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 - SPECIAL
FROM$11,120pp
READ MOREEXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR ULTIMATE CRUISING GUESTS! Save $5000 per cabin on this incredible 10 night Kimberley voyage with PONANT. Limited offer.
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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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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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KIMBERLEY ICONIC KIMBERLEY
FROM$13,620pp
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 or Le Laperouse. A living indigenous culture dating back more than 40,000 years!
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Auckland to Dunedin THE BEST OF NEW ZEALAND - Auckland to Dunedin
FROM$6,480pp
READ MOREDiscover the unique beauty of New Zealand on board Ponant’s luxurious Le Laperouse departing January 2021. Volcanoes, hot springs, rivers, gorges, lakes and more – New Zealand has it all! No single supplement!
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Dunedin to Auckland THE BEST OF NEW ZEALAND
FROM$7,310pp
READ MOREDiscover the unique beauty of New Zealand on board Ponant’s luxurious Le Laperouse 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$14,970pp
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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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
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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.
