Summary - PONANT Discovery Sessions

JOIN US FOR AN INSPIRING EVENT

We’re delighted to return to New Zealand and visit our Australian cities once again for a new series of inspiring PONANT Discovery Sessions this October and November 2026!

Exclusively for this series, we are honoured to welcome two special guests who will take you on a journey around the globe, where every destination tells a story, from icy landscapes to tropical islands, and wonders in between. Through their personal stories and experiences, discover the spirit of exploration that makes every PONANT voyage truly unique. With so many extraordinary voyages to choose from, finding your next adventure may be the hardest decision of all.

Come and be inspired, discover what’s new for 2028 and 2029, and start imagining where your next PONANT voyage could take you.

BE REWARDED WITH UP TO 30% SAVINGS WHEN YOU BOOK EARLY*!

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR ATTENDEES ONLY

Planning ahead?

Receive a €300 shipboard credit per person on voyages departing more than 12 months after the event^,

OR

Travelling soon?

Enjoy an additional 5% savings on your stateroom for voyages departing within 12 months of the event∽.

Your exclusive guest speakers

Meet our experts visiting our events for the first time, who will share their extensive knowledge and insights to inspire your next PONANT voyage.

We are delighted to welcome Captain Mathieu Tsingrilaras in Australia, who will bring to life stories of exploration and adventure from years spent navigating the Arctic, Antarctica, Europe, the Philippines and Polynesia.

In New Zealand, meet Expedition Leader and Naturalist Guide Xavier Moroy, who will take you behind the scenes of his adventures across Polynesia, Japan, Antarctica and the Kimberley.

Captain Mathieu Tsingrilaras

All Australian cities

Captain

Xavier Moroy

Auckland & Christchurch

Expedition Leader

Immerse yourself in the world of PONANT EXPLORATIONS, with music, light canapés and refreshing beverages.

The presentation will commence 15 minutes after the event start time, allowing time to engage, explore and browse our brochures.

Please note that only new bookings will be handled by our on-site reservations team. For questions relating to existing bookings, we will collect your details and contact you shortly after the event.

You can also contact our reservations team directly via reservations.aus@ponant.com or 1300 737 178.

Where to next?

Use our interactive maps to discover the ports we visit, view cruises stopping there, and follow each ship’s journey in real time, all while uncovering some of the world’s most stunning destinations.

Interact with our PONANT EXPLORATIONS Travel Ambassadors

Our Ambassadors are past guests who share genuine PONANT experiences, personal insights and destination recommendations, giving you an authentic perspective on life aboard a PONANT voyage.

Interested in becoming a PONANT Ambassador?

When registering for your preferred Discovery Session, simply express your interest in the form when prompted. No presentation or preparation is required, just your personal PONANT story and a genuine conversation.

Take Home Our Latest Brochures & Exclusive Offers, Including Our Free Solo Supplement Offers

PONANT’s Discovery Session exclusive offers are valid on all new bookings made on the day and in the 14 days after attendance at an Australian PONANT Discovery session; the offers are not retroactive. Offers are applicable on all PONANT voyages, including Le Ponant, Le Commandant Charcot and Paul Gauguin Cruises.

*Ponant Bonus is already included in the price, is yield managed and may change at any time without notice. Combinable with special offers unless mentioned.

^The €300 shipboard credit is per person and valid on all new bookings for departures starting 13 October 2027 and beyond except for cruises listed below. Offer is only valid once, and is not retroactive. Combinable with the Ponant Bonus and additional shipboard credit offered by selected partners. Guests must quote "PONANT Discovery Shipboard Credit" to redeem the offer when speaking to their travel agent or a PONANT Explorations cruise consultant. Not applicable to Paul Gauguin Cruises departing in 2026 or 2027. Applicable only to Paul Gauguin Cruises departing from 2028 onwards. Where the onboard currency is in US dollars, the shipboard credit is valued at US$300 per person. Offer is not valid on Le Jacques Cartier French Polynesia 2026 & 2027 cruise including following codes: EX291126, EX131226, EX271226, EX240127, EX141127, EX281127, EX121227, EX261227.

~The offer is a 5% discount on any staterooms for departures within 12 months following the event. Quote ‘RDSHOAU’ for 5% off any stateroom, when booking with your travel agent or a PONANT Explorations cruise consultant. Please note cruises CC110128 and CC110228 are not eligible.

**Open to Australian residents only. Voucher valid for any new PONANT booking (including Le Ponant, Le Commandant Charcot & Paul Gauguin Cruises). Must be booked by October 2027. May be applied to existing bookings not yet paid in full. Not redeemable for cash or onboard credit. Can be combined with PONANT Bonus, Yacht Club Benefits & PONANT Discovery sessions offers.

All the offers listed above are combinable with the PONANT Yacht Club discounts and the PONANT Bonus fares. Offer is not combinable with any other Event offer or promotional offer. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our website, speak to your travel agent or one of our consultants.