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

PONANT EXPLORATIONS | Cruises

9-night Scottish Archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic Heritage and Island Identities Cruise — 05/12/2025 — from $9,490

7-night Shetland, Orkney & Hebrides Cruise — 05/31/2025 — from $6,500

7-night Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise — 06/21/2025 — from $8,590

7-night The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant Cruise — 07/05/2025 — from $14,030

10-night Malta, Italian Shores and Isle of Beauty Cruise — 07/20/2025 — CALL

7-night From Malta to the Adriatic Coast Cruise — 08/01/2025 — from $5,240

10-night Australia's Iconic Kimberley Cruise — 08/12/2025 — from $10,730

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 - with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise — 10/02/2025 — from $7,450

10-night Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean Cruise — 10/19/2025 — from $9,530

11-night Emblematic Antarctica Cruise — 02/07/2026 — CALL

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