In partnership with American Express®
Earn 75,000 points when you spend a minimum of $10,000 with PONANT Explorations!*
AMEX Centurion members receive an additional €200 onboard gift credit per person⁺ To book or for more information, contact a PONANT Explorations advisor today.
The PONANT experience
Experience the perfect blend of luxurious elegance and thrilling, expert-led exploration at sea.
Your ultimate small-ship experience
Our intimate, sustainable fleet carries you to hidden harbours and secluded destinations across seven continents.
Destination spotlight
From icy polar frontiers to warm tropical shores, find your perfect escape right here.
POLAR REGIONS
ASIA
SOUTH PACIFIC
THE MEDITERRANEAN
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Earn 75,000 points when you spend a minimum of $10,000 with Ponant Explorations!*
AMEX Centurion members receive an additional €200 onboard gift credit per person⁺ To book or for more information, contact a PONANT Explorations advisor today.
Choose your itinerary
Book early and save up to 30% on the brochure fare*
From
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway)
To
Reykjavík (Iceland)
17 nightsaboard the shipLe Commandant Charcot
Next departure
From
Ushuaia (Argentina)
To
Ushuaia (Argentina)
12 nightsaboard the shipLe Commandant Charcot
Next departure
From
Ushuaia (Argentina)
To
Ushuaia (Argentina)
14 nightsaboard the shipLe Commandant Charcot
Next departure
From
Manila (Philippines)
To
Singapore (Singapore)
12 nightsaboard the shipLe Soléal
Next departure
Treasures of Japan and South Korea by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Busan (South Korea)
To
Osaka (Japan)
8 nightsaboard the shipLe Soléal
Next departure
Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Benoa, Bali (Indonesia)
To
Darwin (Australia)
11 nightsaboard the shipLe Jacques Cartier
Next departure
From
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
To
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
14 nightsaboard the shipLe Jacques Cartier
Next departure
From
AU$20,000 /person*
From
Palermo, Sicily (Italy)
To
Nice (France)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Ponant
Next departure
From
Nice (France)
To
Nice (France)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Ponant
Next departure
From
Darwin (Australia)
To
Broome (Australia)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Jacques Cartier
Next departure
Offer(s)
Save up to $3,000 on suites, Back to back offer, PONANT Bonus 15%
From
AU$17,300 /person*
From
Dunedin (New Zealand)
To
Dunedin (New Zealand)
14 nightsaboard the shipLe Soléal
Next departure
*Price displayed is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available. The price includes the Ponant Bonus discount.
Inclusions on every voyage
EXPEDITION voyages include all daily excursions, including Zodiac and land excursions. TIMELESS and DISCOVERY voyages include one excursion per person per day. (5) All-inclusive dining featuring French-inspired and international cuisine across all onboard restaurants. Plus, open bar.^ Expert Sommelier offering wine pairings during meals. 24-hour room service and unlimited Wi-Fi service on board. Butler service is available in select suites. † Access to the wellness area, fitness centre, and steam rooms or sauna, depending on the ship. Access to the bridge to observe real-time navigation. Entertainment including dance shows, film screenings, live music, games, and presentations from chefs and sommeliers, depending on the itinerary. Conferences delivered by historians, journalists, art curators, scientists, and more, depending on the itinerary. On most polar region departures, complimentary parka and boots are available for hire. Note: Optional excursions are available for a supplement depending on the itinerary. Butler service is not available on Le Ponant, and the Open Bar excludes the premium menu. (5) Optional excursions are available for a supplement depending on the itinerary. Excludes m/s Paul Gauguin. † Butler service not available on Le Ponant. ^Open Bar excludes premium menu.
Our guests say it best!
My most beautiful moment was opening my curtains in my cabin at three in the morning and seeing these magnificent pink-purple icebergs after two days at sea crossing the Drake Passage: it's breathtaking, sublime, magical, exceptional! I only want one thing, and that is to go back there as soon as possible. It's the trip of a lifetime and you have been a big part of this MAGIC! I think about it every day... This wildlife, these landscapes, still make me dream.
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Terms & Conditions* When paying a deposit, you must ensure that $10,000 or more has been charged to your Card by the Offer end date to be eligible for the Offer.
Only valid on purchases made in Australian Dollars.
Valid for payments made by 30/09/2026 to be eligible for the Offer.
Offer is limited to 75,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points per Card to which the Offer is saved, and only spend on this Card counts towards the Offer.
Excludes transactions where you do not spend directly with your Card to which the Offer is saved, including purchases made online at au.ponant.com, in-app, or via phone at 1300 737 178. Offer valid on the Australian website, app or phone only.
Excludes purchases made via third parties (including, but not limited to, travel agents, online aggregators or payment processors).
You must be enrolled in the relevant loyalty program and have an active loyalty account to receive the points.
Additional Cards and Employee Cards are not eligible for this Offer.
Offer is not valid for spend which does not earn Membership Rewards points (including, but not limited to: Card fees and charges, cash advances, balance transfers, interest). For more information, please refer to the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions.
Points are not redeemable for cash.
Points should appear on your billing statement within 15 business days from qualifying spend but may take up to 90 days from the Offer end date.
Points will not be applied to your Card Account if your Card has been suspended or cancelled.
Points may be reversed if your qualifying purchase is refunded or cancelled.
+ EUR200 on-board gift credit per person is available for new bookings and can be used at Spa, boutique, for laundry service or premium drinks menu.





















