Tagged: Ponant (Compagnie du Ponant)

Ponant releases two new cruise collections

Ponant (Logo)This collection represents a wish-list of 38 tempting voyages, departing between September 2020 and April 2021, that include evocative destinations such as the Caribbean, Belize, Grenadines, Martinique and Guatemala as well as exploration in the Sea of Cortez, Chilean fjords and the Amazon River. (etbtravelnews.global)



Explore Iceland & Greenland Alongside Adventurer Alex Pancoe on a Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Expedition Cruise

Le BorealWhile curiosity about the world’s largest island has exploded in recent weeks, Greenland has been a beacon to explorers for centuries. Therefore it’s a natural fit for Abercrombie & Kent to introduce active adventures to the new Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise (Aug 13-27, 2020). (more…)

Cruise ships in French waters agree to pollute less

The main cruise ship operators in French waters have agreed on measures to limit pollution caused by their vessels, including hooking up to the power grid instead of keeping their engines running during stopovers. The “Blue Charter” agreement signed in Marseille by Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Carribean Cruises and Ponant also pledged to use less-polluting fuel when maneuvering in harbors as well as other measures to reduce emissions. (reuters.com)









Ponant Purchases Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin PG CruisesPonant has confirmed it has reached a deal to purchase Paul Gauguin Cruises, which will continue operating under its own brand. Paul Gauguin will remain an independent company, headquartered in Washington State and under the leadership of Diane Moore, president, according to sources. Ponant, which has been on an expansion track, adds another company and cruise brand into its portfolio under the ownership of the Pinault family and Groupe Artémis. (cruiseindustrynews.com)



Set Sail for the World’s Most Inspiring Continent on a Luxury Expedition Cruise to Antarctica with Abercrombie & Kent

Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland IslandsA profoundly moving and otherworldly place, Antarctica is the only continent on earth dedicated to peaceful exploration and science. Abercrombie & Kent, longtime leaders in luxury expedition cruising, reveal the White Continent’s unparalleled wonders on a choice of four voyages in 2020 and 2021. (more…)



Abercrombie & Kent Develops New Cultural Cruise Exploring the Baltic Sea

Stortorget - Old Town in Stockholm (Stefano Fermi)In response to the growing interest in immersive cultural journeys, Abercrombie & Kent is expanding its 2020 portfolio of Luxury Expedition Cruises with “Cruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen to St. Petersburg”, a comprehensive voyage that explores the cultures and complex relationships between Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Estonia, Finland and Russia. (more…)



Explore the Remote North In-Depth and In-Style with Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Expedition Cruising

Le BorealMore than polar bears, midnight sun and Viking culture, the Arctic offers a remarkable history of exploration and survival, Inuit traditions and natural phenomena. Abercrombie & Kent’s Luxury Expedition Cruises highlight the region’s varied offerings, including — new for 2020— Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise and a sweeping 48-day Grand Arctic Voyage that combines all of A&K’s Arctic offerings into one epic adventure that spans five Arctic regions. (more…)



Tauck Continues to Expand its Small Ship Cruise Portfolio with “London, Bordeaux & Iberian Charms” Itinerary

London. Piccadilly CircusTauck has announced details of a new 13-day cruise itinerary highlighting cultural destinations in the UK, France, Spain and Portugal. The company’s new “London, Bordeaux & Iberian Charms” journey will launch with three dates in September and October of 2020, as the company continues its multi-year plan to double the passenger capacity of its small ship cruising portfolio. (more…)



Ponant and National Geographic Expeditions announce three new 16- to 21-day cruises to Antarctica

Le Lyrial (Courtesy Philip Plisson, Ponant)With a shared common vision in premium experiences and responsible travel, PONANT and National Geographic Expeditions offer an extensive range of expedition cruises throughout the world. Their unique itineraries allow guests to experience some of the most remote places on the planet, with a focus on respecting the cultures, environment and marine life of the places visited. (more…)



Ponant Announces New Cruises to Northern Europe and Atlantic Islands

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Ponant has announced a new schedule of cruises to Northern Europe and the Atlantic Islands. The cruises call at ports that only small ships, such as Ponant’s L’Austral, Le Boréal and two new Explorer Ships called Le Champlain (new in 2018) and Le Dumont-d’Urville (new in 2019) can navigate. Itineraries range from seven to 10 nights. (travelagentcentral.com)



Ponant to Offer New Cruise to Costa Rica, Panama in 2020

Ponant (Logo)Ponant will sail a new 10-night/11-day cruise of Costa Rica and Panama next January. A part of its new Quintessential Collection, An Exploration in Nature in Costa Rica & The Panama Canal will visit three national parks and feature a guest speaker with firsthand experience at nature reserves around Central America. (travelagentcentral.com)









Ponant Expedition Cruise Ship Stranded in Chile; Passengers Flown Home & Sailings Canceled

Le Soleal - Ponant CruisesLe Soleal, an expedition cruise ship operated by Ponant, has been stranded in Chile since November 14 after one of the ship’s propellers was damaged while sailing through the Kirke Passage. The incident forced the cancellation of the current sailing as well as a subsequent cruise that was scheduled to depart today from Ushuaia, Argentina. (cruisecritic.com)



Ponant Amends Le Soleal November Sailing Schedule

Le Soleal - Ponant CruisesPonant has announced that the November 20, 2018, sailing of Le Soléal has been cancelled to assess damage and carry out any necessary repairs. “On Wednesday 14 November 2018, Le Soléal, which at the time was under the control of a Chilean pilot, onboard to comply with maritime regulations, suffered a technical incident as she was sailing through the Kirke Passage in Chile, and one of her propellers was damaged,” the company said, in a statement. (cruiseindustrynews.com)