PONANT EXPLORATIONS + Smithsonian Journeys
Where Will You Find Inspiration?

Discover five inspiring voyages in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, each designed to spark your clients’ curiosity. From the Caribbean and South Africa to Costa Rica and the Mediterranean, these popular itineraries have consistently ranked among our best-selling voyages in recent years.

Invite your clients to explore cultural treasures, natural wonders and vibrant traditions, all enhanced by engaging onboard lectures from two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.
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5 Inspiring Voyages
Madagascar and Seychelles
Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean

From Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
to Nosy Be, Madagascar

01/31/27 – 02/10/27
This voyage sails from the Seychelles, where turquoise waters, giant Aldabra tortoises, and palm-fringed beaches framed by pink granite boulders await guests. They’ll continue to northern Madagascar and enjoy an opportunity to observe black lemurs and rare endemic wildlife.
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Cruising the Caribbean’s Windward Islands
Cruising the Caribbean’s
Windward Islands
 

From Vieux Fort (Saint Lucia)
To Vieux Fort (Saint Lucia)

02/17/27 – 02/24/27
A picture-perfect sampling
of the West Indies—endless white-sand beaches,
colorful reefs, idyllic turquoise waters, and a laid-back way of life. Guests will see St. Lucia’s Pitons and Historic Bridgetown in Barbados, and savor a Caribbean-style BBQ on a private beach.
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America

From Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
To Colón (Panama)

02/19/27 – 02/26/27
Guests will explore Central America’s rich biodiversity and vibrant cultures on a voyage from Panama to Costa Rica, highlighted by a special visit to the Punta Culebra Nature Center at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute—an immersive open-air museum devoted to marine science and conservation.
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South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope
South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope

From Durban (South Africa)
To Walvis Bay (Namibia)

02/21/27 – 03/03/27
Journeying along South Africa’s southern coast: guests set out in search of elephants, lions, rhinos, and vibrant birdlife on an Eastern Cape “safari by sea,” then they’ll explore Cape Town and Stellenbosch, from vineyards to the city’s role in the fight against apartheid and pursuit of unity.
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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba
Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba

From Valletta (Malta)
To Nice (France)

05/18/27 – 05/26/27
06/07/27 – 06/14/27
Invite your clients to discover UNESCO sites, ancient treasures, Bonifacio’s clifftop charm, and savor the flavors of Noto, Taormina, and Portoferraio.
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