Our Alliance with PONANT

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

Aboard the PONANT fleet, you’ll experience the refined elegance of an intimate ship with a relaxed, informal ambiance. Accommodating just 184 to 264* guests, these nimble ships can access small ports, narrow waterways, and remote destinations, while providing guests attentive and personalized service. You’ll unpack once and set off on an unforgettable adventure with like-minded travelers, enjoying a range of amenities and inviting lounges and common spaces. Excellent cuisine can be savored in gracious dining rooms or al fresco on deck, and enlightening lectures and discussions will give you ample food for thought.

As always, health and safety are at the forefront of every program. Our stringent health protection measures ensure that you get the most out of your journey while enjoying peace of mind.

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

∙ Iceland Voyage – page 15 ∙ Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – page 17 ∙ Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – page 18 ∙ Celtic Voyage – page 20 ∙ Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – page 22 ∙ Lisbon to London: Cruising Europe’s Western Shores – page 49 ∙ Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea NEW! – page 54 ∙ Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal – page 57 ∙ Cruising from Morocco to Spain’s Andalusian Coast NEW! – page 57 ∙ Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea – page 58 ∙ A Circumnavigation of Sicily NEW! – page 59 ∙ Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – page 60 ∙ A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – page 70 ∙ Panama and Costa Rica by Sea – page 78 ∙ Cruising the Caribbean’s Windward Islands – page 79 ∙ Cruising the Arabian Coast NEW! – page 92 ∙ Cruising French Polynesia – page 102 ∙ An Eclipse Cruise from Bali to the Kimberley NEW! – page 102 ∙ Antarctica: The White Continent – page 105 ∙ Cruising Arctic Norway – page 106 ∙ Treasures of Japan by Sea – see website