Ponant Explorations, Expedition Cruises:
Ponant Explorations Bonuses:
Earlybird Savings
Book Early and save up to 30%
Subject to capacity
Reduced Deposits Offer
Initial deposit of 10%, with second deposit due 220 days prior to departure.
Valid on bookings made more than 220 days before departure
Must be booked by 31 January 2027
Free Solo Supplement on selected departures
Find Your Ponant Expedition Cruise:
Ponant Smithsonian Journeys - Click Here
While traditional PONANT EXPLORATIONS voyages are offered in both French and English, these special expert-led voyages are curated for English-speaking travellers.
Ponant Exploration South Pacific Cruises - Click Here
Ponant Exploration Kimberley Cruises - Click Here
Ponant Exploration Antarctica Cruises - Click Here
Ponant Exploration Arctic Cruises - Click Here
To View Ponant Exploration Luxury Cruises - Click Here
About Ponant:
Ponant Explorations embodies the French way of life on every sea around the world. On board, this is reflected in exceptional service, a multilingual crew, and the celebration of French expertise. An attentive crew, expertise, fine dining and more. Ponant Explorations takes you to discover incredible destinations while offering you a travel experience that is both authentic and high end.
Ponant Explorations fleet includes small, state-of-the-art luxury ships designed to access remote destinations. Most ships accommodate between 180 to 264 guests, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.
Sister Ships: A series of elegant small cruise ships including Le Boréal, L'Austral, Le Soléal, and Le Lyrial.
Explorer Ships: A series of expedition ships including Le Champlain, Le Laperouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-d’Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier, featuring a unique underwater lounge called Blue Eye.
Le Commandant Charcot: A hybrid icebreaker for polar expeditions - Read about this ship here
Ponant Loyalty Benefits:
Ponant Yacht Club
When you book your second cruise you will become part a member of the PONANT Yacht Club and you will enjoy personalised attention, exclusive offers both onboard and on land, and the best dedicated offers.
Save 5% when you book your second voyage and become a PONANT Yacht Club member!
Referrals Program
Refer your friends and family members and you and your referees will benefit from an AUD$800 discount per stateroom.
Our Cruise Conditions:
Unless otherwise stated, prices include SHARE TWIN / DOUBLE cabins and inclusions as specified. Special conditions apply for all Bonus Inclusions. Prices are in Australian dollars and subject to currency fluctuations and are for payment by direct deposit into our New Zealand bank account. Q Card & Credit Card prices are available on application. A cruise deposit will be required at time of booking. Amendment and cancellation fees do apply and can be up to 100% after booking is confirmed. Our prices exclude international airfares unless otherwise stated, however should airfares be purchased they are usually non-refundable, non-transferable, name changes are not permitted, include all prepayable airline surcharges, levies and airport taxes, require full payment for ticketing purposes at time of booking, and additional airfare rules will apply – please contact our specialists for more information. Our package deals are capacity controlled and restrictions may apply. Images displayed are indicative and will vary by ship and cabin. Prices and details were correct as at 4 June 2026 and are subject to change without notification and our Website Conditions & Booking Conditions apply.