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

9-night The Jewels Of The Aegean Cruise — 10/29/2025 — from $7,680

8-night Adventure in the Bissagos Islands Cruise — 11/16/2025 — from $6,420

15-night Beyond The Antarctic Circle – In The Wake Of Jean-Baptiste Charcot Cruise/Land Package — 12/05/2025 — CALL

18-night The Great Austral Loop Cruise/Land Package — 12/20/2025 — CALL

11-night Emblematic Antarctica Cruise/Land Package — 01/06/2026 — CALL

10-night Secrets Of Central America Cruise — 01/19/2026 — from $10,170

12-night The Essentials of the Caribbean Cruise — 02/10/2026 — from $10,590

10-night Secrets Of Central America Cruise — 03/05/2026 — from $10,170

14-night Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice Cruise — 05/14/2026 — from $37,080

7-night Icelandic Mosaic Cruise — 07/06/2026 — from $7,040

7-night Icelandic Mosaic Cruise — 08/03/2026 — from $7,650

11-night Exploration Along Saint Lawrence Cruise — 09/23/2026 — from $12,770

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