YOUR SINGLE TRAVELLER OFFERS A selection of cruises for the solo traveller, without the extra charge
Travelling on your own? PONANT caters to individual travellers and has a selection of cruises which are available with no single supplement. As a single traveller, benefit from a safe and friendly travel environment. A trip without extra costs PONANT has selected a variety of cruises with no single supplement. You can enjoy a wide range of experiences from the outstanding cultural sites of Latin America to the idyllic white-sand beaches of the Caribbean or cultural European cities. Travel with peace of mind Save time planning your trip and let PONANT arrange the perfect travel package: select your cruise, choose your excursions, and then add on your pre or post cruise programme, all according to your interests. A chance to meet people If you wish, the crew will introduce you to other single travellers. Themed lectures and group excursions are also great opportunities to develop friendships with like-minded people based on shared interests. Maya Treasure of the Yucatán NEW ITINERARY Puerto Morelos - Puerto Morelos Le Champlain 8 days / 7 nights from 14 to 21 December 2019 Gulf of Mexico Dos Bocas Seybaplaya MEXICO Progreso PUERTO MORELOS CANCUN Caribbean Sea PONANT brings you a brand new itinerary that explores the Mexican peninsula of Yucatán. Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to discover the treasures of the Mayan civilisation. A journey to the heart of the authentic Yucatán to discover some of the secrets of the pre-columbian civilisations. The possibility to visit many UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzà, the pre-hispanic city and national park of Palenque, the historic fortified town of Campeche, the pre-columbian city of Uxmal. Visit cocoa plantations. From Progreso, visit Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán, renowned for its cultural heritage. From AUD 3,990 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom
The Essential Azores NEW ITINERARY Ponta Delgada - Ponta Delgada Le Champlain 8 days / 7 nights from 5 to 12 April 2020 Azores Praia da Graciosa Praia da Vitória Velas Horta Lajes do Pico PONTA DELGADA Atlantic Ocean Succumb to the magic of the Azores on a brand-new PONANT cruise that will take you to the most beautiful sites of this volcanic archipelago in the heart of the Atlantic. Visit UNESCO sites: the city of Angra do Heroismo from Terceira; the vineyard landscapes on Pico Island Discover six Azores islands: São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial. Beautiful and diverse landscapes: volcanoes, calderas, mountain peaks, green hills, cliffs, lakes From AUD 5,410 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom Treasures of the Celtic Sea Honfleur - Dublin L Austral 8 days / 7 nights from 26 April to 3 May 2020 Belfast IRELAND Douglas DUBLIN Liverpool Cork UNITED KINGDOM North Atlantic Ocean Dartmouth Isles of Scilly HONFLEUR Discover the treasures of the Celtic Sea. Visit landscapes of wild and melancholic beauty: lush green prairies, sheer cliffs, colourful little villages, moss and heaths, and fall under the spell of these mysterious lands. Sail from Honfleur to Dublin along the Celtic shores, visiting lands of magic and legends. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the mysterious Giant s Causeway in Belfast, the old port of Liverpool, and Dublin, the city of literature (disembarkation port). Get the chance to visit Blarney Castle in Cork, an imposing fortress with numerous hidden treasures, including the famous Blarney Stone. From AUD 3,620 pp in a Superior Stateroom Treasures of the North Sea NEW ITINERARY Bergen Honfleur Le Bellot 8 days / 7 nights from 11 to 18 September 2020 Stavanger BERGEN NORWAY Discover the most stunning shores of the North Sea, between Norway and France, on this brand-new PONANT itinerary. North Sea Amsterdam NETHERLANDS Ostend Antwerp BELGIUM HONFLEUR Four different countries visited: France, Belgium, Netherlands and Norway. Sailing in the Lysefjord, meaning the fjord of light, flanked by granite cliffs that are several hundred metres high. Visit Amsterdam and its many cultural jewels like the famous Van Gogh Museum. From AUD 4,710 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom
In the Heart of the West Indies Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France Le Ponant 7 days / 6 nights from 20 to 26 March 2019 MARTINIQUE FORT-DE-FRANCE SAINT LUCIA Pigeon Island / Soufrière SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Bequia Island Tobago Cays Mayreau Island Prickly Bay GRENADA Caribbean Sea Sail into the heart of the West Indies visiting the most enchanting islands in the Caribbean Sea. Relax on long white-sand beaches and experience the easy Creole way of life. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Saint Lucia and its two rocky peaks. Discover the Grenadine Islands, considered one of the world s most stunning archipelagos. On Mayreau Island, visit a private beach for the day and enjoy a barbecue. Extraordinary coral reefs home to many turtles, barracudas, spiny lobsters and parrot fishes. From AUD 3,590 pp in a Marie Galante Stateroom Cordillera & Andean Secrets Guayaquil - Valparaiso Le Soléal 13 days / 12 nights from 6 to 18 October 2019 ECUADOR GUAYAQUIL PERU Salaverry Callao Pisco Matarani Arica South Pacific Ocean Iquique CHILE Coquimbo VALPARAISO Discover the ancient Inca Empire and its stunning slumbering citadels as you cruise along the coasts of Peru and Chile. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the saltpeter mining towns of Iquique, the historic centre of Lima, Cuzco, the site of Machu Picchu, the archeological zone of Chan Chan, Valparaiso (disembarkation port). Discover exceptional architectural heritage, visit major pre-colombian sites and see mysterious geoglyphs. Visit Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Convent from Matarani. From AUD 6,540 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom Between Martinique & Panama Fort-de-France - Colón Le Dumont-d Urville 10 days / 9 nights from 7 to 16 December 2019 D I V I N G Caribbean Sea San Blas Archipelago Cartagena COLOMBIA COLÓN PANAMA MARTINIQUE FORT-DE-FRANCE Soufrière Bonaire Mayreau La Blanquilla Los Roques VENEZUELA Join us aboard Le Dumont-d Urville for an exceptional PONANT cruise sailing from Fort-de-France to Colón. This 10-day itinerary will give you the opportunity to appreciate the richness of Afro-Caribbean cultures, an azure blue sky and white-sand beaches. UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Saint Lucia s volcanic Pitons and Cartagena de Indias. The Los Roques archipelago, a paradise for sea turtles. An extraordinary encounter with the Kuna Indians, a warrior tribe of the San Blas archipelago. From AUD 5,070 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom
From Brazil to Africa Rio de Janeiro - Dakar L Austral 17 days / 16 nights from 18 March to 3 April 2019 DAKAR SENEGAL Caravela / Carache Bijagos Maio / GUINEA-BISSAU Formosa Fernando de Noronha BRAZIL Aboard L Austral, PONANT offers you an itinerary rich in culture and visits, to remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites. Recife Salvador de Bahia RIO DE JANEIRO Atlantic Ocean Paraty UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Salvador de Bahia, the Bijagos and Fernando de Noronha islands. Outings and landings in Zodiac boats with knowledgeable guides and naturalists in the Bijagos Islands, and the chance to visit traditional villages. From AUD 7,280 pp in a Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 Fernando de Noronha and the Bijagos Archipelago Recife - Dakar L Austral 12 days / 11 nights from 21 March to 1 April 2020 SENEGAL DAKAR Caravela / Carache GUINEABijagos BISSAU Atlantic ocean BRAZIL Aboard L Austral, travel from Brazil to Senegal on an expedition cruise combining cultural discoveries and visits to UNESCO World Heritage treasures and remarkable natural sites. Fernando de Noronha RECIFE A cruise in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions offering enrichment with a National Geographic Photographer and an Expert specialised in the destination onboard. UNESCO Sites: Olinda (before your cruise), the Bijagos and Fernando de Noronha islands. Outings and shore visits in Zodiac boats with a team of experienced naturalist guides. From AUD 5,650 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom Cape Verde and Canary Islands Dakar - Lisbon L Austral 11 days / 10 nights from 1 to 11 April 2020 LISBON PORTUGAL Madeira PORTUGAL Funchal Canary Islands SPAIN Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Arrecife de Lanzarote Atlantic Ocean Mindelo CAPE VERDE Praia Sail from Dakar to the bustling city of Senegal discovering the varied landscapes of three exceptional archipelagos: Cape Verde, the Canary Islands and Madeira. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Cidade Velha, the historic centre of Ribeira Grande (Island of Santiago); The Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower in Lisbon. Explore the town of Mindelo in Cape Verde with its elegant buildings influenced by its British and Portuguese colonial heritage. SENEGAL DAKAR From AUD 5,430 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom
Wild Earth Travel 53 Montreal Street, Sydenham, Christchurch NZ 0800 945 3327/AU 1800 107 715 info@wildearth-travel.com wildearth-travel.com Ground Floor, One Cassins Avenue, North Sydney NSW 2060 AUSTRALIA au.ponant.com ABN: 35 166 676 517 The Single Traveller offer is valid only on selected cruises. The no Single Supplement offer is available for a limited number of staterooms and according to stateroom category. Offer is limited and can change at any time. Prices listed are for selected staterooms only. Once these staterooms are sold out, surcharges will apply. All prices in this brochure are PONANT Bonus prices, subject to change based on availability of the cruise and correct at time of writing - 21/11/2018. Photo credits: Rights reserved. Studio PONANT, Nicolas Matheus, Philip Plisson, Istockphoto, Fotolia. The photos used in this brochure represent only possible experiences and therefore cannot be guaranteed. Design: PONANT - Print: Character - November 2018