Cruises to enrich your mind

Green & Gentle Lands Exploring Gardens & Historic Sites The perfect pick for a Budding horticulturalist May 12-22, 2019 London to Bergen aboard Le Boréal This voyage is carefully designed to showcase the remarkable gardens of the British Isles, Belgium, and Norway during springtime. Join Holly Shimizu, director of the American Horticultural Society, for special excursions including a gala luncheon at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, an expert-led tour at Kew Gardens and Chelsea Physic Gardens in London, and more. From $4,440* DISCOVER Sicilian Food & Wine Experience In partnership with Wine Spectator magazine June 23-July 6, 2019 Valletta to Valletta aboard Le BOUGAINVILLE In partnership with Wine Spectator magazine and featuring onboard guest Mary Taylor Simeti, one of the foremost authorities on Sicilian food, this circumnavigation of Sicily explores the richly-textured Italian approach to food and dining. Special features include an onboard wine school, an exclusive "farmers' market" of hand-selected local produce, and a pre-cruise hotel stay in Malta with sightseeing. From $4,720* DISCOVER Treasures of the Mediterranean World A Family Learning Adventure from Rome to Athens July 13-22, 2019 aboard Le Lyrial History comes alive in Italy and Greece! This voyage to some of the seminal sites of the Classical world is designed to ignite the imagination for the whole family. Children aged 8-17 are invited to join the PONANT Young Explorers program, where experienced education counselors lead activities inspired by ancient Greek and Roman life. A pre-cruise stay in Rome and post-cruise stay in Athens are included. From adult $5,230* From child $3,820* DISCOVER History, Art & Architecture Along the North Sea History revealed through the masters August 21-September 1, 2019 aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville This voyage is an art connoisseur’s dream. We begin our journey in Copenhagen with a visit to Louisiana Museum, then spend six days on shores of the North Sea exploring the great museums of Holland and Belgiumâ€"the contemporary art of the Groninger Museum; the Dutch Masters of the Rijksmuseum and the Hague; the incomparable Van Gogh Museum; Rubens’ masterpieces in the Antwerp Cathedral; and Michelangelo’s Madonna in Bruges. Coming Soon! Call Today to Pre-Book

The Quintessential Collection by PONANT At PONANT we believe that travel is by its very nature a form of learning and transformation. With this belief as our guiding principle, we developed the Quintessential Collection. This anthology is designed for those who share our approach to travel and who wish to engage with the world in order to better understand it. Each cruise is based on a theme, such as gardening, classical music, art, or world affairs, and includes a pre- or post-cruise hotel stay with bespoke excursions tied to that theme. The cruises feature engaging talks and performances by world renowned experts or musicians aboard ship. During the voyage, guests also enjoy one or two exceptional activities ashore that are relevant to the cruise theme—and that encourage an authentic embrace of local cultures and attitudes. â–º inspire me