Cruising Types
Luxury Expedition
Combine the adventure of expedition sailing with the comfort and elegance of luxury cruising. These ships offer 4.5-5 star service, high quality dining and accommodation and highly trained crew to ensure you travel in comfort and style to remote wilderness destinations. The ships are complete with Zodiacs, expert expedition staff and lecturers, sophisticated navigation equipment and specialised technical equipment for expedition cruising. Luxury Expedition cruising suits adventure-seeking travellers with discerning tastes.
Current Packages
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KIMBERLEY ICONIC KIMBERLEY
FROM$11,780pp
READ MOREDiscover King George River, Twin Falls, Hunter River, Collier Bay, Montgomery Reef and the Buccaneer Archipelago whilst cruising in comfort onboard Ponant's luxurious expedition ship Le Soleal or Le Laperouse.
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. Treasures of the South Australian Coast and Tasmania
FROM$6,599pp
READ MORESpecial Offer! A 7 night luxury, soft expedition adventure aboard PONANT's Le Laperouse from Sydney to Hobart. Jervis Bay, Eden, Maria Island, Hobart and more. December 2022.
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FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef
FROM$5,079pp
READ MOREDiscover the Great Barrier Reef, exploring the remote and untouched Northern reef precinct. A 7 night adventure with just 72 guests aboard Coral Expeditions’ Coral Discoverer! 2022 & 2023 departures
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KIMBERLEY Australia's Iconic Kimberley 2023
FROM$16,000pp
READ MOREDiscover King George River, Twin Falls, Hunter River, Collier Bay, Montgomery Reef and the Buccaneer Archipelago whilst cruising in comfort onboard Ponant's luxurious expedition ship Le Soleal or Le Laperouse. 2023 Departures
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. Food, Wine & Yacht Race in Tasmania
FROM$12,349pp
READ MOREExplore the best of Tasmania's natural coastal wonders as well as the island state's wonderful food and wine on an expedition itinerary on board Le Lapérouse, and celebrate New Year in Hobart with the arrival of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. December 2022.
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. Exploring Australia's East Coast Islands
FROM$8,420pp
READ MOREAllow yourself to fall under the spell of this East Coast Australia itinerary that has been specially designed for travellers looking for unspoiled islands and turquoise lagoons. A 10-day expedition cruise with PONANT discovering the treasures of the Great Barrier Reef.
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. Emblematic Antarctica
FROM$13,449pp
READ MOREPONANT invites you on a polar expedition cruise to the heart of the icy realm that is the Antarctic Peninsula. A 10 night cruise of magical discovery departing 2022 & 2023.
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. Silversea Sydney to Auckland
FROM$15,499pp
READ MOREEnjoy Christmas onboard Silversea's luxurious Silver Muse this year! Sydney, Tasmania, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Akaroa, Picton, Tauranga and more! 15 nights of luxury! Departing 20 December 2022.
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. Silversea Darwin to Femantle
FROM$19,955pp
READ MOREExplore the gorgeous coastline of Western Australia from Darwin to Fremantle with Silversea's luxury expedition voyage with Silver Explorer. The Kimberley, Buccaneer Archipelago, Exmouth, Montebello Islands, Abrolhos Islands, Fremantle and more! August 2023.
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Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea Culture & Nature in Papua New Guinea
FROM$10,775pp
READ MOREDeparting from Honiara, embark for an extraordinary 12 day adventure to discover very rich local cultures and exceptional underwater life.
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. Antarctica with Silversea
FROM$15,569pp
READ MORERemote, untamed and unlike anything you've ever experienced before, Antarctica awaits. Discover Earth's last frontier in total comfort with Silversea Cruises' 10 night luxury expedition cruise. 2022/2023
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. Antarctica with Silversea
FROM$20,599pp
READ MOREDiscover Antarctica with Silversea Cruises on a 12 night luxury expedition cruise, including Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. 2022/2023
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. Natural Treasures of New Zealand
FROM$10,260pp
READ MOREAuckland, Wellington, Akaroa, Dusky Sound, Milford Sound, Dunedin and more ... Discover the natural treasures of New Zealand aboard Ponant's 12 night cruise with Le Soleal. December 2022.
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. New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands Expedition
FROM$17,999pp
READ MOREDiscover the wild isolation of New Zealand’s southern-most islands on this fascinating voyage to Macquarie and the Subantarctic Islands. Recognised as one of the world’s greatest biodiversity "hotspots" these islands are abundant in wildlife and birdlife. Departing December 2022 with Ponant Cruises.
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. Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic-Ross Sea Expedition
FROM$35,395pp
READ MOREEmbark on an extraordinary adventure to the seldom visited Ross Sea from New Zealand, and walk in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers on this exciting 21 night expedition. January 2023
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. Ancient Fiords & Unspoiled Islands of Southern New Zealand
FROM$12,037pp
READ MORESet sail aboard Le Soléal for a 12-day brand-new expedition cruise to discover the South Island of New Zealand between enchanting landscapes and observation of extraordinary wildlife, in one of the best-preserved environments on the planet.
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ANTARCTICA THE GREAT AUSTRAL LOOP
FROM$19,839pp
READ MOREDiscover the magic of Antarctica, Falkland Islands and South Georgia whilst enjoying the chic cruising comfort aboard Ponant's luxurious Le Boreal. Exceptional service and spectacular scenery make this an unforgettable cruising experience. November 2022.
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. Island & Cultures of Papua New Guinea
FROM$10,925pp
READ MOREThis all-new 11-day Expedition cruise aboard PONANT's Le Lapérouse will take you to discover the wonders and ancestral tribes of Papua New Guinea. Departing Cairns February 2023.
