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An ocean crossing with Ponant expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does an ocean crossing with Ponant cost?

Sailings to an ocean crossing with Ponant in our inventory embark from Dakar, Cabo San Lucas, Walvis Bay and Guam. Voyages to an ocean crossing with Ponant in our inventory start from $1000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to an ocean crossing with Ponant?

Itineraries to an ocean crossing with Ponant start from 3 nights.

When do voyages to an ocean crossing with Ponant depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.

Which Ponant departures to an ocean crossing are on sale now?

Upcoming departures in our inventory: 30 October 2026 aboard L'Austral (Ponant, 5 nights, from $1,000); 25 November 2026 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 12 nights, from $4,000); 27 November 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 10 nights, from $4,000); 4 December 2026 aboard Le Bougainville (Ponant, 12 nights, from $4,000); 19 December 2026 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 9 nights, from $3,000); 24 January 2027 aboard Le Bellot (Ponant, 7 nights, from $3,000); 2 February 2027 aboard Le Commandant Charcot (Ponant, 11 nights, from $12,000); 15 February 2027 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 7 nights, from $2,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How large is Ponant's programme in an ocean crossing?

Ponant accounts for 31 of the 75 departures to an ocean crossing currently in our inventory, with ships including Le Bellot, Le Dumont d'Urville and Le Soléal.

Which cruise lines sail to an ocean crossing with Ponant?

1 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to an ocean crossing with Ponant: Ponant.

How many departures to an ocean crossing with Ponant are on sale, and when do they leave?

31 scheduled departures to an ocean crossing with Ponant are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.

How long are itineraries to an ocean crossing with Ponant?

Itineraries to an ocean crossing with Ponant in our inventory range from 3 to 21 nights.

What is the most common itinerary length for an ocean crossing with Ponant, and when is departure activity highest?

The most common itinerary length to an ocean crossing with Ponant in our inventory is 12 nights, and March has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in an ocean crossing with Ponant?

Ships sailing an ocean crossing with Ponant in our inventory include Le Bellot (Ponant, 184 guests), Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 184 guests), Le Soléal (Ponant, 264 guests), Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 184 guests) and Le Lyrial (Ponant, 264 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to an ocean crossing with Ponant embark?

Departures to an ocean crossing with Ponant in our inventory embark from Dakar, Cabo San Lucas, Walvis Bay and Guam.

Which places feature on itineraries to an ocean crossing with Ponant?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Fort-de-France, Puntarenas, Buenos Aires, Praia, Ushuaia, Keelung, Rio de Janeiro and Dunedin. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.

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