Smithsonian Journeys and Ponant: Enrichment Onboard and On Land

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Itineraries Feature Smithsonian-crafted Cultural Experiences Onboard and on Land
Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT, a leader in small ship cruising, bring you enriched voyages to inspiring destinations around the world, with a collection of unique cruises focused on culture, history, and the natural world. Drawing on Smithsonian's resources dating back 175 years, the sailings feature notable experts and experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination’s history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife. Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT are rooted in common values – focusing on cultural immersion and discovery – with a goal of further inspiring guests to become global citizens through travel.
On each departure, Smithsonian Journeys Experts will host a series of enlightened conversations onboard. These passionate professionals – chosen for their expertise and ability to inspire – will explore the core themes of the Smithsonian and destinations with fellow travelers. Picture visiting Santiago de Compostela on Easter Sunday with a European historian. Or traveling even further back in time as you stand on the ancient basalt rock of an Icelandic fjord with a geologist. Or touring the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute with an ecologist studying the very same Panamanian rainforest that you will hike the next day.
Let the journey begin with Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT!
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice
8 days
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Starting at: $6,660
Multiple departures between 2022 & 2023

Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage
8-10 days
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Starting at: $6,120
Multiple departures between 2022 & 2023

Cruising Arctic Norway: Glaciers, Ice Floes, and Polar Bears
8-10 days
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Starting at: $10,330
Jun 14 - 23, 2022
Jun 14 - 21, 2023

Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea
7-9 days
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Starting at: $5,250
Jun 17 - 23, 2022
May 5 - 13, 2023

Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea
8 days
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Starting at: $4,810
Jun 28 - Jul 5, 2022
Sep 17 - 24, 2023
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Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean
8 days
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Starting at: $5,130
Multiple departures between 2022 & 2023
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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords
8 days
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Starting at: $7,300
Jul 30 - Aug 6, 2022
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Cruising French Polynesia: Tahiti, Bora Bora, and the Tuamotus
11 days
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Starting at: $5,800
Sep 7 - 17, 2022
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A Voyage along the Great Lakes
8 days
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Starting at: $6,790
Multiple departures between 2022 & 2023

Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal
8 days
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Starting at: $4,490
Oct 8 - 15, 2022

Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America
8 days
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Starting at: $5,530
Feb 11 - 18, 2023

Antarctica: The White Continent
12 days
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Starting at: $13,270
Feb 20 - Mar 3, 2023
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Cruising the Caribbean’s Windward Islands
9 days
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Starting at: $4,930
Feb 25 - Mar 5, 2023

Solar Eclipse 2023: Indonesia to Australia’s Kimberley
16 days
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Starting at: $20,480
Apr 9 - 24, 2023

Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea
9-10 days
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Starting at: $8,090
Jul 24 - Aug 2, 2023
Aug 10 - 18, 2023

Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea
9 days
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Starting at: $5,630
Oct 8 - 16, 2023

Symphony on the St. Lawrence: From Québec to the Canadian Maritimes
15 days
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Starting at: $12,510
Oct 16 - 30, 2023