PONANT EXPLORATIONS has opened bookings for more than 150 departures across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Atlantic Islands, scheduled to operate between October 2027 and November 2028. The programme includes over 80 Mediterranean voyages alongside itineraries to Atlantic archipelagos, including the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde, reflecting the company’s continued focus on destination-intensive small-ship cruising.
The Atlantic Coast and Islands deployment, running from October 2027 to October 2028, will feature voyages along the Atlantic coasts of Portugal, Spain and France, combined with calls at the Canary Islands, Madeira, Cape Verde and the Azores. Every itinerary will include one complimentary shore excursion for each guest at every port of call, further enhancing the destination experience.
From February to August 2028, the company will deploy vessels in Northern Europe on itineraries covering the British Isles, the Norwegian fjords and the Baltic Sea. The programme also includes two voyages featuring the Faroe Islands, alongside routes exploring the cultural heritage and natural landscapes of Northern Europe.
The Mediterranean season, scheduled from March to November 2028, will comprise more than 80 departures across the Adriatic, Aegean and Tyrrhenian seas, with itineraries also visiting Corsica, Malta, Sicily and destinations on the Iberian Peninsula. Fourteen departures will be designated as family-oriented "Kid Explorers" cruises, offering educational workshops and activities for children aged 4 to 13. As with the Atlantic itineraries, each Mediterranean voyage will include one complimentary excursion per guest at every port of call.