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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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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colón - Puntarenas
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
19/2/2026 to the 26/2/2026
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Starting from AU$8,330 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Colón
Puntarenas
LE BELLOT
CP3645US - EE060125
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$9,440
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$9,440.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$10,460.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$10,980.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$11,570.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$21,630.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$22,760.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$23,870.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$23,870.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$26,210.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$32,250.00 Fully booked
26/2/2026 to 5/3/2026
Puntarenas
Colón
LE CHAMPLAIN
PC4545US - EC260226
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$8,360
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,360.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$9,230.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$9,680.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$10,210.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$14,080.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$14,080.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$14,080.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$14,080.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$18,900.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$19,860.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$20,840.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$20,840.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$22,850.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$33,920.00 Book
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Puntarenas - Colón
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
26/2/2026 to the 5/3/2026
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Starting from AU$8,360 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Colón
Puntarenas
LE BELLOT
CP3645US - EE060125
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$9,440
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$9,440.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$10,460.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$10,980.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$11,570.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$21,630.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$22,760.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$23,870.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$23,870.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$26,210.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$32,250.00 Fully booked
19/2/2026 to 26/2/2026
Colón
Puntarenas
LE CHAMPLAIN
CP4145US - EC190226
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$8,330
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,330.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$9,200.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$9,650.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$10,180.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$14,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$14,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$14,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$14,050.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$18,870.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$19,830.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$20,810.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$20,810.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$22,820.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$33,890.00 Book
Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Vieux Fort - Vieux Fort
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
28/2/2026 to the 8/3/2026
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Starting from AU$8,280 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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30/1/2025 to 7/2/2025
Vieux Fort
Vieux Fort
LE CHAMPLAIN
VVFL45US - EC300125
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$8,890
Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,890.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$9,330.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$9,610.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$9,960.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$13,250.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$13,250.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$13,250.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$13,250.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$14,230.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$14,680.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$15,040.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$15,040.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$15,480.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$18,580.00 Fully booked
South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys

South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban - Walvis Bay
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
10 nights on board
Dates:
19/3/2026 to the 29/3/2026
Starting from AU$9,910 per person
25% Ponant Bonus
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Treasures of Japan by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys Treasures of Japan by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Treasures of Japan by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Osaka - Busan
LE SOLÉAL
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
5/4/2026 to the 13/4/2026
Starting from AU$11,550 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin
LE JACQUES CARTIER
Activity in each port of call + transfers included
12 nights on board
Dates:
1/5/2026 to the 13/5/2026
Starting from AU$13,400 per person
25% Ponant Bonus
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A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
5/5/2026 to the 13/5/2026
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Starting from AU$10,900 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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2/6/2025 to 10/6/2025
Valletta
Valletta
LE BOUGAINVILLE
VVFM45US - EG020625
AU$13,420
A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$13,420.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$14,890.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$15,630.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$16,510.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$22,990.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$22,990.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$22,990.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$22,990.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$31,080.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$32,700.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$34,310.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$34,310.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$37,710.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$39,610.00 Book
29/8/2025 to 6/9/2025
Valletta
Valletta
LE BOUGAINVILLE
VVFN45US - EG290825
AU$13,420
A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$13,420.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$14,890.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$15,630.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$16,510.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$22,990.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$22,990.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$22,990.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$22,990.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$31,080.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$32,700.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$34,310.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$34,310.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$37,710.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$39,610.00 Book
Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

London - Glasgow, Scotland
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
7/5/2026 to the 15/5/2026
Starting from AU$9,160 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

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:
13/5/2026 to the 20/5/2026
Starting from AU$9,540 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

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

Nice - Valletta
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
25/5/2026 to the 1/6/2026
Other available dates
Starting from AU$9,580 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen
LE LAPÉROUSE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
28/5/2026 to the 4/6/2026
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Starting from AU$9,280 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Glasgow, Scotland
Bergen
LE BELLOT
GB2545US - EE300525
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$10,110
Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$10,110.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$11,170.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$11,710.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$12,340.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$17,020.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$17,020.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$17,020.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$17,020.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$22,860.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$24,040.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$25,200.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$25,200.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$27,640.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$36,040.00 Book
21/6/2025 to 28/6/2025
Glasgow, Scotland
Bergen
LE LAPÉROUSE
GB2445US - ER210625
15% Ponant Bonus
AU$10,680
Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom AU$10,680.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$11,810.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$12,380.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$13,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$18,020.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$18,020.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$18,020.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$18,020.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$24,230.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$25,480.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$26,720.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$26,720.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$29,310.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$36,040.00 Book
21/6/2026 to 28/6/2026
Glasgow, Scotland
Bergen
LE CHAMPLAIN
GB2945US - EC210626
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$9,280
Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$9,280.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$10,250.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$10,730.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$11,300.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$15,510.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$15,510.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$15,510.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$15,510.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$20,780.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$21,830.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$22,880.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$22,880.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$25,090.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$37,170.00 Book
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