Family cruises
Travelling with PONANT EXPLORATIONS is a childhood dream. Embark on a magical family adventure: every port of call is an invitation to awe and wonder.
Set off on a family cruise with PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Set sail on ships designed on a human scale and share the magic of first discoveries in an intimate setting. The Kid Explorers club offers activities and outings tailored to each age group.
Why choose a PONANT EXPLORATIONS family cruise?
On board ships that foster an intimate ambiance, experience an exceptional journey in elegant surroundings. Each voyage is characterised by refined cuisine, an insight into maritime professions, guided excursions and attentive help and assistance. Guided by experts, cultural explorations reveal everything from unspoilt coastlines to iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites.
24 cruises
From
Lisbon (Portugal)
To
Valletta (Malta)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Lapérouse
Next departure
From
Nice (France)
To
Tarragona (Spain)
4 nightsaboard the shipLe Bougainville
Next departure
From
Venice (Italy)
To
Dubrovnik (Croatia)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
Next departures
From
Valletta (Malta)
To
Athens (Greece)
8 nightsaboard the shipLe Lapérouse
Next departure
From
Valletta (Malta)
To
Venice (Italy)
8 nightsaboard the shipLe Bougainville
Next departure
From
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
To
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
11 nightsaboard the shipLe Paul Gauguin
Next departure
From
Athens (Greece)
To
Athens (Greece)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Bougainville
Next departures
The Adriatic Sea - with the Paris Opera Ballet
From
Dubrovnik (Croatia)
To
Venice (Italy)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
Next departure
From
Athens (Greece)
To
Palermo, Sicily (Italy)
11 nightsaboard the shipLe Bougainville
Next departure
From
Palermo, Sicily (Italy)
To
Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy)
5 nightsaboard the shipLe Bougainville
Next departure
From
Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy)
To
Nice (France)
5 nightsaboard the shipLe Bougainville
Next departure
From
Nice (France)
To
Nice (France)
5 nightsaboard the shipLe Bougainville
Next departure
*Price displayed is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available. The price includes the Ponant Bonus discount.
Ideal family destinations
From the Greek islands to the French and Italian Rivieras, via the Adriatic and the Iberian Peninsula, a family cruise in the Mediterranean promises refreshing swims and exciting sightseeing.
FAQ
Our ships are designed to welcome families with children from the age of one year (up to a maximum of five children aged between 1 and 6 years old).
On Expedition cruises, children aged 6 and over are welcome (aged 8 and over on board Le Commandant Charcot).
The Kid Explorers club is available across our entire fleet, on selected sailings, except the m/s Paul Gauguin and the sailing ship Le Ponant. On board Paul Gauguin, the Moana Explorer programme– in partnership with the Te Mana o Te Moana foundation, which works to protect Polynesian marine life – offers activities designed to introduce guests to Polynesian culture.
The Kid Explorers club is for children aged 4 to 13 on the Sisterships and PONANT EXPLORERS and for children aged 8 to 13 on board Le Commandant Charcot.
The Moana Explorer programme on board the m/s Paul Gauguin is open to children aged 6 to 15.
To best meet your needs, the opening hours are tailored to your cruise itinerary. For further information, please check with the leaders’ team in advance. The programme of entertainment and activities is shared each day in the logbook provided in your stateroom.
The children’s club leaders will offer your children the opportunity to take part in hands-on workshops, board games, excursions, swimming sessions, walks, treasure hunts, etc.
In Polynesia, the Moana Explorer programme focuses particularly on raising children’s awareness of the environment and Polynesian culture.
Each day, the programme is tailored to the number of children or teenagers enrolled and their ages, as well as the weather conditions.
The Kid Explorers club can accommodate up to 24 children (1 leader for every 8 children).
The children’s club is available on selected cruises in Polynesia, aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin, and in the Mediterranean (in summer) on the PONANT EXPLORATIONS fleet.
Cruises offering the Kid Explorers and Moana Explorer programmes are particularly suitable for families. However, all PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruises can provide inspiration for family getaways.
Among the experiences on offer, you could travel as a family and try your hand at spotting polar bears in Spitsbergen or whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada, dive in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean in winter, or explore Japan’s finest coastlines, to name just a few.