PONANT EXPLORATIONS is inviting travellers to make the most of the final months of 2026 with a selection of last-minute opportunities across French Polynesia and Northern Europe combining immersive exploration with limited-time savings and added-value offers.
Discover French Polynesia
From remote islands and ancient culture to pristine lagoons, PONANT EXPLORATIONS invites travellers to discover a deeper side of French Polynesia with two intimate voyages exploring the Marquesas, Tuamotu and Society Islands.
NEW – Polynesian Bliss: Marquesas and Tuamotu
29 November to 13 December 2026, from AU$17,750 per person
This 14-night expedition aboard Le Jacques Cartier explores French Polynesia’s spectacular landscapes, rich Polynesian culture and ancestral traditions, travelling through the Society Islands, Tuamotu and UNESCO-listed Marquesas.
Tempting Tahiti: Book this voyage by 31 October 2026 to receive a €1,000 shipboard credit per stateroom aboard Le Jacques Cartierwith the offer combinable with Early Booking Bonus (Conditions apply) . Click here for more information
Highlights include:
· Remote Marquesas and dramatic island landscapes
· UNESCO-listed Marquesas and ancient Polynesian heritage
· Hiva Oa’s sacred Te I’ipona archaeological site and giant tikis
· Nuku Hiva’s ancient petroglyphs
· Fatu Hiva’s ancestral handicrafts and traditions
· Fakarava and the pristine lagoons of the Tuamotu
Society Islands & The Tuamotus
2 to 12 December 2026, from AU$9,520 per person
This 10-night voyage aboard m/s Paul Gauguin explores the Society Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago, from the lush landscapes and turquoise lagoons of Bora Bora, Huahine and Moorea to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Fakarava and the renowned waters of Rangiroa.
Tempting Tahiti: Book this voyage by 31 October 2026 to receive a US$1,000 shipboard credit per stateroom aboard m/s Paul Gauguin with the offer combinable with Early Booking Bonus savings of up to 30%. (Conditions apply) . Click here for more information
Highlights include:
· Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha’a and Moorea
· Fakarava UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
· Rangiroa’s vast turquoise lagoon
· Snorkelling and diving opportunities
· Polynesian culture, landscapes and local traditions
Last-minute escape to Northern Europe for solos!
For travellers seeking a European escape before the end of the year, PONANT EXPLORATIONS is also offering selected opportunities across the Baltic aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot with free single supplement and savings of up to 25% on brochure fares. The offer makes these late-season sailings an appealing option for solo travellers and groups of friends looking to explore the Baltic together with complimentary hotel stays in Helsinki also available on selected itineraries.
From the North Sea to the Baltic
14 November to 24 November 2026
This 11-day journey from the North Sea to the Baltic aboard Le Commandant Charcot combines dramatic Norwegian fjords and Nordic landscapes allowing guests the opportunity to discover local history, culture and heritage along the way.
Highlights include:
· Lysefjorden and Norway’s dramatic fjord landscapes
· Stockholm, including an overnight stay and the Vasa Museum
· Stockholm Archipelago, with its rugged winter scenery
· Skagen, a new port of call known for its golden dunes
· Kristiansand and its picturesque Nordic character
· Tallinn, with a chance to discover Estonian history and folklore
Baltic Bliss & Winter Wonders
24 November to 3 December 2026 / 12 December to 21 December 2026, from AU$14,890 per person
This 9-night voyage aboard Le Commandant Charcot travels round-trip from Helsinki immersing guests in the winter atmosphere of the Baltics.
Selected Baltic Bliss itineraries also include a complimentary Helsinki hotel stay with guests able to choose between a pre- or post-cruise stay in Helsinki.
Highlights include:
· Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm and Gdańsk
· Christmas markets and illuminated Baltic cities
· The Stockholm archipelago
· Nordic winter traditions and local culture
· Complimentary Helsinki hotel stay on selected itineraries
The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic
22 December 2026 to 30 December 2026 / 30 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, from $17,810 per person
This 9-day Arctic journey through the Gulf of Bothnia aboard Le Commandant Charcot combines Finland’s magical polar night and snow-covered landscapes.
Highlights include:
· Experience the magic of the Arctic winter and polar night
· Explore the snow-covered landscapes of Finnish Lapland
· Discover the Stockholm Archipelago in winter
· Visit Old Rauma, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed town
· Meet local reindeer and discover traditional Lappish culture
· Experience snowshoeing through the Arctic wilderness
· Welcome New Year 2027 in the heart of the Gulf of Bothnia
