Wednesday 22 May 2019

PONANT releases Latin America & the Caribbean 2020 - 2021 luxury and expedition voyages

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PONANT has opened sales for the September 2020 to April 2021 Latin America & the Caribbean cruise season with the release of 36 departures, including 6 new itineraries, and a range of luxury and expedition voyages designed to reveal the cultures, geography, geology, history, rhythms and flavours of this extraordinary continent.


36 departures that explore both coastlines of South and Central America, from San Diego in the north to Ushuaia in the far south, including the Panama Canal and Costa Rica in Central America, French Guiana and the Caribbean islands.

6 NEW itineraries that includes a sailing along the Amazon River to discover it’s varied flora and fauna, a cruise that explores the heart of the West Indies visiting eight idyllic islands in the Lesser Antilles, another that combines the Caribbean and the tropical rainforest of French Guiana as well as two Christmas Caribbean cruises that will see you spending the holiday relaxing on white-sand beaches.

27 ports of call listed as UNSECO World Heritage Sites that include the town of La Antiqua Guatemala, the Belize Barrier Reef with Half Moon Caye and the Great Blue Hole, the ancient Mayan cities of Chichén Itzá and Tikal, Darien National Park and Saint Lucia’s volcanic Pitons.
16 stimulating Luxury Expedition cruises explore this fascinating region including the mysterious Chilean Fjords, the iconic Amazon, lesser visited Caribbean islands and the National Parks of Central America with an emphasis on cultural discoveries and encounters with local populations including the indigenous Emberas and Cabados tribes. All expedition voyages include Zodiac outings and landings accompanied by an experienced expedition team to offer an enriching and educational cruising experience.
  • 7 expedition cruise departures are in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions.
  • 14 cruise departures include Scuba diving* and snorkeling opportunities in some of the best marine environments on Earth including Belize and the Sea of Cortez. Please note: Scuba diving is an optional activity that incurs an extra charge.
Announcing the sales opening, Monique Ponfoort, Vice President PONANT Asia Pacific commented: “Over the past few years we have seen growing interest in the Caribbean and South America, and so in order to meet this demand we have expanded our range of voyages with a selection of itineraries, destinations and shore excursion options that offer all the classic must-see highlights plus visits to exciting lesser-visited destinations as well.

Once again the PONANT fleet demonstrates the advantages of compact size, being able to access destinations large ships simply cannot reach. This provides us with the opportunity to introduce our guests to remote places, meet locals not impacted by mass tourism and immerse them in the local cultures and experiences that curious travellers are seeking.

Evocative destinations include the Great Blue Hole in Belize and the shimmering seabeds of the Grenadines (perfect for novice and experienced Scuba divers alike), or probing the Amazon, discovering vestiges of pre-Columbian civilisations and the rich architectural heritage of the colonial period. Transit the famed Panama Canal. Visit ancient Mayan sites such as the pyramids of Tikal, wonder at glacial Chilean fjords, all the while travelling in the refined comfort of the latest-generation small luxury expedition ships. All is revealed on our website.”

Experience luxury cruising onboard the world’s youngest fleet afloat. “Cleanship” certified ships that are respectful of the environment in national parks & nature reserves. Enjoy a relaxed ambiance and the difference small ship cruising offers, venturing where large ships simply cannot, with a dash of French panache that is PONANT’s indelible signature.

Select from a range of 7 to 14 night voyages on board L’Austral, Le Soleal and Le Boreal, or one of the Explorer ships, Le Champlain, and Le Dumont-d’Urville.

To book your 2020-21 Latin America & the Caribbean cruises now to take advantage of the best choice of staterooms and to receive the highest possible Ponant Bonus - up to 30% off*!

Visit https://au.ponant.com for full list of cruises, detailed itineraries and prices.



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