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PONANT has announced the expansion of its partnership with The Explorers Club to include Paul Gauguin Cruises and Aqua Expeditions.

Highly regarded on PONANT EXPLORATIONS since 2024, these special expert-led voyages will now span the Group’s three distinct cruise lines, featuring scientists, filmmakers, authors, photographers and more from the globally acclaimed club, which has supported field research, science and conservation for more than 120 years.

On these carefully crafted voyages, guests will engage in citizen science opportunities and deepen their understanding of the world through insightful lectures by esteemed members of the globally acclaimed club, each with intimate ties to the itineraries they accompany.

The Explorers Club voyages on Paul Gauguin Cruises and Aqua Expeditions will begin in the winter 2026 – 2027 season, with two departure dates for the m/s Paul Gauguin and four departure dates for Aqua Expeditions.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS will feature more than 15 voyages with The Explorers Club in 2026 and 2027, including such acclaimed speakers as New Zealand Mountaineer Peter Hillary and American filmmaker, author and conservationist John Heminway in 2027.

The Explorers Club voyages are now available for booking through PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Paul Gauguin Cruises here.

Aqua Expeditions itineraries exclusively bookable directly via Aqua Expeditions.