Smithsonian Journeys
PONANT EXPLORATIONS 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 EXPLORATIONS experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world-class experts.PONANT EXPLORATIONS 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 EXPLORATIONS experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world-class experts.
41 cruises
In alliance withSmithsonian Journeys
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
Package included
In alliance withSmithsonian Journeys
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys
Package included
From
Venice
To
Athens
7 nightsaboard the shipLE BORÉAL
Next departure
In alliance withSmithsonian Journeys
Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys
Last cabinsPackage included
From
Barcelona
To
Civitavecchia (Rome)
8 nightsaboard the shipLE CHAMPLAIN
Next departure
In alliance withSmithsonian Journeys
Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys
Package included
From
Victoria, Mahé
To
Nosy Be
10 nightsaboard the shipLE DUMONT D'URVILLE
Next departure
In alliance withSmithsonian Journeys
Baja and the Sea of Cortez: In Search of the Great Whales – with Smithsonian Journeys
NewPackage included
From
Cabo San Lucas
To
Cabo San Lucas
10 nightsaboard the shipLE BELLOT
Next departure
From
£8,420 /person*
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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