PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Expert-Led Voyages
Where Curiosity Meets Exploration

Inspire your clients’ wanderlust with our expert-led voyages. These enriched journeys explore compelling themes—from celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through a diverse lens, to savoring cuisine with a former White House Executive Chef, to engaging in discussions with leading global affairs experts. And a Baltic Sea voyage with Jazz at Lincoln Center rounds out this selection.
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Expert-Led Voyages
A World Affairs Voyage from Copenhagen to London
A World Affairs Voyage from Copenhagen to London

From Copenhagen to London

08/26/2026 – 09/05/2026
10 nights on board

Invite your clients to join Nina Khrushcheva and Admiral James Stavridis—two distinguished international affairs experts—on this carefully curated program designed for English-speaking travelers—where they’ll explore the northwest corner of Europe, rich in history, both medieval and modern.
Nina Khrushcheva
Nina Khrushcheva
Foreign Affairs Expert
Nina Khrushcheva is a professor of International Affairs at The New School and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She has authored several books, including a biography of her great-grandfather, Nikita Khrushchev: An Outlier of the System.
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Celebrating America’s 250th: An Exploration of History and Culture
Celebrating America’s 250th: An Exploration of History and Culture

From Halifax to Baltimore

10/06/26 – 10/13/26
7 nights on board

Your Clients’ Special Offer
Receive a $1,000 Shipboard Credit per stateroom or suite when you book by May 31, 2026 and mention code SBC500SJ.(1)

Invite your clients to join Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King in celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures and diversity that shape the distinctive fabric of the United States.
Martin Luther King III
Martin Luther King III
Global Humanitarian
A respected international statesman and thought leader who has devoted his life to advancing human rights, peace, and justice around the world.
Arndrea Waters King
Arndrea Waters King
Global Humanitarian
President of the Drum Major Institute, she leads initiatives that inspire people of all backgrounds to engage in the ongoing work of building peace and justice.
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The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic with Club des Chefs des Chefs
The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic with Club des Chefs des Chefs

From Kemi To Helsinki

01/15/27 – 01/23/27
8 nights on board

Your Clients’ Special Offer
Complimentary overnight in Helsinki when you book by April 30, 2026 and mention code POSTHELSI.(2)

An exquisite table awaits your clients, set for a journey where culinary artistry meets diplomacy. They’ll join the celebrated members of the Club des Chefs des Chefs, including Cristeta Comerford, former Executive Chef of the White House, who have created masterpieces for the world’s leaders on an exclusive voyage in the Gulf of Bothnia.
Cristeta Comerford
Cristeta Comerford
Cristeta Comerford, the first woman and first person of Asian descent to serve as Executive Chef at the White House with more than 50 State Dinners and will share insights into the culinary traditions that shape American diplomacy.
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Jazz festival, from the Baltic to the North Sea
Jazz festival, from the Baltic to the North Sea

From Helsinki to Bergen

01/23/2027 – 02/02/2027
10 nights on board

Your Clients’ Special Offer
Complimentary overnight in Helsinki when you book by April 30, 2026 and mention code PREHELSI.(2)

Invite your clients to join Jason Olaine, Vice President of Programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and six accomplished musicians for a wintertime Baltic Sea voyage. After each day’s explorations, they’ll enjoy intimate concerts, jazz improvisation sessions, and lectures on legends Stan Getz and João Gilberto.
Jason Olaine
Jason Olaine
Artistic Director
Jason Olaine is Vice President of Programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center and a GRAMMY®-winning producer with over 30 years of experience in jazz programming, artist management, and record production.
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PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Photo Credit: Images of Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King courtesy of Denis Reggie.

(1) Offer valid for new bookings made between 1/6/2026-5/31/2026 for select 2026 sailings. Savings applies only to new bookings made either online using the OFFER CODE: SBC500SJ, through your preferred travel advisor or by phone with our Customer Care Team. Shipboard credit offer is available only to 1st/2nd guest in stateroom, max $1,000 per booking. Offer is combinable only with PONANT Bonus (PB), PONANT Yacht Club (PYC), Join the Club (JTC), Onboard Sales incentives, and contracted partner amenities. Not combinable with group pricing Interline, reduced rate, or free of charge bookings. Offer has no cash value and is subject to availability, capacity controlled. PONANT EXPLORATIONS may modify or withdraw Offer or any of its elements at any time. PONANT EXPLORATIONS is neither responsible nor liable for any errors relating to Offer, including technical errors. Offer is neither transferable, substitutable nor redeemable for cash. Any changes made after booking may incur amendment or cancellation fees. Additional terms and conditions may apply. All information is accurate at the time of deployment but is subject to change. For complete details and the latest updates, please call or visit us.ponant.com. All rights reserved. Other restrictions may apply. OFFER CODE: SBC500SJ

(2) Offer valid for new bookings made between 3/10/2026 to 4/30/2026 for select LCC sailings. Savings applies only to new bookings made either online using the OFFER CODES: PREHELSI, POSTHELSI, through your preferred travel advisor or by phone with our Customer Care Team. Offer is combinable only with PONANT Bonus (PB), PONANT Yacht Club (PYC), Join the Club (JTC), Onboard Sales incentives, and contracted partner amenities. Not combinable with Interline, reduced rate, or free of charge bookings. Offer has no cash value and is subject to availability, capacity controlled. PONANT EXPLORATIONS may modify or withdraw Offer or any of its elements at any time. PONANT EXPLORATIONS is neither responsible nor liable for any errors relating to Offer, including technical errors. Offer is neither transferable, substitutable nor redeemable for cash. Any changes made after booking may incur amendment or cancellation fees. Additional terms and conditions may apply. All information is accurate at the time of deployment but is subject to change. For complete details and the latest updates, please call or visit pgcruises.com. All rights reserved. Other restrictions may apply. OFFER CODES: PREHELSI, POSTHELSI