Highlights:

• A cruise to discover the riches of Svalbard, in search of mysterious wild fauna, in the comfort of an exceptional ship.
• Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
• The possibility of hiking on the island, between tundra, beaches and glaciers.
• The history of Spitsbergen connected to hunting and fishing, the mining industry and polar exploration, with the possibility of discovering Ny-Alesund.
• Discovering the incredible geology of Spitsbergen, easily observable with the naked eye due to the archipelago’s short vegetation.
• Scenic sailing past glaciers or cliffs, inside huge fjords, between dazzling blue sky or mysterious polar mist.
• Landscapes: rugged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, deep valleys, striated cliffs, vertiginous walls, gigantic glaciers, glacier fronts, tundra and the possibility of observing the ice floe.
• Wildlife: polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, walruses, bearded seals, harbour seals, Arctic fulmars, Arctic terns, black-legged kittiwakes, eiders, guillemots, blue whales, minke whales, orcas.

Departure Date: 09 June 2024

Inclusions:

• 2 nights accommodation in Paris including breakfast  
• Private transfer from Paris hotel to airport 
• Return flights from Paris to Longyearbyen with transfers in Longyearbyen^
• 7 night "Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen' voyage onboard Le Boreal from Longyearbyen return
• Main meals with French inspired fine cuisine and entertainment onboard
• Open Bar~ including wine, beer, French champagne, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages onboard
• 24 hour room service onboard
• Unlimited WiFi access onboard
• Excursions including Zodiac trips and landings
• Information sessions onboard with naturalist guides
• Port charges and taxes

BONUS - Including EXCLUSIVE offers

• PONANT 30% off the cruise fare+
• Plus, New to PONANT? Exclusive DOUBLE Welcome Offer! - Receive $800 pp off your first voyage#
• Plus, Exclusive - Receive $150 Euro Shipboard Credit~

Iconic Kimberley Expedition

10 Night Expedition Voyage | Broome to Darwin

Highlights:

• Join Ponant's highly qualified local expedition team.
• Enjoy regular zodiac outings & shore visits to get close to Kimberley nature.
• Discover billions of years-old landscapes & ancient rock art.
• Listen to stories of the dreamtime from the oldest continuous culture on the planet
• Explore pristine mangrove environments, home to the world’s largest living reptile, the estuarine crocodile.
• Possibility to reach the Mitchell Falls by helicopter, from Hunter River.
• Witness unique tidal phenomena such as the Horizontal Falls.

Inclusions:

• 10 night luxury expedition cruise onboard Le LaPerouse from Broome to Darwin
• A transfer is included on the day of embarkation to the pier in Broome^
• Main meals with French inspired fine cuisine and entertainment onboard
• Open Bar~ including wine, beer, French champagne, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages onboard
• 24 hour room service onboard
• Unlimited WiFi access onboard
• Excursions including Zodiac trips and landings
• Information sessions onboard with naturalist guides
• Port charges and taxes

BONUS - Including EXCLUSIVE offers

• PONANT 30% off the cruise fare+
• Plus, New to PONANT? Exclusive DOUBLE Welcome Offer! - Receive $800 pp off your first voyage#
• Plus, Exclusive - Receive $150 Euro Shipboard Credit~

Departure date: 14 April 2024

Pearls of The Society Islands

7 Night Luxury Cruise | Papeete return

Highlights:

• A cruise to discover the natural treasures, riches, and age-old traditions of the Society Islands.
• Slow down and let stress float away on secluded Huahine. Explore the local village on foot. Wander through lush rainforests. Float in crystal-clear lagoons.
• The legendary island of Raiatea, combining ancestral wonders and enchanting nature.
• Live the life idyllic with a memorable day on Motu Mahana, our own private slice of paradise. On this exclusive islet, treat yourself to sand between your toes, the shade of swaying palm trees, a sumptuous barbecue lunch and, of course, drinks sipped from coconuts.
• Enjoy an overnight in Bora Bora, which gives you ample time to explore this laid-back destination’s dramatic mountain peaks, romantic lagoon, and impossibly turquoise waters.
• Moorea, with its emerald lagoon, white sandy beaches and endemic lush gardens.
• Discover Polynesia’s traditional way of life and customs.
• Landscapes: lagoons, idyllic beaches, deserted coves, tropical forests and mountain peaks.
• Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board.

Inclusions:

• 7 night luxury cruise onboard Le Paul Gauguin from Papeete return
• All meals including multiple dining options and complementary room service
• Complimentary beverages including select wines & spirits, soft drinks, water & hot beverages
• Gratuities for onboard staff (excludes local guides and drivers)
• Classic non-motorised water sports (excluding scuba diving)
• Local Polynesian hosts and entertainers
• Port charges and taxes

BONUS - Including EXCLUSIVE offers

• PONANT 30% off the cruise fare+
• Plus, New to PONANT? Exclusive DOUBLE Welcome Offer! - Receive $800 pp off your first voyage#
• Plus, Exclusive - Receive $150 Euro Shipboard Credit~

Departure date: 04 May 2024

Use these voyages as inspiration for your holiday! There are other departure dates available for 2023 & 2024.