Ponant Explorations: The Geographic North Pole - Virtuoso

Longyearbyen round trip | 13 days/12 nights | From AU$52,830 per person*
Return flights from Paris to Longyearbyen & transfers included

4 departures in July, August & September 2027 & 5 departures in June, July, August & September 2028 onboard Le Commandant Charcot.

Enjoy your Virtuoso amenity of €400 Shipboard Credit per person. Free solo supplement.

Step aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker and venture further than any other vessel can go, to 90° North, the Geographic North Pole. Here, at the planet’s most remote frontier, French refinement awaits: dine at Nuna, the world’s only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, then unwind in the Scandinavian-inspired calm of Nuan spa, as vast polar landscapes stretch endlessly before you. Few will ever stand at the top of the world. Fewer still will arrive in such style. This is the Arctic, redefined for those who refuse to choose between adventure and luxury.

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Barcelona, Provence & the Rhône – An Exclusive Women-Only Journey

16 – 26 August 2027

From NZD $13,410

Join our very own Cindy Bakewell along with Lesley from Travel With Lesley Whyte and AmaWaterways for an extraordinary women-only journey combining the vibrant culture of Barcelona with the timeless beauty, food, wine and charm of southern France.

Your adventure begins with an exclusive 3-night stay in Barcelona, where you’ll be welcomed by your Hosts. Explore the captivating Gothic Quarter, marvel at Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces including the iconic Sagrada Familia, and experience the breathtaking beauty and spirituality of Montserrat before travelling by high-speed rail to France.

From Barcelona, step aboard your 4-star AmaWaterways river ship and cruise through the heart of Provence and the Rhône Valley on a journey designed exclusively for women who love meaningful travel, authentic cultural experiences and the joy of discovering new destinations alongside like-minded travellers.

This special hosted departure offers the perfect blend of elegance, exploration and connection. Whether you are travelling solo or with friends, you’ll be welcomed into a warm and inclusive environment where friendships form naturally, conversations flow easily and every detail has been thoughtfully arranged.

Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic Ross Sea Expedition - 2027

Embark on an extraordinary adventure to the seldom visited Ross Sea from New Zealand and walk in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers on this exciting expedition. Sailing from Dunedin in New Zealand, start in Enderby Island, part of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands, and discover the island’s spectacular flora and fauna.

Dunedin to Dunedin | 21 nights aboard Le Soléal | 25 January 2027

From AUD$38,775 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom with balcony on Deck 3

From AUD$41,775 per person in a Prestige Stateroom with balcony on Deck 4