The treasures of the Atlantic Islands & Northern Europe

SELECTION OF CRUISES 2019 - 2020 Lerwick, Scotland

2 A land of legend and romance with grandiose natural landscapes...

The shores of the Atlantic and Northern Europe are the promise of a fascinating journey into the heart of invigorating landscapes. From the majestic Norwegian fjords to the melancholy British Isles, St. Petersburg and the Hanseatic towns, to the multi-faceted Atlantic coasts such as the Bijagos or , embark on an unforgettable cruise to discover a exceptional historical, cultural and natural heritage. 3 4 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.

Exceptional itineraries Mooring at hidden spots accessible only by our small-capacity vessels, we’ve been carefully crafting bespoke itineraries for our guests for over 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.

Gastronomy Our 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 & intimacy On 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.

5 Yachts designed around you

Restaurant Stateroom

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

Vessels built on a human scale, our sisterships feature open spaces throughout, 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 expertly-designed staterooms, 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.

6 The PONANT EXPLORERS : Le Champlain, Le Dumont-d’Urville, Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier

These six 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…).

Observatory Sauna

7 8 Respect for the environment

On a daily basis, PONANT is committed to protecting and respecting the environment. We are convinced of the need to respect the marine environment and the places where we disembark. Something which is obvious to the ocean and nature enthusiasts who make up our teams and crews.

A responsible commitment rewarded Our ships are labelled «clean ships» and our operations and supply chains are compliant with environmental regulations (recycling, waste and wastewater treatment, reduction of gas emissions...). In December 2016, PONANT was awarded with the Trophy of the Charte Bleue Amateurs de France, rewarding the example we set in terms of economic and social development and preservation of the environment.

The PONANT Foundation For more than thirty years, we have been taking passengers to the most secret places on the planet where nature reigns in all her majesty. This choice gives us responsibilities towards the environment and the indigenous people we meet. The PONANT Foundation was created in 2018 with the aim of contributing to the preservation of the oceans, supporting the acquisition of scientific knowledge on the polar environment and promoting exchanges between peoples.

Membership in IAATO and AECO PONANT is an executive member of IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) whose mission is to promote responsible tourism in Antarctica. Its rules include guidelines on the number of passengers who can disembark and specific routes to follow (maximum distance from wildlife, briefings of passengers, crew and expedition personnel...). In the Arctic, PONANT is a member of AECO (Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators) for responsible, environmentally friendly and safe tourism.

9 Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Azores 10 The Atlantic Islands

Travel along original routes and access the unknown treasures of the Atlantic.

Off the coast of Africa and the Atlantic coast of Europe, discover authentic archipelagos with contrasting landscapes and reserves of exceptional biodiversity among lush vegetation and rich and varied wildlife. Discover traditional villages in the heart of the Bijagos, the cultural blending of Cape Verde and wild landscapes with incredible diversity in the Azores. You will travel to true natural sanctuaries which invite exploration and a change of scenery.

11 Gastronomy, Vineyards & Grands Crus

Lisbon - Lorient | L’Austral 9 days / 8 nights | From 11 to 19 April 2020 From € 4,520 (1) Back to back offer(2)

In partnership with Ducasse Paris and Château Latour, embark on an exceptional gastronomic and oenological cruise. Discover the expertise and excellence of Alain Ducasse’s teams during prestigious gala dinners.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Two exceptional moments on board organised by the restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse: a dinner in front of the estate of Château Latour, created by Jocelyn Herland, its two-Michelin- starred chef, and a teatime offered byCédric Grolet, his famous pastry chef.

LORIENT FRANCE Île-d’Aix Atlantic Ocean Pauillac Bordeaux

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Leixoes SPAIN Pauillac PORTUGAL LISBON Cédric Grolet Jocelyn Herland

12 Château Latour

• Exceptional guests and high-quality entertain- • Many à la carte excursions(5) in small groups will ment around gastronomy and oenology: be offered a visit to Château Lafitte Rothschild Bernard Antony, master cheesemaker: presenta- with the tasting of two wines; a food and wine tion and tasting of exceptional cheeses. lunch at Château Ferrand; visiting the Sauternes Eric Beaumard, sommelier and director of Cinq, wine estate, the Château Lafaurie-Peryraguey a Michelin-starred restaurant at the Four Seasons wine estate, etc. Hotel George V Paris: oenological workshops and • UNESCO sites: Belém tower, Jerónimos monastery tasting of Grands Crus. in Lisbon, Porto historic centre, Vizcaya bridge in Olivier Bompas, former sommelier and journa- Bilbao, the Port of the Moon in Bordeaux, Fort list at Le Point magazine: conference on food and Liédot in Îled’Aix, etc. wine pairings. • Two days of stopover in Bordeaux, the world Jean-Gérard Bosio, art collector and cultural capital of wine. advisor: exhibition and conference on board. Alain Miossec, specialist in the sea and the coasts: conferences around gastronomy ‘‘Geography and history of the vineyards of the world’’ and ‘‘Food-wine pairings, a French art’’.

13 Adventure in the Bijagos Archipelago

Dakar - Dakar | Le Dumont-d’Urville 9 days / 8 nights | From 8 to 16 October 2019 Other departure date: 10 April 2020 Back to back offer(2) | No single supplement (3)

Wild nature, encounters with peoples of ancestral traditions, observation of exceptional biodiversity: this is your programme in the Bijagos Islands. An adventurous expedition cruise close to nature, between sandy beaches, mangroves, savannah, palms and baobabs.

URALI URAL T ST AT IS A E T N N

HIGHLIGHTS

• The discovery of preserved islands with exceptional biodiversity, in an area classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. • The diversity of the fauna: saltwater hippos, crocodiles, sea turtles, rays, sawfish, otters, manatees, dolphins, birds of prey, pelicans, large wading birds, snakes, gazelles, monkeys. • Visit of traditional villages and encounters with the Flight from Paris Bidyogo people who have ancestral traditions. Flight to DAKAR Paris • The mangrove swamp, covering more than a third of the emerged part of the archipelago. Atlantic SENEGAL Ocean • The possibility of visiting Dakar, in Senegal, and Gorée Island, a major site in the history of slavery.

Caravela Carache GUINEA- Eticoga, Orango Island Bijagos Orango BISSAU Caravela Carache

14 Island of Carache

€1,000 OFFERED ON YOUR PROGRAMME YOUR COMPLETE PROGRAMME

Return flights Paris - Dakar / Economy-class flights on Air France. For departures from Province and the Business flight supplement: contact us. + Stay before the cruise: Dakar and Rose Lake (1 night) Discover emblematic locations: a monument of the African Renaissance, an imposing presence of 49 metres, the Rose Lake, known for its unusual colour, the famous Paris-Dakar rally track which will take you across the dunes to the ocean. Finally, a folkloric show will immerse you in the heart of the local culture. + 9 days / 8 nights cruise aboard the Dumont-d’Urville + Stay after the cruise: Gorée, the island of remembrance and Dakar Your day will be devoted to a visit to the island of Gorée, a symbolic place which is classed as a UNESCO Heritage Site. You will discover the house of slaves, one of the most-visited museums in Senegal, the Castel, a rocky covered with fortifications, the market, the colourful and picturesque streets, and the Historic Museum, located in the old fort of Estrées. Included: one night at the 5* Radisson Blu Hotel in Dakar (or similar), meals and drinks package during meals, transfers, tours and services of a local French-speaking guide.

Price per person (1): From €4,860 instead of €5,860 thanks to the €1,000 offered. (Flights + stay before cruise + cruise + stay after cruise included). These services are optional and can be purchased separately while benefiting from the €1000 discount. Price of the cruise only: €4,440.

15 The Bijagos Archipelago and Cape Verde with National Geographic

Praia - Dakar | Le Dumont-d’Urville 12 days / 11 nights | From 24 October to 4 November 2019 Back to back offer(2) | No single supplement (3)

During this fabulous expedition cruise, discover two exceptional archipelagos, between wilderness, cultural heritage and encounters with local peoples. In Cape Verde you will head to the island of São Nicolau, which will charm you with its almost untouched mountain scenery, and then sail to the Bijagos, one of the best-preserved and best-protected archipelagos on the planet.

URALI URAL T ST AT IS A E T N N

HIGHLIGHTS

• A cruise in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions offering enrichment with a National Geographic Photographer and an Expert onboard. • Cidade Velha, the historic centre of Ribeira Grande (island of Santiago), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Flight from • The city of Mindelo and its elegant buildings with Mindelo Paris São Nicolau British and Portuguese colonial influences. Flight to • The sugar cane plantations and savannah on Fogo, CAPE VERDE Paris the volcano island. DAKAR Fogo • Visit of traditional villages and encounters with the SENEGAL Bidyogo people who have ancestral traditions. • The mangrove swamp, covering more than a third of Mindelo Atlantic Ocean BIJAGOS the emerged part of the Bissagos archipelago. Caravela Carache

16 Gorée Island

€1,000 OFFERED ON YOUR PROGRAMME YOUR COMPLETE PROGRAMME

Return flights Paris - Praia • Dakar - Paris / Economy-class flights on Air France. For departures from Province and the Business flight supplement: contact us. + Transfer before the cruise from the airport to the port of Praia + 12 days / 11 nights cruise aboard the Dumont-d’Urville + Stay after the cruise: Gorée, the island of remembrance and Dakar Your day will be devoted to a visit of the island of Gorée, a symbolic place classed as a UNESCO Heritage Site. You will discover the house of slaves, one of the most-visited museums in Senegal, the Castel, a rocky plateau covered with fortifications, the market, the colourful and picturesque streets, and the Historic Museum, located in the old fort of Estrées. Included: meal and drinks package during lunch and dinner, transfers, tours and services of a local French guide.

Price per person (1): Starting from €7,650 instead of €8,650 thanks to the €1,000 offered. (Flights + transfer + cruise + stay after cruise included). These services are optional and can be purchased separately while benefiting from the €1000 discount. Price of the cruise only: €7,720.

17 Cape Verde and Canary Islands

Dakar - Lisbon | L’Austral 11 days / 10 nights | From 1st to 11 April 2020 Other departure dates: 18 April 2020 on board Le Dumont-d’Urville – Radio Classique cruise; 11 October 2020 on board Le Dumont-d’Urville - itinerary in reverse - stop in Arrecife of Lanzarote replaced by . Back to back offer(2) | No single supplement (3)

Between Spain, Cape Verde and Portugal, discover an itinerary at the crossroads of cultures and traditions. In Cape Verde, you will start with a stopover in Santiago, the most African island of the archipelago. Then, on the island of Gran Canaria, stroll through the streets of the historic district of Vegueta. Finally you will reach Madeira, the island of eternal spring with its beautiful botanical garden.

HIGHLIGHTS

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Cidade Velha, the historic centre of Ribeira Grande (island of Santiago); The Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower in Lisbon. • The varied landscapes of three exceptional Flight to archipelagos: Cape Verde, the Canary Islands and Paris Madeira. LISBON PORTUGAL • The town of Mindelo in Cape Verde with its elegant buildings influenced by its British and Portuguese Funchal Madeira colonial heritage. Arrecife de Lanzarote Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Canary Islands • The clarinettist Christian Morin will be on board.

Atlantic Ocean Mindelo

Mindelo SENEGAL CAPE VERDE DAKAR Flight from Praia Paris

18 Rose Lake

€500 OFFERED ON YOUR PROGRAMME YOUR COMPLETE PROGRAMME

Return flights Paris - Dakar • Lisbon - Paris / Economy class flights on the airline Air France. For departures from Province and the Business flight supplement: contact us. + Stay before the cruise: Dakar and Rose Lake (1 night) Discover emblematic locations: a monument of the African Renaissance, an imposing presence of 49 metres, the Rose Lake, known for its unusual colour; the famous Paris-Dakar rally track which will take you across the dunes to the ocean. Finally, a folk show will immerse you in the heart of the local culture. + 11 days / 10 nights cruise aboard L’Austral + Stay after the cruise: Visit to Lisbon Discover Lisbon: the historic city centre of Belém, also known as the district of great discoveries thanks to its many monuments dating from the sixteenth century. Your meal will take place to the sound of a fado recital; this music is the soul of Portuguese culture. Included: one night at the 5* Radisson Blu Hotel in Dakar (or similar), meals and drinks package during meals, transfers, tours and services of a local French-speaking guide.

Price per person (1): From €4,780 instead of €5,280 thanks to the €500 offered. (Flights + stay before cruise + cruise + stay after cruise included). These services are optional and can be purchased separately while benefiting from the €500 discount. Price of the cruise only: €3,700.

19 NEW The Azores & Madeira

Ponta Delgada (Azores) - Lisbon | Le Champlain 8 days / 7 nights | From 19 to 26 April 2020 From € 2,950 (1) Back to back offer(2)

Discover the charm of Portuguese archipelagos through an original itinerary. This cruise between nature and culture, in the heart of the waters of the Atlantic, will allow you to discover the Azores and their capital which benefits from a natural environment of beauty, among sources of hot water, lakes and volcanic craters. You will then head to Madeira, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts with its lush vegetation and steep cliffs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A cruise wholly devoted to discovering the two Portuguese archipelagos in the Atlantic: the Azores and Madeira. • The promise of a trip off the beaten track, combining nature and culture. • Beautiful and diverse landscapes: volcanoes, calderas, mountain peaks, green hills, cliffs, lakes, shrubs, flowers, forests, beaches… • Visit Ponta Delgada, capital of the Azores: old town, churches, and the famous Portas da Cidade (city PORTUGAL Azores gates). • After disembarking, you will have the possibility of PONTA DELGADA LISBON Vila do Porto visiting Lisbon, the Portuguese capital and its rich cultural offering.

Ponta Delgada Porto Santo EXCLUSIVE OFFER Funchal Madeira €250 of on-board credit offered(4) To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, fine wines... on board.

20 NEW Les îles du Ponant

Lorient - Honfleur | L’Austral 8 days / 7 nights | From 19 to 26 April 2020 From € 2,920 (1) Back to back offer(2)

Departing from Lorient, embark on an exceptional cruise along the Breton coast. The Ponant Islands, the common theme of this brand-new cruise, are scattered off the Breton coastline. Bathed either by the Channel or the Atlantic, the Ponant Islands owe their name to their western location: Ponant, literally where the sun sets.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A 100%-French cruise, discovering the most beautiful coastlines of Western France around Brittany. • The singer and harpist Cécile Corbel will be on board. • Sailing around the Ponant Islands, the symbol of our company. • The Island of Hoëdic, where sea daffodils colour the dunes over the seasons, Port-Navalo at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan, and the Glénan Islands.

North Atlantic Ocean HONFLEUR Bréhat Island

Ouessant Saint-Malo

Concarneau FRANCE LORIENT Belle-Île-en-Mer Glénan Islands Port-Navalo EXCLUSIVE OFFER (4) Belle-Île-en-Mer Houat €250 of on-board credit offered To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, fine wines... on board.

21 Olden, Norway 22 Northern Europe

The shores of Northern Europe offer travellers melancholy and a wild beauty. Routes are punctuated with history, among peaceful plains and colourful villages.

Don’t miss St. Petersburg, city of the Tsars, nestled on the banks of the Neva, as well as London, the most cosmopolitan of European capitals. Further north, follow in the footsteps of the Vikings, in small natural paradises made of lakes and ice on the coast of Norway. You will enter the land of fjords, which offers an extraordinary landscape of green valleys with snow-capped peaks and waterfalls with silvery reflections, tumbling down the granite cliffs.

23 Treasures of the Celtic Sea

Honfleur - Dublin | L’Austral 8 days / 7 nights | From 26 April to 3 May 2020 From € 2,760 (1) Back to back offer(2)

Discover the treasures of the Celtic Sea in the heart of landscapes of fascinating beauty: among green meadows, steep cliffs, small colourful villages, peatlands and moors... let yourself be seduced by these mysterious lands.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Between Honfleur and Dublin, sail into the heart of Celtic shores, lands of magic and legends. • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: from Belfast, the mysterious Giant’s Causeway site, the old port of Liverpool, Dublin, city of literature (disembarkation port). • From Cork, there will be the possibility to visit Blarney Castle, an imposing fortress with numerous hidden treasures, including the famous “Blarney Stone”. • After your cruise, discover Dublin, the Irish capital brimming with convivial atmosphere and authentic charm.

Belfast Douglas IRELAND DUBLIN Liverpool

UNITED KINGDOM Cork

North Atlantic Dartmouth Cork Ocean EXCLUSIVE OFFER Isles of Scilly €250 of on-board credit offered(4) HONFLEUR To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, FRANCE fine wines... on board.

24 NEW From Portugal to Scotland

Lisbon - Glasgow | Le Champlain 8 days / 7 nights | From 26 April to 3 May 2020 From € 2,740 (1) Back to back offer(2)

Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and Ireland: walk along the Atlantic coast of these four European countries. From Lisbon to Glasgow, you will discover many UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Jerónimos Monastery and the city of Santiago de Compostela.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A cruise along the Atlantic coastlines of four countries: Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom and Ireland. • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the tower of Belem and the monastery of Jeronimos in Lisbon (embarkation port), the historic centre of Porto, the old town of Santiago de Compostela, Dublin. • An excursion in Galicia to discover Santiago de Compostela. • From Cobh, there will be the possibility to visit Blarney Castle, an imposing fortress with numerous hidden treasures, including the famous “Blarney GLASGOW Stone”. IRELAND • The possibility of visiting Lisbon (before your cruise) Dublin UNITED Cobh KINGDOM and Glasgow (after your cruise). Îsles of Scilly

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La Coruña Lisbon SPAIN EXCLUSIVE OFFER Leixões €250 of on-board credit offered(4) PORTUGAL To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, LISBON fine wines... on board.

25 NEW Jewels of England’s Southern Shores

London - Portsmouth | Le Dumont-d’Urville 8 days / 7 nights | From 6 to 13 May 2020 From € 2,600 (1)

Embark on a trip along the southern coast of England. On this itinerary, you will discover nature with a melancholy beauty, among wild coves, long beaches of sand and pebbles, green hills, charming fishing villages and steep shores shaped by the wind and the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A cruise marked by the romantic and bucolic charm of England’s south coast. • UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Jurassic Coast, famous for its fossils and its dinosaur footprints. • From Poole, visit Stonehenge. • Stop at Kinsale, regarded as the most beautiful village in Ireland. • The presence on board of Skilda, one of the largest groups of the current Celtic scene, and Vindotale, who will invite you on a journey to the heart of the Celtic soul. • The discovery of Dover, famous for its white chalk cliffs. • A visit to the Scilly Islands, a small archipelago where IRELAND UNITED KINGDOM long sandy beaches sit alongside green meadows. Kinsale LONDON

PORTSMOUTH Dover Poole Dartmouth Wight Island

Isles of Scilly Dartmouth EXCLUSIVE OFFER €250 of on-board credit offered(4) North Atlantic Ocean To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, fine wines... on board.

26 NEW Celtic Shores

Portsmouth - Dublin | L’Austral 8 days / 7 nights | From 10 to 17 May 2020 From € 2,420 (1) No single supplement (3)

From Portsmouth to Dublin, discover these lush lands of legends and romance in the heart of the Celtic Sea. Stroll along the unmissable site of the Giant’s Causeway, made up of more than 40,000 basalt columns and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also stop on islands like Guernsey, the Isle of Man and the Scilly Islands, with unconditional charm.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Between Portsmouth and Dublin, sail into the heart of Celtic shores, lands of magic and legends; • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: from Belfast, the mysterious Giant’s Causeway site, the old port of Liverpool, Dublin, city of literature (disembarkation port); • From Cork, there will be the possibility to visit Blarney Castle, an imposing fortress with numerous hidden treasures, including the famous “Blarney Stone”; • After your cruise, discover Dublin, the Irish capital Belfast brimming with convivial atmosphere and authentic Douglas charm. IRELAND DUBLIN Liverpool UNITED KINGDOM Cork PORTSMOUTH The mysterious Giant’s Causeway site, Belfast EXCLUSIVE OFFER Isles of Scilly (4) Guernsey €250 of on-board credit offered North Atlantic To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, Ocean FRANCE fine wines... on board.

27 NEW From the English Shores to Ireland

London - Dublin | Le Boréal 8 days / 7 nights | From 17 to 24 May 2020 From € 2,570 (1)

Between the Channel and the Irish Sea, discover Dover and its famous white chalk cliffs at the gateway to England. Then you will sail along the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will then discover the Scilly Islands, before heading to Ireland.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Between London and Dublin, sail into the heart of Celtic shores, lands of magic and legends. • UNESCO-listed site: from Dover, visit Canterbury Cathedral. • Discover Dublin, the Irish capital brimming with convivial atmosphere and authentic charm. • Dartmouth, a small, peaceful English town located on the banks of the Dart estuary. • From Poole, visit Stonehenge. • Glengarriff and the Beara Peninsula, regarded as one of the most beautiful in Ireland.

IRELAND DUBLIN

UNITED KINDGOM Glengarri LONDON Kinsale Poole Dover Dartmouth

Isles of Scilly Kinsale EXCLUSIVE OFFER North Atlantic €250 of on-board credit offered(4) Ocean To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, fine wines... on board.

28 NEW Treasures of the North Sea

Bergen – Honfleur | Le Bellot 8 days / 7 nights | From 11 to 18 September 2020 From € 2 590 (1)

Embark aboard Le Bellot, and discover the most beautiful shores of the North Sea, between Norway and France. Your journey will begin in Bergen, which was founded by the Vikings more than 900 years ago and is known for its high mountains which overlook the city centre. You will then stop at Stavanger, a cosmopolitan and prosperous city. Then you will discover Amsterdam, a city full of contrasts, and Ostend, a seaside resort which is very popular thanks to its sandy beach.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 4 different countries visited: France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Norway. • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Bruges from Ostend, Amsterdam and its canals, Bergen and the Hanseatic port of Bryggen. • Sailing in the Lysefjord, meaning the “fjord of light”, flanked by granite cliffs that are several hundred metres high. BERGEN • A visit of Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, and its many NORWAY Stavanger cultural jewels like the famous Van Gogh Museum. • From Ostend discovery of Bruges also known as the «Venice of the North». North Sea

Amsterdam Amsterdam NETHERLANDS EXCLUSIVE OFFER Antwerp (4) Ostend €250 of on-board credit offered BELGIUM To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, HONFLEUR fine wines... on board.

29 NEW Islands of the North Sea

Copenhagen - Reykjavik | Le Bellot 11 days / 10 nights | From 2 to 12 June 2020 Back to back offer(2) | No single supplement (3)

From Denmark to Iceland via Norway, Scotland, the Shetland and Hebrides Islands, not to mention the Orkney Archipelago, discover the North Sea and its islands, a journey to discover lands full of legends.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A cruise from Denmark to Iceland, visiting several archipelagos in the North Sea: the Shetland Islands, the Hebrides, the Orkneys. • On your embarkation, there will be the possibility to visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. • Sailing in the Lysefjord, meaning the “fjord of light”, flanked by granite cliffs that are several hundred metres high. • Heimaey Island provides a possibility to observe the colonies of puffins, the real treasure of this island off the Icelandic coast. • Portree, the main town of the Isle of Skye, with its lively port and its cultural centre.

ICELAND REYKJAVIK Heimaey

Lerwick Flight to Stavanger Paris Stornoway Kirkwall Skagen Portree UNITED KINGDOM DENMARK Isle of Skye COPENHAGEN Flight from Paris

30 Copenhagen

YOUR COMPLETE PROGRAMME €500 OFFERED ON YOUR PROGRAMME

Return flights Paris - Copenhagen • Reykjavik - Paris / Economy-class flights on the Air France and Icelandair companies. For departures from Province and the Business flight supplement: contact us. + Stay before the cruise: Copenhagen, royal city First you will reach the Nyhavn district, one of the most lively districts in the Danish capital, famous for its brightly coloured houses. You will discover this district with its unique atmosphere in complete freedom and stroll along the canal. During a panoramic tour of the city centre, you will discover the picturesque streets of the old town, the art galleries and the famous sculpture of the Little Mermaid. + 11 days / 10 nights cruise aboard Le Bellot + Transfer after the cruise: Transfer from the port to Reykjavik airport Included: transfers, tours and services of a local French-speaking guide in Copenhagen.

Price per person (1): €5,310 instead of €5,810 thanks to €500 offered. (Flights + stay before cruise + cruise + stay after cruise included). These services are optional and can be purchased separately while benefiting from the €500 discount. Price of the cruise only: €5,180.

31 In the Wake of the Vikings

Reykjavik – Bergen | Le Bellot 10 days / 9 nights | From 20 to 29 July 2020 Back to back offer(2)

Discover Northern Europe and its islands on an unforgettable trip. From Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world, you will sail to Norway via Scotland, the Orkney Archipelago and the Shetland Islands.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Between Iceland and Norway, set off in the wake of the Vikings on lands of legend that are home to a multitude of sea birds; • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Bergen and Bryggen, its Hanseatic port, Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. • Heimaey Island provides a possibility to observe the colonies of puffins, the real treasure of this island off the Icelandic coast. • An optional excursion to the Golden Circle: 3 sites recognised as the most emblematic of Iceland, from geysers to waterfalls.

ICELAND Seydisfjördur REYKJAVIK

Heimaey Olden

Flight from NORWAY Lerwick Paris BERGEN Stornoway Kirkwall Flight to Olden Paris UNITED KINGDOM

32 Iceland

€500 OFFERED ON YOUR PROGRAMME YOUR COMPLETE PROGRAMME

Return flights Paris - Reykjavik • Bergen - Paris / Economy-class flights on the companies Icelandair and Air France. For departures from Province and the Business flight supplement: contact us. + Transfer before the cruise from the airport to the port of Reykjavik + 10 days / 9 nights cruise aboard Le Bellot + Stay after the cruise : Bergen, the capital of the fjords You will head to the downstream station of Fløibanen. You will take a seat on the funicular, which will take you to Mount Fløyen, one of the most popular outdoor sites in the area. You will then continue your excursion towards Bryggen for a guided tour of this district where you will be served lunch. Included: the transfer and the services of a French-speaking guide in Reykjavik, lunch with a drinks package, the transfers, tours and services of a local French-speaking guide.

Price per person (1): From €4,430 instead of €4,930 thanks to the €500 offered. (Flights + transfer + cruise + stay after cruise included). These services are optional and can be purchased separately while benefiting from the €500 discount. Price of the cruise only: €4,170.

33 Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen – Stockholm | Le Jacques-Cartier 9 days / 8 nights | From 27 July to 4 August 2020 From € 4,410 (1)

From Copenhagen, you will embark for 9 days, including 3 exceptional days in the former capital of the tsars. Every time you turn the corner, St. Petersburg reveals a new picturesque setting. You will then visit two major sites of the Hanseatic League: Tallinn and Visby.

HIGHLIGHTS

• From Copenhagen to Stockholm, discovering the most precious treasures of the Baltic Sea. • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the old town of Tallinn; the historic centre of Saint Petersburg and its many monuments; from Helsinki, the sea fortress of Suomenlinna; the Hanseatic town of Visby. • Discover four European capitals on the same cruise: Copenhagen (Denmark), Tallinn (Estonia), Helsinki (Finland) and Stockholm (Sweden). • Visit the colourful and opulent city of Saint Petersburg, where the atmosphere is still rich with the splendour of the Tsars and the traces of the Russian Enlightenment.

FINLAND St Petersburg Helsinki SWEDEN RUSSIA STOCKHOLM Tallinn ESTONIA Visby

COPENHAGEN Baltic Saint Petersburg Sea EXCLUSIVE OFFER (4) DENMARK €250 of on-board credit offered To enjoy the excursions, the spa, the shop, fine wines... on board.

34 (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. Pre- and post-cruise stay 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. For departures outside Paris, Geneva and Brussels, please contact us.€1000 and €500 flight credit per person on select cruises. This offer, is subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn without prior notice. It cannot be backdated.(2) 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. 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) The supplement for single usage of a double cabin is waived, according to availability and staterooms categories. (4) Receive €250 shipboard credit per person when you book this departure. Onboard Credit are non-re- fundable, non-transferable, not for cash value, expire at the end of the cruise, and are not combinable with any other shipboard credit offers. Onboard Credit is available to 1st and 2nd guests sharing a stateroom only. This offer is subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn without prior notice. (5) Tariffs and programmes for excursions are provided as an indication only and subject to availability, the number of places is limited. A minimum number of participants is required for excursions to take place. Registration will be proposed on board, at the start of the cruise. Prices are per person. Details and conditions: on request. The list of guests, highlights, excursions and pre and post cruise programs is not exhaustive. Find more information and details on our website or by phone. Photo credits: © Studio PONANT - Laurence-Fischer, Olivier Blaud, Margot Sib, Nathalie Michel, Sylvain Ade-not / © PO- NANT - Nicolas Matheus, François Lefebvre, Christophe Dugied, Olivier Anrigo, Phi-lip Plisson, Sylviane De Tracy / © Pmonetta / © Jean-François Hellio et Nicolas Van Ingen / © iStock- photo - Travel_Nerd, Sack, E55evu, Ventdusud, MNStudio, Rainbow79, AndrijTer, Zhuzhu, DieterMeyrl, Yulenochekk / © AdobeStock - Mike Charles. All rights reserved. Non contractual document and photos. The photos used in this brochure are only possible experiences and therefore can not be guaranteed. Design and production: PONANT. Impression : Caractère, August 2019. 35 INFORMATION & RESERVATION

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