PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Smithsonian Journeys recently announced expanded 2027 offerings, including an all-new Solar Eclipse itinerary.

Departing roundtrip from Lisbon on July 30, 2027, A Solar Eclipse at Sea: Voyage Along the Iberian Peninsula will offers guests the chance to witness the solar eclipse over the Mediterranean Sea while in Málaga, Spain. Two Smithsonian Journeys experts will be onboard Le Boréal and stops include Portugal’s Portimão and Figueira da Foz, and Spain’s Marbella and Cadiz.

The newly announced voyages also include returning favorites with engaging discussions from two experts:

8-Night Treasures of Japan and South Korea by Sea

Departing May 1, 2027, from Busan, South Korea, to Osaka, Japan, this visits Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, Bulguksa Temple, Japan’s world-renowned hot springs and more.

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7- or 8-Night Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba 

Departing May 18, 2027 and June 7, 2027, from Nice, France, to Valletta, Malta, highlights include five Mediterranean islands, myriad UNESCO World Heritage sites, Greek and Roman ruins, and more.

7-Night Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Departing June 11, 2027 and Aug. 5, 2027, between Helsinki, Finland, and Copenhagen, Denmark, two departures of this popular itinerary are offered for the first time in 2027, and include a presentation and discussion with former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize-laureate Lech Wałęsa.

8-Night Voyage Along the Great Lakes

Departing Aug. 13 and 21, 2027, between Toronto, Canada, and Milwaukee, United States, explore all five Great Lakes of North America, between the United States and Canada.

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10-Night Antarctica: The White Continent

Departing Jan. 17, 2027, from Ushuaia, Argentina, roundtrip, highlights include the opportunity to see vast wildlife, visit research stations and former whaling stations, and hike and kayak.

7-Night Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal
Departing May 1, 2027, from Barcelona, Spain, to Lisbon, Portugal, take in the rich cultural history of Southern Spain, an Algarve wine tasting in Lagos and much more.

10-Night Baja and the Sea of Cortez: In Search of the Great Whales

Earlier this year, PONANT announced it will visit Baja California for the first time in 2027, including a voyage in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. Departing Feb. 10 from Cabo San Lucas, lectures will be offered from marine biologist and whale specialist Heidi Dewar, and conservation biologist Monica Franco.