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9 Night Baltic Bliss & Winter Wonders
Le Commandant Charcot
Departing from: Helsinki, FinlandPorts of Call:- Stockholm, Sweden
- Visby, Gotland, Sweden
- Gdansk (Danzig), Poland
- Riga, Latvia
- Tallinn, Estonia
Sailing Dates:- November 2026
- December 2026
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8 Night Gulf of Bothnia at the Gateway to the Artic
Le Commandant Charcot
Departing from: Helsinki, FinlandPorts of Call:- Stockholm, Sweden
- Rauma, Finland
- Lulea, Sweden
- Oulu, Finland
- Kemi, Finland
Sailing Dates:- December 2026
- January 2027
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7 Night Pearls of the Caribbean
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Vieux Fort, St. LuciaPorts 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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7 Night Iberian Peninsula & Morocco
L Austral
Departing from: Malaga (Granada), SpainPorts 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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10 Night Splendours of the Canaries & Authentic Madeira
Le Champlain
Departing from: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary IslandsPorts 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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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.
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7 Night Mediterranean Shores
L Austral
Departing from: Barcelona, SpainPorts 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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8 Night British Archipelagos & Celtic Shores
Le Lyrial
Departing from: Honfleur, FrancePorts 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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7 Night Ancient Treasures of the Mediterranean
Le Laperouse
Departing from: Piraeus (Athens), GreecePorts of Call:- Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Rhodes, Greece
- Patmos, Greece
- Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
- Dikili, Turkey
- Istanbul, Turkey
Sailing Dates:- December 2027
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9 Night Green Shores: Exploring the Bay of Biscay & Iberian Coastline
L Austral
Departing from: Lisbon, PortugalPorts 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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10 Night The Iberian Peninsula & Fortified Cities of the Atlantic
L Austral
Departing from: Lisbon, PortugalPorts 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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Antarctica Ponant Cruises
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10 Night Emblematic Antarctica
Le Lyrial
Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, ArgentinaPorts of Call:- Cruise Drake Passage
- Antarctic Experience
- Cruise Drake Passage
Sailing Dates:- February 2027
- February 2028
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10 Night Emblematic Antarctica
L Austral
Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, ArgentinaPorts of Call:- Cruise Drake Passage
- Antarctic Experience
- Cruise Drake Passage
Sailing Dates:- November 2026
- December 2026
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18 Night Journey to the Austral Lands & Valdes Peninsula
L Austral
Departing from: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, ArgentinaPorts 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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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.
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9 Night Panama Colombia & Caribbean Islands
Le Bellot
Departing from: Fort-De-France, MartiniquePorts 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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7 Night Wonders of the Caribbean
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Fort-De-France, MartiniquePorts 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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7 Night Central America Jewels & Panama Canal
Le Bougainville
Departing from: Colon, PanamaPorts 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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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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- Canada/New England/NY from $7,560
- Caribbean from $5,150
- Europe from $1,820
- Exotic - Asia/Africa/Other from $1,530
- Panama Canal/C. America from $5,880
- South America from $2,150
- South Pacific - All from $2,430
- Transatlantic from $1,820
- U.S. from $7,560
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