Our Alliance with PONANT

Enriching Experiences on the Seas

We invite you to awaken your sense of wonder on a new kind of small-ship cruise with Smithsonian Journeys. We have teamed up with PONANT, a leader in small-ship cruises, to create unique Smithsonian experiences that embrace cultural immersion and discovery. On each of these curated itineraries, you’ll explore with fellow Smithsonian Journeys travelers and enjoy an included excursion or activity in every port of call. Each cruise features two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, who enrich your experience with their passion, insight, and in-depth knowledge, and bring you deeper into the history and natural world of the region you’re exploring.

Life on Board a Smithsonian Journeys/PONANT Cruise

Aboard the PONANT fleet, you’ll experience the refined elegance of an intimate ship with a relaxed, informal ambiance. Accommodating just 184 to 264 guests, these nimble ships can access small ports, narrow waterways, and remote destinations, while providing guests attentive and personalized service. You’ll unpack once and set off on an unforgettable adventure with like-minded travelers, enjoying a range of amenities and inviting lounges and common spaces. Excellent cuisine can be savored in gracious dining rooms or al fresco on deck, and enlightening lectures and discussions will give you ample food for thought. As always, health and safety are at the forefront of every program. Our stringent health protection measures ensure that you get the most out of your journey while enjoying peace of mind.

Each departure includes:

• Two Smithsonian Journeys Experts • An included shore excursion or activity in each port of call, as noted in the itinerary • Airport transfers to and from the ship on cruise embarkation and disembarkation days • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions • Complimentary open bar and free Wi-Fi aboard ship • Gratuities to ship personnel, porters, guides, drivers

Take a look at the Smithsonian Journeys/PONANT Cruises for 2023

∙ A Circumnavigation of Sicily NEW! – page 20 ∙ Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea – page 29 ∙ Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – page 30

∙ Cruising from Morocco to Spain’s

Andalusian Coast NEW! – page 35 ∙ Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal – page 35 ∙ Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea NEW! – page 42 ∙ Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – page 56 ∙ Celtic Voyage – page 59 ∙ Iceland Voyage – page 62

∙ Symphony on the St. Lawrence:

From Québec to the Canadian Maritimes NEW! – page 67 ∙ A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – page 69 ∙ Cruising the Caribbean’s Windward Islands – page 77 ∙ Panama and Costa Rica by Sea – page 78 ∙ Cruising Arctic Norway – page 105 ∙ Antarctica: The White Continent – page 106