Cruises
PONANT with Smithsonian Journeys: expedition voyages led by experts
For travelers who want to understand a place, not only see it. On these voyages, two Smithsonian Journeys experts sail with you, and each port comes with an outing designed for the trip.
Experts on boardwith an excursion in every port
What’s included
- Two Smithsonian Journeys experts host lectures and discussions on board
- A specially designed shore excursion or activity in every port
- Transfers from the airport to the ship, and back again at the end
- $100 shipboard credit per person (up to $200 per stateroom) when you book through me
Good for
- History and culture
- Wildlife and wild places
- Bucket-list trip
About the voyages
A French expedition cruise line with more than 35 years of voyages to remote places, on small ships that feel more like private yachts.
On these voyages
- Two Smithsonian Journeys experts sail with you, with lectures and discussions
- A specially designed excursion or activity in every port
- Built around culture, history, the natural world, and exploration
The ships
- Small expedition ships with few passengers, reaching shores the big ships can't
- Curated for English-speaking travelers, with PONANT's French style on board
The particulars
- Book and travel by
- December 31, 2027
- Offered on select PONANT voyages in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys
- Subject to availability
Claim it.
Send me a few details and I’ll check live availability for your dates, then write back personally.