Cruising Types
Soft Adventure
Up-close and personal, Soft-Adventure cruises allow you to experience the nature, culture and history of a destination without being overly strenuous. These cruises visit remarkable out-of-the-way destinations and introduce you to otherwise inaccessible areas as well as offering varied and interesting shore excursions. On-board experts and lecturers enhance the learning opportunity making your experience of the destination truly unique. These cruises are good quality and exceptional value and attract an interesting mix of passengers with similar interests and interesting backgrounds.
Current Packages
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KIMBERLEY ICONIC KIMBERLEY
FROM$13,260pp
READ MOREDiscover King George River, Twin Falls, Hunter River, Collier Bay, Montgomery Reef and the Buccaneer Archipelago whilst cruising in comfort onboard Ponant's luxurious expedition ship Le Bellot. A living indigenous culture dating back more than 40,000 years!
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TAHITI ARANUI 5 + THE MARQUESAS
FROM$9,699pp
READ MORECruise on-board the custom-built Aranui 5 to the beautiful, remote Marquesas Islands! With just 256 passengers, enjoy personalized service, quality cuisine and shore excursions, then watch the crew in action as they deliver essential supplies.
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KIMBERLEY Aboriginal Art of The Kimberley
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ENQUIRE FOR PRICINGREAD MORESet sail for the wild and grandiose landscapes of The Kimberley, home to ancient rock art galleries and extraordinary artistic traditions! 13 nights aboard Ponants luxurious Le Bellot in partnership with National Geographic.
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FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef
FROM$4,750pp
READ MOREDiscover the Great Barrier Reef, exploring the remote and untouched Northern reef precinct. A 7 night adventure with just 72 guests aboard Coral Expeditions’ Coral Discoverer!
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THE AUSTRALIAN TOP END Cape York and Arnhem Land
FROM$11,990pp
READ MOREExplore the Northern Australian coastline and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of Indigenous Australia with this exclusive Cape York & Arnhem Land itinerary with Coral Expeditions. Sep 2020 and June 2021.
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Dunedin to Auckland THE BEST OF NEW ZEALAND
FROM$6,480pp
READ MOREDiscover the unique beauty of New Zealand on board Ponant’s luxurious Le Bellot departing January 2021. Volcanoes, hot springs, rivers, gorges, lakes and more – New Zealand has it all!
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Auckland to Dunedin THE SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS EXPEDITION
FROM$15,830pp
READ MOREDiscover the wild isolation of New Zealand’s southern-most islands on this fascinating voyage to Macquarie and the Subantarctic Islands. Recognised as one of the world’s greatest biodiversity "hotspots" these islands are abundant in wildlife and birdlife. Departing December 2020 with Ponant Cruises.
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. Australia's West Coast Odyssey
FROM$16,800pp
READ MOREJoin PONANT’s Sarina Bratton AM, Asia Pacific Chairman, for an extraordinary adventure along the west coast of Australia from Fremantle to Broome. A brand new 10 day expedition cruise showcasing the best of Western Australia! Departs 08 Apr 2021.
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. Aranui 5 Cook and Austral Islands
FROM$11,899pp
READ MOREStep aboard the Aranui 5 for a special 12 night cruise from Papeete to the Cook Islands and Austral Islands in September 2021. Aitutaki, Rarotonga, Rurutu, Raivavae, Rapa and more! 17 night fly/stay/cruise package.
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. Island Outposts of Australia
FROM$19,990pp
READ MOREA pioneering 27-night voyage of the island outposts off Australia’s west coast. With just 120 guests, Coral Geographer will take you in intimate comfort to remote places few other ships can reach. See a side of Australia that few have before! March 2021
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TAHITI TAHITI AND PITCAIRN ISLAND
FROM$11,389pp
READ MOREA very special, one-off adventure cruise around Tahitis Tuamoto, Gambier and Austral Islands and remote Pitcairn Island. Don't delay - spaces are very limited on this once-only voyage!
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Galapagos A Nature Lover’s Paradise
FROM ENQUIRE FOR PRICINGREAD MOREAn expedition cruise aboard the Silver Galapagos taking you otherwise inaccessible areas of the Galapagos Islands where you encounter an abundant variety of unique wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
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ANTARCTICA ANTARCTICA WITH SILVERSEA
FROM ENQUIRE FOR PRICINGREAD MOREAwaken your soul and set foot on the last and least visited continent, Antarctica, where you can spot whales, seals, penguins and a wealth of birds onboard the luxurious Silver Cloud. Learn the history of this remote destination from whaling stories to tales of intrepid explorers.
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. Ningaloo & The Bluewater Wonders of Australia’s West
FROM$11,990pp
READ MOREA 10 night adventure ex-Broome exploring the extreme marine environment, historic islands and striking coastline! Just 72 guests aboard Coral Expeditions’ Coral Discoverer departing May 2021 and 2022.
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. Circumnavigation of Australia
FROM$38,860pp
READ MOREDarwin, Fremantle, Hobart, Sydney, Cairns, Uluru and more… you’ll see it all with this 59 night cruise with Coral Expeditions! Enjoy Christmas morning in Cairns then hop on a private jet for dinner under the stars at Uluru! Departs Nov 2020.
