Explorations
Timeless
Whether preserved and authentic towns and villages, iconic landmarks or more secluded sites, discover the cultural and gastronomic riches of your destination through the eyes of inspiring local guides and your onboard lecturer, experts in the regions visited.
Timeless: your experiences
Landings at quayside, or by rowing boat, excursions by air-conditioned coach or local transport, depending on the destination
One excursion per day per port of call, accompanied by local guides
Optional excursions, subject to a fee, available depending on the port of call, to explore the destination in even greater depth
Lectures led by tour guides or distinguished guests
Discoveries
Explore your destination in all its cultural, natural, historical and even gastronomic facets. Each itinerary is designed to offer you the best of your ports of call, thanks to the expertise of local guides or naturalist guides, depending on the destination.
Discoveries: your experiences
Landings at quayside, or by rowing boat, excursions by air-conditioned coach or local transport, depending on the destination
One activity per day and per port of call, accompanied by local guides or naturalist guides
Optional excursions, subject to a fee, available depending on the port of call, to explore the destination in greater depth
Talks led by tour guides, naturalist guides or distinguished guests
Expeditions
Sail to some of the most secluded shores on the planet. An all-inclusive immersive experience, co-created with local communities and accompanied by a team of naturalist guides passionate about the fauna, flora and cultures of the world. These experts share their knowledge through inspiring conferences on board, zodiac outings, walks or hikes in small groups, as well as moments shared with peoples whose traditions stretch back thousands of years.
Expeditions: your experiences
One activity per day and per port of call, led by naturalist guides: zodiac outings or hikes, snorkelling
Lectures led by the expedition leader, naturalist guides or special guests
Depending on the destination, exclusive moments with local communities
The program for all excursions, whether included or optional, is available eight months before departure. Reservations can be made approximately two months before departure.
None of this information applies to the Paul Gauguin or the Spirit of Ponant.