A voyage of discovery

The luxury cruise provider has created more than 100 unique itineraries in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions, all of which embody the spirit of adventure, conservation and education. Each voyage is accompanied by National Geographic experts who will enable globetrotters to encounter the wonders of the world up close and in depth by teaching them about the culture, history and wildlife of the spectacular ports of call.

You will be able to fully immerse yourself in their surroundings alongside Robert Kunzig, senior environment editor at National Geographic magazine, who will host information sessions alongside award- winning environmental photographer Jason Edwards and Ponant’s naturalist guides, covering everything from wildlife and history to geopolitics and the great explorers.

If you’re looking to connect to the landscape in a more visceral sense, lectures will be accompanied by regular Zodiac outings to the shore and other activities such as sea kayaking – an incomparable way to get a sense of the sheer scale of the majestic glaciers looming above as you glide silently between icebergs.

Away from the polar regions, there’s plenty to pique curiosity in more temperate surroundings. Scratch beneath the surface of the Edenic Solomon Islands on a 16-day cruise from Fiji to Micronesia; have the privilege of meeting the indigenous Emberás tribe during a fortnight-long Natural Parks and Wildlife of Central America cruise; or explore some of the 300 islands and cays that make up the San Blas archipelago on a 10-day Island Gems and Underwater Treasures of the Caribbean cruise.

As always, a National Geographic expert and photographer will be by your side to ensure your journey of discovery is steering the right course. Travel doesn’t get much more fulfilling than that.