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 Cities and Splendours of the Adriatic Cruise — 08/29/2025 — from $4,850

10-night Australia's Iconic Kimberley Cruise — 09/11/2025 — from $10,860

11-night Expedition Along Saint Lawrence Cruise — 09/27/2025 — from $11,210

7-night A Confluence of Cultures Cruise: Discovering Southern Spain and Portugal — 10/10/2025 — from $7,640

7-night European Autumn in the Aegean Sea Cruise — 10/24/2025 — from $6,360

8-night Volcanic Landscapes From Canary Islands to Cape Verde Cruise — 11/08/2025 — CALL

10-night Ocean Voyage: Dakar - Fort-De-France — 12/02/2025 — from $3,710

18-night The Great Austral Loop Cruise/Land Package — 12/20/2025 — CALL

30-night Unexplored Antarctica Between Two Continents Cruise/Land Package — 01/16/2026 — CALL

19-night Journey To Austral Lands And Valdes Peninsula Cruise/Land Package — 02/27/2026 — CALL

7-night Icelandic Mosaic Cruise — 06/20/2026 — from $7,070

17-night Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada Cruise — 09/19/2026 — from $16,600

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