Ponant unveils six family-focused itineraries for summer 2025

Ponant Explorations unveils an exceptional collection of Mediterranean voyages for summer 2025, featuring six family-focused itineraries through Greece and Sicily.

Ponant Explorations ships offer an experience of complete relaxation and comfort.

On board, elegance is intimate, service is attentive yet discreet, and the atmosphere is warmly convivial. The gastronomy celebrates the finest Mediterranean ingredients, while the head sommelier delights in introducing guests to carefully curated Mediterranean wines.

On every cruise, guests enjoy one excursion included per person per port of call from a selection chosen by destination experts. Opportunities await to visit the Acropolis in Athens, the Epidaurus Theatre, the ramparts of Dubrovnik and the medieval city of Kotor to name a few, all UNESCO World Heritage sites. On board, shore excursions are complemented by lectures given by expert speakers from the regions crossed.  

Itineraries to explore

Sail across the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean, Ionian, and Adriatic Seas while discovering iconic archaeological sites such as Epidaurus and Mycenae and experiencing the legendary Corinth Canal’s fascinating passage between two ancient worlds.

The journeys feature diverse ports of call including the poetic island of Kythera, authentic Zakynthos, Hvar with its renowned vineyards and olive groves, and culturally rich Malta and Sicily. Between Croatia’s pearl Dubrovnik and Venice’s La Serenissima, there is also opportunity to explore hidden gems like Stari Grad (Hvar’s best-kept secret), Pula (the most Roman of Croatian towns), and medieval Piran in Slovenia, complemented by hiking and kayaking excursions in spectacular locations.  

Ponant Explorations offers special family programming through the Kid Explorers Club, developed in partnership with the Maud Fontenoy Foundation, which has been dedicated to ocean preservation through educational initiatives since 2008. Children aged four to 13 enjoy daily activities designed around the cruise schedule, including welcome gifts, craft activities, educational workshops, board games, swimming, shore walks, and treasure hunts. 

From the City of the Gods to the Dalmatian Coast 

Athens–Dubrovnik, August 10-18, 2025, aboard Le Dumont d’Urville, 9 days / 8 nights.  From $6,230. Discover this voyage.  

Ancient Jewels of the Mediterranean 

Athens–Valletta, July 25-August 1, 2025, aboard L’Austral, 8 days / 7 nights. From $5,510. Discover this voyage.  

Cities and Splendours of the Adriatic 

Dubrovnik–Venice, August 15-22, 2025, aboard L’Austral, 8 days / 7 nights. From $4,590. Discover this voyage.  

From Malta to the Adriatic Coast, aboard L’Austral and Le Bougainville 

Valletta–Venice, August 1-8, 2025, aboard L’Austral, 8 days / 7 nights. From $5,240. Discover this voyage.  

Valletta–Venice, August 13-21, 2025, aboard Le Bougainville, 9 days / 8 nights. From $6,220. Discover this voyage.  

Venice–Valletta, August 21-29, 2025, aboard Le Bougainville, 9 days / 8 nights. From $6,220. Discover this voyage.  

Exploring the Mediterranean with Smithsonian Journeys  

PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Smithsonian Journeys are also offering a series of voyages in the Mediterranean in summer 2025.

Combining Ponant Explorations’ expertise in voyages of explorations aboard small ships with Smithsonian Journeys’ dedication to enriching cultural exploration, these itineraries promise an unforgettable journey through history, art, and breathtaking landscapes.

 Each voyage features specially curated excursions with local guides, with at least one included excursion in every port of call, complemented by engaging lectures on board from two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, providing in-depth insights into the region’s heritage and traditions.  

Featured departures include: 

Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys  

Venice–Athens, June 18-25, 2025, aboard L’Austral, 8 days / 7 nights. From $7,920. Learn more about this voyage.  

Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys  

Athens–Athens, July 6-13, 2025, aboard Le Dumont d’Urville, 8 days / 7 nights. From $7,790. Learn more about this voyage.  

 Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys  

Valletta–Livorno, from August 27-September 4, 2025, aboard Le Dumont d’Urville, 9 days / 8 nights. From $8,220. Learn more about this voyage.  

 A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys  

Valletta–Valletta, from August 29-September 6, 2025, aboard Le Bougainville, 9 days / 8 nights. From $10,260. Learn more about this voyage. 

For more information on Ponant Explorations, travellers can contact their preferred travel advisor, 1-833-889-0800 or visit https://en.ponant.com.