Antarctica with Ponant expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Antarctica with Ponant cost?
Sailings to Antarctica with Ponant in our inventory embark from Ushuaia, Hobart and Timaru. Voyages to Antarctica with Ponant in our inventory start from $11000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Antarctica with Ponant?
Itineraries to Antarctica with Ponant start from 10 nights.
When do voyages to Antarctica with Ponant depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, October, November and December.
Which Ponant departures to Antarctica are on sale now?
Upcoming departures in our inventory: 12 November 2026 aboard Le Boréal (Ponant, 18 nights, from $23,000); 17 November 2026 aboard Le Lyrial (Ponant, 18 nights, from $26,000); 18 November 2026 aboard L'Austral (Ponant, 11 nights, from $18,000); 4 December 2026 aboard Le Lyrial (Ponant, 18 nights, from $25,000); 10 December 2026 aboard Le Boréal (Ponant, 11 nights, from $16,000); 18 December 2026 aboard L'Austral (Ponant, 11 nights, from $16,000); 20 December 2026 aboard Le Boréal (Ponant, 18 nights, from $26,000); 28 December 2026 aboard L'Austral (Ponant, 11 nights, from $19,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How large is Ponant's programme in Antarctica?
Ponant accounts for 75 of the 926 departures to Antarctica currently in our inventory, with ships including Le Boréal, Le Lyrial and Le Commandant Charcot.
Which cruise lines sail to Antarctica with Ponant?
1 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Antarctica with Ponant: Ponant.
How many departures to Antarctica with Ponant are on sale, and when do they leave?
75 scheduled departures to Antarctica with Ponant are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, October, November and December.
How long are itineraries to Antarctica with Ponant?
Itineraries to Antarctica with Ponant in our inventory range from 10 to 30 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Antarctica with Ponant, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Antarctica with Ponant in our inventory is 11 nights, and January has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Antarctica with Ponant?
Ships sailing Antarctica with Ponant in our inventory include Le Boréal (Ponant, 264 guests), Le Lyrial (Ponant, 264 guests), Le Commandant Charcot (Ponant, 245 guests), L'Austral (Ponant, 264 guests) and Le Soléal (Ponant, 264 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to Antarctica with Ponant embark?
Departures to Antarctica with Ponant in our inventory embark from Ushuaia, Hobart and Timaru.
Which places feature on itineraries to Antarctica with Ponant?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Grave Cove, New Island, North Antarctic Peninsula, Marguerite Bay, Port Stanley and The Neck. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-28.
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