Your Ultimate End-of-Year Escape Awaits with PONANT
The end-of-year luxury escape you didn't know you needed!
Discover why seasoned travellers choose PONANT
What makes a holiday feel truly unforgettable?
For many of our clients, it’s the combination of intimacy, elegance, and discovery – and that’s where PONANT truly shines.
With French refinement, custom-designed expedition ships, and a unique blend of exploration and indulgence, PONANT's luxury small-ship cruises bring you closer to the world’s most remarkable destinations – often places the big ships simply can't reach.
Whether you're drawn to the remote islands of the Coral Triangle, the wild beauty of New Zealand's Subantarctic, or the cultural richness of the Mediterranean, these curated voyages offer something special – just in time to plan your perfect end-of-year escape.
Let us help you experience small-ship cruising at its most luxurious.
Close-to-home, far from ordinary
Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands
11 Nights | Aboard Le Soléal
Set sail from Darwin to explore the "Spice Islands" and Raja Ampat. Discover the Moluccas and Banda Neira, the centre of the nutmeg trade, surrounded by lush jungles. Then, navigate the Raja Ampat archipelago, home to over 1,500 islands in the clear waters of the Coral Triangle.
Departs 10 September, 2025
15% PONANT BONUS^
From AU$11,550 per person
Australia’s West Coast Odyssey
10 Nights | Aboard Le Soléal
Explore the Australian west coast during an all-new 11-day expedition cruise. Immaculate beaches edged with turquoise waters, majestic landscapes designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, encounters with marine life and unearthing the mysterious history of the region.
Departs 11 or 21 August, 2025
15% PONANT BONUS^
From AU$11,970 per person
Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
14 Nights | Aboard Le Soléal
PONANT invites you to discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. Set sail on a 15-day expedition cruise with an exceptional itinerary and allow yourself to be transported to another world where the wildlife rules and you are but visitors.
Departs 29 December, 2025
FREE SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
From AU$21,890 per person
Tropical Odyssey between Indonesia and North East Australia
15 Nights | Aboard Le Soléal or
Le Jacques-Cartier
Over 16 days, fall under the spell of the beauty and richness of the Indonesian archipelago and the northern shores of Australia. Take an exceptional expedition cruise with PONANT, sailing from island to island, from idyllic landscapes to unforgettable encounters.
Departs 7 October, 5 or 8 December, 2025
FREE SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
From AU$14,210 per person
European Autumn is calling
Southern France and the
Italian Riviera by Sea
7 Nights | Aboard Le Lapérouse
Join PONANT for this voyage along both the French and Italian Rivieras, exploring the rich history and culture of the fabled lands on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Departs 2 October, 2025
FREE SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
From AU$9,960 per person
Ancient jewels of
the Mediterranean
7 Nights | Aboard Le Bougainville
In partnership with Les Éditions Tallandier and with featured guest Alain Juppé, former Prime Minister of France. Starting in Valetta, step aboard Le Bougainville for an 8-day cruise between the majestic Maltese coast and Greece.
Departs 18 October, 2025
10% PONANT BONUS^
From AU$8,170 per person
The jewels of the Aegean
7 Nights | Aboard Le Dumont D'urville
or Le Lapérouse
During an exceptional musical cruise, in partnership with RADIO CLASSIQUE, and with the presence of Alain Duault, Artistic Director, sail the Greek and Turkish shores of the Aegean Sea and fall under the charm of its island gems and secular cities.
Departs 29 or 31 October, 2025
FREE SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
From AU$9,410 per person
European autumn in the Aegean Sea
7 Nights | Aboard Le Bougainville
or Le Lapérouse
From Athens, set sail for an 8-day cruise in the heart of Greece. From the Thessaly region to the Peloponnese via Macedonia, discover ports nestling in gulfs, unspoiled islands, and ancient monasteries that seem to be hanging from the sky.
Departs 24 or 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 2025
FREE SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
From AU$6,470 per person
Terms & conditions of email: ^PONANT Bonus is a price yield and subject to change at anytime without notice. *Free Solo Supplement may not be valid on all departures, The supplement for single usage of a double cabin is waived, according to availability and staterooms categories and may be removed at any point in time. (1)PONANT's event discount is valid on all new bookings, for attendees of the PONANT Discovery Sessions in Australia and New Zealand only. Further conditions apply.
