Ponant takes luxury European small-ship cruising to the next level for Australians

Experience Europe like never before aboard a luxurious Ponant cruise.

France's only cruise liner, and world leader in small-ship luxury sailings, Ponant has been perfecting the art of sea exploration for more than 35 years.

The fleet of 13 small and sustainable vessels, with capacity from just 32 to 264 passengers, are able to sail into ports inaccessible to larger cruise liners making for a unique and authentic experience for each guest.

This includes passing under London's Iconic Tower Bridge or crossing the Corinth Canal, cutting through the Isthmus of Corinth, turning the Peloponnese into an island as it separates the region from the Greek mainland.

The smaller size also means guests can disembark directly onto the sidewalk, giving them the freedom to come and go as they please during ports of call in culturally rich and idyllic destinations from Lisbon to Barcelona, Nice to Venice, or the many Isles of Greece to the seaside cities of Croatia and everything in between.

Ponant's destination experts guarantee an engaging and entertaining experience during ports of call, where inclusive daily excursions expose the rich culture and history of destinations.

The expert-led itineraries offer a plethora of opportunity ashore, such as visiting the magnificent Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, or standing before UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Mont-Saint-Michel and the Tower of Hercules or even visit the Dutch capital of Amsterdam and its many cultural jewels including the Van Gogh Museum.

During days at sea, guests can expect an experience akin to sailing aboard their own private yacht, with spacious areas, chic in design, to either unwind or enjoy moments of shared entertainment as they sail the glistening European waters.

Ponant's 35-year expertise permeates each sailing where the quintessence of French hospitality and quality luxury amenities are guaranteed.

From the spa and salon to the world-class gastronomic experience mastered by renowned French chef Alain Ducasse, Ponant offers the refined luxury expected ashore, at sea.

Australians can access extended Europe 2025 summer sailings with exclusive savings of up to $3,200pp*.