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PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, have formed a unique alliance to offer themed sailings featuring experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination’s history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that immerses guests in the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of each destination, and helps provide a deeper understanding of the places we explore.

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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Nice
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
15/5/2024 to the 22/5/2024
Starting from AU$10,190 per person
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Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

London - Glasgow, Scotland
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
21/5/2024 to the 29/5/2024
Starting from AU$10,760 per person
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Cultural and Natural Treasures of Japan by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Maizuru - Hakodate
LE SOLÉAL
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
21/5/2024 to the 28/5/2024
Starting from AU$10,270 per person
20% Ponant Bonus
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen - Glasgow, Scotland
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
8/6/2024 to the 15/6/2024
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Starting from AU$11,050 per person
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4/7/2025 to 11/7/2025
Bergen
Glasgow, Scotland
LE BELLOT
BG1545US - EE040725
25% Ponant Bonus
AU$9,572
Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$9,572.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$10,572.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$11,072.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$11,662.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$16,052.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$16,052.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$16,052.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$16,052.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$21,522.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$22,632.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$23,722.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$23,722.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$26,012.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$36,072.00 Book

Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys

Reykjavík - Reykjavík
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
15/6/2024 to the 22/6/2024
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Starting from AU$10,880 per person
20% Ponant Bonus
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Reykjavík
Reykjavík
LE BELLOT
RRDW45US - EE210725
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$11,040
Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$11,040.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$12,170.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$12,740.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$13,410.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$18,410.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$18,410.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$18,410.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$18,410.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$24,640.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$25,900.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$27,140.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$27,140.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$29,750.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$44,100.00 Book

Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Vancouver - Sitka, Alaska
LE SOLÉAL
Activity in each port of call + one-way flight Sitka/Seattle + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
5/7/2024 to the 13/7/2024
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Starting from AU$9,690 per person
20% Ponant Bonus
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20/7/2024 to 28/7/2024
Vancouver
Sitka, Alaska
LE SOLÉAL
VS1345US - SO200724
25% Ponant Bonus
AU$9,220
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 AU$9,220.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$9,860.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$10,760.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$11,200.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$11,740.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$15,720.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$20,680.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$21,670.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 AU$32,140.00 Book
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Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys

Venice - Athens
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
16/7/2024 to the 23/7/2024
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Starting from AU$9,290 per person
5% Ponant Bonus
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18/6/2025 to 25/6/2025
Venice
Athens
L'AUSTRAL
VA7145US - AU180625
25% Ponant Bonus
AU$8,010
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,010.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,640.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$9,540.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$9,990.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$10,530.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$14,470.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$19,410.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$20,390.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 AU$30,810.00 Book
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Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Stockholm - Copenhagen
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
18/7/2024 to the 25/7/2024
Starting from AU$12,750 per person
5% Ponant Bonus
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Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Vancouver - Sitka, Alaska
LE SOLÉAL
Activity in each port of call + one-way flight Sitka/Seattle + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
20/7/2024 to the 28/7/2024
Other available dates
Starting from AU$9,220 per person
25% Ponant Bonus
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5/7/2024 to 13/7/2024
Vancouver
Sitka, Alaska
LE SOLÉAL
VS1245US - SO050724
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$9,690
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 AU$9,690.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$10,370.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$11,330.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$11,800.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$12,380.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$16,620.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$21,910.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$22,970.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 6 AU$32,140.00 Fully booked
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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Milwaukee
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
28/8/2024 to the 4/9/2024
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Starting from AU$11,730 per person
5% Ponant Bonus
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Prices from
11/10/2024 to 18/10/2024
Milwaukee
Toronto
LE CHAMPLAIN
MT2945US - EC111024
10% Ponant Bonus
AU$11,190
A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$11,190.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$12,270.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$12,800.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$13,460.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$18,210.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$18,210.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$18,210.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$18,210.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$24,160.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$25,360.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$26,530.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$26,530.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$29,030.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$33,610.00 Book
17/9/2025 to 24/9/2025
Toronto
Milwaukee
LE CHAMPLAIN
TM3645US - EC170925
25% Ponant Bonus
AU$10,640
A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$10,640.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$11,760.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$12,330.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$13,000.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$17,960.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$17,960.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$17,960.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$17,960.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$24,150.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$25,400.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$26,630.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$26,630.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$29,220.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$40,620.00 Book

Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights: Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Livorno
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
8/9/2024 to the 15/9/2024
Starting from AU$10,900 per person
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