From June 3 to June 8, 2026, one of the world’s most iconic sporting events meets a new level of refined luxury. The FORMULA 1 Grand Prix de Monaco is already synonymous with glamour, speed, and prestige. Now, imagine experiencing it from the deck of an ultra-elegant luxury ship, docked in Monaco’s legendary Port Hercule, just steps from the circuit itself. Welcome aboard EXPLORA I, where race weekend is completely reimagined. A Front-Row Seat to the World’s Most Famous Race There is no event...

If Europe has been calling your name, 2026 is the perfect year to answer it in one of the most relaxing and enriching ways possible, by river. There is something truly special about experiencing Europe from the water. Instead of rushing from city to city, packing and unpacking along the way, river cruising allows you to settle into your ship, unpack once, and let the journey unfold effortlessly. Each morning brings a new destination right outside your window, from hilltop castles and...

What if your next journey did more than show you the world? What if it helped you truly understand it? That is exactly what Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT Explorations have created together. This unique partnership brings together two respected leaders in their fields to offer a new kind of travel experience. One is the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex with a legacy of discovery and learning. The other is PONANT, a French luxury expedition...