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Delve into Art, Music, & More on a Themed Voyage in 2025 or 2026

Delve into Art, Music, & More on a Themed Voyage in 2025 or 2026

Expertly Led Themed Explorations for English-Speaking Guests
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PONANT EXPLORATIONS

Curated Voyages for Inquisitive Travelers & Curious Minds
Art | Music | Food & Wine | World Affairs | Confluence of Cultures

Invite your clients to join PONANT Explorations on a journey designed for travelers eager to engage with the world and connect with like-minded individuals. Tailored for English-speaking guests, these themed voyagesfrom food and wine to art, music, world affairs, and more—feature lectures or performances aboard ship by world-class experts or musicians, along with an included shore excursion in each port of call, inviting guests to delve deeper into vibrant cultures and communities.

From start to finish, every detail is thoughtfully arranged. Guests enjoy seamless airport transfers to and from the ship on the days of embarkation and disembarkation, exceptional cuisine with an open bar, captivating shore excursions, insightful lectures, and more. Guests can embark on an elegant adventure where every need is meticulously attended to.

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Curated Themed Voyages
Epicurean Delights of Sicily and the Adriatic Coast of Italy
Epicurean Delights of Sicily and the Adriatic Coast of Italy*
From Valletta to Venice
June 10 – 18, 2025
8 nights on board
Le Bougainville
Invite your clients to enjoy engaging talks and tastings with Italian food writer Maureen Fant and wine expert and sommelier Laetitia Ouspointour, plus cuisine prepared by Special Guest Chef Denny Imbroisi on board.
A World Affairs Cruise in the Baltic
A World Affairs Cruise in the Baltic
From Stockholm to Fredrikstad
July 15 – 24, 2025
9 nights on board
Le Laperouse
Guests can join fascinating discussions with World Affairs experts, Foreign correspondent Robin Wright and Career Ambassador Beth Jones. And, enjoy a specially arranged talk with former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize-laureate Lech Wa??sa.
A Confluence of Cultures: Discovering Southern Spain and Portugal
A Confluence of Cultures: Discovering Southern Spain and Portugal
From Tarragona to Lisbon
October 10 – 17, 2025
7 nights on board
L’Austral
Guests can discover the rich confluence of cultures and religions of the Iberian Peninsula with Peacebuilder Aziz Abu Sarah, writer Yuval Ben Ami, and Iberian historian Janina Safran.
A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Ireland and France
A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Ireland and France
From Glasgow to Bordeaux
October 11 – 19, 2025
8 nights on board
Le Bellot
Invite your clients to experience Celtic traditions with curated excursions, and enjoy onboard performances by world-class musicians led by Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart.
Epicurean Delights: The Food & Wine
Epicurean Delights: The Food & Wine
of Sicily
NEW!
Round-trip Valletta
April 11 – 19, 2026
8 nights on board
Le Dumont-d’Urville
Special Guest Chef Denny Imbroisi, Sicilian food expert Fabrizia Lanza, and wine expert and sommelier Davide Puca join this cultural and culinary journey to Sicily, infused with a sampling of local food and award-winning wines.
A Confluence of Cultures: Discovering Southern Spain and Portugal
A Confluence of Cultures: Discovering Southern Spain and Portugal
NEW!
From Lisbon to Barcelona
April 26 – May 6, 2026
10 nights on board
Le Champlain
Guests can explore Andalusia, once ruled by Moorish kings, a rare era of coexistence among Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Experts present a multi-narrative perspective along our unique itinerary that ventures to historical centers of this distinctive culture.
A Celebration of Art Featuring the 61st Venice Biennale
A Celebration of Art Featuring the 61st Venice Biennale
NEW!
From Valletta to Venice
July 1 – 9, 2026
8 nights on board
Le Bougainville
This carefully curated voyage from Valletta to Venice includes two full days docked in Venice, where guests take part in the world’s premier celebration of contemporary art—the 61st Venice Biennale—with exclusive visits to the Pinault Collection.
A Celebration of Art: The French & Italian Rivieras and Corsica
A Celebration of Art: The French & Italian Rivieras and Corsica
NEW!
Round-trip Nice
July 10 – 18, 2026
8 nights on board
Le Dumont-d’Urville
This captivating journey through the French and Italian Rivieras—including Corsica—is designed for art enthusiasts eager to explore Western Art from the Renaissance to today, featuring a special emphasis on modern and contemporary painting and sculpture.
A World Affairs Voyage from Copenhagen to London
A World Affairs
Voyage from Copenhagen to London
NEW!
From Copenhagen to London
August 26 – September 5, 2026
10 nights on board
Le Champlain
The northwest corner of Europe, where the Baltic and North Seas meet, is rich in history, both medieval and modern. Guests can join engaging discussions on board with two leading experts on international affairs, including former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral James Stavridis.
A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Greece
A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Greece
NEW!
Round-trip Athens
October 18 – 25, 2026
7 nights on board
Le Champlain
Invite your clients to discover a sense of celebration at the heart of Greek heritage through specially curated excursions ashore and musical performances aboard ship from a group of world-class musicians led by Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart.
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*Please note that, while the other Themed Voyages described in this email will operate in English only, the Epicurean Delights of Sicily and the Adriatic Coast of Italy, June 10-18, 2025 sailing will operate in English and French.

 

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