Ponant Cruises
PONANT Explorations ships embody French sophistication in a refined style. Guests enjoy elegantly appointed staterooms and suites with private balconies, wellness centers, gourmet dining, open bar, and complimentary transfers, shore excursions and Wi-Fi.
WHY PONANT?
- The French Trip - PONANT promotes the French art of living on all the seas of the globe
- Exceptional Destinations - From isolated ports to secret seas, from forgotten beaches to remote lands, enjoy itineraries far from the main tourist routes
- Smaller Ships - Tailored to feel more like a private yacht
- Sustainable Tourism - PONANT keeps the environment in mind, striving to preserve sites for generations to come
ONLY with AAA: Member Benefit - Get $100 per person onboard credit on select PONANT Sailings.
FEATURED DEPARTURES
Southern France & the Italian Riviera by Sea – With Smithsonian Journeys
Barcelona, Spain to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
8 Days | Oct 2, 2025
Aboard Le Lapérouse
Sail to the canal-laden Sète and picturesque Marseille. Explore the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Seek out the immaculate lighthouse in Portofino. Visit Porto Venere and Livorno.
Member price from $7,090*
Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – With Smithsonian Journeys
Valletta, Malta to Tarragona, Spain
8 Days | Oct 3, 2025
Aboard L’Austral
Visit Sicily’s ancient temple of Segesta and the Cappella Palantina in Trapani and Palermo. Explore Rome-like Cagliari, Sardinia. Admire the limestone cliffs of the Balearic Islands.
Member price from $6,330*
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