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Ponant Explorations & Paul Gauguin Cruises Celebrate Canada Day Early with New Offer

by Bruce Parkinson  June 15, 2026
The MS Paul Gauguin cruise ship in Moorea

M/S Paul Gauguin. Photo: Stirling Design International

PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Paul Gauguin Cruises are celebrating Canada Day early this year with exclusive savings reserved for Canadian residents and travel advisors. 

Available for bookings made now through July 31, 2026, the Celebrating Canada offer applies to all voyages departing between now and July 31, 2027, across the global portfolios of each brand. 

Celebrating Canada Offer: PONANT EXPLORATIONS 

Canadian residents qualify for exclusive 5% savings on more than 200 worldwide itineraries departing between now and July 31, 2027, when booked by July 31, 2026. This offer is combinable with included Bonus Savings up to 30% on all-inclusive fares. 

Celebrating Canada Offer: Paul Gauguin Cruises 

In addition to an exclusive 5% savings available to Canadian residents year-round, guests sailing aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin on any voyage departing between June 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027, will also receive up to $500 Shipboard Credit per stateroom or suite when booked by July 31, 2026. 

Travel Advisor Incentive 

For each eligible booking made during the promotional period, Travel Advisors will receive a gift card worth up to $500. 

For anyone not familiar, here’s a snapshot of the brands:

PONANT operates a dozen diverse small ships.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS 

Small-ship specialist PONANT EXPLORATIONS brings guests closer to the heart of worldwide destinations — from storied Mediterranean shores to remote polar landscapes. Every journey reflects a commitment to immersive, purposeful travel with a spirit of science and education, multicultural exchange, and French art de vivre. Exclusive alliances with Smithsonian Journeys, The Explorers Club, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution elevate select itineraries with visiting experts and enriching educational opportunities. 

Paul Gauguin Cruises 

Showcasing French Polynesia with authenticity is at the heart of The Gauguin Experience. Paul Gauguin Cruises is renowned for exploring Tahiti with passionate enthusiasm — sailing a ship built specifically for these waters, partnering locally, and welcoming Tahitian hosts on board to share their music, crafts, and stories.

  
  
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