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

7-night Ancient Jewels of the Mediterranean Cruise — 06/15/2025 — from $6,690

7-night At the Heart of the Greek Islands Cruise — 06/29/2025 — from $6,670

10-night Wild Lands Of Scotland, The Faroe Islands And Iceland Cruise — 07/11/2025 — from $10,870

7-night Natural Wonders & Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia Cruise — 07/22/2025 — from $6,360

7-night Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant Cruise — 08/02/2025 — from $12,440

8-night From Malta to the Adriatic Coast Cruise — 08/13/2025 — from $6,220

7-night Natural Wonders and Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia Cruise — 08/22/2025 — from $4,960

9-night The Hebrides Archipelago, A Journey Deep Into The Heart Of The Wilderness Cruise — 09/04/2025 — from $8,360

7-night Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea Cruise - with Smithsonian Journeys — 10/02/2025 — from $7,450

7-night Gastronomy, Vineyards & Grands Crus Cruise — 10/19/2025 — CALL

18-night The Great Austral Loop Cruise/Land Package — 12/12/2025 — CALL

19-night Journey to Austral Lands & Valdes Peninsula Cruise/Land Package — 03/04/2026 — CALL

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