Zodiac® Outings

During expedition voyages, a fleet of Zodiac craft make landing ashore in remote, seldom visited destinations safe and accessible enabling guests to get as close as possible to ice and fauna. They accommodate up to ten passengers and are easy to step on to from the marina platform at the read of the ship. Zodiac excursions are included on expeditions.

THE FLEET

Fluid lines, a streamlined bow: the exterior of Ponant's ships reflect the spirit of a subtle nautical theme.

L'Austral

Le Bellot

Le Boreal

Le Bougainville

Le Champlain

Le Commandant Charcot

Le Dumont-D'Urville

Le Jacques Cartier

Le Laperouse

Le Lyrial

Le Ponant

Le Soleal

Spirit of Ponant

PONANT EXPLORATIONS | Cruises

7-night The Jewels of the Aegean Cruise — 05/17/2025 — CALL

7-night Shetland, Orkney & Hebrides Cruise — 05/31/2025 — CALL

7-night Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys — 06/18/2025 — from $7,920

7-night Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage - with Smithsonian Journeys — 07/04/2025 — from $9,474

7-night Island hopping aboard Le Ponant, from Athens to Dubrovnik Cruise — 07/19/2025 — from $13,230

10-night Malta, Italian Shores and Isle of Beauty Cruise — 07/30/2025 — CALL

9-night From the Ionian Sea to the Adriatic Cruise — 08/09/2025 — CALL

8-night From Malta to the Adriatic Coast Cruise — 08/21/2025 — from $6,220

10-night Australia's Iconic Kimberley Cruise — 09/01/2025 — from $10,860

12-night Jazz at Sea from Quebec to the Big Apple Cruise — 09/28/2025 — from $13,110

10-night Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean Cruise — 10/19/2025 — from $9,530

19-night Journey To Austral Lands And Valdes Peninsula Cruise/Land Package — 02/27/2026 — CALL

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