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PONANT EXPLORATIONS will bring its highly anticipated 2026 Discovery Sessions to five major Australian cities this March & April, offering travel partners a powerful opportunity to engage clients, showcase what’s new across the fleet and itineraries and unlock exclusive event-only benefits.

Arriving in Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, the Discovery Sessions are designed as immersive, client-facing events that combine destination expertise, real guest experiences and compelling offers, helping partners convert interest into bookings for 2026 and beyond. For valued partners attending the event, PONANT EXPLORATIONS has announced two new incentives:

  1. WIN A FAMIL: The Kimberley or French Polynesia
    If your clients book following a PONANT Discovery Session you will go into the draw to WIN a FAMIL room on a PONANT Luxury Expedition to The Kimberley or a 10-night Exploration of French Polynesia onboard Le Paul Gauguin(1).

  2. CHANCE TO WIN: Dinner on PONANT EXPLORATIONS
    Attend a PONANT Discovery Session and go into the draw to win a $200 Dinner Voucher. Simply insert your Business Card into the Travel Agent barrel onsite at each Discovery Session to be in the draw. (2
Hosted by PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ destination specialists and enriched by insights from past guests, each session explores the breadth of the brand’s expedition and luxury small-ship portfolio. Content will span polar expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica, alongside warm-water and cultural destinations including the Kimberley, Australia’s West Coast, the Mediterranean, Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands.

For travel partners, the PONANT Discovery Sessions provide an ideal platform to re-engage past cruisers, introduce new prospects to expedition cruising and position PONANT EXPLORATIONS as a premium, expert-led choice in both polar and warm-climate travel.

Each event features two expert speakers, one specialising in polar regions and one in warm-water destinations, sharing first-hand insights, itinerary highlights and practical advice to help clients choose the voyage best suited to their interests and travel style. Attendees can also explore PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ fleet in detail and discover what’s new across upcoming itineraries.

Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the world of PONANT EXPLORATIONS through interactive destination maps, immersive content at the Inspiration Station, all complemented by fine canapés, refreshments and entertainment offering a taste of the on-board life.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS announces 2026 Discovery Sessions delivering inspiration and exceptional value for both partners and their clients
 
Exclusive event-only offers for clients

Attendees of the PONANT Discovery Sessions gain access to a suite of limited-time incentives, adding tangible value to partner recommendations, including:

  • Book early & save up to 30%* on 2027 and 2028 voyages, plus receive a €300 shipboard credit per person^ for all attendees
  • Enjoy 5% savings on staterooms and 10% on suites for departures within 12 months following the event!∽
  • Go into the draw to win a $1,000 AUD voucher toward their next PONANT EXPLORATIONS voyage, with winners announced live at each session. 
  • Past guests are also invited to share a wildlife moment from their voyage for the chance to win one of three additional $1,000 vouchers.
Trade partners are encouraged to register and invite clients early, with limited capacity at each location.
How to register and invite your clients: 
  • Register online by clicking ‘Reserve your seat’ and selecting your preferred session in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth.
  • Register your clients by sharing the following link and advising them to add you as their preferred Travel Agent on the registration form: https://eur.cvent.me/WLa1oE?RefId=PR
  • Promote the link above on your social media accounts using our dedicated assets here.