For a limited time, enjoy a €1,000 Shipboard Credit per stateroom or suite* on all 2026 PONANT EXPLORATIONS voyages in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

Sail into antiquity with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts as your guides. Walk where Homer walked, through Taormina, Delphi, Delos, and Ephesus. Wander whitewashed Cycladic lanes, Croatia's medieval strongholds, and Puglia's enchanting trulli villages.

On Celtic shores, myths whisper through the sea air. Every sailing immerses you in local culture, history, cuisine, and wildlife, bringing each destination vividly to life. And hurry, this offer ends 31 March 2026.

- Voyages Enriched with Expertise -

Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea

9 Days | London to Glasgow | Departs 7 May 2026

Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Canterbury Cathedral to the Giant’s Causeway on the Antrim Coast, as well as the UNESCO Biosphere of the Isle of Man.

From AU$10,840 per person*

Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean

8 Days | Athens Return | Departs 16 June 2026

Sail among Greece’s Cycladic islands, from the ancient ruins of Delos to the cafés of Mykonos and the timeless charm of Amorgos, Symi, and Milos.

From AU$10,550 per person*

Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea

8 Days | Venice to Athens | Departs 18 June 2026

Discover six Mediterranean countries: Italy, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece. Combine visits to historic cities with forays into the idyllic countryside.

From AU$10,360 per person*

Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles

8 Days | Athens to Istanbul | Departs 25 June 2026

Step into the Homeric age of heroes, from Mycenae to Troy, explore ancient Epidaurus and Ephesus, and then wander the whitewashed villages of Paros, Mykonos, and Patmos.

From AU$10,000 per person*

Corsica and the
Tuscan Archipelago by Sea

9 Days | Nice Return | Departs 18 July 2026

From Bonifacio’s limestone cliffs to scenic drives in Corsica and Tuscan wine tastings, you will savour la dolce vita with optional activities including hiking, kayaking, and e-bike adventures.

From AU$11,280 per person*

Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights: Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily

9 Days | Valletta to Livorno | Departs 6 September 2026

You can sip and sail through southern Italy and Sicily, visiting vineyards and savouring regional flavours from Sicilian arancini to Neapolitan pizza and Roman pasta. The perfect Mediterranean adventure.

From AU$13,120 per person*

- Life On Board PONANT -

Whether you choose a Mediterranean cruise or an expedition journey to the heart of icy Antarctica, you can be sure of exceptional comfort on board. The bespoke, attentive, excellent service will make you feel like you're travelling on a private yacht.