Ponant Discovery Session
PONANT is delighted to return to New Zealand and Australian once again for a new series of inspiring PONANT Discovery Sessions this October and November 2026!
Exclusively for this series, PONANT is honoured to welcome two special guests who will take you on a journey around the globe, where every destination tells a story, from icy landscapes to tropical islands, and wonders in between. Through their personal stories and experiences, discover the spirit of exploration that makes every PONANT voyage truly unique. With so many extraordinary voyages to choose from, finding your next adventure may be the hardest decision of all.
Come and be inspired, discover what’s new for 2028 and 2029, and start imagining where your next PONANT voyage could take you.
BE REWARDED WITH UP TO 30% SAVINGS WHEN YOU BOOK EARLY*!
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR ATTENDEES ONLY
Receive a €300 shipboard credit per person on voyages departing more than 12 months after the event^, or enjoy an additional 5% savings on your stateroom for voyages departing within 12 months of the event∽.
Your exclusive guest speakers
Meet PONANT’s experts visiting their events for the first time, who will share their extensive knowledge and insights to inspire your next PONANT voyage.
PONANT is delighted to welcome Captain Mathieu Tsingrilaras in Australia, who will bring to life stories of exploration and adventure from years spent navigating the Arctic, Antarctica, Europe, the Philippines and Polynesia.
In New Zealand, meet Expedition Leader and Naturalist Guide Xavier Moroy, who will take you behind the scenes of his adventures across Polynesia, Japan, Antarctica and the Kimberley.
Win a $1,000 AUD voucher towards your next PONANT EXPLORATIONS voyage!
Attend this exclusive Discovery Session for your chance to win our lucky door prize!
On arrival, you’ll receive a boarding pass that automatically enters you into the prize draw to win a $1,000 AUD voucher towards your next PONANT EXPLORATIONS voyage**.
The winning boarding pass will be drawn and and revealed live during each session.
WHEN
Thursday 29 October 2026, 11am or 6pm
WHERE
Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Event Times & Locations
| Date | Time | Location | RSVP Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 29 October, 2026 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 | RSVP Here |
| Thursday, 29 October, 2026 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 | RSVP Here |
Please register using the above links & don’t forget to mention that your travel agency is either Bicton Travel or Claremont Travel
Terms & Conditions
*PONANT’s Discovery Session exclusive offers are valid on all new bookings made on the day and in the 14 days after attendance at an Australian PONANT Discovery session; the offers are not retroactive. Offers are applicable on all PONANT voyages, including Le Ponant, Le Commandant Charcot and Paul Gauguin Cruises.
*Ponant Bonus is already included in the price, is yield managed and may change at any time without notice. Combinable with special offers unless mentioned.
^The €300 shipboard credit is per person and valid on all new bookings for departures starting 13 October 2027 and beyond except for cruises listed below. Offer is only valid once, and is not retroactive. Combinable with the Ponant Bonus and additional shipboard credit offered by selected partners. Guests must quote “PONANT Discovery Shipboard Credit” to redeem the offer when speaking to their travel agent or a PONANT Explorations cruise consultant. Not applicable to Paul Gauguin Cruises departing in 2026 or 2027. Applicable only to Paul Gauguin Cruises departing from 2028 onwards. Where the onboard currency is in US dollars, the shipboard credit is valued at US$300 per person. Offer is not valid on Le Jacques Cartier French Polynesia 2026 & 2027 cruise including following codes: EX291126, EX131226, EX271226, EX240127, EX141127, EX281127, EX121227, EX261227.
~The offer is a 5% discount on any staterooms for departures within 12 months following the event. Quote ‘RDSHOAU’ for 5% off any stateroom, when booking with your travel agent or a PONANT Explorations cruise consultant. Please note cruises CC110128 and CC110228 are not eligible.
**Open to Australian residents only. Voucher valid for any new PONANT booking (including Le Ponant, Le Commandant Charcot & Paul Gauguin Cruises). Must be booked by October 2027. May be applied to existing bookings not yet paid in full. Not redeemable for cash or onboard credit. Can be combined with PONANT Bonus, Yacht Club Benefits & PONANT Discovery sessions offers.
All the offers listed above are combinable with the PONANT Yacht Club discounts and the PONANT Bonus fares. Offer is not combinable with any other Event offer or promotional offer. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our website, speak to your travel agent or one of our consultants.