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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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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Milwaukee - Toronto
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
19/08/2026 to the 27/08/2026
Starting from £6,480 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
29/08/2026 to the 06/09/2026
Starting from £6,020 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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London to Lisbon: Cruising Europe's Western Shores – with Smithsonian Journeys London to Lisbon: Cruising Europe's Western Shores – with Smithsonian Journeys

London to Lisbon: Cruising Europe's Western Shores – with Smithsonian Journeys

London - Lisbon
LE CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
9 nights on board
Dates:
05/09/2026 to the 14/09/2026
Starting from £4,850 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Livorno
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
06/09/2026 to the 14/09/2026
Starting from £6,410 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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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 CHAMPLAIN
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
8 nights on board
Dates:
23/09/2026 to the 09/10/2026
Starting from £5,410 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Boston
LE BELLOT
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
12 nights on board
Dates:
24/09/2026 to the 06/10/2026
Starting from £9,130 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:
08/10/2026 to the 15/10/2026
Other available dates
Starting from £4,410 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Prices from
06/07/2025 to 13/07/2025
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAEA45US - EU060725
10% Ponant Bonus
£5,340
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 £5,340.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 £5,920.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 £6,200.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 £6,550.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 £9,060.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 £9,060.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 £9,060.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 £9,060.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 £12,210.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 £12,840.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 £13,460.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 £13,460.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 £14,790.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 £17,200.00 Book
12/10/2025 to 19/10/2025
Athens
Athens
LE DUMONT D'URVILLE
AAEB45US - EU121025
£6,590
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 £6,590.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 £7,300.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 £7,650.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 £8,090.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 £11,210.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 £11,210.00 Fully booked
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 £11,210.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 £11,210.00 Fully booked
Prestige Suite Deck 5 £15,120.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 £15,900.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 £16,680.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 £16,680.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 £18,320.00 Fully booked
Owner's Suite Deck 5 £19,240.00 Book
16/06/2026 to 23/06/2026
Athens
Athens
LE BOUGAINVILLE
AAFB45US - EG160626
30% Ponant Bonus
£4,410
Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 £4,410.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 £4,880.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 £5,110.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 £5,380.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 £7,420.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 £7,420.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 £7,420.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 £7,420.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 £9,960.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 £10,470.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 £10,980.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 £10,980.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 £12,040.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 £17,870.00 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 - Barcelona
LE BORÉAL
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
10/10/2026 to the 17/10/2026
Other available dates
Starting from £4,180 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Cruise code
Ponant Bonus
Prices from
03/10/2025 to 10/10/2025
Valletta
Tarragona
L'AUSTRAL
VT0145US - AU031025
20% Ponant Bonus
£4,310
Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys
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Superior Stateroom Deck 3 £4,310.00 Book
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 £4,640.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 £4,870.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 £5,010.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 £5,200.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 £6,930.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 £7,440.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 £7,680.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 £9,960.00 Fully booked
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 LAPÉROUSE
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
14 nights on board
Dates:
12/10/2026 to the 26/10/2026
Starting from £6,620 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal – with Smithsonian Journeys

Barcelona - Lisbon
LE BORÉAL
Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included
7 nights on board
Dates:
17/10/2026 to the 24/10/2026
Starting from £4,080 per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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