Ponant


Ponant Cruises, the French luxury expedition line, offers solo travelers both low and zero single supplements on select sailings. Ponant’s smaller ships cater to adventurers looking for boutique experiences in unique destinations.

Highlights of Ponant Cruises:

Onboard Events: Small group lectures by naturalists and historians, cultural performances, and social gatherings for solo travelers.

Amenities: Intimate spa, outdoor pool, fitness room, and observatory lounge for breathtaking views.

Dining: French-inspired cuisine and open seating, focusing on locally sourced ingredients from the regions you visit.

Accommodation: Elegantly designed cabins with ocean views, many with private balconies. All cabins are equipped with luxury amenities.

Shore Excursions: Expedition-style shore excursions, including wildlife expeditions, glacier hiking, and guided tours in remote locations.

Other cruise options are available, please speak to one of our Travel Specialists for more information.

Platinum Cruising is the ONE-STOP shope where our luxury cruise and airfare specialists will help you choose the right cruise and best airfares, hotels and other travel arrangements. 
Save up to $500 per person, when you book your next luxury holiday with us.

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Our six-star cruise specialists will help you plan the ultimate cruise holiday

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Scott & Shackleton’S Antarctic – Ross Sea Expedition

26-Jan-2025 16-Feb-2025   21 nights

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Dunedin Dunedin

Emblematic Antarctica 23 Dec 2024

10% Ponant Bonus

23 Dec 24 2 Jan 25   10 nights

L'Austral

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $37,770*/person

Expedition To Southern Lands

25% Ponant Bonus

28 Dec 24 14 Jan 25   17 nights

Le Boreal

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $31,300*/person

The Great Austral Loop

12 Jan 25 30 Jan 25   18 nights

L'Austral

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $30,930*/person

Emblematic Antarctica 23 Jan 2025

14 Jan 25 24 Jan 25   10 nights

Le Boreal

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $21,930*/person

Emblematic Antarctica 23 Jan 2025

23 Jan 25 2 Feb 25   10 nights

Le Lyrial

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $21,860*/person

Emblematic Antarctica 24 Jan 2025

24 Jan 25 3 Feb 25   10 nights

Le Boreal

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $20,580*/person

Scott & Shackleton’S Antarctic – Ross Sea Expedition

26 Jan 25 16 Feb 25   21 nights

Le Soleal

Dunedin Dunedin

From $42,610*/person

Emblematic Antarctica 30 Jan 2025

30 Jan 25 9 Feb 25   10 nights

L'Austral

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $19,680*/person

Emblematic Antarctica 3 Feb 2025

3 Feb 25 13 Feb 25   10 nights

Le Boreal

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $18,780*/person

Emblematic Antarctica 9 Feb 2025

9 Feb 25 19 Feb 25   10 nights

L'Austral

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $18,780*/person

Expedition To Southern Lands

13 Feb 25 2 Mar 25   17 nights

Le Boreal

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $30,420*/person

Antarctica: The White Continent – With Smithsonian Journeys

19 Feb 25 1 Mar 25   10 nights

L'Austral

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $18,740*/person

Emblematic Antarctica 22 Feb 2025

22 Feb 25 4 Mar 25   10 nights

Le Lyrial

Ushuaia Ushuaia

From $18,780*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 3 June 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 15% Ponant Bonus

3 Jun 25 13 Jun 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Broome Darwin

From $16,640*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 13 Jun 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 15% Ponant Bonus

13 Jun 25 23 Jun 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Darwin Broome

From $17,460*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 23 Jun 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus

23 Jun 25 3 Jul 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Broome Darwin

From $15,720*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 02 July 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus, 0% Single Supplement

2 Jul 25 12 Jul 25   10 nights

Le Soleal

Darwin Broome

From $14,180*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 03 July 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus

3 Jul 25 13 Jul 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Darwin Broome

From $14,180*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 12 July 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus

12 Jul 25 22 Jul 25   10 nights

Le Soleal

Broome Darwin

From $13,090*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 13 July 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus

13 Jul 25 23 Jul 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Broome Darwin

From $16,490*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 22 July 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus, 0% Single Supplement

22 Jul 25 1 Aug 25   10 nights

Le Soleal

Darwin Darwin

From $12,910*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 23July 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus

23 Jul 25 2 Aug 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Darwin Broome

From $16,490*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 01 August 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus

1 Aug 25 11 Aug 25   10 nights

Le Soleal

Darwin Broome

From $13,090*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 02 August 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus

2 Aug 25 12 Aug 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Broome Darwin

From $14,180*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 11 August 2025

During your PONANT cruise, an English-speaking lecturer will enrich your understanding of the culture, history, local traditions, and iconic sites of your destination, both through onboard lectures and shore visits.

11 Aug 25 21 Aug 25   10 nights

Le Soleal

Broome Fremantle

From $13,090*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 12 Aug 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus, 0% Single Supplement

12 Aug 25 22 Aug 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Darwin Darwin

From $15,540*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 22 August 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 20% Ponant Bonus

22 Aug 25 1 Sep 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Darwin Broome

From $15,720*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 31 August 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 15% Ponant Bonus

31 Aug 25 10 Sep 25   10 nights

Le Soleal

Broome Darwin

From $15,010*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 1 September 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 30% Ponant Bonus, 0% Single Supplement

1 Sep 25 11 Sep 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Broome Darwin

From $12,520*/person

Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands

20% Ponant Bonus + 0% Single Supplement

10 Sep 25 21 Sep 25   11 nights

Le Soleal

Darwin Darwin

From $11,830*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 11 September 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 25% Ponant Bonus, 0% Single Supplement

11 Sep 25 21 Sep 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Darwin Broome

From $15,520*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 21 September 2025

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 30% Ponant Bonus, 0% Single Supplement

21 Sep 25 1 Oct 25   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Broome Darwin

From $12,520*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 29 June 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

29 Jun 26 9 Jul 26   10 nights

Le Soleal

Darwin Broome

From $11,900*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 2 July 2026

Includes Flights, Transfers, One-Night Hotel or Cruise Only with $1,200 Discount, 30% Ponant Bonus

2 Jul 26 12 Jul 26   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Broome Darwin

From $12,880*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 9 July 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

9 Jul 26 19 Jul 26   10 nights

Le Soleal

Broome Darwin

From $11,910*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 12 July 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

12 Jul 26 22 Jul 26   10 nights

La Jacques-Cartier

Darwin Broome

From $12,870*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 19 July 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

19 Jul 26 29 Jul 26   10 nights

Le Soleal

Darwin Broome

From $11,900*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 22 July 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

22 Jul 26 1 Aug 26   10 nights

Le Jacques-Cartier 

Broome Darwin

From $12,880*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 1 August 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

1 Aug 26 11 Aug 26   10 nights

La Jacques-Cartier

Darwin Broome

From $12,870*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 11 August 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

11 Aug 26 21 Aug 26   10 nights

La Jacques-Cartier

Broome Darwin

From $12,880*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 18 August 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

18 Aug 26 28 Aug 26   10 nights

Le Soleal

Broome Darwin

From $11,910*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 28 August 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

28 Aug 26 7 Sep 26   10 nights

Le Soleal

Darwin Broome

From $11,900*/person

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley 7 September 2026

Free solo supplement. Enjoy all the extra space without paying for two!

7 Sep 26 17 Sep 26   10 nights

Le Soleal

Broome Darwin

From $11,910*/person