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Exceptional itinerariesMooring at hidden spots accessible only by our small-capacity vessels, we’ve been carefully crafting bespoke itineraries for our guests for thirty years. On board, expert speakers and naturalists are on hand to enrich your experience and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the world around us.

The “French Touch”We employ a dedicated professional team, always on hand to help. On board all our vessels, you’ll discover an atmosphere steeped in the classic French art de vivre à la française - think refined, delicate cuisine, served in a warm, minimalist setting inspired by the sea.

GastronomyOur French chefs are proud to offer meticulously designed menus serving a delicate, varied cuisine, accompanied by a selection of fine wines, all served by a personal, professional serving team.

Elegance & intimacyOn board our state-of-the-art yachts, each housing 92 to 132 spacious staterooms and suites with sea views (the majority of which also feature a balcony), you’ll discover the incomparable luxury of an intimate, 5-star cruise experience.

Welcome aboard!Finely-crafted itineraries, secret ports-of-call, a warm and intimate atmosphere, 5-star service, a deeply-rooted

marine tradition: this is the PONANT signature.

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The sisterships: Le Boréal, Le Soléal, L'Austral and Le Lyrial

Vessels on a human scale, perfectly adapted for extreme destinations, our sisterships feature open spaces throughout the vessel, allowing guests to make the most of the stunning, uninterrupted views across the horizon. On board, guests are met by a variety of high-quality natural materials, each in subtle hues and soothing tones of taupe, grey, white and natural wood giving our boats a unique yet contemporary style. Warmth, comfort, intimacy and well-being are in abundance.

Equipped with 132 expertly-designed staterooms and suites, 122 for Le Lyrial, each one with a sea view, our sisterships are enshrined in the PONANT philosophy, promising their guests a personalised service, allowing them to be fully comfortable on board and thus make the most of their seafaring adventures.

Every last detail has been meticulously considered by PONANT to ensure a unique atmosphere which oozes personality: a space where chic meets the natural relaxation of a private yacht, resulting in the incomparable feeling of being one with the sea.

Yachts designed around you

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The PONANT EXPLORERS: Le Champlain, Le Dumont-d'Urville, Le Lapérouse and Le Bougainville

These four ships have been expertly crafted for even more enjoyable Expedition cruises, allowing our guests to travel in the footsteps of the great French explorers who once embarked on a similar adventure in search of undiscovered lands. Keeping with our company’s philosophy, each vessel combines an intimate welcome, an elegant design, state-of-the-art equipment and utmost respect for the surrounding environment.

A world exclusive, the vessels in the PONANT EXPLORERS series are equipped with a multi-sensory underwater lounge, the Blue Eye. Housed within the hull, below the waterline, this underwater room offers a visual, audible immersion into the world of subaquatic flora and fauna.

The jewels in the crown of our fleet offer an adjustable marina area, allowing guests to bathe or enjoy the water directly from the boat, as well as the integrated mini-port which facilitates access to a number of water activities (kayak, paddle-boarding, etc…)

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Our destinations

Latin Americapages 30-33

Greenland pages 14-15

Antarcticapages 10-11

North America pages 28-29

Atlantic islandspages 26-27

Alaskapages 12-13

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Discover the treasures of the world by sea

Seychelles pages 20-21

Oceaniapages 16-17

Northern Europepages 24-25

Mediterraneanpages 22-23

Asia pages 18-19

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Which cruise is right for you ? Region Price Other departures available Highlights The advantages Pages

ANTARCTICA

The Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic PeninsulaFrom 14 to 29 November 2019 - 16 days aboard Le Soléal

From €11,740 (1) The circumnavigation of South Georgia Island.The best period to observe the ice floe.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON No single supplement10-11

The Antarctic odysseyFrom 19 November to 9 December 2019 - 21 days aboard Le Lyrial

From €13,770 (1) The discovery of the South Orkney Islands. The best period to observe the ice floe. NEW

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


ALASKA

Volcanoes of the Aleutian IslandsFrom 24 June to 6 July 2019 - 13 days aboard Le Soléal

From €8,580 (1) The discovery of the northern part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.The presence on board of Jean-Louis Etienne.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON Winner of the Grands Reportages award12-13

Wildlife and forests of Alaska From 22 August to 3 September 2019 - 13 days aboard Le Soléal

From €6,590 (1) The Inside Passage, an unforgettable sailing between ice, islets, fjords and mountains.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON 12-13

The Alaska of the gold prospectorsFrom 15 to 29 September 2019 - 15 days aboard L'Austral

From €7,880 (1) The visit to traditional villages and encounters with the Aleut people.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON Back to back offer (2)

12-13

GREENLAND

The Greenland of the great explorers From 12 to 26 July 2019 - 15 days aboard L'Austral

From €10,260 (1) The exploration of the east coast of Greenland and its unspoilt territories.NEW

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


The secrets of Baffin SeaFrom 11 to 24 August 2019 - 14 days aboard L'Austral

From €11,760 (1) 15 August 2019 aboard Le Boréal The discovery of Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


OCEANIA

Hawaii and French PolynesiaFrom 10 to 25 October 2019 - 16 days aboard Le Boréal

From €5,090 (1) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. LECTURER

DIVING

16-17

Encounters in the Northern Territory of AustraliaFrom 6 to 16 December 2019 - 11 days aboard Le Lapérouse

From €4,760 (1) An encounter with the indigenous population of the Northern Territory of Australia and Papuans of the Asmat region.

NATURALIST

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

16-17

The eastern coast of AustraliaFrom 16 to 26 December 2019 - 11 days aboard Le Lapérouse

From €4,490 (1) From Hardy Reef, the opportunity to observe seabeds that are among the most beautiful in the world. CHRISTMAS

CRUISE

LECTURER

16-17

ASIA

Culture and nature from China to JapanFrom 27 September to 10 October 2019 - 14 days aboard Le Lapérouse

From €6,550 (1) The visit to historical sites and memorials of the Second World War.

LECTURER

18-19

Between Indochina and the Strait of MalaccaFrom 16 to 25 November 2019 - 10 days aboard Le Lapérouse

From €4,160 (1) Mythical sailing on Saigon River.NEW

LECTURER

18-19

THE SEYCHELLES

The essential SeychellesFrom 6 to 14 December 2019 - 9 days aboard Le Bougainville

From €3,580 (1) The discovery of 8 Seychelles islands. NATURALIST

DIVING

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

20-21

Secret islands of the Seychelles and Aldabra AtollFrom 14 to 26 December 2019 - 13 days aboard Le Bougainville

From €6,280 (1) Aldabra, the world’s largest emerged atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

NATURALIST

DIVING

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON CHRISTMAS

CRUISE

20-21

THE MEDITERRANEAN

Treasures of the Mediterranean worldFrom 15 to 22 July 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Lyrial

From €4,420 (1) The spectacular caldera of Santorini and its dizzying cliffs. LECTURER

No single supplement

22-23

From the Tyrrhenian Sea to the AdriaticFrom 19 to 26 August 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Lyrial

From €2,870 (1) Sailing by the Stromboli Volcano. LECTURER

Back to back offer (2)

22-23

NORTHERN EUROPE

Gardens and historical sites of Northern EuropeFrom 14 to 22 May 2019 - 9 days aboard Le Boréal

From €3,740 (1) A private visit followed by a gala dinner at the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh. The presence on board of Alain Baraton, head gardener of the Great Park of the Château of Versailles.

LECTURER

No single supplement | Excursions included

24-25

History, art and architecture in the North SeaFrom 25 August to 1 September 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

From €3,640 (1) A private visit outside of opening hours, followed by a reception in the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam.

LECTURER

No single supplement | Excursions included | Back to back offer (2)

24-25

ATLANTIC ISLANDS

Adventure on the BijagosFrom 8 to 16 October 2019 - 9 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

From €4,440 (1) The mangrove, covering more than a third of the emerged part of the archipelago.NEW

NATURALIST

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

26-27

Bijagos and Cape VerdeFrom 24 October to 4 November 2019 - 12 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Ur-ville

From €7,720 (1) Cidade Velha, historic centre of Ribeira Grande, a UNESCO World Heritage site. NEW

NATURALIST

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

26-27

NORTH AMERICA

CaliforniaFrom 3 to 10 September 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Soléal

From €2,730 (1) The discovery of elegant Victoria, Canada. LECTURER


28-29

From Canada to MexicoFrom 29 September to 11 October 2019 - 13 days aboard L'Austral

From €4,350 (1) The visit to San Francisco and Los Angeles, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the stars of Hollywood.

LECTURER

Back to back offer (2) | No single supplement

28-29

LATIN AMERICA

The natural treasures of Central AmericaFrom 23 September to 6 October 2019 - 14 days aboard Le Soléal

From €4,910 (1) An encounter with the indigenous tribe of the Emberá in Darien National Park.NEW

NATURALIST

TROPICAL


€800 discount on your flights (4)30-31

Discovery of Central AmericaFrom 11 to 23 October 2019 - 13 days aboard L'Austral

From €4,330 (1) The discovery of a rich and varied tropical flora and fauna.The presence on board of Christine Ockrent. NEW

LECTURER

Back to back offer (2) | Excursions included

€800 discount on your flights (4)

30-31

Panama and pre-Columbian treasuresFrom 23 October to 1 November 2019 - 10 days aboard L'Austral

From €3,350 (1) Lima and its exceptional colonial architecture.The presence on board of Christian Le Squer.

LECTURER

GASTRONOMIC

CRUISE Excursions included | Back to back offer (2)

30-31

Between Martinique and PanamaFrom 7 to 16 December 2019 - 10 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

From €3,580 (1) An encounter with the Kuna, the warrior people of the San Blas archipelago. LECTURER

DIVING

Excursions included | Back to back offer (2)


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Mayan treasures of the YucatánFrom 2 to 9 November 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Champlain

From €2,670 (1) 16 November 2019 (in partnership with Le Point) /30 November 2019 (loyalty cruise) / 14 December 2019 /28 December 2019 / 11 January 2020 / 25 January 2020

A journey to heart of the authentic Yucatán.NEW

LECTURER



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Belize and Mayan treasuresFrom 9 to 16 November 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Champlain

From €2,810 (1) 7 December 2019 / 21 December 2019 / 4 January 2020 /18 January 2020 / 1 February 2020

The discovery of the city of Livingston, accessible only by the sea.NEW

LECTURER

DIVING


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Adventure in the Caribbean SeaFrom 23 to 30 November 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Champlain

From €3,190 (1) The Belize Barrier Reef, including Half Moon Caye and the Blue Hole, UNESCO World Heritage sites.

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

DIVING


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The Panama Canal and national parksFrom 16 to 23 December 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

From €2,780 (1) 23 December 2019 (reverse route) / 30 December 2019 (expedition cruise with the stopovers in Quepos and Herradura replaced by Manuel Antonio National Park and Curù Nature Reserve)

Darien National Park and its sublime jungle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Panama Canal crossing.

LECTURER

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POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON Polar Expedition Cruise

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON Tropical Expedition Cruise

NATURALIST

Naturalist on board

PARKA GIFT

Free parka

FR

EE RENTAL

Free boot rental

LECTURER

Lecturer on board

DIVING

Possibility of scuba diving on board

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Region Price Other departures available Highlights The advantages Pages

ANTARCTICA

The Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic PeninsulaFrom 14 to 29 November 2019 - 16 days aboard Le Soléal

From €11,740 (1) The circumnavigation of South Georgia Island.The best period to observe the ice floe.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


The Antarctic odysseyFrom 19 November to 9 December 2019 - 21 days aboard Le Lyrial

From €13,770 (1) The discovery of the South Orkney Islands. The best period to observe the ice floe. NEW

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


ALASKA

Volcanoes of the Aleutian IslandsFrom 24 June to 6 July 2019 - 13 days aboard Le Soléal

From €8,580 (1) The discovery of the northern part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.The presence on board of Jean-Louis Etienne.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON Winner of the Grands Reportages award12-13

Wildlife and forests of Alaska From 22 August to 3 September 2019 - 13 days aboard Le Soléal

From €6,590 (1) The Inside Passage, an unforgettable sailing between ice, islets, fjords and mountains.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


The Alaska of the gold prospectorsFrom 15 to 29 September 2019 - 15 days aboard L'Austral

From €7,880 (1) The visit to traditional villages and encounters with the Aleut people.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


12-13

GREENLAND

The Greenland of the great explorers From 12 to 26 July 2019 - 15 days aboard L'Austral

From €10,260 (1) The exploration of the east coast of Greenland and its unspoilt territories.NEW

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


The secrets of Baffin SeaFrom 11 to 24 August 2019 - 14 days aboard L'Austral

From €11,760 (1) 15 August 2019 aboard Le Boréal The discovery of Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

NATURALIST

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

POL AR


OCEANIA

Hawaii and French PolynesiaFrom 10 to 25 October 2019 - 16 days aboard Le Boréal

From €5,090 (1) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. LECTURER

DIVING

16-17

Encounters in the Northern Territory of AustraliaFrom 6 to 16 December 2019 - 11 days aboard Le Lapérouse

From €4,760 (1) An encounter with the indigenous population of the Northern Territory of Australia and Papuans of the Asmat region.

NATURALIST

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

16-17

The eastern coast of AustraliaFrom 16 to 26 December 2019 - 11 days aboard Le Lapérouse

From €4,490 (1) From Hardy Reef, the opportunity to observe seabeds that are among the most beautiful in the world. CHRISTMAS

CRUISE

LECTURER

16-17

ASIA

Culture and nature from China to JapanFrom 27 September to 10 October 2019 - 14 days aboard Le Lapérouse

From €6,550 (1) The visit to historical sites and memorials of the Second World War.

LECTURER

18-19

Between Indochina and the Strait of MalaccaFrom 16 to 25 November 2019 - 10 days aboard Le Lapérouse

From €4,160 (1) Mythical sailing on Saigon River.NEW

LECTURER

18-19

THE SEYCHELLES

The essential SeychellesFrom 6 to 14 December 2019 - 9 days aboard Le Bougainville

From €3,580 (1) The discovery of 8 Seychelles islands. NATURALIST

DIVING

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

20-21

Secret islands of the Seychelles and Aldabra AtollFrom 14 to 26 December 2019 - 13 days aboard Le Bougainville

From €6,280 (1) Aldabra, the world’s largest emerged atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

NATURALIST

DIVING

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON CHRISTMAS

CRUISE

20-21

THE MEDITERRANEAN

Treasures of the Mediterranean worldFrom 15 to 22 July 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Lyrial

From €4,420 (1) The spectacular caldera of Santorini and its dizzying cliffs. LECTURER

No single supplement

22-23

From the Tyrrhenian Sea to the AdriaticFrom 19 to 26 August 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Lyrial

From €2,870 (1) Sailing by the Stromboli Volcano. LECTURER


22-23

NORTHERN EUROPE

Gardens and historical sites of Northern EuropeFrom 14 to 22 May 2019 - 9 days aboard Le Boréal

From €3,740 (1) A private visit followed by a gala dinner at the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh. The presence on board of Alain Baraton, head gardener of the Great Park of the Château of Versailles.

LECTURER

No single supplement | Excursions included

24-25

History, art and architecture in the North SeaFrom 25 August to 1 September 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

From €3,640 (1) A private visit outside of opening hours, followed by a reception in the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam.

LECTURER

No single supplement | Excursions included | Back to back offer (2)

24-25

ATLANTIC ISLANDS

Adventure on the BijagosFrom 8 to 16 October 2019 - 9 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

From €4,440 (1) The mangrove, covering more than a third of the emerged part of the archipelago.NEW

NATURALIST

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

26-27

Bijagos and Cape VerdeFrom 24 October to 4 November 2019 - 12 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Ur-ville

From €7,720 (1) Cidade Velha, historic centre of Ribeira Grande, a UNESCO World Heritage site. NEW

NATURALIST

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

26-27

NORTH AMERICA

CaliforniaFrom 3 to 10 September 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Soléal

From €2,730 (1) The discovery of elegant Victoria, Canada. LECTURER


28-29

From Canada to MexicoFrom 29 September to 11 October 2019 - 13 days aboard L'Austral

From €4,350 (1) The visit to San Francisco and Los Angeles, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the stars of Hollywood.

LECTURER

Back to back offer (2) | No single supplement

28-29

LATIN AMERICA

The natural treasures of Central AmericaFrom 23 September to 6 October 2019 - 14 days aboard Le Soléal

From €4,910 (1) An encounter with the indigenous tribe of the Emberá in Darien National Park.NEW

NATURALIST

TROPICAL


€800 discount on your flights (4)30-31

Discovery of Central AmericaFrom 11 to 23 October 2019 - 13 days aboard L'Austral

From €4,330 (1) The discovery of a rich and varied tropical flora and fauna.The presence on board of Christine Ockrent. NEW

LECTURER

Back to back offer (2) | Excursions included


30-31

Panama and pre-Columbian treasuresFrom 23 October to 1 November 2019 - 10 days aboard L'Austral

From €3,350 (1) Lima and its exceptional colonial architecture.The presence on board of Christian Le Squer.

LECTURER

GASTRONOMIC

CRUISE Excursions included | Back to back offer (2)

30-31

Between Martinique and PanamaFrom 7 to 16 December 2019 - 10 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

From €3,580 (1) An encounter with the Kuna, the warrior people of the San Blas archipelago. LECTURER

DIVING

Excursions included | Back to back offer (2)


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Mayan treasures of the YucatánFrom 2 to 9 November 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Champlain

From €2,670 (1) 16 November 2019 (in partnership with Le Point) /30 November 2019 (loyalty cruise) / 14 December 2019 /28 December 2019 / 11 January 2020 / 25 January 2020

A journey to heart of the authentic Yucatán.NEW

LECTURER



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Belize and Mayan treasuresFrom 9 to 16 November 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Champlain

From €2,810 (1) 7 December 2019 / 21 December 2019 / 4 January 2020 /18 January 2020 / 1 February 2020

The discovery of the city of Livingston, accessible only by the sea.NEW

LECTURER

DIVING


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Adventure in the Caribbean SeaFrom 23 to 30 November 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Champlain

From €3,190 (1) The Belize Barrier Reef, including Half Moon Caye and the Blue Hole, UNESCO World Heritage sites.

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON

DIVING


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The Panama Canal and national parksFrom 16 to 23 December 2019 - 8 days aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

From €2,780 (1) 23 December 2019 (reverse route) / 30 December 2019 (expedition cruise with the stopovers in Quepos and Herradura replaced by Manuel Antonio National Park and Curù Nature Reserve)

Darien National Park and its sublime jungle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Panama Canal crossing.

LECTURER

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POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON Polar Expedition Cruise

TROPICAL

EXPE D I TI ON Tropical Expedition Cruise

NATURALIST

Naturalist on board

PARKA GIFT

Free parka

FR

EE RENTAL

Free boot rental

LECTURER

Lecturer on board

DIVING

Possibility of scuba diving on board

Except departure on 30 November 2019

The magic of the White Continent

A world of water and ice awaits you during your expedition cruise, a pristine world that only a privileged few have experienced the emotion of discovering.

The diversity of the landscapes serves as a natural setting for fascinating wildlife.

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Antarctica

Why discover Antarctica with PONANT?• For over 20 years, PONANT has been the world leader for 5-star polar expedition cruises;• For exceptional landscapes, between peninsulas and limitless ice floes, the vast mountain ranges of South Georgia and the expanses of moors punctuated by moss and lichens of the Falkland Islands;• To discover icebergs, those icy giants exclusively composed of freshwater which travel the oceans like crystal cathedrals in a robe of shimmering snow and azure;• For the discovery of the exceptional wildlife: whales, Weddell seals, penguins, fur seals, etc.;• To set out in the footsteps of the great explorers, like James Cook, Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Sir Ernest Shackleton and Paul-Émile Victor;• For zodiac excursions landings with an experienced team; • Included: flights between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, transfers, a complimentary polar parka, open bar on board, Wi-Fi, all landings and conferences, etc.

The Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic PeninsulaUshuaia - Ushuaia | Le Soléal | 16 days / 15 nights | From 14 to 29 November 2019 | No single supplement

• A cruise in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions, with photographers and destinations experts joining you on board.

• The best period to observe the ice floe and immaculate snow.

• The circumnavigation of South Georgia Island and the discovery, weather conditions permitting, of the landing site of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

• Landscapes: moors punctuated by moss and lichens, white sand beaches and turquoise waters in the Falkland Islands; alpine landscapes, verdant plains and suspended glaciers in South Georgia; drifting icebergs, ice floes, glaciers and snow-covered mountains in the Antarctic Peninsula.

From €11,740(1), Ushuaia - Buenos Aires return flight in economy class, meal, visit or free time and transfer to Ushuaia included.

The Antarctic OdysseyMontevideo - Ushuaia | Le Lyrial | 21 days / 20 nights From 19 November to 9 December 2019 | No single supplement

From €13,770 (1), Ushuaia - Buenos Aires flight in economy class and transfer to Ushuaia included.


• The most comprehensive of our Antarctic cruises: the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, the South Orkney Islands and the Antarctic peninsula.

• The best period to observe the ice floe and immaculate snow.

• Discovery of the South Orkney Islands.

• Conferences and information sessions on board with naturalist guides on wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection, etc.

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Drake PassageUSHUAIA

MONTEVIDEOURUGUAY

ARGENTINA

SOUTHGEORGIA

AtlanticOcean

Weddell SeaSouth

ShetlandsSOUTH ORKNEYS

Grave Cove

FALKLANDISLANDSVolunteer Point

Buenos Aires

USHUAIA

ARGENTINA

DrakePassage

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

FALKLAND ISLANDS

SOUTHGEORGIA

New Island

AtlanticOcean

Buenos Aires

Weddell Sea

SouthShetlands

Huge tabular icebergs, majestic glaciers and immaculate snow... Discover these destinations at the beginning of the austral summer to take advantage of the best period to observe the ice floe.

NEW : SOUTH

ORKNEY ISLANDS

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

NATURALIST

POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

NATURALIST

POL AR

EXPE D I TI ON

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PARTNERSHIP

The advantages of your cruise: the South Orkney Islands, those isolated islands with a mountainous terrain that are hidden in the heart of the southern ocean, over 600 km from the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. They shelter a large population of leopard seals, as well as chinstrap penguins and snow petrels. A unique and extraordinary adventure.

PARTNERSHIP

Let us guide you towards these remote and preserved lands on board an expedition cruise and observe exceptional wildlife. In this magnificent scenery, time seems to

stretch infinitely and wraps you in magic…

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Alaska

Why discover Alaska with PONANT?• For the visit of traditional villages and encounters with the Aleut people;• For the numerous zodiac excursions accompanied by our experienced naturalist guides;• For exceptional landscapes: fjords, rugged mountains, glaciers, steep cliffs, primary forests;• For surprising wildlife: black bears, walruses, Arctic terns, grizzly bears, muskoxen, whales and killer whales.

Distant lands of ice and fire

Seattle, the Emerald City (2 nights), the discovery of Vancouver (1 night)... you can complete your trip to Alaska with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after your cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

• Winner of the Grands Reportages "2019 adventure travel of the year” award.• With the exceptional presence of Jean-Louis Etienne. The writer and explorer will

present two conferences on board: "The poles, the players and witnesses of the Earth’s climate" and "Polar Explorer".

• A cruise to discover the northern part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.• Kiska Island, dominated by a volcano over 1,000 metres high.• Unga Island, which shelters the remains of an Aleut village and a wide diversity of marine birds.• Wildlife: whales, killer whales, sea birds, grizzly bears.

From €8,580 (1), Seoul - Petropavlovsk and Juneau - Seattle flights in economy class and transfers included.

RUSSIA UNITED STATES

Attu

PETROPAVLOVSK

JUNEAU

Geographic Harbor

Hidden HarborBering Sea

North Paci�c Ocean

FlightSeoul Dutch Harbor

KiskaDavidof Island

Adak IslandUnga Island

Holgate GlacierIcyBay

El�nCove

FlightSeattle

PARKA GIFT

FR

EE RENTAL

NATURALIST

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From €7,880 (1), Seattle - Nome flight in economy class and transfer included.

Volcanoes of the Aleutian IslandsPetropavlovsk, Kamtchatski - Juneau, Alaska | Le Soléal | 13 days / 12 nights | From 24 June to 6 July 2019

Wildlife and forests of AlaskaSeward, Alaska - Vancouver | Le Soléal | 13 days / 12 nights | From 22 August to 3 September 2019

• Landscapes: fjords, rugged mountains, glaciers, steep cliffs, primary forests.• The sublime icy walls of College Fjord and Tsaa Fjord.• The discovery of the splendid primary rain forest along the east coast of Alaska

and the west coast of British Columbia.• The Inside Passage, an unforgettable sailing between ice, islets, fjords and snow-

covered mountains.• Wildlife: fishing eagles, black bears, grizzly bears, sea otters, humpback whales,

killer whales, sea lions.

From €6,590 (1), Seattle - Seward flight in economy class and transfer included.


FlightSeattle

Alert Bay

CANADAVANCOUVER

SEWARDALASKACollege Fjord

CordovaTsaa Fjord

El�n Cove

Red Blu� BayRowan Bay

The BrothersEndicott Arm

Rudyerd BayPetersburg

The Alaska of the gold prospectorsNome, Alaska - Vancouver | L'Austral | 15 days / 14 nights | From 15 to 29 September 2019

PARTNERSHIP


• The visit of traditional villages and encounters with the Aleut people.

• Landscapes: fjords, rugged mountains, glaciers, steep cliffs, primary forests.

• Wildlife: black bears, walruses, Arctic terns, grizzly bears, muskoxen, whales and killer whales.

Geographic Harbor

North Paci�cOcean

Dutch HarborUnga Island

FlightSeattle

Prince RupertAlert Bay

CANADA

VANCOUVER

Sitka / KakeSaintPaul

NOMEALASKA

Saint MatthewBering Sea

Icy BayTsaa Fjord


Take advantage of our special consecutive cruises offers (other than “Ocean Voyages”): -20% discount when this cruise is in 2nd position, -30% discount when this cruise is in 3rd position, etc.

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Set out on an expedition cruise in the footsteps of explorers and pioneers to discover majestic icebergs, fascinating wildlife and the endearing and hospitable

peoples at the end of the world.

Greenland

Why discover Greenland with PONANT?• For over 20 years, PONANT has been the world leader for 5-star polar expedition cruises;• For the numerous zodiac excursions accompanied by our experienced naturalist guides;• For the exceptional encounters with the peoples of the Far North who will share their local traditions with you;• For the discovery of fascinating wildlife: polar bears, walruses, Arctic terns, muskoxen, foxes and Arctic hares, belugas, Minke whales and killer whales;• To set out in the footsteps of the great explorers like Roald Amundsen, James Cook, Sir John Franklin, Jean Malaurie and Paul-Émile Victor; • Included: flights selected by PONANT, port-airport transfers, a complimentary polar parka, open bar on board, Wi-Fi, all landings and conferences, etc.

The discovery of the great polar regions…

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The Greenland of the great explorersLongyearbyen - Kangerlussuaq | L’Austral | 15 days / 14 nights | From 12 to 26 July 2019

GREENLAND

LONGYEARBYEN

Blosseville Coast

Jan MayenIsland

KANGERLUSSUAQ

Rodefjord Ittoqqortoormiit

Nansen HarborAmmassalik

Prins Christian SundICELAND

SPITSBERGEN

Isikajia

Narsaq Fjord

NuukEvighedsfjorden

Flight Paris

Flight ParisSkjoldungen

• The exploration of the east coast of Greenland and its unspoilt territories.

• The visit of traditional villages and moving encounters with the Inuit people.

• Landscapes: fjords, rugged mountains, glaciers, icebergs, wild tundra, steep cliffs and polar ice caps.

• The wildlife: polar bears, walruses, Arctic terns, muskoxen, Arctic foxes and hares, belugas, Minke whales and killer whales.

• The possibility of unforgettable hiking.

From €10,260(1), Paris - Longyearbyen and Kangerlussuaq - Paris flights in economy class and transfers included.

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The secrets of Baffin SeaKangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq | L’Austral | 14 days / 13 nights | From 11 to 24 August 2019

• The visit to traditional villages and encounters with the Inuit people.• The discovery of Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to encounter the

largest icebergs in the northern hemisphere.• The possibility of unforgettable hiking.• Landscapes: fjords, rugged mountains, glaciers, icebergs, wild tundra, steep cliffs

and polar ice caps.• Wildlife: polar bears, walruses, Arctic terns, grizzly bears, muskoxen, whales and

killer whales.

From €11,760(1), Paris - Kangerlussuaq and Kangerlussuaq - Paris flights in economy class and transfers included.

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CANADA

Disko BayEqi Glacier

Savissivik

Pond Inlet

Sam FordFjord

Isabella Bay

Thule

Sisimiut

Upernavik Fjord

Kullorsuaq

KivitooFlights Paris

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GREENLAND

Itilleq

Other date available: From 15 to 28 August 2019 aboard Le Boréal - Stopover at Upernavik Fjord replaced by Tugtutop.

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In the heart of the South Seas, discover heavenly lands of wild beauty and ancient traditions… A unique opportunity to penetrate a distant and secret world, rich fauna and

lush flora, populated by traditional tribes.

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Oceania

Why discover Oceania with PONANT?• For the discovery of the archipelagos at the end of the world, each offering idyllic landscapes and a unique personality;• For the visit of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or the discovery of the Asmat region and its small traditional villages;• For wild nature offering a wide variety of panoramas, between immense beaches of white sand, rugged volcanic regions and exuberant vegetation, dizzying cliffs plunging into crystal clear waters, dense tropical forests;• For the privileged encounters with traditional tribes, living on the lands of their ancestors.

For a timeless journey…

The discovery of Honolulu (1 night), Cairns, the edge of the tropical forest (1 day)... you can complete your trip to Oceania with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after your cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

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Encounters in the Northern Territory of Australia Darwin - Cairns | Le Lapérouse | 11 days / 10 nights | From 6 to 16 December 2019


• The discovery of the indigenous populations of the Northern Territory of Australia and the Papuans of the Asmat region: cultural performances and traditional welcome.

From €4,760 (1)CAIRNSAUSTRALIA

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WurrumiyangaElcho Island Yirrkala

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The eastern coast of Australia Cairns - Sydney | Le Lapérouse | 11 days / 10 nights | From 16 to 26 December 2019

• Fraser Island, the world’s largest sandy island, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Swimming, snorkelling and relaxation on well-preserved islands with beaches of white sand and crystal-clear waters.

• From Hardy Reef, the opportunity to observe one of the world’s most beautiful seabeds, with coral reefs and a diversity of aquatic wildlife.

• At the end of the cruise, the possibility to discover Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

From €4,490 (1)

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AUSTRALIA

Coral Sea

SYDNEY

Hardy ReefPercy Island

Lady Musgrave Island

Willis Island

Fraser Island

• The exceptional stopovers in the heart of the Marquesas archipelago, with steep volcanic cliffs crowned with waterfalls.

• The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Hilo, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• The small village of Atuona that shelters the tombs of Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel.

• Beach, bathing and diving stopovers in the crystal-clear waters of the coral atolls of French Polynesia.

• Many excursions possible from Moorea: walking and photo safaris through the deep valleys and pineapple plantations, the panoramic view from the belvedere, the observation of whales and dolphins, the discovery of the traditional life and Polynesian customs.

From €5,090 (1)

Hawaii and French PolynesiaHonolulu, Hawaii - Papeete, Tahiti Island | Le Boréal | 16 days / 15 nights | From 10 to 25 October 2019

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Moorea

Hilo

Rangiroa

Atuona / HapatoniTaiohae / Hatiheu

Omoa / Hanavave

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HONOLULU

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Paci�c Ocean

Marquesas Islands

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Motu Ceran

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Why discover Asia with PONANT?• For the discovery of the islands of southern Japan, Ishigaki and Okinawa, or the colonial cities of Malacca and Penang, registered as UNESCO World Heritage sites;• For the impressive diversity of cultures and landscapes;• For visits to the historical sites and memorials of WWII in Japan; • For spectacular sailing on Saigon River; • For the discovery of Malay villages, culture and crafts; • For a cruise on the mythical Saigon River and the observation of orangutans in Malaysia; • For the discovery of the mega-cities of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

AsiaBetween tradition and modernity, a diversity of landscapes

and cultures, discover ancient cities by sea...

In quest of dreams and escape, Asia is the destination that holds so much promise. Set out to discover the distant and sacred lands of the Land of the Rising Sun or the multicultural capitals and traditional

villages of Southeast Asia.

Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient (1 night), the imperial heritage of Kyoto and Nara, (3 nights)... you can complete your trip to Asia with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after your cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

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• A cruise to discover the Land of the Rising Sun, its culture, its ancestral traditions and its ancient samurai residences.

• UNESCO listed sites: the sanctuary of Miyajima and its vermillion torii, the Peace Museum in Hiroshima, the sites of the Ryukyu Kingdom, including Shuri-jo castle on the island of Okinawa, the temples and landscapes of Mount Fuji.

• The visit to the historical sites and memorials of WWII.

• Osaka, the most Japanese of metropolises, and its famous castle.

• The possibility to visit the imperial cities of Kyoto and Nara after your cruise.

From €6,550 (1)

Culture and nature from China to Japan Hong Kong - Osaka | Le Lapérouse | 14 days / 13 nights | From 27 September to 10 October 2019

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Kagoshima

Nakagusuku, OkinawaKeelung

Ishigaki

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TAIWAN

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Uwajima Tokushima

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Between Indochina and the Strait of Malacca Ho Chi Minh City - Singapore | Le Lapérouse | 10 days / 9 nights | From 16 to 25 November 2019

• A cruise to discover the cultural and architectural wealth of four countries of Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore.

• Sail mythical Saigon River.

• Overnight stay in Singapore and the visit of the city, its districts and temples.

• The UNESCO World Heritage sites: Malacca and Penang (Georgetown), historic and multicultural cities of the Strait of Malacca, marked by their Asian, Dutch, Portuguese and British heritage.

• The stopover in Port Klang, gateway to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

• Entertainment on board: Robert Charlebois, singer-songwriter, musician and performing artist.

From €4,160 (1)

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Penang

Port Klang

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Lumut

Penyengat Island

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Why discover The Seychelles with PONANT?• For the discovery of several heavenly islands of the Indian Ocean on an expedition cruise;• For the many nature reserves and UNESCO world heritage sites: the Aldabra atoll, Aride, La Digue, Praslin and Farquhar;• For the scuba diving or snorkelling within the seabed, guided by our onboard instructors;• For the encounters with wildlife: giant tortoises, many species of birds and tropical fish.

The SeychellesDiscovering exotic lands...

These jewels at the end of the world will unveil all their riches: generous nature, unspoilt archipelagos, exceptional seabeds and encounters with local populations

will mark your expedition cruise to the limits of the Indian Ocean.

A relaxing stay and approach to Victoria (2 nights), relaxation in Mahe (1 night)... you can complete your trip to the Seychelles with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after your cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

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The essential Seychelles Victoria, Mahe - Victoria, Mahe | Le Bougainville | 9 days / 8 nights | From 6 to 14 December 2019

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• The discovery of 8 islands of the Seychelles during the same cruise, without moving your luggage.

• UNESCO World Heritage site: the Valley of Mai nature reserve in Praslin.

• The nature reserve of Aride, the 73-hectare treasure of the Seychelles.

• “Picture postcard” holidays in the refined atmosphere of the brand-new Le Bougainville.

From €3,580 (1)

Secret islands of the Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll Victoria, Mahe - Victoria, Mahe | Le Bougainville | 13 days / 12 nights | From 14 to 26 December 2019


• The discovery of the outer islands of the Seychelles and Farquhar atoll, very isolated islands that are rarely visited.

• A UNESCO World Heritage site: Aldabra, the world’s largest emerged atoll.

• Meet with local inhabitants.

• The coral island of Desroches, an intimate destination that shelters lush vegetation composed of coconut trees, tamanus and Australian pine trees.

• Anse Source d’Argent, the most famous beach on La Digue, surrounded by large blocks of granite and fringed with coconut trees.

From €6,280 (1)

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Astove

Alphonse

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Aldabra

Indian Ocean

Desroches

La Digue

Cosmoledo FarquharCerf Island

Saint-Pierre Island

Bijoutier Island

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Why discover The Mediterranean with PONANT?• For discovering the Adriatic, Greece, the Aegean, Sicily, Crete and Turkey the way they were meant to be seen: by sea;• For exceptional sailing on the Ionian Sea towards Katakolon and between the Tyrrhenian and the Adriatic;• For the numerous sites that have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage list: Pompeii, Knossos, Ephesus, Olympia, the Acropolis of Athens, Venice, Dubrovnik, Mount Etna and Stromboli; • For the discovery of ancient civilizations and magnificent landscapes, from the rugged relief of the Amalfi Coast to the charm of Greek villages.

The MediterraneanThe treasures of the Big Blue

Like true mosaics, these lands bathed in sunshine and lined with crystalline waters allow you to combine moments of relaxation and cultural discoveries of the treasures of

the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.

The discovery Rome (1 night), Athens, the Acropolis Museum and the Plaka (1 day)... you can complete your trip to the Mediterranean with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after your cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

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• From Civitavecchia (Rome) to Greece, see the top ancient sites.

• Numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites: Pompeii (from Salerno), the Amalfi Coast, the Minoan palace of Knossos and the legend of the Minotaur from Rethymnon (Crete), the site of Ephesus from Kusadasi, the site of Olympia from Katakolon, the Acropolis of Athens (port of disembarkation).

• The spectacular caldera of Santorini and its dizzying cliffs.

• The PONANT Kid's Club, with specific activities every day dedicated to children and supervised by a team of professional educators.

From €4,420 (1)

Treasures of the Mediterranean world Civitavecchia - Athens | Le Lyrial | 8 days / 7 nights | From 15 to 22 July 2019 | No single supplement

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Salerno

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ITALY

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Santorini

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From the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Adriatic Civitavecchia - Venice | Le Lyrial | 8 days / 7 nights | From 19 to 26 August 2019

• UNESCO World Heritage sites: the historic centre of Rome from Civitavecchia (port of embarkation), the Amalfi Coast, Mount Etna from Taormina and its Greek theatre, the old city of Dubrovnik, the lagoon of Venice (port of disembarkation).

• The most beautiful ports of call of the Dalmatian Coast: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Rab.

• Sailing by the Stromboli.

• The PONANT Kid's Club, with specific activities every day dedicated to children and supervised by a team of professional educators.

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VENICE

ITALY

AdriaticSea

CROATIA

Hvar

Amal�

CIVITAVECCHIA

Tyrrhenian Sea

StromboliTaormina

Sicilia

Monopoli

Rab

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Why discover Northern Europe with PONANT?• For the charming cities: Copenhagen, London, Bergen or Amsterdam;• For conferences and discussions with experts; • For immersing yourself in the architecture, art, and gardens of the region.

Lands of legend and romance with magnificent natural landscapes, Northern Europe promises a fascinating journey in the heart of invigorating landscapes. Embark to discover routes punctuated

by art and history, between colourful gardens and emblematic towns.

Northern EuropeTreasures of the Nordic capitals

London, garden city (1 nights), Copenhagen and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (1 night)... you can complete your trip to northern Europe with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after your cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

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History, art and architecture in the North Sea Copenhagen - Honfleur | Le Dumont-d’Urville | 8 days / 7 nights | From 25 August to 1 September 2019 | No single supplement | Excursion included

• An art-themed cruise that visits some of the top museums of Europe.

• A private, after-hours tour and reception at the recently-renovated Stedelijk Museum in Amersterdam.

• An optional pre-cruise visit to the Louisiana Museum near Copenhagen.

• Specially selected excursions: the Groninger Museum, Rijksmuseum, Mauritshuis, the masterpieces of Rubens in Antwerp Cathedral, Michelangelo’s Madonna in Bruges.

From €3,640 (1)

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Amsterdam

Ostend

FRANCE

North Sea

BELGIUM

NETHERLANDS

Antwerp

Harlingen GERMANY

DENMARK

Kiel Canal

• A cruise centred on the theme of gardens.

• A private visit followed by a gala dinner at the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

• The discovery of the botanical traditions of the countries visited.

• Excursions to public and private gardens.

• An optional pre-cruise programme in London to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew and the gardens of Chiswick House.

• A cruise specifically designed to highlight the most beautiful treasures of the British Isles, Belgium and Norway.

From €3,740 (1)

Gardens and historical sites of Northern Europe London - Bergen | Le Boréal | 9 days / 8 nights | From 14 to 22 May 2019 | No single supplement | Excursion included

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LONDONOstend

Antwerp

Newcastle upon Tyne

Rosyth

Stavanger

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Why discover The Atlantic islands with PONANT?• For the discovery by sea of the archipelagos of Cape Verde and the Bijagos;• For the numerous sites that have been placed on the UNESCO world heritage list;• For the visit of traditional villages in the heart of the Bijagos and the discovery of the cultural intermixing of Cape Verde;• For the diversity of the wildlife: marine hippos, crocodiles, sea turtles, rays, otters, manatees, dolphins, predators, pelicans, large wading birds, gazelles, monkeys.

Set out to discover authentic archipelagos with contrasting landscapes and the most beautiful biodiversity reserves, between lush vegetation and white sand

beaches.

Atlantic IslandsVisit the unsung treasures of the Atlantic

Dakar and the Pink Lake (1 night), Gorée, the island of remembrance and Dakar (1 day)... you can complete your trip to the Atlantic islands with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after a cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

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Bijagos and Cape Verde Praia - Dakar | Le Dumont-d’Urville | 12 days / 11 nights | From 24 October to 4 November 2019

• The visit of traditional villages and encounters with the Bijogos, a people with ancestral traditions.

• A cruise in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions, photographers and destinations experts joining you on board.

• Cidade Velha, the historic centre of Ribeira Grande (Santiago Island), registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

• The sugar cane fields and savanna landscapes of Fogo, the island of the great volcano.

From €7,720 (1), Paris - Praia flight in economy class and transfer included.

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Porto NovoMindelo

São Nicolau

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Adventure on the Bijagos Dakar - Dakar | Le Dumont-d’Urville | 9 days / 8 nights | From 8 to 16 October 2019

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Bijagos

GUINEA-BISSAU

CaravelaCarache

Orango

Maio

AtlanticOcean

• The discovery of unspoilt islands with exceptional biodiversity, in a UNESCO listed Biosphere Reserve.

• The visit of traditional villages and encounters with the Bijogos, a people with ancestral traditions.

• The mangrove, covering more than a third of the emerged part of the archipelago.

• The diversity of the wildlife: marine hippos, crocodiles, sea turtles, rays, sawfish, otters, manatees, dolphins, predators, pelicans, large wading birds, gazelles, monkeys.

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For travellers, the American continent is synonymous with wide open spaces and limitless horizons. Embark on the discovery of protected natural parks, each more

beautiful than the last, and the stunning metropolises.

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Why discover North America with PONANT?• To explore the exciting, rugged, and diverse coastlines of Canada, the United States, and Mexico;• To immerse yourself in the verdant parks and beautiful colonial architecture of Victoria, capital of British Columbia; • To embark your ship in Vancouver's pristine natural harbour;• To call at California's top cities: San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angles;• To dive in the rich waters of Baja California.

North AmericaSet out for lands of adventure…

From San Diego to the Grand Canyon (3 nights), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City and the site of Teotihuacan (2 nights)... you can complete your trip in North America with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after a cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

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• A cruise along the west coast of North America.

• Boarding in cosmopolitan Vancouver, a splendid natural harbour surrounded by forests.

• The discovery of elegant Victoria in Canada, where British, European and Asian traditions mingle.

• The visit of the two Californian rivals, San Francisco and Los Angeles, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the stars of Hollywood.

From €2,730 (1)

California Vancouver - San Diego | Le Soléal | 8 days / 7 nights | From 3 to 10 September 2019

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UNITED STATES

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Victoria

San Francisco

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Monterey

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• A cruise along the west coast of North America, crossing three countries: Canada, the United States and Mexico.

• Boarding in cosmopolitan Vancouver, a splendid natural harbour surrounded by forests.

• The discovery of elegant Victoria in Canada, where British, European and Asian traditions mingle.

• The visit of the two Californian rivals, San Francisco and Los Angeles, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the stars of Hollywood.

From €4,350 (1)

From Canada to Mexico Vancouver - Puerto Vallarta | L’Austral | 13 days / 12 nights | From 29 September to 11 October 2019 | No single supplement

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UNITED STATESLos Angeles

Victoria

San Francisco

VANCOUVER

Monterey

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Latin America is the only region of the world to bring together so many unique landscapes, sites steeped in history and mythical places that will make your cruise

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Why discover Latin America with PONANT?• For the discovery of the numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites:

• Natural sites like the Blue Hole of Belize, Darien National Park, the cenotes of Yucatán,• The major sites of the pre-Columbian Maya and Inca civilizations: Machu Picchu, the pyramids of Tikal, Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, etc.

• For exceptional encounters with the local populations;• For the observation of an incredibly rich endemic wildlife;• For exceptional diving in the Caribbean Sea.

Latin AmericaNatural and cultural treasures of the great pre-

Columbian civilizations

The discovery of the ancient sites of Tulum and Muyil (1 night), the flavours and colours of Cancún (1 day)... you can complete your trip to Latin America with flights, excursions & stays before, during and after your cruise. See all the possibilities on www.ponant.com or with your travel consultant.

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NEWDiscovery of Central America Puerto Vallarta - Fuerte Amador, Flamenco Island | L’Austral | 13 days / 12 nights | From 11 to 23 October 2019 | Excursions included

• The presence on board of Christine Ockrent, journalist, radio and TV host.

• Foot excursions in the heart of one of the national parks of Costa Rica, sanctuaries of preserved nature that cover almost a quarter of the territory.

• An exceptional architectural heritage dating from the Maya and colonial eras, alternating baroque and Andalusian-Moorish styles.

• From Puerto Quetzal, the possibility to visit the pyramid of Tikal, the principal site of the Maya civilization.

• The discovery of a rich and varied tropical flora and fauna.

HerraduraGol�to

PANAMA

Caribbean Sea

San Juan del Sur

Quepos

Puerto QuetzalNICARAGUA

COSTA RICA

GUATEMALA

Paci�c Ocean

FUERTEAMADOR

MEXICOHuatulco

Cebaco

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From €4,330 (1) | Back to back offer

The natural treasures of Central America Puerto Quetzal - Guayaquil | Le Soléal | 14 days / 13 nights | From 23 September to 6 October 2019

• UNESCO world heritage sites: La Antigua de Guatemala from Puerto Quetzal, Cocos Island National Park, Darien National Park, the historic centre of Quito from Guayaquil.

• An exceptional stopover on Cocos Island, considered as "the most beautiful island in the world" by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

• The encounter with the indigenous tribe of the Emberá in Darien National Park.

• An expedition cruise to discover the natural parks, biodiversity and the tribes of Central America.


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Coco Island

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NICARAGUA

COSTA RICA

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Playa Muerto

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Panama and pre-Columbian treasures Fuerte Amador, Flamenco Island - Callao | L’Austral | 10 days / 9 nights | From 23 October to 1 November 2019 | Excursions included

• A gourmet cruise in partnership with Cuisine et Vins de France, the leading gastronomy magazine.

• A gala dinner created by Christian Le Squer, the three-star chef of the George V Hotel in Paris, who will be on board.

• In Darien National Park, an encounter with the Emberá tribe, a people that remains attached to their traditions and ancestral way of life.

• Lima and its exceptional colonial architectural heritage.

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FUERTE AMADORMogo Mogo

Guayaquil

Salaverry

Paci�c Ocean

PANAMA

ECUADOR

PERU

Playa MuertoDarien National Park

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Between Martinique and Panama Fort-de-France - Colón | Le Dumont-d’Urville | 10 days / 9 nights | From 7 to 16 December 2019 | Excursions included

• UNESCO World Heritage sites: the volcanic peaks of Saint Lucia; Cartagena of the West Indies, a former colonial city.

• In Venezuela, the discovery of the Los Roques archipelago, the paradise of sea turtles.

• An exceptional encounter with the Kuna, the warrior people of the San Blas archipelago.

• The possibility of scuba diving with an experienced instructor.


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Caribbean SeaMARTINIQUE

PANAMA

COLOMBIAVENEZUELA

FORT-DE-FRANCE

Los Roques

Bonaire

CartagenaSan Blas

Archipelago

COLÓN

Mayreau

La Blanquilla

• A journey to the heart of the authentic Yucatán to discover the secrets of pre-Columbian civilizations.

• An exceptional architectural heritage, the testimony of the colonial era.

• From Progreso, a visit to Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatán, renowned for its cultural heritage.

• Visit cocoa plantations.


Mayan treasures of the Yucatán Puerto Morelos - Puerto Morelos | Le Champlain | 8 days / 7 nights | From 2 to 9 November 2019 I Other departures on 16 (in partnership with Le Point) and 30 November 2019 (loyalty cruise reserved for members of the PONANT Yacht Club), 14 and 28 December (New Year’s cruise), 11 and 25 January 2020.

Caribbean Sea

Gulf of Mexico

Progreso

MEXICO

PUERTO MORELOSCANCUNSeybaplaya

Dos Bocas

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Belize and Mayan treasures Puerto Morelos – Puerto Morelos | Le Champlain | 8 days / 7 nights | From 9 to 16 November 2019 I Other departures on 7 and 21 December 2019 (Christmas cruise), 4, 18 January and 1 February 2020.

• A cruise linking four countries of Central America: dream beaches, pre-Columbian sites and a discovery of the Garifuna culture.

• Swimming, snorkelling or diving at the Great Blue Hole of Belize, one of the world’s ten most beautiful diving sites according to Jacques Cousteau.

• The possibility to visit Tulum and Muyil before your cruise.

• The discovery of the city of Livingston, accessible only by sea.

Puerto CortésSanto Tomás de Castilla

Caribbean Sea

Gulf of Mexico

Half Moon Caye

GUATEMALA

BELIZE

MEXICO

HONDURAS

PUERTO MORELOSCANCUN

Livingston

Belize City


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Adventure in the Caribbean Sea Puerto Morelos - Puerto Morelos | Le Champlain | 8 days / 7 nights | From 23 to 30 November 2019

From €3,190 (1)

• A cruise in the Caribbean in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions, photographers and destinations experts joining you on board.

• UNESCO World Heritage sites: the barrier reef of Belize with Half Moon Caye and the Blue Hole, and Garifuna music and dance of the inhabitants of Livingston in Guatemala.

• Swimming, snorkelling or diving at the Great Blue Hole of Belize, one of the world’s ten most beautiful diving sites according to Jacques Cousteau.

Caribbean Sea

Half Moon Caye

PUERTO MORELOS

GUATEMALA

BELIZE

MEXICO

HONDURAS

Banco Chinchorro

Isla UtilaLivingston

Calabash Caye

Isla Mujeres

The Panama Canal and national parks Colón - Puerto Caldera | Le Dumont-d’Urville | 8 days / 7 nights | From 16 to 23 December 2019 I Other departures on 23 (reverse route) and 30 December 2019 (expedition cruise with stopovers in Quepos and Herradura replaced by Manuel Antonio National Park and the Curù Nature Reserve)

• UNESCO World Heritage site: Darien National Park, from Playa Muerto and its sublime jungle.

• The crossing of the Panama Canal, a true masterpiece of engineering.

• The discovery of the beautiful islands of the archipelago of San Blas* and the heavenly beaches of Quepos.

• The discovery of the fabulous national parks of Central America and encounters with the local populations.

From €2,780 (1)

Herradura COLÓN

PANAMA

Caribbean Sea

PUERTO CALDERA

Quepos

COSTA RICA

Paci�c Ocean

Panama Canal

Playa Muerto

Holandes Cayes

Darien National Park

* Except the itinerary from 30 december 2019 to 6 january 2020.

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(1) Price per person based on double occupancy, port taxes included. The Ponant Bonus tarif varies depending on cruise availability and can be modified at any time. More information available on our legal notices page. (2) Reduction does not apply to the first cruise and relates to the port/port fare excluding port taxes, non available for Ocean Voyages and subject to availability. The offer is only available on selected cruises. (3) Pre- and post-cruise trip packages must be reserved before your departure via the reservations team. Offer is dependent on availability and cannot be applied retrospectively, and can be modified and/or withdrawn without notice. Prices listed are per person based on double occupancy. Prices may change depending on availability and real-time price fluctuations implemented by airlines. (4) €800 of flight credit offered per cruise, per person for any flight booked with PONANT. Non-retroactive offer subject to availability and may not be combined with other offers, based on a selection of cruises that may be modified and/or cancelled without notice. Photographs, all rights reserved: © Studio PONANT. : Nicolas Matheus / François LEFEBVRE / Christophe Dugied / Philip Plisson / Lorraine Turci / Margot Sib / Nathalie Michel / Léa Paulin / Fédérico Rizzato / O. Blaud / Caroline Ozg-Orzegowski / Istockphoto / Depositphotos / Fotolia / Alamy / Unsplash, Christopher Crouzet. Non contractual document and photos. The photos used in this brochure are only possible experiences and therefore can not be guaranteed. April 2019. www.ponant.com

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