PONANT unveils its much-anticipated 2026-2027 Antarctic season with an as much as 30 p.c PONANT Bonus in financial savings on all departures.
As the sister-ships, Le Boréal, Le Lyrial, Le Soléal, and L’ Austral, set sail on 36 departures throughout six distinct itineraries between January 2026 and March 2027, PONANT invitations travellers to find the small-ship distinction as they achieve privileged entry to discover one of many last frontiers.
From January 2026 to March 2027, friends can immerse themselves in breathtaking landscapes of snow-capped peaks, huge glaciers, and majestic tabular icebergs, whereas encountering thriving wildlife, together with whales, seals, penguins, and seabirds.
Whether climbing on the ice sheet, kayaking by serene waters, or just soaking within the tranquillity of this distant area, every journey guarantees a deeper connection to Antarctica’s wonders.
Developed by consultants
Guided by PONANT’s naturalists and scientific consultants, every voyage is thoughtfully designed to protect the pristine great thing about Antarctica and educate friends on the area’s distinctive ecosystems.
This dedication to extra accountable tourism goals to make sure that each journey is respectful of the vacation spot providing travellers a front-row seat to the wild, charming environment.
According to PONANT Explorations Group chief government for the Asia-Pacific Deb Corbett: “Antarctica is one of the most remarkable places on Earth, and our 2026-2027 season has been crafted to provide guests with an experience that is both transformative and deeply respectful of the environment. We are committed to delivering industry leading adventures without foregoing luxury’s comforts on our small-ship expeditions, while maintaining an equal focus on fostering an understanding of the importance of protecting these extraordinary regions for generations to come.”
2026/2027 Antarctica itineraries
Emblematic Antarctica
27 Departures between January 2026 – February 2027
Ushuaia roundtrip
10 nights aboard Le Boréal, Le Lyrial & L’ Austral
From $18, 640 per particular person in a Deluxe stateroom on Deck 3*
The Great Austral Loop
6 Departures, January 2026 – February 2027
Ushuaia roundtrip
17 nights aboard Le Boreal & Le Lyrial
From $26, 180 per particular person in a Deluxe stateroom on Deck 3*
Journey to Southern Lands and Valdés Peninsula
6 Departures, February 2026 – March 2027
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
18 nights aboard Le Boréal, Le Lyrial & L’Austral
From $24, 920 per particular person in a Deluxe stateroom on Deck 3*
Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand
3 Departures, December 2026 & 2027
Dunedin roundtrip
14 nights aboard Le Soléal
From $17, 180 per particular person in a Deluxe stateroom on Deck 3*
Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic – Ross Sea Expedition
2 Departures in January 2026 & 2027
Dunedin roundtrip
21 nights aboard Le Soléal
$33, 390 per particular person in a Deluxe stateroom on Deck 3*
