Ponant invites long-haul travelling guests from Australia and New Zealand looking at extended European stays to consider these combined itineraries designed to offer exceptional value for travellers seeking enriching and immersive journeys through Europe in 2025.

Grand Voyage – Antalya to Venice

• From 17 May to 1 June 2025
• 15 nights on board L’Austral
• 16 ports of call visiting 5 countries including Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy.
• A captivating journey to uncover Greece’s ancient wonders, complemented by a stop in Turkey. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Mycenae ruins, Epidaurus theatre, Delos Island, and Ephesus historical sites. Experience a diverse itinerary featuring vibrant cities, cultural landmarks, and pristine beaches across the Cyclades and beyond. Sail between the Aegean, Ionian, and Adriatic Seas, discovering Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia. Enjoy included excursions at each port, carefully curated by destination experts. Explore Vieste, a picturesque new port of call in Puglia, and visit UNESCO sites such as the Acropolis of Athens and the Diocletian’s Palace in Split. Traverse the iconic Corinth Canal and delve into the charm of Lecce from Otranto.

Grand Voyage – Lisbon to Antalya

• From 18 April to 17 May 2025
• 29 nights on board L’Austral
• 28 ports of call visiting 7 countries including Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Italy, Malta, Greece, and Turkey.
• An in-depth sailing experience in the Mediterranean to uncover the vibrant cities of the Iberian Peninsula and its rich cultural heritage including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the tower of Belém in Lisbon, Valencia’s Silk Exchange, and Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces in Barcelona. Continue through the legendary Strait of Gibraltar after a captivating stopover in Morocco. Discover geological wonders and historical treasures in Lagos, in Southern Portugal before sailing to the enchanting Balearic Islands, including Palma de Mallorca. Explore majestic landscapes and ancient sites from Barcelona to Malta via Sardinia and Sicily, including Arab-Norman Palermo and the temples of Ggantija. Dive into Sardinia’s treasures in Alghero and Cagliari and immerse yourself in Sicily’s lifestyle during four stops. Explore the historical sites and natural wonders of the Maltese Island of Gozo before continuing your voyage through Malta, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Explore the captivating city of Syracuse in Sicily before crossing the Corinth Canal, connecting the Ionian and Aegean Seas.

Grand Voyage – Helsinki to Lisbon

• From 13 August to 8 September 2025
• 26 nights on board Le Lapérouse
• 24 ports of call visiting 12 countries including Finland, Netherlands, UK, France, Spain, and Portugal.
• A curated voyage tailored featuring engaging discussions with Smithsonian Journey’s experts and included excursions at each port of call. Highlights include exclusive presentations with former Polish President Lech Wałęsa in Gdansk and visits to four UNESCO World Heritage sites along the Baltic Sea. Continue to explore iconic cities of the Hanseatic League and Flanders, with stops in charming coastal towns like Scheveningen. Cultural highlights include Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, Antwerp’s connection to Peter Paul Rubens, and Bruges, the “Venice of the North.” The cruise also explores significant sites like Mont-Saint-Michel and Santiago de Compostela, with opportunities for remembrance at Omaha Beach, a visit to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, and tasting Porto’s renowned wines.