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Expert-Led Voyages
Sail with Experts. Explore with Purpose.

Inspire your clients’ wanderlust with our expert-led voyages. These enriching journeys explore compelling themes—from savoring cuisine with a former White House Executive Chef to engaging in discussions with leading global affairs experts. They can experience a music-focused voyage in the Baltic Sea with Jazz at Lincoln Center, or explore Antarctica and the Southern Ocean alongside scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).
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Expert-Led Voyages
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

Special Offer
Complimentary overnight in Helsinki when you book by June 30, 2026 and mention code POSTHELSI.(1)

An exquisite table awaits your clients, set for a journey where culinary artistry meets diplomacy. They will 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

Special Offer
Complimentary overnight in Helsinki when you book by June 30, 2026 and mention code PREHELSI.(1)

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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Made in Italy, the Luxury Edition
Made in Italy, the Luxury Edition
From Livorno to Venice

09/08/2027 ? 09/18/2027

From the shores of Tuscany to the Venetian Lagoon, guests will enjoy unique experiences and exclusive exchanges with artisans. Witness a gem-cutting demonstration by a Pomellato master craftsman and hear from a Brioni tailor about the art of the perfect cut. Private tours of the Gucci Archive,* the historic Ginori 1735 ceramics workshops,* and an exclusive visit to Palazzo Van Axel—Bottega Veneta’s residence in Venice*—are all included in this Made in Italy experience.

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*Limited availability. Book early to guarantee your clients’ participation.
Antarctica: Ocean (Re)Imagined
Antarctica: Ocean (Re)Imagined
An Ocean Science Immersion with WHOI—The World’s Largest Independent Organization Dedicated to Ocean Science
From Ushuaia to Ushuaia

12/07/2027 ? 12/17/2027

Includes an overnight in Buenos Aires + Roundtrip flights between Buenos Aires/Ushuaia

Designed in partnership with WHOI scientists, this Antarctic voyage invites guests to experience the Southern Ocean as researchers do: a dynamic system shaping global climate, circulation, and life on Earth. Science unfolds in real time—through briefings, deck-based observation, and conversation shaped by conditions, curiosity, and discovery.

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A World Affairs Voyage from Copenhagen to London
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A World Affairs Voyage from Copenhagen to London
From Copenhagen to London

08/26/2026 ? 09/05/2026

Invite your clients to join distinguished international affairs experts on this carefully curated program designed for English-speaking travelers, as they explore the northwest corner of Europe, rich in history, both medieval and modern. In addition to Nina Khrushcheva, guests will hear insights from Admiral James Stavridis, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander.

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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(1) Offer valid for new bookings made between 3/10/2026 to 6/30/2026 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. All rights reserved. Other restrictions may apply. OFFER CODES: PREHELSI, POSTHELSI