New itineraries featuring Smithsonian-crafted Cultural Experiences on board and on land.
PONANT, the world leader in luxury small ship expeditions, in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, has released examples of 19 forthcoming voyages commencing in 2022.
Drawing on Smithsonian's resources dating back 175 years, the new sailings will feature notable experts and experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination's history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife. PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys share common values – focusing on cultural immersion and discovery – with a goal of further inspiring guests to become global citizens through travel. This is Smithsonian Journey's first alliance with an expedition line.
Nineteen departures exploring Antarctica, Japan, Iceland, the Mediterranean, British Isles, Great Lakes, and Norwegian fjords and more, will debut in 2022, and will provide opportunities to engage with a variety of experts, ranging from archaeologists and scientists to anthropologists and historians. The full list of voyages can be viewed here.
Highlights include:
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America, Le Champlain
Embark on an eight-day voyage from Colón, Panama to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica passing through the Panama Canal. Ports of call include UNESCO World Heritage site Darién National Park for treks through the wilderness; an exclusive hosted visit at the Punta Culebra Nature Center at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama City; and Carara National Park, home to over 10,000 species of plants, 300 species of birds and 200 species of butterflies.
Departure on January 24, 2022 / 7 nights, 8 days
Starting from AU$5,690 per person twin share
Treasures of Japan by Sea, Le Soléal
Sail from Kobe, one of the first Japanese ports to open to international trade in the 19th century, to Japan's second-largest city of Osaka to explore how its rich heritage blends with the country's industrialisation and modernisation. Highlights of the itinerary include an Udon-noodle master class at a Takamatsu cooking school; a visit to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park; and a tour through Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens in Okayama.
Departure on April 15, 2022 / 7 nights, 8 days
Starting from AU$7,950 per person twin share
Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal, Le Bougainville and Le Champlain
Explore the Portuguese and Spanish coasts from Lisbon to Barcelona including a stop in Cádiz, from where guests will visit the oldest royal palace in use in Europe, the Alcázar de Sevilla. From Málaga, a true highlight includes a trip to Granada to enjoy a private after hours visit of the Alhambra. Guests will continue to Palma de Mallorca for an island escape before stopping in Valencia, where its history meets modernity with stops at both the UNESCO World Heritage site La Lonja de la Seda, originally used for trading silk in the early 1500s, and the cultural complex The City of Arts and Sciences.
Departures on May 3 and October 30, 2022 / 7 nights, 8 days
Starting from AU$5,520 per person twin share
Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice, Le Bellot
Departures on June 6 and August 8, 2022 / 7 nights, 8 days
Starting from AU$7,700 per person twin share
A Voyage Along the Great Lakes, Le Bellot
An exploration of all five Great Lakes in one voyage, this eight-day itinerary will depart from Toronto, on the shore of Lake Ontario. The journey continues through each of the lakes, passing sights such as Niagara Falls before sailing the length of Lake Michigan and ending in Milwaukee.
Departure on September 18, 2022 / 7 nights, 8 days
Starting from AU$7,440 per person twin share
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