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Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT Cruise Line

Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT:
Enrichment Onboard and on Land

Itineraries Feature Smithsonian-crafted Cultural Experiences Onboard and on Land

Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT, a designer of inspiring voyage onboard small exploration ships, bring you enriched voyages to inspiring destinations around the world, with a collection of unique cruises focused on culture, history, and the natural world. Drawing on Smithsonian’s resources dating back 175 years, the sailings feature notable experts and experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination’s history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife. Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT are rooted in common values – focusing on cultural immersion and discovery – with a goal of further inspiring guests to become global citizens through travel.

On each departure, Smithsonian Journeys Experts will host a series of enlightened conversations onboard. These passionate professionals – chosen for their expertise and ability to inspire – will explore the core themes of the Smithsonian and destinations with fellow travelers. Picture traveling even further back in time as you stand on the ancient basalt rock of an Icelandic fjord with a geologist. Or touring the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and meeting an ecologist studying the very same Panamanian rainforest that you will hike the next day.

Let the journey begin with Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT!

Smithsonian Journeys / PONANT Cruises
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Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal
8-9 days | Starting at: $6,550
Multiple departures between 2024 & 2025
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Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean
8 days | Starting at: $6,680
Multiple departures between 2024 & 2025
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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes
8 days | Starting at: $8,520
Oct 11 – 18, 2024
Sep 17 – 24, 2025
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Voyage along the St. Lawrence: From Québec to the Canadian Maritimes
12-15 days | Starting at: $12,040
Oct 18 – 29, 2024
Oct 1 – 15, 2025
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America
8 days | Starting at: $6,420
Multiple departures between 2025 & 2026
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New Zealand’s North and South Islands by Sea
10 days | Starting at: $9,242
Jan 7 – 16, 2025
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Cruising the Arabian Coast
9 days | Starting at: $7,515
Jan 16 – 24, 2025
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Cruising the Caribbean’s Windward Islands
9 days | Starting at: $6,400
Jan 30 – Feb 7, 2025
Feb 28 – Mar 8, 2026
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Antarctica: The White Continent
12 days | Starting at: $13,070
Feb 18 – Mar 1, 2025
Jan 8 – 19, 2026
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Cruising from Morocco to Spain’s Andalusian Coast
8 days | Starting at: $6,890
Apr 13 – 20, 2025
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Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles
8 days | Starting at: $7,950
Apr 15 – 22, 2025
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Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea
8 days | Starting at: $6,360
Apr 26 – May 3, 2025
Oct 2 – 9, 2025
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Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea
9 days | Starting at: $7,880
May 4 – 12, 2025
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Mediterranean Island Voyage
8 days | Starting at: $8,920
May 26 – Jun 2, 2025
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage
8 days | Starting at: $7,740
Multiple departures in 2025
Circumnavigation-of-Sicily
A Circumnavigation of Sicily
9 days | Starting at: $8,840
Jun 2 – 10, 2025
Aug 29 – Sep 6, 2025
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Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea
8 days | Starting at: $7,210
Jun 18 – 25, 2025
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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords
8 days | Starting at: $10,254
Jun 27 – Jul 4, 2025
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice
8 days | Starting at: $8,800
Jul 21 – 28, 2025
Jun 1 – 8, 2026
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Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea
8 days | Starting at: $11,484
Aug 13 – 20, 2025
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Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily
9 days | Starting at: $8,220
Aug 27 – Sep 4, 2025
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London to Lisbon: Cruising Europe’s Western Shores
10 days | Starting at: $7,040
Aug 30 – Sep 8, 2025
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Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca
8 days | Starting at: $6,000
Oct 3 – 10, 2025
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Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, and the Atlantic Isles
14 days | Starting at: $9,570
Oct 26 – Nov 8, 2025
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Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean
11 days | Starting at: $12,100
Jan 23 – Feb 2, 2026
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