The events will showcase their unique collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys through the Smithsonian Voyages collection.
Titled “A Night at the Museum”, the bespoke events will take place in some of Australia’s leading cultural institutions, offering travel advisors an atmospheric and highly relevant setting to discover these enriching ocean and river cruise experiences.
Together, both brands offer more than 121 Smithsonian voyage departures, giving advisors a strong pipeline of bookable product.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a Smithsonian Voyage, reinforcing both brands’ commitment to supporting the trade.
The east coast roadshow includes:
- Melbourne: May 12, ACMI – Swinburne Studio, Federation Square
- Sydney: May 13, Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
- Brisbane: May 14, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank
Each event will run from 5:45pm to 7:45pm featuring a welcome reception, keynote speakers and an exclusive curated experience aligned with the spirit of Smithsonian Voyages.
Full event details and registration are available here.
# PONANT EXPLORATIONS, in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, is offering a €500 shipboard credit per person on all 2026 and 2027 Smithsonian departures, enhancing its immersive, expert-led exploration programme across global destinations.
Available on a selection of eligible voyages including a number of sailings with free solo supplement, this offer is valid for new bookings made between May 1 and June 30.
It can be combinable with a range of additional incentives including the PONANT Bonus, free solo supplement, back-to-back savings, referral benefits, PONANT Yacht Club privileges and contracted consortia shipboard credit, but excludes event and group offers.
Discover the 62 eligible departures here and 6 FREE Solo Supplement here.

