for the must-see cultural hot spots, and then unwind in a small town like Otranto, Italy where you can frolic privately in the peaceful sea. Be dazzled by the minaret-filled skyline of Istanbul, or experience the mind-altering "White Nights" in St. Petersburg, where the region's geniuses of times past – Dostoyevsky, Pushkin, Rachmaninoff—may just rub off on you. With so many things to do and places to see, the best way to go is by sea.

  • L Austral
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)

    7 Night Mediterranean Shores

    L Austral

    Departing from: Barcelona, Spain
    Ports of Call:
    • Sete (Carcassonne), France
    • Marseille (Provence), France
    • Calvi, Corsica, France
    • Ajaccio, Corsica, France
    • Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
    • Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2027
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    oceanview from
    $5,450
    $779pernight
    balcony from
    $5,730
    $819pernight
    suite from
    $10,420
    $1,489pernight
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    $5,450
    $779pernight
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)
  • Le Lyrial
    4.5 rating out of 5  (2 reviews)

    8 Night British Archipelagos & Celtic Shores

    Le Lyrial

    Departing from: Honfleur, France
    Ports of Call:
    • Guernsey, Channel Islands
    • Herm, Channel Islands
    • Dartmouth, England
    • Isles Of Scilly, United Kingdom
    • Kinsale, Ireland
    • Cork, Ireland
    • Dublin, Ireland
    • Douglas, Isle Of Man, United Kingdom
    • Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2027
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    oceanview from
    $5,530
    $691pernight
    balcony from
    $5,930
    $741pernight
    suite from
    $8,700
    $1,088pernight
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    $5,530
    $691pernight
    4.5 rating out of 5  (2 reviews)
  • Le Laperouse
    4.3 rating out of 5  (4 reviews)

    7 Night Ancient Treasures of the Mediterranean

    Le Laperouse

    Departing from: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Ports of Call:
    • Heraklion, Crete, Greece
    • Rhodes, Greece
    • Patmos, Greece
    • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    • Dikili, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2027
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    balcony from
    $5,850
    $836pernight
    suite from
    $10,840
    $1,549pernight
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    $5,850
    $836pernight
    4.3 rating out of 5  (4 reviews)
  • L Austral
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)

    9 Night Green Shores: Exploring the Bay of Biscay & Iberian Coastline

    L Austral

    Departing from: Lisbon, Portugal
    Ports of Call:
    • Leixoes (Oporto), Portugal
    • Vigo, Spain
    • La Coruna, Spain
    • Aviles, Spain
    • Santander, Spain
    • Saint-Jean-De-Luz (Biarritz), France
    • Cruise Gironde Estuary
    • Bordeaux, France
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2028
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    oceanview from
    $6,610
    $734pernight
    balcony from
    $7,110
    $790pernight
    suite from
    $11,780
    $1,309pernight
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    $6,610
    $734pernight
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)
  • L Austral
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)

    10 Night The Iberian Peninsula & Fortified Cities of the Atlantic

    L Austral

    Departing from: Lisbon, Portugal
    Ports of Call:
    • Oporto, Portugal
    • Vigo, Spain
    • Santander, Spain
    • Bordeaux, France
    • Saint-Malo, France
    • St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
    • Honfleur, France
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2027
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    oceanview from
    $7,260
    $726pernight
    balcony from
    $7,800
    $780pernight
    suite from
    $17,300
    $1,730pernight
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    oceanview from
    $7,260
    $726pernight
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)

Antarctica Ponant Cruises

  • Le Lyrial
    4.5 rating out of 5  (2 reviews)

    10 Night Emblematic Antarctica

    Le Lyrial

    Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
    Ports of Call:
    • Cruise Drake Passage
    • Antarctic Experience
    • Cruise Drake Passage
    Sailing Dates:
    • February 2027
    • February 2028
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    oceanview from
    $15,580
    $1,558pernight
    balcony from
    $16,430
    $1,643pernight
    suite from
    $23,660
    $2,366pernight
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    oceanview from
    $15,580
    $1,558pernight
    4.5 rating out of 5  (2 reviews)
  • L Austral
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)

    10 Night Emblematic Antarctica

    L Austral

    Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
    Ports of Call:
    • Cruise Drake Passage
    • Antarctic Experience
    • Cruise Drake Passage
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2026
    • December 2026
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    Call for availability
    balcony from
    $18,390
    $1,839pernight
    suite from
    $29,090
    $2,909pernight
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    balcony from
    $18,390
    $1,839pernight
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)
  • L Austral
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)

    18 Night Journey to the Austral Lands & Valdes Peninsula

    L Austral

    Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
    Ports of Call:
    • Cruise Drake Passage
    • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula
    • Cruise The Weddell Sea
    • South Georgia Island
    • Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
    • Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    • Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Sailing Dates:
    • February 2027
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    oceanview from
    $22,720
    $1,262pernight
    balcony from
    $26,550
    $1,475pernight
    suite from
    $37,830
    $2,102pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    • Holiday Sale: Up to 20% Savings
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    oceanview from
    $22,720
    $1,262pernight
    4.9 rating out of 5  (7 reviews)

Caribbean Ponant Cruises

Experience the ultimate tropical getaway on a Ponant Explorations cruise to the Caribbean. Immersive shore excursions highlight the unique attractions of each island: You can walk along a suspension bridge in a lush rainforest canopy in Dominica, visit a traditional spice plantation in Grenada, or explore shipwrecks on a submarine adventure in St. Barts. Or simply work on your tan on one of the many gorgeous beaches of Anguilla. Whether you're looking for adventure or pure relaxation, the Caribbean has it all – and on an intimate yacht cruise, you'll feel as if you have it all to yourself.

  • Le Bellot
    4.9 rating out of 5  (1 reviews)

    9 Night Panama Colombia & Caribbean Islands

    Le Bellot

    Departing from: Fort-De-France, Martinique
    Ports of Call:
    • Mayreau, Grenadines
    • Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Grenadines
    • Willemstad, Curacao
    • Santa Marta, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • San Blas Islands, Panama
    • Colon, Panama
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2027
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    balcony from
    $6,940
    $771pernight
    suite from
    $10,820
    $1,202pernight
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    • Holiday Sale: Up to 20% Savings
     
    balcony from
    $6,940
    $771pernight
    4.9 rating out of 5  (1 reviews)
  • Le Bougainville

    7 Night Wonders of the Caribbean

    Le Bougainville

    Departing from: Fort-De-France, Martinique
    Ports of Call:
    • Antigua, West Indies
    • Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.
    • Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I.
    • Gustavia, St. Barts
    • Deshaies, Guadeloupe
    • Marie Galante, Guadeloupe
    Sailing Dates:
    • January 2027
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    Call for availability
    suite from
    $9,680
    $1,383pernight
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    suite from
    $9,680
    $1,383pernight

Departure Ports for Caribbean Ponant Cruises:

Panama Canal Ponant Cruises

  • Le Bougainville

    7 Night Central America Jewels & Panama Canal

    Le Bougainville

    Departing from: Colon, Panama
    Ports of Call:
    • San Blas Islands, Panama
    • Panama Canal Full Transit
    • Fuerte Amador (Balboa), Panama
    • Playa Muerto, Darien, Panama
    • Golfito, Costa Rica
    • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2027
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    balcony from
    $6,050
    $864pernight
    suite from
    $13,470
    $1,924pernight
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    • Holiday Sale: Up to 20% Savings
     
    balcony from
    $6,050
    $864pernight

Ponant Explorations . . . Life "À La Française"

Discover a New Kind of Cruise with Ponant Explorations & United Cruises

Take a journey with Ponant Explorations to experience that elusive blend of sophistication and easy intimacy that is the trademark of life "à la française."  Ponant's exquisite attention to detail shows itself in unique, carefully crafted itineraries, attentive service, and of course, impeccable French-inspired cuisine. Small vessels keep the guest list between 64 and 226 passengers, making your trip feel more like a private sailing or jaunt on a friend's yacht than a typical cruise experience. Small ships also allow you to get up-close-and-personal with beautiful sites and landscapes, and  Ponant's French registry permits stops in unique destinations often inaccessible to other fleets.

On board one of Ponant's luxurious vessels, you'll find refined design, elegant décor, and plush oceanview cabins perfect for sea- and star-gazing. You'll feel right at home with complimentary mineral, water, tea, and coffee whenever your heart desires - not to mention complimentary wine with lunch and dinner. Unwind with a face or body treatment in the onboard spa, soak in the sunshine on the pool deck, or stay in shape in the onboard fitness center. Seminars and lectures featuring international experts will provide you with the historical and cultural backdrop of your destinations, helping you to create truly immersive experiences on shore. For a unique, personalized cruise experience, try a theme cruise - customized speakers and activities cover topics ranging from golf to classical music, bridge, or diving.

Sophistication without stuffiness, refinement mixed with casual elegance - it's an ambience that's difficult to achieve, but so easy to get used to. For those looking for an alternative to big-ship cruising, Ponant Explorations offers authentic, intimate travel experiences in breathtaking destinations around the world. Discover an entirely new kind of cruising - the French way - with Ponant Explorations and United Cruises.

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