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 Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean Cruise — 10/29/2026 — from $10,750

8-night Ancient Cities Of The Mediterranean Cruise — 11/08/2026 — from $7,430

8-night Adventure In The Bissagos Islands Cruise — 11/19/2026 — from $6,470

10-night Namibian & South African Coastlines Cruise — 12/07/2026 — from $8,360

10-night Secrets Of Central America Cruise — 12/18/2026 — from $10,330

7-night History And Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels Cruise — 12/26/2026 — from $13,510

10-night Secrets Of Central America Cruise — 01/05/2027 — from $10,330

8-night The Essential Seychelles Cruise — 01/15/2027 — from $7,450

10-night Emblematic Antarctica Cruise — 02/05/2027 — from $18,000

7-night Cruising The Caribbean's Windward Islands – With Smithsonian Journeys — 02/17/2027 — from $7,980

18-night Journey To Austral Lands And Valdes Peninsula Cruise — 03/04/2027 — from $22,720

8-night The Best Of Japan Cruise — 05/09/2027 — from $12,080

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