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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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Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Barcelona - Civitavecchia (Rome)
LE LAPÉROUSE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
2/10/2025 to the 9/10/2025
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Starting from AU$8,460 per person
25% Ponant Bonus
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26/4/2025 to 3/5/2025
Barcelona
Civitavecchia (Rome)
LE BOUGAINVILLE
BC3445US - EG260425
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$8,010
Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,010.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$8,820.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$9,240.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$9,740.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$13,350.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$13,350.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$13,350.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$13,350.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$17,880.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$18,780.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$19,690.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$19,690.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$21,580.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$31,950.00 Book
Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Tarragona
L'AUSTRAL
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
3/10/2025 to the 10/10/2025
Starting from AU$6,900 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Athens - Athens
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
Shore excursion or activity in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
12/10/2025 to the 19/10/2025
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Starting from AU$10,250 per person
15% Ponant Bonus
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6/7/2025 to 13/7/2025
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
AAEA45US - EU060725
25% Ponant Bonus
AU$8,200
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,200.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$9,060.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$9,490.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$10,020.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$13,820.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$13,820.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$13,820.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$13,820.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$18,600.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$19,550.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$20,500.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$20,500.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$22,500.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$31,220.00 Book
Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys

Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys

Lisbon - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
13 nights on board
Dates:
26/10/2025 to the 8/11/2025
Starting from AU$12,370 per person
25% Ponant Bonus
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Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys

Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys

Ushuaia - Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
Overnight in Buenos Aires + roundtrip flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires + visit + transfers included
10 nights on board
Dates:
8/1/2026 to the 19/1/2026
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Starting from AU$17,100 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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18/2/2025 to 1/3/2025
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
L'AUSTRAL
UUZZ45US - AU190225
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$18,740
Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 AU$18,740.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$19,970.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$20,850.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$21,210.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$21,740.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$30,560.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$31,800.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$33,390.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 AU$51,370.00 Book
Cruising the Arabian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising the Arabian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the Arabian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys

Dubai - Muscat
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
13/1/2026 to the 21/1/2026
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Starting from AU$9,110 per person
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16/1/2025 to 24/1/2025
Dubai
Muscat
LE BOUGAINVILLE
DM3145US - EG160125
25% Ponant Bonus
AU$9,230
Cruising the Arabian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$9,230.00 Fully booked
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$10,110.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$10,560.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$11,100.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$15,000.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$15,000.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$15,000.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$15,000.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$19,880.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$20,850.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$21,830.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$21,830.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$23,880.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$32,800.00 Book
Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Nosy Be - Victoria, Mahé
LE BOUGAINVILLE
Activity in each port of call + one-way flight Mauritius/Nosy Be + transfers included
10 nights on board
Dates:
23/1/2026 to the 2/2/2026
Starting from AU$12,380 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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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 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$10,460.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$10,980.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$11,570.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$16,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$16,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$16,050.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$21,630.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$22,760.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$23,870.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 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 Book
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 6 AU$14,080.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$14,080.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$14,080.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$14,080.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$18,900.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$19,860.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$20,840.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 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
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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 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$10,460.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$10,980.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$11,570.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$16,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$16,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$16,050.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$16,050.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$21,630.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$22,760.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$23,870.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 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 Book
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 6 AU$14,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$14,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$14,050.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 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 5 AU$20,810.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 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 - Fort-de-France
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$8,170 per person
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Vieux Fort
Vieux Fort
LE CHAMPLAIN
VVFL45US - EC300125
20% Ponant Bonus
AU$8,430
Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,430.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$8,840.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$9,100.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$9,430.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$12,530.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$12,530.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$12,530.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$12,530.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$13,450.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$13,870.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$14,210.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$14,210.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$14,630.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$18,580.00 Book
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