Extraordinary voyages that include South Africa, Madagascar and the Seychelles Islands for the first time, plus new itineraries in the Pacific, Latin America and Asia
French Luxury & Expedition cruise line PONANT has just released an expansive brochure featuring an enticing range of itineraries for sailings between September 2016 and May 2017.
The 140 page brochure, available through travel agents or direct from PONANT in Sydney, is also available for download
For the first time PONANT ships will visit South Africa, voyaging from Cape Town to Durban, visiting the rarely visited Scattered Islands in the Mozambique Channel, and on to the idyllic islands of the Seychelles archipelago.
The brochure details a selection of 62 luxury voyages, 28 designated as Expeditions, with itineraries that include Japan, Vietnam, Australasia, Java, Borneo, Tahiti and Melanesian islands, east and west coasts of South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Antarctica.
Varying between 7 and 17 nights, but mostly of 10 nights duration, those with wanderlust can sign on for extended voyages - Grand Voyages that feature a 79 night itinerary wending from Hong Kong to Auckland; 45 nights from Panama to the Antarctic Peninsula; 51 nights from Milford Sound to Osaka, including Indonesia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Sub-Antarctic Islands; or 54 nights from Ushuaia, Argentina, crossing two oceans and including visits to remote British Overseas Territories, Tristan da Cunha, Nightingale Island and Gough Island, en-route to the Seychelles Islands.
Whether it be dramatic Fogo, 'the island of the volcano' in Cape Verde, mythical Easter Island, far flung South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, the eco-systems of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers, or the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, the voyages in this brochure will entice potential travellers interested in engaging, adventurous voyages, as well as those seeking a luxury cruise, happy to just settle back and relax, complimentary drink within reach.
Extend the holiday experience with well conceived shore excursions and land-based pre-cruise options. In South Africa, visit Zulu villages in Phezulu Reserve, while Pumba Private Reserve provides the chance to see the famous Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). From Pisco, South America, take a flight over the extraordinary Nazca Lines, an archaeological enigma of gigantic size. Visit the beautiful temples of Prambanan and Borobudur in Java or experience the biodiversity of the Kinabatangan River, home to Proboscis monkeys and endangered Orang-Utans. In Cambodia, the Kingdom of Angkor awaits your pleasure. The brochure provides more tempting options.
PONANT's luxurious small ships: L'Austral, Le Soléal, Le Boreal and Le Lyrial, represent the youngest fleet in the world. With a maximum of 132 staterooms and suites (just 122 on Le Lyrial), enjoy the difference PONANT offers, including, for traditional sailors, cruising the Caribbean or Cape Verde islands under sail onboard the classic three masted yacht Le Ponant.
Enjoy French ambiance and style in luxurious surroundings with the amenities of large ships and the benefits of small ship cruising - access to lesser visited places, travelling in the company of like-minded fellow guests, attentive crew, chic surroundings - the feeling of being on your own private yacht rather than a floating mega mall.
Some voyages are designed as pure luxury cruises, perfect for relaxing holidays in style, while others have the added designation of Expeditions, taking advantage of the ships' compact size and manoeuvrability to probe hidden waterways, before launching Zodiac expedition craft for adventurous close-up opportunities. Throughout these cruises, specialist lecturers will enhance the experience, while Expedition voyages will also have a specialist expedition team on hand to guide, inform and enhance the experience.
All is revealed in the brochure.
Email reservations.aus@ponant.com to request your copy of the PONANT 2016 to 2017 voyages brochures and start planning.
PRICING EXAMPLES:
• Please note that all pricing exampled below is per person, twin share. Pricing is yield managed, reflecting current advance purchase Ponant Bonuses, many at 30% savings, currently available. 14 voyages feature special Single Traveller fares. Fares are yield managed and prices will increase as space is sold.
62 Itineraries range from 7 to 72 nights, many including Complimentary Excursions
From A$6,380 pp twin share for a 12 night Christmas voyage - The Mysteries of Melanesia - Cairns to Port Vila: 16th December 2016, L'Austral. Twin share, Deluxe Stateroom, private balcony, deck 3. (25% Ponant Bonus Fare)
From A$5,600 pp twin share for a 12 night cruise - Cordillera & Andean Secrets - Valparaiso to Guayaquil: 18th March 2017, Le Boreal. Twin share, DeLuxe Stateroom, private balcony, deck 3. (30% Ponant Bonus Fare)
From A$5,360 pp twin share for a 7 night cruise - Cape Verde - Praia to Praia: 12th November 2016, Le Ponant. Twin share, Marie Galante Stateroom, Ocean View cabin, (30% Ponant Bonus Fare)
From A$9,370 pp twin share for a 15 night Expedition cruise - Scattered Islands & Seychelles - Durban to Mahe: 2nd April 2017, Le Lyrial. Twin share, DeLuxe Stateroom, private balcony, deck 3. (30% Ponant Bonus Fare)
From A$38,200 pp twin share for a 79 night Grand Voyage cruise - Hong Kong to Auckland: 13th November 2016, L'Austral. Twin share, Prestige Stateroom, private balcony, deck 4. (Ponant multiple voyage Bonus Fare applied)
INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS
Details of all PONANT 2016 - 2017 voyages including itineraries, pricing, pre cruise options and shore excursion highlights are available at: http://bit.ly/PONANT-Brochure-Sept16-May17
Contact your travel agent, or PONANT on Australia: 1300 737 178 or + 612 8459 5000 / New Zealand: 0800 44 32 62, or email reservations.aus@ponant.com to request a copy of the 2016 - 2017 brochure
Further information available on the website: www.ponant.com
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