Ponant Releases its 2017 – 2018 Asia & Oceania Collection
Ponant, the only French-owned cruise line, offers its passengers a unique travel experience: aboard smaller-scale, luxurious yachts, they discover the major sites of Oceania and the Asian continent under the guidance of passionate lecturers and specialists.
From visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites to encounters with the local populations and zodiac outings, these itineraries place an emphasis on discovering the local cultures, fauna and flora.
ASIA
Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Burma, sacred temples… 8 exceptional cruises, which include 16 stops at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sail through 6 Asian countries, offering the chance to discover the Orient’s traditions and ancient culture in the company of expert lecturers.
OCEANIA
Bora Bora, Tahiti, the Marquesas Islands, Vanuatu, Papua, New Zealand, Australia… Through 7 superb itineraries and destinations whose very name is enough to transport you away, PONANT passengers will discover the archipelagos and atolls of Polynesia and Oceania. 14 stops at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, swimming and snorkelling in turquoise lagoons, but also shore visits in zodiac dinghies in the company of naturalist guides, and encounters with traditional tribes (Papuan, Aboriginal, Maori, etc.).
Itinerary Focus
All The Facets Of Asia
• Aboard L’Austral, discover the emblematic sites of 5 countries, from the Vietnamese shores to the golden pagodas of the land formerly known as Burma. The stop in Singapore or Port Klang, the gateway to Kuala Lumpur, and the Shwedagon Pagoda visit in Burma are just some highlights of this cruise.
“From Vietnam to Myanmar” – Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) – Yangon (Myanmar) aboard L’Austral From 28 October to 9 November 2017 – 13 days / 12 nights Prices from €3,870 per person, including port taxes and security charges • During this Expedition cruise, passengers will get to admire the splendour of Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to the famous Komodo dragons, the last survivors of prehistoric times. Zodiac excursions, a visit of the Asmat region and its local tribes, as well as Lizard Island are also part of the programme.
“From Indonesia to Australia” – Bali (Indonesia) – Cairns (Australia) aboard L’Austral From 24 November to 8 December 2017 – 15 days / 14 nights Prices from €5,230 per person, including port taxes and security charges
The Southern Summer In New Zealand
• The festive season is bound to be unforgettable with this Expedition cruise to New Zealand which offers a unique opportunity to sail to the heart of Dusky Sound and Milford Sound, two fjords listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other highlights: meeting the Maori people, Wellington capital of New Zealand, Rotorua thermal wonderland…
“The Best of New Zealand” – Noumea (New Caledonia) – Dunedin (New Zealand) aboard L’Austral From 23 December 2017 to 5 January 2018 – 12 days / 13 nights Prices from €4,930 per person, including port taxes and security charges • In the company of expert naturalist guides, L’Austral will take its passengers to the heart of the mysterious and primitive beauty of the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands to discover fjords, black-sand beaches and imposing cliffs.
“The Subantarctic Islands” – Dunedin (New Zealand) – Wellington (New Zealand) aboard L’Austral From 5 to 21 January 2018 – 17 days / 16 nights Prices from €7,130 per person, including port taxes and security charges.
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