Are you ready to reset both body and mind on a journey that marries wellness, culture, and refined luxury? PONANT’s boutique yachts invite you to unwind in intimate French-style elegance—think serene spa treatments, well-appointed suites, and all-day wellness programming—while a multilingual crew delivers délicatesse à la française at every moment (Ponant, Ponant).
In partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, select voyages such as Southern France & the Italian Riviera and Voyage Along the Great Lakes offer expert-led immersion into history, biodiversity, and cultural heritage—complete with included shore excursions and onboard lectures that fuel your curiosity (Ponant). Whether you’re walking the canals of Sète, exploring Cinque Terre’s wonders, or contemplating Great Lakes geology aboard Le Bellot, every moment encourages thoughtful wellness through discovery (escales.ponant.com).
Onboard dining is a celebration of fine living: menus curated by Alain Ducasse, paired with premium Champagne, delicate caviar, Pierre Hermé pastries, and bespoke tea and wine selections from Taillevent—lavish yet balanced to complement your wellness journey (Ponant).
At Lush Life Travel, we design every detail around your well-being—combining enriching educational themes with rejuvenating spa sessions, deliciously healthy cuisine, and elegant French service. The result? A renewal for all senses, and a curious mind refreshed.
Onboard, you’ll find a tranquil heated seawater pool—perfect for unwinding after a morning yoga session or a thought-provoking lecture. Surrounded by sleek design and panoramic views, it’s a serene space to float, reflect, or simply watch the sea drift by.
The Smithsonian Journeys partnership adds a unique layer of intellectual wellness, inviting you to expand your understanding of the world. From expert talks on local history and ecology to curated shore excursions that encourage mindful exploration, it’s travel designed to spark insight as much as relaxation.
PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Smithsonian Journeys have put together a collection of unparalleled travel experiences, focused on culture, history, the natural world, and exploration. On each departure, two Smithsonian Journeys Experts host a series of engaging lectures and discussions on board. A specially designed shore excursion or activity is included in each port of call, providing ease and enrichment to every program. While traditional PONANT EXPLORATIONS voyages are offered in both French and English, these special voyages are curated for English-speaking travelers while showcasing PONANT’s signature French flair in onboard delivery and service. Transfers from the airport to the ship on embarkation day, and from the ship to the airport on disembarkation day are included on these sailings.
Curious to learn more? Let Lush Life shape a PONANT-springboarded voyage that elevates your wellness—mind, body, and soul.
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