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Smithsonian Journeys Collection Small-Ship Expeditions to Awaken Your Sense of Wonder 2022 Antarctica • Norway & Svalbard • Iceland • Scottish Isles • Costa Rica • Japan Iberian Peninsula • The Mediterranean • French Polynesia • Baltic Sea • Great Lakes

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Enrich your mind, inspire your spirit PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys are embarking on a new frontier together: a collection of unparalleled travel experiences, focused on culture, history, and expedition, to launch in 2022.

These curated itineraries celebrate our instinct to explore. Savor the delicate fruity notes of Japan’s finest sake while touring the breweries of Saijo; recover the history of lost cities and ruined empires in ancient Greece; plunge into crystal-clear Tahitian waters like a 19th-century pearl-diver; or marvel at the rich inheritance left to us in the form of glaciers and ice floe in Antarctica and the Arctic. Unexpected discoveries are to be found closer to home as well, such as in the serene Great Lakes, lush Costa Rica, and the yachtsman’s Caribbean.

On each departure, Smithsonian Journeys Experts will host a series of enlightened discourse onboard. These passionate professionals—chosen for their affability and expertise—explore the core themes of the destinations with fellow travelers. Bespoke shore excursions are included in each port of call, providing ease and enrichment to every program. Imagine visiting Santiago de Compostela on Easter Sunday with a European historian. Or traveling back in time, to when the world was new, as you stand on the ancient basalt rock of an Icelandic fjord with a geologist.

Or witnessing Scandinavia’s commitment to sustainability first-hand with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and activist Elizabeth Kolbert and during a visit to the Volvo Museum in GÖteborg.

Let your next exploration begin with PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys!

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Embarking on a New Alliance PONANT | Smithsonian Journeys Established in 1988 by officers in the French Merchant Navy, PONANT created a new style of cruising under the French flag through the unique conception of sea travel and a commitment to promoting sustainable tourism. With a fleet of 12 ships, we carry passengers to exceptional destinations aboard yachts featuring refined design, on which the art of living and excellent cuisine take pride of place: such is the promise of a unique and authentic PONANT voyage. Health and safety are at the forefront of every operation, with a stringent set of anti-Covid health protection measures in place to ensure guests enjoy their journey in total peace of mind.

Smithsonian Journeys is the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, consisting of 19 museums, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. Drawing on Smithsonian’s resources dating back 175 years, these sailings feature notable experts and experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination’s history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife.

For more than 50 years, Smithsonian Journeys has been rooted in and focused on cultural immersion and discovery—with a goal of inspiring guests to become global citizens through travel.

Cruise Calendar

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DEPARTURE

ITINERARY

January 22, 2022

USHUAIA • USHUAIA

Antarctica: The White Continent

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January 24, 2022

COLON • PUERTO CALDERA

Panama and Costa Rica by Sea

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February 13, 2022

VIEUX FORT • BRIDGETOWN

Cruising the Caribbean’s Windward Islands

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April 15, 2022

KOBE • OSAKA

Treasures of Japan by Sea

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April 15, 2022

LISBON • LONDON

Lisbon to London: Cruising Europe’s Western Shores

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May 3, 2022

LISBON • BARCELONA

Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal

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May 18, 2022

STOCKHOLM • COPENHAGEN

Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

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June 6, 2022

REYKJAVIK • REYKJAVIK

Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice

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June 10, 2022

BERGEN • GLASGOW

Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage

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June 14, 2022

LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN

Cruising Arctic Norway: Glaciers, Ice Floes, and Polar Bears

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June 17, 2022

GLASGOW • GLASGOW

Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides & the Irish Sea

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June 28, 2022

VENICE • ATHENS

Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea

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July 5, 2022

ATHENS • ATHENS

Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean

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July 30, 2022

BERGEN • OSLO

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords

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August 8, 2022

REYKJAVIK • REYKJAVIK

Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice

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September 1, 2022

ATHENS • ATHENS

Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean

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September 7, 2022

PAPEETE • PAPEETE

Cruising French Polynesia

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September 18, 2022

TORONTO • MILWAUKEE

A Voyage Along the Great Lakes

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October 30, 2022

LISBON • BARCELONA

Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal

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PONANT, the expert in luxury expedition cruising on small ships From the ice of Antarctica to the lagoons of the Pacific, from Caribbean coves to Asian shores, PONANT has been sailing all the seas of the world for over thirty years. Our experts carefully design all itineraries, enabling our guests to access the treasures of the world via the sea.

Recognized experience, a tradition of excellence The PONANT ships are deliberately designed to welcome aboard a limited number of guests. There are 92 Staterooms on our new PONANT EXPLORERS, 132 Staterooms on L'Austral, Le Boréal and Le Soléal.

This philosophy, a far cry from the current industry trend towards gigantism, gives our small ships a human dimension and unique atmosphere. Furthermore, it allows them to access less-crowded ports of call, explore remote locations, and provides our guests a genuine aura of exclusivity—always, of course, imbued with PONANT’s attentive and personalized service.

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Respect for the environment PONANT’s concern for the health and well-being of the planet is demonstrated by our active involvement in organizations dedicated to the promotion of ecologically responsible tourism and to the sharing of best practices. We are a member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators and a signatory of La Charte Bleue d’Armateurs de France, which bind us to follow the most stringent rules and regulations governing safety and environmental protection.

In 2019, PONANT became the first European cruise line to obtain the North American Green Alliance certificate. It attests to the adoption of environmentally friendly practices and technologies by our company.

Clean Ship Certification Above and beyond participation in these organizations, we have taken the additional step of having all of our sister ships and the new PONANT EXPLORERS certified “Clean Ship” by the French classification society, Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s major ship classification societies. This coveted and seldomawarded certification recognizes that the PONANT fleet—from initial design and construction to seagoing operations—has adopted the most environmentally responsible materials, equipment, and management procedures possible.

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PONANT | Smithsonian Journeys Let your next exploration begin A different kind of travel experience The PONANT | Smithsonian Journeys alliance is a new frontier for enriched travel. These new, themed voyages embrace cultural immersion and discovery, with the goal of further inspiring guests to become global citizens through travel. Nineteen PONANT | Smithsonian Journeys departures are available in 2022, to destinations that traverse the globe. We encourage you to visit ponant.com/ponant-smithsonian-journeys-alliance-2022/ to learn more.

Smithsonian Journeys Experts aboard every departure Chosen for their charisma, expertise, and affability, Smithsonian Journeys Experts are the secret ingredient that can create unforgettable travel experiences. Other travel providers can take you to the most splendid sites, but our cruises will take on new meaning alongside your Smithsonian Journeys Experts. These men and women have dedicated entire careers to pursuing personal and professional passions. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and their expertise brings depth, enrichment, and substance to the cruises they join. We’re proud to introduce you to our stars.

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PONANT | Smithsonian Journeys cruises include: • Two Smithsonian Journeys Experts to provide onboard and on land discussions and enrichment • One PONANT travel director • Transfers from the airport to the ship on embarkation day, and from the ship to the airport on disembarkation day • One included shore excursion or activity in each port of call • Some ports of call provide a choice of included shore excursions • Internal flights and included pre/post hotel nights on expedition cruises, as applicable • A program of onboard Smithsonian Journeys touchpoints • All meals aboard ship • French-inspired gourmet cuisine, with menu creation and chef training by Ducasse Conseil • Complimentary open bar aboard ship including select wines served with lunch and dinner • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship • 24-hour room service • Complimentary Wi-Fi aboard ship • Gratuities to shipboard personnel, porters, guides, and drivers • Port taxes and charges • Pre-departure materials

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As though you were aboard your own yacht Enjoy the experience in another way The PONANT ships are innovative, designed for expeditions and easy to maneuver, so we can continue to design trips to ever-more exceptional destinations. You will enjoy new travel experiences and find the exceptional conditions of comfort and service that are our signature, even in the most extreme regions. All ships are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, like a movable marina platform on the EXPLORERS that enables guests to swim and engage in other activities directly from the ship, and a submersible mini-port that provides easy access to a number of nautical activities (such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and more).

The French Touch With PONANT, the French way of life sails all the seas of the globe. This “French Touch” blends discretion with refined services. PONANT works with partners who share our constant pursuit of excellence. These prestigious brands are ambassadors for French luxury all over the world: •

Gastronomy Ladurée macarons for afternoon tea, Lenôtre sweet pastries and bread, Bordier traditional butter, a selection of fine wines from Maison Taillevent, Veuve Clicquot champagne at gala dinners, fragrant aromas of the Palais des Thés, and Évian mineral water.

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Way of life Fragonard room fragrances, Hermès bath products in all Staterooms and Suites, spa care products by Sothy’s (on Le Jacques Cartier and Le Bellot, spa care products are by CLARINS).

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Décor and design The décor of the Staterooms and Suites is designed by French architect Jean-Philippe Nuel, and Pierre Frey fabrics create a calming and luxurious atmosphere.

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The French art de la table Our Chefs and their galley team interpret their passion for French culinary heritage, enriched by products and traditions from the countries visited.

Fresh products and carefully selected ingredients, mature cheeses and a superb list of grand cru wines… all this combines to make each meal a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

The advice and expertise of Ducasse Conseil PONANT joins forces with Ducasse Conseil, a catering center of excellence run by DUCASSE Paris, to continue its route to excellence aboard our ships. From the conception of the culinary offering to the training of the company’s Chefs, this long-term project aims to ensure that PONANT’s culinary standards are as high as possible and to satisfy the exacting requirements of our guests.

Take care of yourself Come aboard and enjoy a pure moment of serenity. Our onboard spas feature: • Beauty treatments from the French beauty house Sothy’s.

• A hammam (onboard the Sisterships) and balneo (onboard L' Austral).

• A sauna (onboard the PONANT EXPLORERS).

• A hair salon.

• A fitness center with the latest Technogym© machines and floor-to-ceiling plate-glass windows offering views to the horizon.

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The Itineraries

Set sail for a timeless voyage From the ice of Antarctica to the lagoons of Bora Bora, from Celtic coves to Homer’s wine-dark Mediterranean, PONANT has been sailing the seas of the world for more than thirty years. Our experts carefully design all itineraries, enabling our guests to access the treasures of the world via the sea.

Frozen realms The Arctic | Antarctica

USHUAIA - USHUAIA - 11 days/10 nights

Antarctica: The White Continent

January 22 – February 1, 2022 From $9,830 Aboard L'Austral

Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA

USHUAIA Drake Passage

South Shetlands

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Visiting Antarctica is almost like stepping back in time, to the era when the world was new. There are no human sounds in this land of primeval beauty, only the wild cries of birds, seals, and whales echoing across a vast expanse of land and sea. Travel with us to this magical land during the austral summer, when the days are long and relatively mild, when seabirds are courting, and massive icebergs thaw into sculptures of brilliant form and color. We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT expedition a unique experience.

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Superior Staterooms

$13,040

$9,830

Deluxe Staterooms

$13,990

$10,500

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 4

$15,340

$11,440

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 5

$16,020

$11,920

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 6

$16,830

$12,480

Deluxe Suites

$22,770

$16,640

Prestige Suites, Deck 5

$24,540

$17,880

Prestige Suites, Deck 6

$25,750

$18,730

Owner’s Suite

$31,420

$31,420

Rates listed are per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy staterooms, subject to availability. PONANT Bonus Fares are based on availability and subject to change. Contact PONANT at 833-889-0800 for more information.

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Highlights*: • Explore the magic of Antarctica with a sea kayak adventure led by experienced and certified kayak guides.** • Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including Astrophysicist Michelle Thaller and Geologist Wayne Ranney, and information sessions hosted by our naturalist guides.

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables, with opportunities to hike ashore and visit research stations and former whaling stations.

• One hotel night in Buenos Aires and an excursion in Tierra del Fuego prior to embarkation.

• Landscapes: alpine landscapes, tabletop icebergs, glaciers, ice floes, snow-covered mountains.

• Wildlife: Weddell seals, crabeater seals, leopard seals, Adelie penguins, Gentoo penguins, chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, sea birds. *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. **Subject to availability and at an additional cost.

ITINERARY Saturday, January 22, 2022 BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the Hilton Buenos Aires (or similar).

Sunday, January 23 BUENOS AIRES | USHUAIA | EMBARK In Ushuaia, join an excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Created in 1960, the park is famous for its mountainous landscapes, lagoons, bogs, and rivers. Embark L’Austral in late afternoon. (B,L,D) Monday, January 24 & Tuesday, January 25 CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE Your days crossing the Drake Passage on the way to the Antarctic Peninsula will allow you to get to know the ship and learn about Zodiac® operations, as well as rules of conduct ashore and bio-security protocols. This will also be a time for discussions with the Expedition Staff about the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the Antarctic. (B,L,D) Wednesday, January 26 through Saturday, January 29 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA The Antarctic Peninsula is a place of wonder and fascination, promising visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular environment of subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals, and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest Zodiac® outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will reveal themselves. Sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache, and Sir Ernest Shackleton, the great Antarctic explorers who first explored these remote and uninhabited lands. (B,L,D) Sunday, January 30 & Monday, January 31 CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE From the ship’s bridge, experience exceptional sailing moments before joining the naturalist guides on the exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, Cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage. (B,L,D) Tuesday, February 1 USHUAIA, ARGENTINA | DISEMBARK | BUENOS AIRES Disembark L’Austral and transfer to the airport for the flight to Buenos Aires, then continue to your return flight home. (B)

WAYNE RANNEY Geologist Wayne worked for the US Antarctic Research Program where he was stationed at both McMurdo and the South Pole.

MICHELLE THALLER Astrophysicist Dr. Thaller’s research involves the lifecycles of stars, and she has worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Goddard Space Flight Center.

LONGYEARBYEN - LONGYEARBYEN

Cruising Arctic Norway: Glaciers, Ice Floes, and Polar Bears

June 14-23, 2022 - 10 days/9 nights From $9,900 Aboard Le Boréal

On this expedition in the polar waters of Svalbard—one of the world’s northernmost inhabited regions, situated halfway between Norway and the North Pole—you cruise in the company of expert naturalist staff on an in-depth exploration of this remote archipelago. It is here that you will experience the world of ice and amazing wildlife that is the polar region. As you journey from point to point, you will sail deep into fjords, past cliffs teeming with colonies of nesting birds, looking for seals and walrus and seizing the opportunity to use Zodiac® landing craft to get as close as possible to the rugged terrain, where you may encounter Arctic foxes and reindeer amid surprisingly rich vegetation. Along the pack ice and in the approach to glaciers, be on the lookout for the whales and polar bears whose realm this is.

Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including geologist and oceanographer Katryn Wiese.

• Hiking opportunities.

• Discover Europe’s largest ice cap in Nordaustlandet.

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$12,660

$9,900

Deluxe Staterooms

$13,660

$10,600

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 4

$14,830

$11,420

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 5

$15,420

$11,830

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 6

$16,130

$12,330

Deluxe Suites

$21,300

$15,950

Prestige Suites, Deck 5

$27,770

$20,480

Prestige Suites, Deck 6

$29,060

$21,380

Owner’s Suite

$32,950

$32,950

Rates listed are per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy staterooms, subject to availability. PONANT Bonus Fares are based on availability and subject to change. Contact PONANT at 833-889-0800 for more information.

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• Wildlife: polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, cetaceans, sea birds.

• Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers.

• Overnight in Paris pre- and post-cruise, roundtrip flights between Paris and Longyearbyen, and pre- and postcruise transfers are included.

• An included activity in each port of call.

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

ITINERARY Tuesday, June 14, 2022 PARIS, FRANCE | OVERNIGHT Wednesday, June 15 PARIS | LONGYEARBYEN, SPITSBERGEN, NORWAY | EMBARK (B,L,D) Thursday, June 16 KONGSFJORDEN Explore the “fjord of the king,” one of the most beautiful fjords in the whole of the Svalbard Archipelago. Icebergs will fill the sea, and you may well observe seals, reindeer, barnacle geese, and black guillemots. (B,L,D) Friday, June 17 NORDWEST-SPITSBERGEN NATIONAL PARK | NORDAUST-SVALBARD NATURE RESERVE Nordwest-Spitsbergen National Park is where you may catch glimpses of arctic terns or seals, as well as shacks or shipwrecks left behind by whale hunters or polar explorers. Set course toward Nordaustlandet to begin an exploration of its polar desert. (B,L,D) Saturday, June 18 SAILING TOWARD THE ICE FLOES | NORDAUSTLANDET Today you head even further north, toward the ice floes that sustain life for an intriguing variety of birds and seals, and also for polar bears.

Your captain will bring Le Boréal as close as possible to the edge of the floe, and if weather and ice conditions allow, you will be able to board Zodiac® landing craft and work your way into the middle of these floating chunks of ice. (B,L,D) Sunday, June 19 NORDAUST-SVALBARD NATURE RESERVE On returning to the protected areas of Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve, you are likely to see large colonies of thick-billed murres along the sheer cliffs, and you may also see a bear or an Arctic fox roaming in the vicinity. (B,L,D) Monday, June 20 SORAUST-SVALBARD NATURE RESERVE The islands of Barentsoya and Edgeoya make up the protected area known as the Soraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve. You should be able to observe a wide variety of seabirds in this designated Important Bird Area, and with some luck, whales, reindeer, and Arctic foxes, as well.

Edgeoya Island is known to provide shelter to a number of polar bears during breeding season. (B,L,D) Tuesday, June 21 ISFJORDEN Sail past Longyearbyen and deep into a complex of fjords. Le Boréal may be able to travel up Billefjorden all the way to the Nordenskiöld Glacier, whose three-mile-wide front of ice is one of the most spectacular in Svalbard. You may also have an opportunity to see Pyramidem, a former mining town abandoned in 1998. It is now a ghost town, but all of its structures remain intact. (B,L,D) Wednesday, June 22 & Thursday, June 23 LONGYEARBYEN | DISEMBARK | PARIS, FRANCE (B,L)

KATRYN WIESE Geologist and Oceanographer Katryn Wiese is a professor of Geology and Oceanography at City College of San Francisco, where she has taught field, lab, and lecture classes since 1995.

A second Smithsonian Expert will be confirmed before the cruise’s departure.

Uncharted paradise Tahiti | Central America | The Caribbean

Cruising French Polynesia: Tahiti, Bora Bora, and the Tuamotus

PAPEETE - PAPEETE - 11 days/10 nights September 7-17, 2022 From $5,180 Aboard m/s Paul Gauguin

FRENCH POLYNESIA Rangiroa Bora Bora Taha’a Motu Mahana

Huahine

Society Islands Pacific Ocean

This is a voyage to the heart of French Polynesia, to the world that mesmerized Paul Gauguin and charmed James Michener and continues to seduce travelers. Beginning in Papeete, Tahiti, we sail round trip to the stunning Tuamotus Islands, and back to the islands of the Society archipelago, spending a leisurely eleven days aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin, a specially designed small ship that has been sailing French Polynesia for over 20 years. Move among these indescribably beautiful and lush volcanic isles—Huahine, Rangiroa, Fakarava, Bora Bora, Moorea—their very names evoking romance. You may explore galleries of arts and crafts while sampling sumptuous sweets made with local coconut and vanilla. Or you may stretch out on the beach and swim or snorkel in crystalline blue lagoons. Whatever you choose, this is paradise, pure and simple.

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Rates listed are per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy staterooms, subject to availability. PONANT Bonus Fares are based on availability and subject to change. To book this departure or for more information, please call Paul Gauguin Cruises directly at 800-848-6172.

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Tuamotu

Fakarava Moorea

PAPEETE Tahiti

Highlights: • Enjoy an overnight in the quintessential Pacific paradise of Bora Bora including our exclusive whitesand beach on a motu off the coast. Marvel at towering Mount Otemanu, snorkel in sapphire lagoons, or get a bird’s-eye view of the island on a scenic helicopter ride.

• Visit Fakarava, a UNESCO-classified Nature Reserve where experienced divers can descend up to 130 feet to visit a world inhabited by gray sharks, schools of colorful fish, and untouched coral.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including anthropologist Charles Urbanowicz and linguist Lindsay Whaley.

• Enjoy an overnight in Moorea, giving you plenty of time to marvel at mountain peaks, lounge near blue lagoons, and sample the fresh, local cuisine.

• Spend a day relaxing on Motu Mahana, our very own private islet, complete with white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, a barbecue lunch, drinks served in coconuts, and a floating lagoon bar.

• Enjoy a nature walk with a local anthropologist on Moorea and an included Polynesian dance presentation on Huahine.

ITINERARY* Wednesday, September 7, 2022 PAPEETE, TAHITI | EMBARK (Day rooms are available for guests arriving on early on flights.) (D) Thursday, September 8 HUAHINE, SOCIETY ISLANDS Travel to Maeva village for an optional excursion to a pre-historic habitation site to learn about Polynesian origins, traditional society, and religion. Then join your fellow travelers to enjoy an included celebration of Polynesian dance at one of the local temples. (B,L,D) Friday, September 9 & Saturday, September 10 BORA BORA Experience the natural beauty of Bora Bora with snorkeling, sunset jetboat ride, or a 4x4 tour around Bora Bora’s iconic Mount Otemanu.

You may also spend time at Paul Gauguin Cruises’ private beach, which offers volleyball, snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding. (B,L,D) Sunday, September 11 RANGIROA, TUAMOTUS One of the world’s largest atolls, Rangiroa is famous for its idyllic Blue Lagoon, its pearls, and its unsurpassed diving and snorkeling. Visit a local pearl farm or snorkel in the renowned natural aquarium at Motu Nui Nui. (B,L,D) Monday, September 12 FAKARAVA Fakarava is a coral atoll and nature reserve, encompassing such a rich ecosystem that it has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It safeguards a variety of endemic wildlife and serves as a nursery for precious underwater flora and fauna. (B,L,D) Tuesday, September 13 AT SEA (B,L,D) Wednesday, September 14 TAHA'A (MOTU MAHANA), SOCIETY ISLANDS Motu Mahana is Paul Gauguin Cruises’ own private islet. Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, craft demonstrations, a traditional barbecue lunch, and musical entertainment are included. (B,L,D) Thursday, September 15, and Friday, September 16 MOOREA | PAPEETE, TAHITI The variety of things to do in Moorea is nearly endless—tours by foot, bike, ATV, boat, and plane; swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA; and shopping. A tour of the rain forest of the Opunohu valley, guided by an expert on the marae of the Society Islands, is included. (B,L,D) Saturday, September 17 PAPEETE | DISEMBARK (Day rooms are available for guests departing late on flights.) (B) *Unless specifically noted as ‘included’ above, activities listed are representative of optional activities offered in each port of call at an additional cost.

CHARLES URBANOWICZ Anthropologist In addition to on-going research on peoples and cultures of the Pacific and World War II, Dr. Urbanowicz has made presentations on forty Pacific cruises.

LINDSAY WHALEY Linguist Dr. Whaley examines patterns of language and culture change in the Pacific Islands, where climate change has impacted small subsistence-based communities.

Panama and Costa Rica by Sea

COLON - PUERTO CALDERA - 8 days/7 nights

January 24-31, 2022 From $4,410 Aboard Le Champlain

The Natural Wonders of Central America

Here is the ideal itinerary to experience two iconic Central American countries: Panama and Costa Rica. Nestled in the Caribbean Sea, near the Panamanian coast, the San Blas Archipelago is the perfect starting point for our journey, with its white-sand beaches and clear water that invites peaceful escape. Cross the Panama Canal, considered the 20th century’s most complex work of engineering, and spend an enriching full day in Panama City with a specially arranged guided tour of the Punta Culebra Nature Center at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. You’ll meet the Emberá community in Darien National Park, bringing unique authenticity to this trip. Your grand finale is a visit to Carara National Park in Costa Rica, home to dozens of species of birds, monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles.

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$5,870

$4,410

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$6,460

$4,820

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$6,740

$5,020

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$7,090

$5,260

Deluxe Suite

$9,670

$7,070

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$12,890

$9,320

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$13,540

$9,780

Privilege Suite

$14,170

$10,220

Grand Deluxe Suite

$15,520

$11,170

Owner Suite

$16,280

$16,280

Rates listed are per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy staterooms, subject to availability. PONANT Bonus Fares are based on availability and subject to change. Contact PONANT at 833-889-0800 for more information.

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Highlights: • A specially arranged guided visit of the Punta Culebra Nature Center at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI).

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Matthew Larsen and Historian Ralph Nurnberger.

• Explore the region’s rich tropical flora and fauna in Carara National Park and Darién National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a magnificent rainforest.

• Swim and snorkel on beautiful Holandes Cayes, one of the most magnificent islets of the San Blas Islands.

• Cross the Panama Canal, a masterpiece of civil engineering.

• Meet the local indigenous Kuna and Emberá communities.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers, shore excursions, and activities are included.

ITINERARY Monday, January 24, 2022 COLÓN, PANAMA | EMBARK (D) Tuesday, January 25 HOLANDES CAYES | SAN BLAS ISLANDS Located on the northeast coast of Panama, the San Blas archipelago is a string of coral islands in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. On Holandes Cayes, the long sandy white beaches bound by crystal-clear waters will allow you to relax and enjoy incredible marine fauna.

Here, you may also encounter members of the Kuna community, who subsist on hunting and fishing. (B,L,D) Wednesday, January 26 CROSSING THE PANAMA CANAL | FUERTE AMADOR, FLAMENCO ISLAND Aboard your ship, experience something unique that has inspired the imagination of numerous adventurers in the 20th century: sailing the Panama Canal. The canal crosses the Isthmus of Panama and links the Atlantic to the Pacific. Including three levels of locks and by raising ships to the level of Lake Gatun, almost as if the water was a lift, it allows them to avoid having to round Cape Horn. (B,L,D) Thursday, January 27 PANAMA CITY Visit the new Biodiversity Museum, designed by architect Frank Gehry. The Museum’s exhibition, executed by scientists from the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Panama, aims to demonstrate the ecological significance of Panama’s flora and fauna.

Enjoy a guided walking tour through historic Casco Antiguo. Visit the Punta Culebra Nature Center at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, a fascinating, open-air museum focused on marine science and conservation. Enjoy a specially arranged, Smithsonian staffguided tour. (B,L,D) Friday, January 28 PLAYA MUERTO, DARIEN NATIONAL PARK Darien National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981 and a Biosphere Reserve in 1983. In addition to preserving rainforest, Darien also serves as home to about 30,000 indigenous peoples, mostly from the Emberá community. Visit one of their villages and talk with men and women who have maintained their lifestyle much as it was before Spain colonized the region. (B,L,D) Saturday, January 29 AT SEA (B,L,D) Sunday, January 30 HERRADURA, COSTA RICA Take a journey in small, covered boats along the Tarcoles River, whose banks are home to crocodiles and iguanas. Or you may opt for a guided walk in Carara National Park to view the exotic flora and fauna of this tropical rainforest. (B,L,D) Monday, January 31 PUERTO CALDERA | DISEMBARK (B)

MATTHEW LARSEN Director Emeritus, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Dr. Larsen has led research projects in the US, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the US Virgin Islands.

He was STRI director, 2014-2020.

RALPH NURNBERGER Historian Ralph lectures on a wide range of historical and political subjects at Florida Atlantic University’s Lifelong Learning Programs.

VIEUX FORT - BRIDGETOWN - 8 days/7 nights

Cruising the Caribbean’s Windward Islands

February 13-20, 2022 From $3,900 Aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

Discover the most enchanting islands of the Caribbean Sea. Embark in Saint Lucia—its two majestic spires sticking straight out of the sea— and sail for Dominica, a mountainous island where inland rivers and nature trails may provide a glimpse of the nation’s national bird, the Sisserou Parrot. Continue north to Les Saintes, Guadeloupe, with crystal-clear waters and fabulous seabeds in which to snorkel, swim, or kayak beneath the 19th-century Fort Napoléon. Delight in the beauty of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Bequia, with its deserted beaches and hidden coves bordered by lush forests. Enjoy the idyllic Tobago Cays Marine Park and a private beach barbecue on the tiny island of Mayreau. Finally, call at Barbados and explore its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic district.

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Deluxe Stateroom

$5,130

$3,900

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$5,360

$4,060

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$5,550

$4,160

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$5,690

$4,290

Deluxe Suite

$7,420

$5,500

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$7,940

$5,870

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$8,170

$6,030

Privilege Suite

$8,360

$6,160

Grand Deluxe Suite

$8,600

$6,330

Owner Suite

$8,830

$8,830

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Highlights: • A true picture-perfect sampling of the West Indies: endless white-sand beaches, colorful reefs, idyllic turquoise waters, and the laid-back island way of life.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including Caribbean Historian Franklin Knight and Geologist and Geophysicist Carola Stearns.

• UNESCO World Heritage sites: The Pitons of St. Lucia and Historic Bridgetown in Barbados.

• Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, considered one of the world’s most stunning archipelagos.

• Delight in a barbecue lunch on a private beach during our call at the island of Mayreau.

• Myriad opportunities to swim, snorkel, and SCUBA dive* in crystal-clear waters, observing turtles, barracudas, spiny lobsters, and parrotfish.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and an included excursion or activity in each port of call. *Subject to availability and at an additional cost.

ITINERARY Sunday, February 13, 2022 VIEUX FORT, SAINT LUCIA | EMBARK (D) Monday, February 14 PORTSMOUTH, DOMINICA With its mountainous terrain, vast tropical forest, hot springs, rivers, and spectacular waterfalls, Dominica is undoubtedly the wildest island in the Caribbean. Discover the enchanting landscapes of the Indian River. Alternatively, explore the Syndicate Nature Trail, popular for bird watching, where you might catch a glimpse of the Sisserou Parrot. Or, opt to visit the Pointe Baptiste Chocolate Factory.

(B,L,D) Tuesday, February 15 LES SAINTES, GUADELOUPE Tour Fort Napoleon on Terre de Haut, boasting exceptional views of the Baie des Saintes. Uninhabited Grand Ilet features views of tortoises and seabirds, while Pain de Sucre Beach offers wonderful opportunities for snorkeling. Take advantage of a clear-bottom kayak ride to the wreck of the Lynndy for spectacular coral reef and tropical fish observation. (B,L,D) Wednesday, February 16 PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA ISLAND, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES You will love the picturesque atmosphere of Port Elizabeth, Bequia’s main town. Tour the island via Jeeps, visiting the 18th-century Hamilton Fort and the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary. For a sailing and snorkeling adventure in the heart of one of the Caribbean's best dive spots, board a catamaran and sail to the unbelievably clear waters of tiny Petite Nevis. (B,L,D) Thursday, February 17 MAYREAU ISLAND Mayreau’s peaceful and idyllic atmosphere, far from the madding crowd, invites you to relax. On shore, we will spend the day at a shaded and fully equipped private beach, enjoying a special barbeque lunch, a live steel band, and opportunities for snorkeling. (B,L,D) Friday, February 18 TOBAGO CAYS This rosary of uninhabited cays in the West Indies is a marine park whose turquoise lagoons provide a home and safe haven for some outstanding marine fauna, including green turtles. These secluded islands are paradise for divers, swimmers, and snorkelers. (B,L,D) Saturday, February 19 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS Bridgetown’s historic quarters are collectively a UNESCO World Heritage site and contain prime examples of British colonial architecture.

Step back in time with a visit to Gun Hill Signal Station, which was built to provide security for the island in 1818. Or, opt to visit the Great House of Clifton Hall. Alternatively, board a catamaran to swim and snorkel over a shipwreck or colorful reef. (B,L,D) Sunday, February 20 BRIDGETOWN | DISEMBARK (B)

CAROLA STERNS Field Geologist & Geophysicist Dr. Sterns’ diverse research interests include tectonics and climatic geomorphology, especially as it relates to human history.

FRANKLIN W. KNIGHT Professor of History Professor Knight has published widely on the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as on global slave systems.

Blue Skies & Azure Seas Greece | Croatia | Montenegro

VENICE - ATHENS - 8 days/7 nights

Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea

June 28 – July 5 2022 From $4,470 Aboard Le Jacques-Cartier

VENICE

Rovinj

CROATIA Hvar

ITALY

Dubrovnik Kotor

MONTENEGRO GREECE Corfu Itea

ATHENS

The Dalmatian Coast is one of the most intriguing destinations in the Mediterranean, rich in the culture and art of ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque worlds, and home to some of the most charming and welcoming towns and villages to be found anywhere.

Depart Venice and sail through its famous lagoon into the Adriatic, calling first at Rovinj and Hvar, which were important satellites of La Serenissima from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Dubrovnik and Kotor are both UNESCO World Heritage sites and well-preserved medieval towns. In Corfu, you will see the contrast between the island’s military history and its well-deserved fame as a seaside resort, while Delphi takes you into a mysterious past of religious mysticism and oracular prophecy.

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Highlights: • Numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Venice and its lagoon, the plain of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, the old towns of Dubrovnik, Kotor and Corfu, and the sanctuary of Delphi.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts Aneta Georgievska-Shine, a scholar of the Renaissance and the baroque eras; and Dennis Romano, Professor of History emeritus at Syracuse University.

• Enjoy walking tours on the Croatian islands of Rovinj and Hvar.

Deluxe Stateroom

$5,940

$4,470

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$6,530

$4,890

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$6,830

$5,100

• Sail the Bay of Kotor and cross the Corinth Canal.

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$7,180

$5,340

Deluxe Suite

$9,770

$7,160

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$13,010

$9,420

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$13,660

$9,880

Privilege Suite

$14,310

$10,330

Grand Deluxe Suite

$15,650

$11,270

Owner Suite

$16,420

$16,420

Rates listed are per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy staterooms, subject to availability. PONANT Bonus Fares are based on availability and subject to change. Contact PONANT at 833-889-0800 for more information.

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ITINERARY Tuesday, June 28, 2022 VENICE, ITALY | EMBARK (D) Wednesday, June 29 ROVINJ, CROATIA During your walking tour of Rovinj’s old town, you will discover how Venice dominated not just politics, but also architecture and urban planning, as you stroll along narrow streets of tall houses with red tiled roofs, all decorated with ancient frescoes. You will visit the Baroque Basilica of Saint Euphemia, which houses the saint’s relics, and explore the award-winning Batana Eco-Museum. (B,L,D) Thursday, June 30 HVAR The island of Hvar is remarkably fertile. During your visit, you may choose to tour the island’s principal town, including visits to the 17thcentury Municipal Theater, the Franciscan Monastery and its small gallery, the city’s Loggia, and St. Stephen’s Square. Or you may join a walk in the countryside between two small villages, with some of the most beautiful views available along the Croatian coast. (B,L,D) Friday, July 1 DUBROVNIK Dubrovnik is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. It contains within its ramparts the Rector’s Palace; a Franciscan Monastery, which houses a 13th-century pharmacy (the oldest in Europe); and the baroque Cathedral with works by Renaissance painters Titian and Andrea del Sarto—all of which you will visit during a walking tour of the center. (B,L,D) Saturday, July 2 KOTOR, MONTENEGRO Today the ship sails into the deep, fjord-like Bay of Kotor to reach the port town of the same name. A walking tour reveals magnificent walls, palaces, and churches, including the 12th-century Cathedral of St. Tryphon, housing treasures of immense value. A highlight will be the Maritime Museum, memorializing the defense of Montenegro against foes including pirates and Ottoman Turks. (B,L,D) Sunday, July 3 CORFU, GREECE Because of its strategic position at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea, the island of Corfu is one of the most heavily fortified places in all of Europe, with castles built by Venetians, French, and British dotting the landscape. Your tour of this magical island begins with one of those retreats—the Achilleion Palace built by Empress Elisabeth of Austria in 1889. Also visit Corfu’s Old Town. (B,L,D) Monday, July 4 ITEA Visit Delphi, famous in antiquity as the home of the oracle of Apollo, and one of the most impressive sites in Greece: massive ruins that include the temple of Apollo, an ancient theater and stadium, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the Kastalia spring, and the various treasuries. Or you may travel to St. Lucas Monastery, which, like Delphi, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (B,L,D) Tuesday, July 5 ATHENS | DISEMBARK (B)

ANETA GEORGIEVSKA-SHINE Art Historian A scholar of the Renaissance and the baroque eras, Aneta’s interests range from ancient to contemporary art.

She frequently presents lectures for museums in the Washington D.C. area.

DENNIS ROMANO Professor of History A specialist in the history of Renaissance Italy and the Mediterranean, Professor Romano is the author of dozens of articles and five books.

ATHENS - ATHENS - 8 days/7 nights

Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean

July 5-12 2022 | Aboard Le Jacques-Cartier September 1-8 2022 | Aboard Le Bougainville From $4,520

GREECE ATHENS Hydra

Aegean Sea Mykonos Delos

Patmos

Amorgos Folegandros

Symi

Santorini Caldera

Highlights: This leisurely voyage through the heart of the Aegean is the perfect introduction to all that Homer’s 'wine-dark sea' has to offer. The monumental Byzantine monastery on Patmos that guards the cave where St. John the Evangelist received his visions of the Apocalypse contrasts sharply with the Byzantine churches and castles on other islands, which are surrounded by the almost too-perfect painted townhouses of Symi, Amorgos, and Folegandros. At Delos, we get glimpses into the epic world of Homer and the Classical Age of Greece, while Mykonos and Hydra bring us back to the present and to the celebration of island life as a retreat from the fast-paced demands of the modern world.

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• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Delos, the sacred island, and the monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse in Patmos.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts: Diane Harris Cline, who has won two Fulbright awards for Greece (July departure); Peter Bobrowsky, professional anthropologist, archaeologist, and geologist (July departure); cookbook author Nancy Harmon Jenkins (September departure); and archaeologist Albert Leonard (September departure).

Deluxe Stateroom

$5,970

$4,520

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$6,560

$4,930

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$6,850

$5,130

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$7,200

$5,380

Deluxe Suite

$9,770

$7,180

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$12,970

$9,420

• Exceptional sailing in the Santorini caldera.

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$13,620

$9,870

Privilege Suite

$14,250

$10,320

• Opportunities to swim in the legendary Mediterranean.

Grand Deluxe Suite

$15,600

$11,260

Owner Suite

$16,350

$16,350

Rates listed are per person, double occupancy, for the July departure only.

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• Discover the pearls of the Cyclades: Amorgos, the Santorini Caldera, Folegandros, Delos, Mykonos and their ancient ruins, typical landscapes, and beaches.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Day 1 ATHENS, GREECE | EMBARK (D) Day 2 PATMOS Dominating Patmos’s landscape is the fortress-like Monastery of St. John, built in the 11th century at the summit of a hill. Your visit to this sacred place will reveal precious icons, gold and silver liturgical objects, rare manuscripts and antiquities. You will also visit the Apocalypse Cave, which John made his home during his exile. (B,L,D) Day 3 SYMI Named for the wife of Poseidon and said to be the birthplace of the three graces, Symi was an important part of the Roman and Byzantine empires. It was occupied by the Knights of St. John in 1373, and reached its greatest prominence under the Ottoman Empire, when shipbuilding and sponge-diving made the island quite prosperous. Enjoy an informal walk through town with your guide. (B,L,D) Day 4 AMORGOS Relatively untouched by tourism, Amorgos evokes a simpler world. You may join an excursion to the Monastery of Hozoviotissa, which clings to the side of a steep cliff some 900 feet above the sea below, and to Chora, the capital town. Or you may visit two smaller villages that carry on local traditions of oil production and herbal medicine much the same way their families have done for generations. (B,L,D) Day 5 SANTORINI CALDERA | FOLEGANDROS This morning the ship sails into the spectacular bay formed by the caldera of an ancient volcano on Santorini, affording stunning views of the villages perched high on surrounding cliffs. In the afternoon, call at the small volcanic island of Folegandros. Take a shuttle to Hora, the charming capital, and enjoy relaxing in this quaint village, built upon a 650-foot cliff, with its smart cafes and delightful tavernas. (B,L,D) Day 6 DELOS | MYKONOS This morning finds us on sacred Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, center of the Delian League, and home to countless shrines and temples. Your walking tour of this veritable open-air museum includes the Sacred Way, the Sanctuary of Apollo, and the Terrace of the Lions. In the afternoon, enjoy Mykonos. Its white cubic houses, windmills, and chapels make it the quintessential Cycladic island. (B,L,D) Day 7 HYDRA Although it has been a retreat for Greek celebrities since the 1950s, Hydra maintains its traditional character. Your walking tour of the island includes the Historical Museum and the Cathedral, but focuses on the Koundouriotis Mansion, a splendid example of traditional local architecture, displaying artifacts and family heirlooms of the wealthy shipowner who built the house in the 18th century. (B,L,D) Day 8 ATHENS | DISEMBARK (B) DIANE CLINE Professor of History (July departure)

PETER BOBROWSKY Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Geologist (July departure)

NANCY HARMON JENKINS Cookbook author (September departure)

To learn more about your Smithsonian Journeys Experts, visit smithsonianjourneys.org/experts.

ALBERT LEONARD Archaeologist (September departure)

Serene Havens Japan

KOBE - OSAKA - 8 days/7 nights

Treasures of Japan by Sea

April 15-22, 2022 From $6,180 Aboard Le Soléal

With a culture based on impermanence, and an aesthetic that is less about accumulation than subtraction, Japan perpetually asks the visitor to reflect on what is truly essential in life. Our journey begins in bustling Kobe, but quickly takes a serene turn at Ritsurin, one of the top ten gardens in the country. Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park serves as a somber reminder of the importance of peace. Reflect on this message at the nearby Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Deep-dive into Japanese history and architecture at Hagi Castle Town, another UNESCO World Heritage site, and Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft (housed in an 18th-century rice granary). An udon making class and a sake-tasting excursion exemplify the distinctive attention to detail that defines Japanese cuisine.

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Superior Staterooms

$8,110

$6,180

Deluxe Staterooms

$8,680

$6,580

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 4

$9,500

$7,160

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 5

$9,920

$7,450

Prestige Staterooms, Deck 6

$10,410

$7,790

Deluxe Suites

$14,020

$10,320

Prestige Suites, Deck 5

$18,550

$13,490

Prestige Suites, Deck 6

$19,460

$14,130

Owner’s Suite

$22,170

$22,170

Rates listed are per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy staterooms, subject to availability. PONANT Bonus Fares are based on availability and subject to change. Contact PONANT at 833-889-0800 for more information.

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Highlights: • Call at several UNESCO World Heritage sites en route: Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution, Gyeongju Historic Areas, and Bulguksa Temple.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including Japanese Film, Culture, Literature, and History Expert Jonathan Hall and Japanese Art Historian Timon Screech.

• Visit two remarkable, traditional Japanese gardens: Korakuen and Ritsurin.

• Remember those who perished during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 during a visit to the Peace Memorial Park.

• Make traditional Japanese udon noodles and sample sake in a traditional sake-making village.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Friday, April 15, 2022 KOBE, JAPAN | EMBARK (D) Saturday, April 16 TAKAMATSU Tour the most beautiful classic gardens in Japan, the Ritsurin, and Shikokumura, an open-air museum at the base of Yashima Mountain.

Scattered throughout its forest are 27 different structures, including a Kabuki theater, a sugar-making house, a salt refinery, and a papermaking house. Opt to visit the Nakano Udon School, where you will be invited to make (and eat!) your own udon noodles. (B,L,D) Sunday, April 17 HIROSHIMA | MIYAJIMA ISLAND Visiting Hiroshima is a moving experience. See the Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome. You may opt for a sake-tasting tour in Sakagura-dori (Sake Brewery Street) in Hiroshima’s Saijo district. Miyajima, the “island sanctuary” will reveal its treasures. In the background you will see the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, whose entrance is guarded by a vermillion torii gate. (B,L,D) Monday, April 18 HAGI Tour Tokoji Temple, which belongs to the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism and exhibits more Chinese influences—like its red outer gate— than are typical in Japanese temples. Visit a Hagiyaki pottery kiln before stopping at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hagi Castle Town.

The streets are laid out exactly as they were four hundred years ago. Walk in the footsteps of the samurai at Kikuya Residence. (B,L,D) Tuesday, April 19 BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA With around four million inhabitants, Busan is the second largest metropolis in South Korea, after Seoul. Stroll around the lively streets and explore the city’s outstanding cultural heritage of art galleries, museums, and Buddhist sites, such as the Haedong Yonggungsa temple, which elegantly sits on the waterfront. You might opt to tour Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju. (B,L,D) Wednesday, April 20 MOJI, KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN From the heights of the Mojiko Retro Observation Room, you can enjoy the amazing views that take in the Shinto shrine and coastal landscape like a postcard of the Land of the Rising Sun. At Kokura Castle, visit the Shoin-zukuri style Tea House and Chisen Kaiyu style garden for an authentic Japanese experience. An additional option is a visit to Chofu, a samurai stronghold of the 17th century. (B,L,D) Thursday, April 21 TAMANO Marvel at the way in which Tamano has been built along the coast at the foot of a deep, dark forest. In the area surrounding Tamano, stroll Kurashiki, known as the ‘white-walled city’, an ancient Edo-period trading town. Visit the Museum of Folk Craft and the Ohashi Family Home, typical of wealthy merchants of the 18th century. Or you may choose to tour Fukiya and the Bengara Museum. (B,L,D) Friday, April 22 OSAKA | DISEMBARK (B)

JONATHAN HALL Professor in Japanese Studies Professor Hall teaches courses in Japanese literature, history, film, and aesthetics at the University of California Riverside.

TIMON SCREECH Professor of the History of Art Teaching at the University of London, Professor Screech studies Japanese art, culture and the interplay between art and the broader social landscape.

Moorish Secrets & Celtic Heritage

Scotland | Ireland | Spain | Portugal | France

GLASGOW - GLASGOW - 7 days/6 nights June 17-23, 2022 From $4,300 Aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides & the Irish Sea

Join fellow travelers on this voyage to the Hebrides, Ireland, and Wales. The first port of call, Kyle of Lochalsh, is your gateway to the iconic castles of the Isle of Skye, while the islands of Mull and Iona take you deep into the legend and lore of Scotland’s highland clans and to the mystical ancient abbey that produced the Book of Kells. Call in Belfast, where you may tour this dynamic capital or explore the Antrim Coast and the Giant’s Causeway, whose myriad basalt columns were created by a volcanic eruption six million years ago. Dublin, the UNESCO City of Literature on the River Liffy, is next to offer up its stories in visits to sites both ancient and modern. Your final call is in North Wales, where the meticulously curated beauty of Bodnant Garden vies for your attention with the battlements of King Edward I’s Caernarfon Castle.

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$5,450

$4,300

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$5,660

$4,440

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$5,800

$4,540

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$5,980

$4,670

Deluxe Suite

$7,610

$5,810

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$8,090

$6,140

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$8,320

$6,310

Privilege Suite

$8,480

$6,420

Grand Deluxe Suite

$8,710

$6,580

Owner Suite

$8,930

$8,930

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Highlights: • UNESCO World Heritage sites en route: Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast, Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts including early British historian Miriam Davis.

• Visit Eilean Donan castle and the Isle of Skye.

• Take an overland exploration of the Hebrides, from the Isle of Mull to Iona.

• Call in Dublin, a UNESCO Literature City, and view the Book of Kells.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Friday, June 17, 2022 GLASGOW, SCOTLAND | EMBARK (D) Saturday, June 18 KYLE OF LOCHALSH Head to the Isle of Skye to visit Armadale Castle, the main residence of the chiefs of Clan Donald since the 18th century, whose ruins are surrounded by magnificent gardens of bluebells, orchids, and wildflowers. Alternatively, you may travel to Eilean Donan, named for the 6th-century Irish saint who established the first Christian community here. The castle that dominates this tiny island is perhaps the most recognizable in Scotland, having been featured in no fewer than ten films, including James Bond’s The World is Not Enough. (B,L,D) Sunday, June 19 TOBERMORY, ISLE OF MULL | IONA Perched on a rocky promontory jutting into the Sound, Duart Castle is the ancestral home of Clan Maclean. It is a fascinating place, full of stories about the clan, their rivalries, and the role they have played in Scottish history. After lunch, a short ferry ride brings you to the Isle of Iona, site of the first Christian settlement in Scotland, dating from 563, for a visit to the 13th-century Abbey. (B,L,D) Monday, June 20 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND Choose to discover Belfast on a panoramic city tour that includes Queens University, the Botanic Gardens, the Victorian-era Crumlin Road Gaol, and Titanic Belfast, a state-of-the-art experiential museum. Alternatively, you may choose to forgo the city altogether, in favor of the spectacular unspoiled scenery of the Antrim Coast and the famed Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site of over 40,000 interlocking, hexagonal basalt columns, formed by the cooling of molten lava some six million years ago. (B,L,D) Tuesday, June 21 DUBLIN, IRELAND Explore lively Dublin on a panoramic tour that includes Trinity College, home of the world-famous Book of Kells, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built on the site of a spring where St. Patrick is said to have baptized converts. Or you may choose to focus on two of Dublin’s oldest and most important buildings—historic Christchurch Cathedral and the 13th-century Dublin Castle, for more than 700 years a symbol of British rule, but today the venue for official ceremonies of the Republic. (B,L,D) Wednesday, June 22 HOLYHEAD, WALES From this small port on the Isle of Anglesey, you may choose to explore the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden, where the flowers of spring— daffodils, camellias, and magnolias—should still be in bloom, while the rose beds, lily ponds, and wildflower meadows of summer will be beginning to make their presence known. Alternatively, you may visit Caernarfon Castle, built in the late 13th century by King Edward I to drive home the message that Wales was now, after his conquest of the Principality, subject to English rule. It continues to be the site of the coronation of the heir to the British throne as Prince of Wales, most recently in 1969 when Prince Charles was crowned here. (B,L,D) Thursday, June 23 FAIRLIE (GLASGOW) | DISEMBARK (B)

MIRIAM C. DAVIS Historian Dr. Davis studied Scottish history at the University of St. Andrews.

She received a Ph.D. in Medieval Archaeology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

A second Smithsonian Expert will be confirmed before the cruise’s departure.

BERGEN - GLASGOW - 8 days/7 nights

Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage

June 10-17, 2022 From $5,220 Aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

Fjords and glaciers, rugged windswept islands, prehistoric monuments, monasteries and medieval castles shrouded in myth—these are some of the elements that draw travelers to Norway and northern Scotland. Begin with calls in Olden, the gateway to majestic glaciers, and Flam, the base for a storied train ride into the mountains. The Shetland Islands’ Lerwick is where the wildlife of uninhabited Mousa Island beckons. Continue to the Orkneys and find yourself immersed in the Neolithic world of Stennes, Brodgar, and Skara Brae. Next is the Hebridean Isle of Skye, home to Dunvegan Castle, the seat of Clan MacLeod, as well as to Castle Armadale, an estate belonging to rival Clan Donald. The final port of call before Glasgow is Fort William, your gateway to Highland whisky, the Caledonian Canal, and fabled Loch Ness.

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$6,360

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$7,230

$5,870

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$7,520

$6,090

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$7,870

$6,350

Deluxe Suite

$10,440

$8,280

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$13,650

$10,690

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$14,290

$11,170

Privilege Suite

$14,940

$11,650

Grand Deluxe Suite

$16,280

$12,660

Owner Suite

$17,040

$17,040

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Highlights: • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Neolithic Orkney • Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts including archaeologist Colleen Batey.

• Sail through the spectacular fjords of Norway, with two stops to visit a glacier and embark on a train journey on the famed Flam Railway.

• Discover two archipelagos in the north of Scotland— Shetland and Orkney—and delve into the Neolithic and Viking history that abounds there.

• Visit Eilean Donan castle on the Isle of Skye and sail the waters of storied Loch Ness.

• Tour a distillery and sample the region’s famous scotch.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Friday, June 10, 2022 BERGEN, NORWAY | EMBARK (D) Saturday, June 11 OLDEN Located on Nordfjord, Olden is the perfect gateway for exploring Josteldalsbreen National Park. You may choose to drive through scenic Oldedalen Valley to a mountain lodge where you board electric ‘troll cars’ for a half-mile ride to the edge of Briksdal Glacier. Or you may travel to the nearby village of Loen, where a newly constructed cable car from 2017 takes you to the top of Mount Hoven. (B,L,D) Sunday, June 12 FLAM Flam is nestled at the end of Aurlandsfjord, where you will board the famed Flam Railway. It is a remarkable feat of engineering, utilizing numerous tunnels and switchbacks to rise from Flam, at sea level, to Myrdal Station, at an altitude of 2,850 feet. Memories of the everchanging views of waterfalls, the valley below, and snow-capped mountains in the distance will remain with you forever. (B,L,D) Monday, June 13 LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLAND Lerwick, the northernmost town in the British Isles, has served as the capital of the Shetland Islands since the 18th century. Explore the Jarlshof Settlement, an extraordinary archaeological site with layers of ruins going back 5,000 years to the late Neolithic Era; or learn about the history of Lerwick town and its current role in the North Sea oil industry; or hike Mousa Island, a wildlife refuge. (B,L,D) Tuesday, June 14 KIRKWALL, ORKNEY Journey into the heart of the Neolithic Orkney Islands, the entire area designated a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its wealth of pre-historic ruins. See the Standing Stones of Stennes and the henge and stone circle of the Ring of Brodgar as you make your way to Skara Brae, the best-preserved Neolithic village in Northern Europe. (B,L,D) Wednesday, June 15 KYLE OF LOCHALSH A full-day tour follows the rugged coastline of Skye’s Trotternish Peninsula, stopping along the way at various points, including Kilt Rock and the open-air Skye Museum of Island Life. Visit Dunvegan Castle, historic seat of Clan MacLeod, as well as the charming fishing village of Portree. A shorter excursion includes visits to Eilean Donan and to Armadale Castle and its gardens. (B,L,D) Thursday, June 16 FORT WILLIAM Join a drive through Scotland’s Great Glen and along the Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness for a cruise on Scotland’s most famous loch.

Alternatively, you may choose a panoramic tour of the Highlands, including the village of Glenfinnan; the early 19th-century locks that control access to the Caledonian Canal; and of course, a visit to the local whisky distillery for a tour and tasting of the local tipple. (B,L,D) Friday, June 17 GLASGOW | DISEMBARK (B)

COLLEEN BATEY Archaeologist Dr. Batey is Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, with honorary positions at the University of the Highlands and Islands and Hunter College.

A second Smithsonian Expert will be confirmed before the cruise’s departure.

LISBON - BARCELONA - 8 days/7 nights

Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal

May 3-10, 2022 | Aboard Le Bougainville October 30-November 6, 2022 | Aboard Le Champlain From $4,280

On this voyage to Andalusia and Catalonia you will visit some of the most enchanting ports and explore some of the best art and architecture that the Iberian Peninsula has to offer. Call in Cadiz for an excursion to Seville and the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Alcazar, followed the next day by Granada, home to the incomparable Alhambra and the heart of Andalusia. Another day at sea brings you to Palma, a center of Catalan culture and capital of the resort island of Mallorca, where you will discover why so many 20th-century artists, from Gaudi and Dalí to Miró, were drawn to it. Valencia, the last port of call before your voyage ends in Barcelona, affords a striking contrast between its Gothic past, as represented by La Lonja de la Seda, and the ultra-modern present of architect Santiago Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences.

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$5,510

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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$6,010

$4,630

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$6,260

$4,810

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$6,560

$5,020

$8,750

$6,550

$11,500

$8,480

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$12,050

$8,860

Privilege Suite

$12,600

$9,250

Grand Deluxe Suite

$13,740

$10,050

Owner Suite

$14,390

$14,390

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Highlights: • UNESCO World Heritage sites en route: the Alcázar in Seville from Cádiz, the Alhambra in Granada from Malaga, and La Lonja de la Seda in Valencia.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including historian Charlie Ingrao (May departure); architectural historian Gail Cornell (October departure); and art historian Lawrence Butler (October departure).

• An exclusive, night-time, private tour of the Alhambra in Granada.

• A discovery of the Balearic Islands with a stop in Palma de Mallorca, their capital.

• Watch a flamenco performance at Flamenco La Cava, one of Cadiz’s premiere tablaos.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Day 1 LISBON, PORTUGAL | EMBARK (D) Day 2 AT SEA (B,L,D) Day 3 CADIZ, SPAIN You may choose to travel to Seville, which since the time of the Romans has been one of Europe’s most important and affluent maritime cites. Explore the Alcazar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its charming Murillo Gardens; enjoy a tapas lunch; and stroll the fascinating neighborhood of the Barrio de Santa Cruz. Alternatively, you may travel to the charming village of Vejer de la Frontera, a fine example of Andalusia’s famous pueblos blancos, before returning to Cadiz for lunch and a dance performance at Flamenco La Cava. (B,L,D) Day 4 MALAGA | GRANADA Depart for Granada and an exclusive visit to the Alhambra, perhaps the greatest architectural expression of Islamic culture ever built. Tour its majestic Cathedral, whose Royal Chapel houses the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, before enjoying dinner at the Alhambra Palace Hotel. Your private evening tour of the Alhambra begins with an exploration of the Nazaries Palaces and the Serallo, the residence of the Sultan and his Harem, and proceeds to the Generalife Castle, where you will have a chance to stroll the splendid gardens. (B,L,D) Day 5 AT SEA (B,L,D) Day 6 PALMA DE MALLORCA You may spend the afternoon in the city for a visit to the Fundació Miró Mallorca, a museum designed by and dedicated to the work of Joan Miró, followed by a panoramic tour of Mallorca’s Cathedral, La Seu. Or you may travel to Sóller, an artists’ community in the foothills to the north, where you can do a bit of shopping before boarding the vintage Tren de Sóller for the return to Palma. (B,L,D) Day 7 VALENCIA Begin today’s full-day excursion with an exploration of Valencia’s Old Town, visiting the 13th-century Cathedral; La Lonja de la Seda, a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture; and Mercado Central, a gastronome’s delight of stalls selling seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheeses, olives, and wines. After a lunch of paella at a seafront restaurant, spend the afternoon at Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, the largest cultural-educational complex in Europe, designed by the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. (B,L,D) Day 8 BARCELONA | DISEMBARK (B)

CHARLIE INGRAO History Professor Professor Ingrao taught a wide range of courses on the European World at Purdue University.

(May departure)

LAWRENCE BUTLER Art Historian Dr. Butler studies the art of Medieval Europe, Mediterranean and the Islamic world. (October departure)

GAIL CORNELL Architectural Historian Ms. Cornell’s research has taken her to Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey.

(October departure)

LISBON - LONDON - 9 days/8 nights

Lisbon to London: Cruising Europe’s Western Shores

April 15-23, 2022 From $4,840 Aboard Le Champlain

This voyage from the Tagus River to the Thames offers a variety of experiences that represent some of the very best western Europe has to offer. In Porto, a World Heritage site, sample some of the fortified wines that have made the region famous. Cee in Galicia is your gateway to the sacred pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela, which you will visit on Easter Sunday. Then it’s on to the capital of Basque country, Bilbao, where Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum is the focus of your attention. Two days are devoted to discovering the rich history of France’s Normandy coast—first in the seafaring town of Saint-Malo, from where you may explore magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel; and then in William the Conqueror’s city of Caen and at the nearby beaches of D-Day. Your voyage ends as your ship crosses the English Channel.

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• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts.

• Savor the famed wines of Porto.

• Explore the Christian pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela on Easter Sunday.

• Visit the magnificent Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$6,490

$5,020

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$6,650

$5,140

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$6,860

$5,280

Deluxe Suite

$8,840

$6,670

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$9,430

$7,080

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$9,710

$7,280

$9,920

$7,430

Grand Deluxe Suite

$10,190

$7,610

Owner Suite

$10,450

$10,450

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• UNESCO World Heritage sites en route: Historic Center of Oporto, Santiago de Compostela, Tower of Hercules, and Mont-Saint-Michel.

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• Take an opportunity for remembrance at historic Omaha Beach and the World War II Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Friday, April 15, 2022 LISBON, PORTUGAL | EMBARK (B) Saturday, April 16 LEIXÕES | PORTO Porto’s historic town center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You may join a guided tour of the city, including interior visits to the ostentatiously decorated Stock Exchange Palace and the baroque Francis Church, festooned with more gilded woodwork than any other church in Portugal. Or you may opt for a tour followed by a tasting of the region’s most famous product—fortified wine. (B,L,D) Sunday, April 17 CEE, SPAIN | SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA | LA CORUÑA Travel to Santiago de Compostela, one of the most beautiful and historic medieval cities in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the third most important Christian pilgrimage site in the world. A guided tour of the central square orients you to the Cathedral, the Townhall, and the Palace of Saint Jerome, before enjoying lunch at the Hostal de Los Reyes Catolicos, once a hospital and now a luxury hotel. (B,L,D) Monday, April 18 SANTANDER | BILBAO Bilbao is one of the most avant-garde cities in Europe. Visit the Guggenheim Museum, a unique construction of stone, glass, and titanium, designed by architect Frank Gehry and home to a collection of modern art and sculpture. From this ultra-modern masterpiece, you move to the narrow streets of the old city and its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture and to the elegant Plaza Nueva. (B,L,D) Tuesday, April 19 AT SEA (B,L,D) Wednesday, April 20 ST. MALO, FRANCE Saint-Malo is fiercely proud of its seafaring traditions. It was the home of explorer Jacques Cartier, and for much of the 17th and 18th centuries, a center of trade. You may join a walking tour of this fabled city and learn about its privateering past and its connections to the Celtic world. Or you may spend the day on an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont-Saint-Michel. (B,L,D) Thursday, April 21 CAEN Located in the heart of Normandy, Caen is the city that William the Conqueror built. Caen Castle, one of the largest walled fortifications in Europe, was built in the late 11th century. It is also the site of the first successful action of Allied operations on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Choose between a guided tour of the city or nearby Omaha Beach and the World War II Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. (B,L,D) Friday, April 22 AT SEA (B,L,D) Saturday, April 23 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM | DISEMBARK (B)

Two Smithsonian Experts will be confirmed before the cruise’s departure.

Fire & Ice

Iceland | Norwegian Fjords

REYKJAVIK - REYKJAVIK - 8 days/7 nights

Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice

June 6-13, 2022 | August 8-15, 2022 From $6,010 Aboard Le Bellot

North Sea Grimsey Isafjördur Akureyri Grundarfjördur

ICELAND

REYKJAVIK Heimaey

Land of volcanoes. Land of glaciers. Stomping ground of 9th-century Vikings. Setting of countless legends and Norse sagas. These are some of the things that attract inquisitive travelers to this island nation in the North Atlantic. This voyage has them all. Along your route you will encounter the fishermen of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and of Isafjordur. You will marvel at the abundance of birdlife on the islands of Grimsey and Heimaey. You will witness the almost unearthly geothermal displays at Lake Myvatn and at Geysir. Everywhere you go you will hear tales of the Norsemen who discovered and settled here, and you will see how their descendants managed to eke out an existence in incredibly difficult circumstances. It’s all here on this extraordinary exploration of the land of fire and ice.

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$7,960

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$8,730

$6,550

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$9,110

$6,820

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$9,570

$7,140

Deluxe Suite

$12,940

$9,500

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$17,150

$12,450

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$18,000

$13,040

Privilege Suite

$18,840

$13,630

Grand Deluxe Suite

$20,610

$14,870

Owner Suite

$21,600

$21,600

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Highlights: • Take the Golden Circle excursion to view the three most emblematic sites in Iceland.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including Elisabeth Ward, Assistant Curator of the Smithsonian Institution’s special traveling exhibition, Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga (June departure); James Zimbelman, Senior Geologist Emeritus at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (June departure); and Scott Burns, Professor Emeritus of Geology at Portland State University (August departure).

• Landscapes: vast glaciers, breathtaking fjords, volcanic rock, basalt pillars, jagged cliffs and geysers.

• Wildlife: Atlantic puffins, Northern gannets, Arctic terns, Minke whales, humpback whales, Icelandic horses.

• Visit a Beluga Whale sanctuary on Heimaey.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Day 1 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND | EMBARK (D) Day 2 GRUNDARFJORDUR A scenic drive along the Snaefellsnes Peninsula takes you through small fishing villages along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, where multicolor lava formations and rugged beaches compete for attention with the abundant birdlife. But the centerpiece of today’s experience is the Snæfellsjökull glacier, which sits atop a volcano of the same name. (B,L,D) Day 3 GRÍMSEY Grímsey is the northernmost island of Iceland, jutting out of the ocean, the Arctic Circle running through its center. It is one of the best places in Iceland for watching cliff nesting birds like Black-legged Kittiwake, Northern Fulmar, Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Black Guillemot, and Murre. The island also has one of Iceland’s largest Tern nesting sites and one of the largest Puffin colonies in Iceland. (B,L,D) Day 4 AKUREYRI Travel to Lake Myvatn, one of Iceland’s natural treasures. The dormant Hverfell volcano looms over the east side of the lake, and a protected nesting area is home to tens of thousands of birds. View pseudo-craters at Skutustadir; a magnificent lava landscape of strangely formed columns and arches at Dimmuborgir; and the geothermal field next to Namafjall Mountain. (B,L,D) Day 5 ISAFJÖRDUR This enchanting town on the Westfjords peninsula is built at the foot of a high volcanic plateau, where even in the center of the town, nature predominates. Picturesque houses of contrasting colors, the oldest dating from the 17th century, fill the historic district. Discover the arduous life of fishermen in an era before modern technology, and hear the story of the town’s discovery and settlement. (B,L,D) Day 6 HEIMAEY Heimaey is the largest of the Westman Islands Archipelago, and is the summer home to millions of puffins. Your exploration of this rugged island includes incomparable landscapes of lava fields, windswept cliffs, and volcanoes, including Mt. Eldfell, which erupted in 1973. Or you may wish to visit the world’s first Beluga Whale Sanctuary, no more than a 10-minute walk from the pier. (B,L,D) Day 7 REYJAVIK Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site situated on a vast plain of green moss and wildflowers and home to some of Iceland’s most magnificent scenery. Continue on to Gullfoss (Golden) waterfall, where you enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. A scenic drive through the Grimsnes region stops in Hveragerdi, where geothermal energy powers an extensive greenhouse industry. (B,L,D) Day 8 REYKJAVIK | DISEMBARK (B)

ELISABETH WARD Assistant Curator Dr. Ward has a Ph.D. in Scandinavian Languages and Literature from the University of California. (June departure)

JAMES R. ZIMBELMAN Geologist Dr. Zimbelman is Senior Geologist Emeritus at the National Air and Space Museum. (June departure)

SCOTT BURNS Geologist Dr. Burns is Professor Emeritus of Geology at Portland State University. (August departure)

BERGEN - OSLO - 8 days/7 nights

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords

July 30 – August 6, 2022 From $5,600 Aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

Ålesund Hellesylt / Geiranger Loen

NORWAY BERGEN OSLO Sandnes

Lysefjorden Arendal

North Sea

Norway is a land of history and natural beauty. On this voyage along the shores of the North Sea, you explore both. You begin in Bergen, once the center of Hanseatic trade, and call in ports along the way that provide insight into the region's social and economic past and present: a reconstructed Iron Age village and the Petroleum Museum in Stavanger; the Art Nouveau city of Alesund; the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg.

But our attention will be repeatedly drawn to the stunning landscapes and seascapes that seem to appear around every corner. Crystal-clear lakes, alpine peaks, stunning waterfalls, massive glaciers—these are the core elements of the fjords we will navigate. From Geirangerfjord, Mount Dalsnibba, Nordfjord, and Briksdal Glacier, to Lysefjord and the moraine of Raet National Park, we will explore these natural wonders.

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$7,980

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$8,320

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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$8,720

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$11,680

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$15,390

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$16,880

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Grand Deluxe Suite

$18,420

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Owner Suite

$19,300

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SWEDEN Göteborg

Highlights: • UNESCO World Heritage sites: Bryggen, the former Hanseatic port of Bergen, and Geiranger Fjord.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts: Pulitzer Prize-winning author and New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert; and retired Scandinavian Studies professor at University of Washington, Seattle, Terje Leiren.

• Sailing in the heart of the Norwegian fjords, discovering extraordinary landscapes such as steep cliffs, crystalclear waters, and lush vegetation.

• Walk at the foot of one of the most beautiful glaciers in Europe, the Briksdal.

• Tour the Volvo Museum, which contains every Volvo model produced since 1927.

• Discover colorful and cosmopolitan Norwegian villages, full of picturesque charm, like Hellesylt and Alesund.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Saturday, July 30, 2022 BERGEN, NORWAY | EMBARK (D) Sunday, July 31 ALESUND If you are intrigued by architecture, a walking tour will bring you to the Art Nouveau Center, where the story of Alesund’s rebuilding is told. If the ocean excites you, join a tour to the Atlantic Ocean Park, whose aquarium and Marine Science Center will introduce you to the variety of marine life in the North Sea. Or hop on an e-bike and set off with your guide to discover handpicked highlights. (B,L,D) Monday, August 1 GEIRANGER | HELLESYLT | GEIRANGERFJORD Sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Geirangerfjord. Choose an excursion to Mount Dalsnibba, where the altitude of 5,000 feet affords exceptional views of the landscape. Journey along the shores of Lake Stryn and the River Stryn to reach Nordfjord village and Lake Horindal. Alternatively, you may join a scenic drive into the nearby mountains to visit a 300-year-old local farm. (B,L,D) Tuesday, August 2 LOEN Located on stunning Nordfjord, the village of Loen is the perfect gateway for exploring Josteldalsbreen National Park. Choose to drive through scenic Oldedalen Valley to a mountain lodge. Board electric ‘troll cars’ for a ride to the edge of Briksdal Glacier. Or you may board a cable car that takes you to the top of Mount Hoven for views of the Kjenndalen Glacier and surrounding mountains. (B,L,D) Wednesday, August 3 SANDNES (STAVANGER) | SAILING IN LYSEFJORDEN You may join a tour that combines an introduction to the life of Norway’s earliest inhabitants at the reconstructed Iron Age village in Ullandhaug, with a walking tour of Old Stavanger and a visit to the Petroleum Museum. Or, retreat to the tranquility of a small monastery on Mosteroy Island and enjoy a brief music recital. Lastly, you may choose take an invigorating hike through the coastal wilderness. (B,L,D) Thursday, August 4 ARENDAL Join an excursion to the Næs Ironworks Museum and the village of Tvedestrand. Alternatively, you may wish to hike the coastal trails on the southern tip of the island of Tromøy. The trails are part of Raet National Park, which was established in 2016 to protect the unique topography of the moraine created by the retreat of a massive glacier at the end of the Ice Age. (B,L,D) Friday, August 5 GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN Tour the city’s major sites, including Götaplatsen, where the Museum of Fine Arts, Concert Hall, and Municipal Theater are grouped around Carl Milles’s Poseidon Fountain. Continue to the Volvo Museum, which tells the story of one of Sweden’s most important businesses and contains every Volvo model produced since 1927. Or return to Götaplatsen for a guided tour of the Museum of Fine Arts. (B,L,D) Saturday, August 6 OSLO, NORWAY | DISEMBARK (B) ELIZABETH KOLBERT Activist and Author Elizabeth’s book, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, was a New York Times 2014 Top Ten Best Book of the Year and won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in the General Nonfiction category.

TERJE LEIREN Professor Emeritus of Scandinavian Studies and History Professor Leiren is the author of four books on Scandinavian and Scandinavian-American history and culture.

Window to the West The Baltic Sea

STOCKHOLM - COPENHAGEN - 8 days/7 nights

Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

May 18-25, 2022 From $6,250 Aboard Le Champlain

FINLAND

Saint Petersburg

Helsinki

SWEDEN STOCKHOLM

RUSSIA Tallinn

ESTONIA

Baltic Sea

COPENHAGEN DENMARK

The Baltic Sea has been a thoroughfare of trade since the days of the Vikings, providing access to European rivers as well as to the North Sea and beyond. On this voyage you will visit the great cities that ring its shores and explore the treasures they contain. The focus of our attention will be squarely on what is arguably the most magnificent city on the Baltic: St. Petersburg. Ever since Peter the Great opened his “window on the west” in the early 18th century, St. Petersburg has been a favorite destination for lovers of the fine arts. The unrivalled collections of art in the Hermitage; the plethora of Baroque and Neoclassical palaces in and around the city; the great churches and monasteries—this is the art and architecture, the cultural legacy, that you will come to know as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Deluxe Stateroom

$7,910

$6,250

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$8,710

$6,850

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$9,110

$7,150

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$9,580

$7,500

Deluxe Suite

$13,090

$10,140

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$17,470

$13,420

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$18,340

$14,070

Privilege Suite

$19,220

$14,730

Grand Deluxe Suite

$21,050

$16,110

Owner Suite

$22,090

$22,090

Rates listed are per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy staterooms, subject to availability. PONANT Bonus Fares are based on availability and subject to change. Contact PONANT at 833-889-0800 for more information.

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Highlights: • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historic center of St. Petersburg and its many monuments, and the old town of Tallinn.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts Glenn Kranking, an expert on Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea region; and Ambassador Laura Kennedy, who began her diplomatic career in Russia when the imperial capital of St. Petersburg was known as Leningrad.

• Discover four European capitals on the same cruise: Stockholm (Sweden), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia) and Copenhagen (Denmark).

• Spend three days in the opulent city of St. Petersburg, where the atmosphere is still rich with the splendor of the Tsars and the traces of the Russian Enlightenment.

• Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Wednesday, May 18, 2022 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN | EMBARK (D) Thursday, May 19 HELSINKI, FINLAND See the highlights of this vibrant city, including Sibelius Park and the Sibelius Memorial; the subterranean Temppeliaukio Kirkko, or Rock Church, hewn from solid rock; the grand Helsinki Cathedral; and lively Market Place. Alternatively, you may take a local ferry to Suomenlinna Island to explore the massive military installation that protected Helsinki during the 18th and 19th centuries. (B,L,D) Friday, May 20 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA You may choose to begin your visit to this magnificent city with a panoramic tour that orients you to its many historical and cultural monuments—St. Isaac’s Cathedral; the Winter Palace; Nevsky Prospect, Russia’s most famous street; and the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Alternatively, you may devote the day to in-depth visits to two of St. Petersburg’s iconic churches: St. Isaac’s and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, built on the site of Tsar Alexander II’s assassination and renowned for its collection of mosaics. (B,L,D) Saturday, May 21 ST. PETERSBURG Today begins at the Hermitage Museum, built by Catherine the Great for her private collection and now Russia’s largest art museum, spanning four buildings within the Winter Palace complex. Your special early-opening guided tour of this remarkable museum is followed by lunch in the city, after which you may continue to the Fabergé Museum, for a guided tour that includes the Imperial eggs. Or, you may opt to spend the afternoon visiting St. Isaac's and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, renowned for its collection of mosaics. (B,L,D) Sunday, May 22 ST. PETERSBURG You may spend your final day in St. Petersburg exploring Peter the Great’s grand vision for his “window on the west” on a tour of Peterhof, the complex of palaces, fountains, and gardens built overlooking the Gulf of Finland, and the Peter and Paul Fortress in the city center. Or you may focus instead on some of Catherine the Great’s additions: the baroque Catherine Palace and Pavlosk Palace. (B,L,D) Monday, May 23 TALLINN, ESTONIA Tallinn is a blend of German, Scandinavian, and Russian influences. One tour, centered on Tallinn’s Old Town and the city’s prominence in the Hanseatic League, includes Toompea Castle, now home to Estonia’s Parliament; the 13th-century Dome Cathedral; and St. Catherine’s arts and crafts center. The other tour includes the highlights of the Old Town, but focuses on the city’s 20th-century history. (B,L,D) Tuesday, May 24 AT SEA (B,L,D) Wednesday, May 25 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK | DISEMBARK (B)

GLENN KRANKING Associate Professor of History & Scandinavian Studies Teaching at Gustavus Adolphus College, Professor Kranking has lived and researched in Sweden, Estonia, Finland, and Russia.

LAURA KENNEDY U.S. Career Diplomat A two-time Ambassador, Ms. Kennedy also served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the European Bureau of the State Department.

(Re)discover, closer to home The Great Lakes

TORONTO - MILWAUKEE - 8 days/7 nights

A Voyage along the Great Lakes

September 18-25, 2022 From $5,820 Aboard Le Bellot

This voyage is a journey into the heart of North America. For millennia before Europeans arrived and transformed the Great Lakes into thoroughfares for timber, copper, and iron ore, indigenous tribes had relied on them for food and trade. During this week-long cruise, you will see the engineering marvels of the Welland Canal and the Soo Locks, and you will witness the natural marvels of Niagara Falls and Georgian Bay. You will encounter First Nation culture on Manitoulin Island and enjoy the Victorian ambience of Mackinac Island. At Georgian Bay, on Manitoulin Island, and in Sault Ste. Marie you will have opportunities to experience the natural beauty of the Lakes up close on hikes and walks. And at Whitefish Bay you will learn of the sailors who risked life and limb to keep the great freighters of the Lakes on schedule.

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• An itinerary combining nature and culture: picturesque landscapes, the history of indigenous Americans, charming villages, and metropolises bearing witness to North America’s economic vitality.

• Engaging discussions onboard with Smithsonian Journeys Experts Kirt Kempter, who works for the New Mexico STATEMAP program, studying the geologic history of northern New Mexico; and bestselling author Frederick Stonehouse.

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• An excursion to the magnificent Niagara Falls.

• A visit to charming Mackinac Island, with its preserved Victorian architecture.

Deluxe Stateroom

$7,710

$5,820

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$8,450

$6,330

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$8,830

$6,600

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$9,270

$6,910

Deluxe Suite

$12,560

$9,210

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$16,660

$12,080

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

$17,480

$12,650

Privilege Suite

$18,290

$13,220

Grand Deluxe Suite

$20,010

$14,430

Owner Suite

$20,980

$20,980

Rates listed are per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy staterooms, subject to availability. PONANT Bonus Fares are based on availability and subject to change. Contact PONANT at 833-889-0800 for more information.

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Highlights:

• A cruise along the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Georgian Bay. • Pre- and post-cruise transfers and shore excursions are included.

ITINERARY Sunday, September 18, 2022 TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA | EMBARK (D) Monday, September 19 PORT COLBORNE I NIAGARA FALLS | SAILING LAKE ERIE Port Colborne is the site of the locks that raises ships 328 feet from the water level in Lake Ontario to that of Lake Erie. It is also your gateway to iconic Niagara Falls. Your excursion to this natural wonder includes a 20-minute ride in a specially-designed vessel that brings you to within feet of the falls and their spray. Sail along Lake Erie, keeping an eye out for migratory birds. (B,L,D) Tuesday, September 20 SAILING LAKE ERIE & LAKE HURON (B,L,D) Wednesday, September 21 PARRY SOUND, GEORGIAN BAY Discover this region of “thirty thousand islands” from the water, aboard a specially-constructed vessel. Or you may prefer to explore it on land by joining a walk through Killbear Provincial Park’s mix of beaches, rugged shoreline, windswept pines, and views of the islands.

Whichever option you choose, you will understand why Georgian Bay has earned a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve designation. (B,L,D) Thursday, September 22 LITTLE CURRENT, MANITOULIN ISLAND Manitoulin Island is the world’s largest freshwater island and home to the thriving Native American community of the M’Chigeeng First Nation. Learn about the history and traditions of this community on a visit to the museum and art gallery of the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, where you will be invited to participate in the traditional ceremony of dance, drumming, and song called ‘Pow-Wow’. Or kayak in the clean, cool waters of the Kagawong River in the hopes of sighting beaver, muskrat, and waterfowl along its banks. (B,L,D) Friday, September 23 SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES Sault Ste. Marie is home to the Soo Locks, the busiest locks in the world. Learn more about the locks on an excursion that includes passage into Lake Superior and a tour of the massive freighter SS Valley Camp, which has been converted into a museum. Alternatively, you may travel to Tahquamenon Falls State Park for a leisurely stroll through the woodlands that surround the falls, followed by a tour of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum on the shores of Lake Superior at Whitefish Bay. (B,L,D) Saturday, September 24 MACKINAC ISLAND | SAILING LAKE MICHIGAN Arrive in beautiful Mackinac Island, a Victorian-era haven where cars are forbidden and bicycles share the road with horse-drawn carriages.

Your excursion includes a tour of the island aboard one of these carriages, passing by the landmark Grand Hotel and pausing to take in the sights at Arch Rock before continuing to historic Fort Mackinac. This afternoon Le Bellot passes through the Straits of Mackinac. (B,L,D) Sunday, September 25 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN | DISEMBARK (B)

KIRT KEMPTER Geologist Dr. Kempter is an instructor for the NASA astronaut training program, teaching NASA’s 2009 astronaut candidates geologic mapping techniques.

FREDERICK STONEHOUSE Maritime Historian Frederick is the author of over thirty books, many focusing on the Great Lakes, including the best selling The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

The PONANT Fleet Luxury, intimacy & refinement With fluid lines and a streamlined bow, the exteriors of our ships reflect the spirit of a subtly revisited nautical theme. Aboard, our guests enjoy a relaxed elegance and experience an exclusive type of cruise—a concept of travel that is both intimate and luxurious.

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PONANT EXPLORERS

Le Bellot, Le Bougainville, Le Champlain, Le Dumont-d’Urville & Le Jacques-Cartier

PONANT’s new luxury expedition ships sail to the world’s most inaccessible locations and go further—where others do not go. The PONANT EXPLORER yachts, each measuring 430 feet in length, are designed for just 184 guests and 110 crew members.

They feature innovative equipment, elegantly designed guest accommodations, and welcoming lounge areas that open to the outside. And, in a world exclusive, the PONANT EXPLORER yachts are the first ships ever to be equipped with an underwater, multisensory lounge, called Blue Eye, located within the hull eight feet beneath the water line.

Two large windows provide views of the underwater marine life, and guests can also hear and sense this life through unique wave technology.

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Ship Specifications

Stateroom Amenities

• Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 ft.

• Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ft.

• Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft.

• Average cruising speed . . . 12.5 knots • Ice Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C • Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bureau Veritas • Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French • Guest Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • Crew members . . . . . . . . . . . 110 • Guest capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 184 pax

(doubleoccupancy) • Staterooms with balcony . . 88 • Suites with bay windows and terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 • Zodiacs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Mark V HD)

10 Zodiac craft • Boston Whaler-type boats . 1 • Gross tonnage . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,900 UMS • Stabilizers (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.1 ft. long x 4.7 ft. wide • Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . VARD, Norway

• Glass door in each stateroom • Individually-controlled air conditioning • Queen bed or twin-size beds • Connecting cabins available • Private balconies • Private bathroom with French bath products, hair dryer, and bathrobes • 110/220-volt outlets • Direct-dial satellite telephone • Free WiFi • Flat-screen satellite TV • Movies on-demand • iPod™ player • Desk with stationery • Mini-bar • Safe • 24-hour room service

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PANORAMIC LOUNGE

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PANORAMIC LOUNGE

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Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige Staterooms (including 10 Prestige Staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury Suites) - 2 Deluxe Suites - 2 Privilege Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige stateroomsART(including into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owner suite GALLERY / 10 Prestige staterooms convertible PANORAMIC Suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owner’s Suite PHOTO VIDEO / LOUNGE Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa - Sundeck Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa -FITNESS Sundeck

DECK 6 DECK 6

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KID’S CLUB

Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owner suite - 29 Prestige Staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility 5 Bridge ART GALLERY / PANORAMIC

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Suites - 2 Grand Deluxe Suites Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite- 2- 1Privilege Owner suite

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Restaurant - 23 Prestige Staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility)

Suite Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Deluxe Owner suite ART GALLERY / PANORAMIC

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LOUNGE

3 Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck - Shop - Medical Aboad Le Champlain, Suite 620 is a Grand Deluxe Suite and Suite Suite. Aboard Le Bellot, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-d'Urville, and Le JacquesWC 621 is an Owner Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owner suite Cartier, Suites 620 and 621 are Grand Deluxe Suites.

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Center - Theater - 13 Deluxe Staterooms - 1 Deluxe Suite DECK Bridge -529 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand Deluxe suites BRIDGE WC 2 Marina Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owner suite DECK Bridge -529 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand Deluxe suites BRIDGE 0 DECK 0: Blue Eye underwater lounge WC DECK 4 DECK Bridge -529 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand Deluxe suites BRIDGE DECK 4 WC Aboad Le Champlain, Suites 534 and 535 are Grand Deluxe Suites. Aboard Le Bellot, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-d'Urville, and Le Jacques-Cartier, Suites 534 and Bridge 29 Suites.

Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites -Owner 2 GrandSuite Deluxe suites Grand Deluxe Suites 535 are Owner

Deck 6 Deck 5 - 6 Suitessuites Prestige Suites 2 Grand Deluxe Bridge - 29 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites -Privilege RESTAURANT Deck 5 - 6 Deck 5 - 6 WC DECK 4

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RESTAURANT DECK 4 Restaurant - 23 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite DECK 3 RESTAURANT DECK 4 Restaurant - 23 Prestige GRILL staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite DECK 3 SHOP

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DECK 3

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EXCURSION DESK

RESTAURANT

GRILL staterooms MAIN LOUNGE(including 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite Restaurant POOL - 23 Prestige

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Deluxe Suites Deck 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 Prestige Staterooms Deck 4 - 5 - 6

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RECEPTION EXCURSION

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RECEPTION DESK EXCURSION DESK

Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck - Shop - Medical Center - Theater - 13 Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite (including 1 forWC person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite Restaurant GRILL staterooms MAIN LOUNGE POOL - 23 Prestige THEATER

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MARINA DESK EXCURSION Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck DESK - Shop - Medical Center - Theater - 13 Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite

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THE SISTERSHIPS

L'Austral, Le Boréal & Le Soléal

The elegant sisterships, with up to 132 staterooms and suites, perpetuate PONANT’s philosophy: small capacity yachts perfect for fostering camaraderie, a unique atmosphere, and a subtle combination of luxury, privacy, and well-being. Designed in France and built in Italy, each ship has its own color palette and motif, but all share in an elegantly understated aesthetic and European sensibility and craftsmanship. The staterooms and suites feature panoramic sea views, and 95% have a balcony. Guests’ comfort is the special responsibility of the impeccably trained staff, whose discreet yet attentive service has become legendary among discriminating travelers. Life aboard is relaxed and refined, capturing the best of the French art of living well, and an air of quiet sophistication enhances the unique experience of feeling one is aboard a private yacht.

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Ship Specifications • Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 ft.

• Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ft.

• Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 ft.

• Cruising Speed . . . . . . 14 knots • Ice class . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 C • Classification . . . . . . . . Bureau Veritas • Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French • Guest Decks . . . . . . . . . 6 • Guest capacity . . . . . . up to 264 pax (double occupancy) (up to 244 pax on Le Lyrial) • Normal Crew Size . . . 140 • Zodiacs . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Mark V HD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Zodiac craft • Gross tonnage . . . . . . . 10,944 UMS • Stabilizers (2) . . . . . . . . 13.1 ft. long x 4.7 ft. wide • Electric motors . . . . . . 2 x 2,300 KW • Installed power . . . . . . 6,400 KW • Construction . . . . . . . . Fincantieri-Ancona, Italy

Stateroom Amenities • Glass door or window in each stateroom • Individually-controlled air conditioning • Queen bed or twin-size beds • Connecting staterooms available • Private balconies (except Superior Staterooms) • Private bathroom • En suite Hermès bath products • Hair dryer • Bathrobes • 220-volt outlets (110-volt in bathroom) • Direct-dial satellite telephone • WiFi access • Flat-screen satellite TV • Movies on-demand • Bose SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth speaker • Desk with stationery • Mini-bar • Safe • 24-hour room service • Butler service for suites on Deck 6

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POOL

Owner’s suite

539 625 623 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605

602 Deluxe Suite

603 601 Deluxe Deluxe Suite Suite

7 Sun Deck - Open-air Bar PANORAMIC LOUNGE INTERNET

PANORAMIC TERRACE

6 Owner’s Suite with private balcony - 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony - 20 Prestige Staterooms with private balcony (with 18 Prestige Staterooms convertible into 9 Prestige Suites) All Ships: Pool - Grill Restaurant - Internet Space - Library - Panoramic Lounge Panoramic Terrace

LIBRARY

5 37 Prestige Staterooms with private balcony (with 22 Prestige Staterooms convertible into 11 Prestige Suites) - Fitness Center - SOTHYS™ Beauty Corner: Balneo, Hammam, Massage, Hairdresser - Relaxation Room - Image & Photo Desk - Bridge 4 35 Prestige Staterooms with private balcony - Theater

HAMMAM

508 506 504 502

536 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 IMAGE & PHOTO DESK

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BRIDGE 539 537 535 533 531 529 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511

509

507 505 503 501

3 28 Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony - 8 Superior Staterooms - Main Lounge Shop - Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Medical Center 2 Gastronomic Restaurant - Marina

OWNER’S SUITE — Deck 6 PRESTIGE SUITES — Decks 6 - 5 434 432 430 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 412 410 408

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DELUXE SUITES —Deck 6 PRESTIGE STATEROOMS — Decks 4 - 5 - 6

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EXCURSION DESK

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RECEPTION DESK

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GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT

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m/s PAUL GAUGUIN

Designed specifically to glide in luxury through the shallow seas of the South Pacific,

Ship Specifications

Stateroom Amenities

m/s Paul Gauguin is a small-ship cruiser’s dream. She delivers travelers to intimate ports

• Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 ft.

• Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 ft.

• Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.1 ft.

• Cruising Speed . . . . . . 18 knots • Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallis and Futuna • Guest Decks . . . . . . . . . 7 • Guest capacity . . . . . . 330 pax

(double occupancy) • Normal Crew Size . . . . 217 • Gross tonnage . . . . . . . 19,200 tons • Propulsion System . . Diesel electric • Construction . . . . . . . . Chantiers de l'Atlantique (Saint Nazaire, France)

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5 ft. queen-size bed (except cabins with two single beds; some cabins also have a folding bed). Suites and category B have a 6 ft. king size double bed

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Mini-bar

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110 V/220 V electrical sockets

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Flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player

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Telephone

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Safe

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Individual air conditioning

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Marble bathroom with bathtub (except seven cabins with shower only)

inaccessible to larger cruise ships, all the while providing a travel experience that is nothing short of luxurious. Once on board, guests enjoy newly-decorated spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and five-star service. Life on m/s Paul Gauguin also reflects the beauty and rich cultural heritage of the islands she calls upon, with a warm, friendly feel, informal setting, and even a beloved troupe of Les Gauguin and Les Gauguines—local Tahitians who serve as onboard hosts and hostesses, entertainers, and storytellers.

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Algotherm toiletries and hairdryer

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Courtesy cotton robes and slippers

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24-hour service

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Butler service for Category B cabins and above

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Free Wi-fi access.

Deck Plan

7

818 816 814 812 810 808 806 804 802

ELV

PO OL

ELV WC WC

764

ELV ELV

LA PAL ETTE L OUNGE

8

POOL BAR

L E GR I L L

WC WC

762 760 758 756 754 752 750 748 746 744 742 740 738 736 734 732 730 728 726 724 722 720 718 716 714 712

ELV

ELV

ELV

ELV

8

2 Grand Suites - 16 Veranda Cabins - Pool - Pool Bar Le Grill restaurant (breakfast and dinner buffets Polynesian speciality dinners on reservation) - La Palette lounge

7

2 Owner’s Suites - 5 Veranda Suites - 1 Veranda Cabin - 63 Cabins with balconies - Bridge

6

26 Cabins with balconies - Promenade - Gym - Spa - Boutique La Véranda indoor/outdoor restaurant for lunch (no reservation required) and dinner (reservation required)

710 708 706 704 702 7006 7004 7002

CAPTAIN’S RECEPTION LOUNGE

BRIDGE

765 763

Sun Bar - Solarium

817 815 813 811 809 807 805 803 801

766 767

9

761 759 757 755 753 751 749 747 745 743 741 739 737 735 733 731 729 727 725 723 721 719 717 715 713 711 709 707 705 703

701

5 Grand Salon, Theater/Show Venue - Piano Bar - L’Étoile gourmet

7003

restaurant (dinner only).

4 37 Cabins with windows - Reception - Excursions and Dive Desk 626 624 622 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 606 604 602

6

LA BOUTIQUE ELV ELV

LA VERANDA RESTA URANT

DEEP NATURE SPA

FARE TAHITI DIGITAL MUSEUM

Access to the marina platform.

3 14 Cabins with portholes - Medical Center - Marina platform

FITNESS ELV CENTER ELV

accessible via Deck 4.

PR OM ENA DE

PROMENADE

625 623 621 619 617 615 613 611 609 607 605 603 601

OS Owner’s Suite LE GRAND SALON

READING NOOK

ELV ELV

5

ELV

PIANO BAR

PHOTOBOOTH

Deck 7 (2) GS Grande Suite Deck 8 (2)

WC

ELV WC

WC WC

L ' E T O I L E R E S TA U R A N T

4

RECEPTION

E F

Cabin with balcony Deck 6 (26) Cabin with window Deck 4 (37) Cabin with 2 portholes Deck 3 (14)

416 414 412 410 408 406 404

ELV

TRAVEL DESK

MARINA ACCESS

ELV DIVE DESK

439 437 435 433 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417

STAIRS TO MARINA ON DECK 4

D

PHOTO STUDIO

440 438 436 434 432 430 428 426 424 422 420 418

ELV

Veranda Suite Deck 7 (5) B Veranda Cabin Decks 7 - 8 (17) C Cabin with balcony Deck 7 (63) A

OFFICE

328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312

415 413 411 409 407 405

310 308 306 304 HOSPITAL

3

HOSPITAL PHARM

ELV ELV

• Denotes stateroom with two twin beds that convert to a queen. Stateroom 801 offers a king-size bed. †Denotes stateroom with triple occupancy. Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed. Stateroom 415 is wheelchair accessible. Suites and staterooms range from 200 to 588 square feet. This measurement includes balconies and verandas in categories D and above.

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Program Inclusions

Terms & Conditions

Included • Cruise aboard one of PONANT’s deluxe ships • Lectures and discussions by featured Experts as listed for each individual cruise • Shore excursions as described in individual itineraries • All meals aboard ship including early riser’s coffee & pastry, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner • French-inspired gourmet cuisine, with menu creation and chef training by Ducasse Conseil • Complimentary open bar aboard ship including select wines served with lunch and dinner • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship • 24-hour room service • Airport/pier transfers and handling of luggage on cruise embarkation/disembarkation dates • Gratuities to shipboard personnel, porters, guides, drivers • Port taxes and charges • Pre-departure materials • WiFi on board

Compagnie du PONANT, PONANT Group USA, LLC, and PONANT USA, LLC are hereinafter collectively referred to as “PONANT GROUP”. Please read carefully the following terms and conditions, which constitute the sole, legally enforceable agreements between the passenger and PONANT GROUP and the tour’s sponsoring organization.

Payment: The Acceptance of the Contract entails paying a deposit equivalent to 25% of the Price of this Service. For any Cruise booked on or before June 30, 2021, for a Cruise departure on or before April 30, 2023, the balance is to be paid no later than 30 days before the start of the initial Service in the Contract. For any Cruise booked on or after July 1, 2021, the balance is to be paid no later than 90 days before the start of the initial Service in the Contract. After the Service has been fully paid for, the Traveller shall receive a booking confirmation followed by the Ticket(s) and, where applicable, the vouchers closer to cruise departure.

Cancellation, Modification Penalties & Refunds: Under Article L.121-21 of the French Consumer Code, Travellers should note that they do not have the right to withdraw from the Contract set out in Article L.121-17 of the Consumer Code. Unless otherwise agreed with CDP, the Traveller cannot amend the Services described in the Contract. If the Traveller wishes to amend or cancel part or all of the Services described in the Contract, they must inform CDP by any means that allows for acknowledgement of receipt (fax, email, registered letter, etc.) as soon as circumstances change such that this amendment or cancellation is required. The document dispatch date will be taken as the invoice date for the change and/or cancellation fees. With the exception of PONANT Yacht Club Grand Admirals and Commodores, all alteration requests will be treated as cancellation requests and therefore covered by paragraph 10.5 governing cancellation fees. Specific terms and conditions for alteration requests from PONANT Yacht Club Grand Admirals and Commodores: In the event of the first alteration of a tourism package: no fees shall be applied to the cruise service, as long as the request is made within a timeframe of at least 90 days before the departure of the cruise. This timeframe shall be extended to 150 days for Expedition Cruise programmes. New departure must be within 12 months after the date of the departure initially scheduled. Only one alteration without penalty charges per period of 12 months and per person is entitled to Grand Admiral and Commodore member status, regardless of the cruise. Any alteration request aside from the alteration of the first cruise shall be subject to the general sales condition applicable by default.

For all PONANT & PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises booked on or before June 30, 2021, for a Cruise departure on or before April 30, 2023: Date of Cancellation: • Within 15 days after the booking is confirmed: no cancellation fees for the cruise service only • From 15 days after the booking is confirmed to 181 days before the start of the cruise: $250 per passenger and per cruise for the cruise service only • From 180 – 31 Days Prior to Departure Date: 25% of total amount of the Services remitted in the form of a Future Cruise Credit.

• Under 31 Days Prior to Departure Date: 100% of Full Fare total amount of the Services For all PONANT & PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises booked on or after July 1, 2021: Date of Cancellation • Within 15 days after the booking is confirmed: no cancellation fees for the cruise service only • From 15 days after the booking is confirmed to 181 days before the start of the cruise: $250 per passenger and per cruise for the cruise service only • From 180 – 91 Days Prior to Departure Date: 25% of total amount of the Services • Under 91 Days Prior to Departure Date: 100% of Full Fare total amount of the Services For this purpose, “Departure Date” means the date the sea, air/sea or air/sea/land program first departs and “Full Fare” & “total Service amount” means the full cost of any cruise, hotel or air component purchased from PONANT & PGC. For other services: No refund will be given for cancelling or forfeiting an air- or land-based Service included in the contract, or any service forming part of the Cruise, no matter the reason. Some components may have different refund and/or cancellation policies and penalties and, if so, these will be explained at time of booking.

Travel Insurance: Ponant partners with Allianz Global Assistance. Allianz Travel Insurance plans provide benefits for trip cancellation and interruption; travel delays; emergency medical and dental; emergency transportation; and 24/7, award-winning assistance by phone–anytime, anywhere. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

Not Included Airfare except where noted on individual itinerary; airport taxes; passport and visa fees and/or immigration reciprocity taxes (if applicable); transfers other than stated above; luggage handling other than stated above; trip cancellation and baggage insurance; medical and repatriation insurance; meals and beverages other than those specified above; optional excursions; personal expenses (such as telephone, Internet on land, laundry service, hair salon services, à la carte spa treatments, and anything else not specifically listed as included above)

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Itinerary: PONANT GROUP reserves the right to withdraw and/or cancel a sailing to make changes in the itinerary whenever, in its sole judgment, or in the judgment of the vessel owner or operator, conditions warrant it.

Independent Contractors/Limit of Liability: The passenger agrees that PONANT GROUP acts as agent and/or trustee for any person, ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service forming, or in connection with, any part of the cruise. Transportation services to the port of departure, transfers to the ship, including, as applicable, hotel room and restaurant bookings or guided tours, are performed by independent suppliers who are not employees of PONANT GROUP. In this respect, PONANT GROUP acts only as an agent and shall not be held liable for said services or for the acts or omissions of sub-contractors or other contractors.

PONANT GROUP shall not be held liable for bodily injury to, or death of passengers, or for loss of, or damage to luggage or other personal belongings, unless it is proved that the carrier has infringed statutory obligations or that it or one of its employees or agents has committed gross negligence. However, in the event the liability of PONANT GROUP is incurred, such liability is limited (details available upon request).

PONANT GROUP shall in any case not be liable for failure of an improper performance when the same is due to or caused by the fault of the passenger; the unforeseeable or unavoidable fault of a third party unconnected with the provision of any services to be provided under the contract; unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of PONANT GROUP; an event of “Force Majeure” such as a war, threat of war, riots, civil commotion, acts of God, terrorist activities, natural and nuclear disaster, fire, technical problems with transport, closure of ports, strikes and any industrial action, or any other event beyond the control of PONANT GROUP. Rates: The prices given at the time of booking are based on economic conditions known on May 1, 2021 and are subject to change. Ponant Bonus Fares of up to 30% savings are subject to availability and change. These conditions are, amongst others, the cost of transport and fuel, relevant dues and taxes for the proposed operation (port taxes, embarkation and disembarkation taxes, entrance costs to tourist sites), currency exchange rates relevant to the pricing of these programs. PONANT GROUP reserves the right within the legal limits of applicable laws to vary the prices if necessary. All variation of the cost of transport, fuel, taxes, dues and visa costs will be passed on within the voyage cost. Additionally, any surcharge levied will be increased to include an amount to cover agent’s commission. Any change in fare cannot be imposed less than 60 days prior to departure. For the cruise-only rate, daily surcharge, if any, will be calculated based on: S= fuel variation* x daily consumption** Ship capacity *** (*): MGO FOB Rotterdam 0,1% in US$ (**): L’AUSTRAL, LE BOREAL, LE LYRIAL, LE SOLEAL: 20t.

PONANT EXPLORERS: 10t. (***): L’AUSTRAL, LE BOREAL, LE SOLEAL, LE LYRIAL: 244 passengers.

PONANT EXPLORERS: 173 passengers Jurisdiction: These terms & conditions are subject to and interpreted according to International regulations and concern the transportation of passengers and their luggage from the time of boarding the ship to the moment of disembarking, as well as at ports of departure, destination, or stopover. PONANT GROUP shall incur no liability outside this period of time. Without prejudice to required legal regulations, any actions related either to the interpretation, or execution of this agreement shall be brought before the competent courts of Marseille-France.

PONANT GROUP is not responsible for omissions, printing and/or presentation errors and reserves the right to make corrections as required.

Ships’ Registry: France FL Seller of Travel Ref No ST37706 CA Seller of Travel Ref No 2120712-40 COMPLETE TERMS: For complete Terms & Conditions applicable to these cruises, please see “Particular Terms and Conditions PONANT | Smithsonian Journeys Cruises” at https://us.ponant.com/terms-conditions. Terms & Conditions for cruises aboard the Paul Gauguin will be provided upon booking.

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