PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Elevate Your Clients’ Holidays with a Luxurious Voyage
Invite your clients to trade the traditional for the exceptional during the holiday season–they can indulge in the serenity of local festivities and join us on board for an unforgettable PONANT EXPLORATIONS voyage! Between December and January, guests can take a polar expedition to the ultimate winter wonderland in Antarctica; embrace the holiday spirit through visits to the Christmas Markets of Scandinavia; and trade the winter blues for tropical hues on a sun-soaked sailing through the Caribbean. Celebrate Christmas in July and book your clients’ holiday escape today.
The Holidays with PONANT EXPLORATIONS

The White Continent beckons; no matter how many days your clients long to explore, we have the polar expedition for them. They can enjoy a classic journey that offers five full days on the peninsula; spend time on legendary South Georgia; or discover the stunning Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand.

Expedition to Southern Lands
The Great Austral Loop
17 NIGHTS ABOARD L’Austral or Le boréal
Ushuaia – Ushuaia
From $28,100 per guest*
Dec 12 – 30, 2025 or
Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 7, 2026
Emperor Penguins of the Weddell Sea
Emperor Penguins of the Weddell Sea
14 NIGHTS Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Ushuaia – Ushuaia
From $35,660 per guest*
Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026
Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
14 NIGHTS ABOARD LE SOLÉAL
Dunedin – Dunedin
From $16,740 per guest*
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026

Invite your clients to trade the winter blues for tropical hues! From the warm breeze of the Caribbean and the shifting sands of Namibia to the quiet nature of southeast Asia, we have the destination for them. Guests can celebrate the holidays under the sun, as they sail to exotic lands and turquoise waters.

Natural Sanctuaries & Caribbean Encounters
Natural Sanctuaries & Caribbean Encounters
9 NIGHTS Aboard
Le Champlain
Belize City – Belize City
From $7,730 per guest*
Dec 22 – 31, 2025
Namibian & South African Coastlines
Namibian &
South African Coastlines
10 NIGHTS Aboard
Le BOUGAINville
Walvis Bay – Durban
From $8,100 per guest*
Dec 17 – 27, 2025
Island Treasures of Indonesia & East Timor
Island Treasures
of Indonesia &
East Timor
15 NIGHTS ABOARD Le Jacques Cartier
Bali – Bali
From $18,970 per guest*
Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 7, 2026

There is nothing like celebrating the holidays in Northern Europe. The Christmas markets are filled with the aroma of mulled wine and hot chocolate, lights sparkle every which way, and a snowy-white blanket gently covers each destination.

Gautier Capuçon's Baltic Symphony at Sea
Gautier Capuçon’s Baltic Symphony at Sea
9 NIGHTS Aboard LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Helsinki –
Helsinki
From $11,890 per guest*
Dec 3 – 12, 2026
Baltic Bliss & Winter Wonders
Baltic Bliss & Winter Wonders
9 NIGHTS Aboard LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Helsinki –
Helsinki
From $10,250 per guest*
Dec 12 – 21, 2026
The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic
The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic
8 NIGHTS Aboard LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Between Kemi & Helsinki
From $12,260 per guest*
Dec 22 – 30, 2026
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027

If you need more enticement for your clients to spend their holiday season in Antarctica, look no further! We share 8 exciting reasons why spending Christmas and ringing in the New Year down south is a must.

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*Price is per guest, 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.