SUMMER 2018 April • November Cruises ARCTIC • ASIA & OCEANIA • MEDITERRANEAN NORTH EUROPA & BALTIC STATES 2 Dear Passengers

SUMMER 2018 April • November Cruises ARCTIC • ASIA & OCEANIA • MEDITERRANEAN NORTH EUROPA & BALTIC STATES 2 Dear passengers,

2018 is an important year for our company. In fact, our first yacht, Le Ponant, came into being 30 years ago on 1st April 1988.

30 years of cruising on all of the world’s seas, 30 years of calling in at the planet’s most secluded places, 30 years of PONANT moments shared with our passengers, from the Antarctic to the Amazon River, from Disko Bay to the magical Aldabra Atoll, from the Panama Canal to distant New Zealand shores… Such magnificent voyages undertaken together, such distance covered thanks to your trust!

Today, for this anniversary date, we take great pleasure in presenting our latest yachts, the PONANT Explorers. In keeping with our philosophy, we have made the choice of intimate, smaller-capacity ships for this series of four new yachts, which have only 92 cabins. Innovative and easy to manoeuvre, designed for expeditions, the PONANT Explorers will take you as close as possible to exceptional destinations: Iceland, the Seychelles, the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Lakes of North America… The first two yachts, Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain, will join the PONANT fleet for the summer 2018 season, and the following two yachts in 2019.

Take a read of the pages of this Edition and conjure up images of your next voyage… On the agenda: the Arctic and its lord, the polar bear, an exceptional cruise with the mythical North West Passage, the capitals, fjords and lands of Northern Europe, the paradisiacal beaches and distant peoples of Polynesia, and don’t forget the alliance of sun and culture in the Mediterranean…

The dream of discovery, the emotions of unforgettable encounters, 30 years of shared passion… and so many exceptional places in which to continue writing this beautiful adventure together.

See you very soon on board,

Jean Emmanuel SAUVÉE CEO

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Summary

Calendar ...... 6 The PONANT Spirit ...... 8 PONANT’s Luxury comfort ...... 20 PONANT’s 30th Anniversary...... 32 The PONANT Fleet ...... 34 Asia and Oceania ...... 42 The Far North and the Arctic ...... 61 North Europe and the Baltic ...... 78

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The Far North and the Arcic page 61

North Europe and the Balic page 78

The Mediterranean page 96

Asia and Oceania page 42

Acces he World’s Treasures by Sea

The Mediterranean ...... 96 Deck and Cabin Plans ...... 120 Price List ...... 134 Insurance...... 141 General Terms and Conditions of Sale ...... 142 Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale ...... 146 The PONANT experience ...... 147

5 Calendar of Sailings

DEPARTURE SHIP ITINERARY NIGHTS AREA PAGE APRIL 11th April 2018 Le Soléal LISBON • LORIENT | WINE CRUISE | 8 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 87

19th April 2018 Le Soléal LORIENT • ST MALO | LOYALTY CRUISE | 7 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 88

26th April 2018 Le Lyrial AQABA • ATHENS 7 MEDITERRANEAN 104 MAY 3rd May 2018 Le Lyrial ATHENS • VENICE | MUSICAL CRUISE | 7 MEDITERRANEAN 104

4th May 2018 Le Soléal PORTSMOUTH • DUBLIN 7 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 88

24th May 2018 Le Ponant NICE • VALLETTA | GOLF CRUISE | 7 MEDITERRANEAN 102

29th May 2018 L' Austral OTARU • OSAKA 10 ASIA / OCEANIA 48 JUNE 1st June 2018 Le Soléal COPENHAGEN • STOCKHOLM 7 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 89

2nd June 2018 Le Boréal HONFLEUR • BERGEN | MUSICAL CRUISE | 6 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 84

8th June 2018 Le Soléal STOCKHOLM • COPENHAGEN 7 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 89

8th June 2018 L' Austral OSAKA • MANILA 9 ASIA / OCEANIA 48

15th June 2018 Le Boréal OSLO • BERGEN 7 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 85

17th June 2018 L' Austral MANILA • DARWIN 12 ASIA / OCEANIA 49

19th June 2018 Le Lapérouse REYKJAVIK • REYKJAVIK 7 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 68

22nd June 2018 Le Boréal BERGEN • LONGYEARBYEN 10 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 68

26th June 2018 Le Lapérouse REYKJAVIK • REYKJAVIK 7 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 68 JULY 2nd July 2018 Le Boréal LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN 7 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 69

5th July 2018 Le Ponant NICE • NICE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 103

5th July 2018 Le Lyrial ATHENS • ATHENS | GASTRONOMY CRUISE | 8 MEDITERRANEAN 105

12th July 2018 Le Ponant NICE • NICE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 103

13th July 2018 Le Lyrial ATHENS • ATHENS | FAMILY CRUISE | 8 MEDITERRANEAN 105

16th July 2018 Le Boréal LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN 12 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 69

17th July 2018 Le Soléal REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ 12 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 71

19th July 2018 Le Ponant NICE • NICE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 103

19th July 2018 L' Austral DARWIN • BROOME 10 ASIA / OCEANIA 50

21th July 2018 Le Lyrial ATHENS • VENICE | FAMILY CRUISE | 8 MEDITERRANEAN 105

26th July 2018 Le Ponant NICE • NICE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 103

29th July 2018 L' Austral BROOME • DARWIN 10 ASIA / OCEANIA 50

29th July 2018 Le Soléal KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ 16 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 71 AUGUST 2nd August 2018 Le Ponant NICE • NICE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 103

7th August 2018 Le Lyrial ATHENS • VENICE | FAMILY CRUISE | 8 MEDITERRANEAN 105

8th August 2018 L' Austral DARWIN • BROOME 10 ASIA / OCEANIA 50

10th August 2018 Le Boréal REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ 10 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 70

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DEPARTURE SHIP ITINERARY NIGHTS AREA PAGE AUGUST 14th August 2018 Le Lapérouse REYKJAVIK • BERGEN 8 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 85

14th August 2018 Le Soléal KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ 13 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 72

15th August 2018 Le Lyrial VENICE • VENICE | FAMILY CRUISE | 8 MEDITERRANEAN 106

18th August 2018 L' Austral BROOME • DARWIN 10 ASIA / OCEANIA 50

22nd August 2018 Le Lapérouse BERGEN • COPENHAGEN 7 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 86

23rd August 2018 Le Lyrial VENICE • VENICE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 106

27th August 2018 Le Soléal KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME 22 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 72

28th August 2018 L' Austral DARWIN • HONIARA 16 ASIA / OCEANIA 51

29th August 2018 Le Lapérouse COPENHAGEN • LONDON 7 NORTH EUROPE / THE BALTIC 86

30th August 2018 Le Lyrial VENICE • VENICE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 106 SEPTEMBER 10th September 2018 Le Boréal NOME • SEWARD 16 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 70

13th September 2018 Le Lyrial VENICE • VENICE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 106

13th September 2018 Le Lapérouse LISBON • CIVITAVECCHIA 8 MEDITERRANEAN 111

13th September 2018 L' Austral HONIARA • LAUTOKA 11 ASIA / OCEANIA 51

18th September 2018 Le Soléal NOME • VANCOUVER 14 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 73

20th September 2018 Le Champlain CIVITAVECCHIA • VALLETTA 7 MEDITERRANEAN 108

20th September 2018 Le Lyrial VENICE • CIVITAVECCHIA | MUSICAL CRUISE | 7 MEDITERRANEAN 107

24th September 2018 L' Austral LAUTOKA • PAPEETE | LOYALTY CRUISE | 12 ASIA / OCEANIA 52

28th September 2018 Le Lapérouse VALLETTA • ATHENS 7 MEDITERRANEAN 111 OCTOBER 2nd October 2018 Le Soléal VANCOUVER • SAN DIEGO 7 FAR NORTH / THE ARCTIC 73

4th October 2018 Le Champlain LA VALETTE • VALLETTA 7 MEDITERRANEAN 108

4th October 2018 Le Boréal HONOLULU • PAPEETE 14 ASIA / OCEANIA 53

6th October 2018 L' Austral PAPEETE • HANGA ROA 13 ASIA / OCEANIA 52

11th October 2018 Le Champlain VALLETTA • VALLETTA 7 MEDITERRANEAN 108

11th October 2018 Le Lyrial LISBON • TENERIFE 8 MEDITERRANEAN 107

18th October 2018 Le Champlain VALLETTA • MARSEILLE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 109

18th October 2018 Le Boréal PAPEETE • PAPEETE 7 ASIA / OCEANIA 53

19th October 2018 Le Lapérouse ATHENS • CIVITAVECCHIA 7 MEDITERRANEAN 112

25th October 2018 Le Champlain MARSEILLE • MALAGA 7 MEDITERRANEAN 109

25th October 2018 Le Boréal PAPEETE • HANGA ROA 13 ASIA / OCEANIA 52

26th October 2018 Le Lapérouse CIVITAVECCHIA • CIVITAVECCHIA | MUSICAL CRUISE | 7 MEDITERRANEAN 113 NOVEMBER 1st Novembre 2018 Le Champlain MALAGA • TENERIFE 7 MEDITERRANEAN 110

8th Novembre 2018 Le Champlain TENERIFE • DAKAR 9 MEDITERRANEAN 110

9th Novembre 2018 Le Lapérouse ATHENS • AIN SUKHNA 8 MEDITERRANEAN 112 7 8 he spirit Enjoy the experience of a PONANT cruise! Set sail on one of our yachts and discover an authentic and refined atmosphere, in the spirit of a private yacht…

9 The PONANT values

An intimate and warm atmosphere, luxury amenities and service, a deeply anchored seafaring tradition, well-designed itineraries, little-known ports of call: welcome aboard!

10 Discover exceptional destinations PONANT: our unique cruising concept and From the ice of Antarctica to the lagoons of the Pacific, from quality of service are regularly awarded by cruise professionals: Mediterranean coves to Asian shores, PONANT has been sailing all the seas of the world for almost thirty years. Our experts create carefully Winner of the 2016 Blue Charter Trophy chosen and designed itineraries for you, enabling you to access the from the French Shipowners' Association, in recognition of the exemplary actions of treasures of the world via the sea. Each year we ofer more than PONANT in combining economic and social 200 cruises and visit almost 400 ports of call. development with care for the environment.

Feel like sailing on a private yacht Winner of « Best Cruise Company » at the The PONANT ships are deliberately designed to welcome aboard « Victoires du Tourisme » awards for the second year running. a limited number of passengers: there are 92 cabins on our new yachts Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain, from 122 to 132 cabins on the sisterships and just 32 cabins on Le Ponant. This philosophy, a far cry from the current industry trend towards 4th cruise company in World’s Best Awards gigantism, gives our ships a human dimension and a unique category: « The Best Ocean Cruise Lines atmosphere. Furthermore, it allows them to easily access original with Midsized Ships » and less crowded ports of call, guaranteeing our cruise passengers an aura of exclusivity and attentive and personalised service. .

Magellan Awards, Gold Medal in A French tradition « Small Ships » category, Silver Medal for our expedition itineraries. PONANT is currently the only cruise line to sail under the French flag and, as such, is subject to some of the world’s strictest safety standards. Our oficers are French and our highly approachable and attentive crew members communicate in French and English. From Travel + Leisure Magazine, August 2016 © Time Inc. Aboard, you will feel this "French Touch" in the design and décor, but Affluent Media Group. Travel + Leisure ® and ‘World’s Best also in the service and gastronomy. Our carefully selected partners Awards’ are trademarks of Time Inc. Affluent Media Group share this pursuit for the French standard of excellence. and are used under license. Travel + Leisure and Time Inc. Affluent Media Group are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, PONANT.

Acces he World’s Treasures by Sea 11 Culture with PONANT

A PONANT cruise is a constantly renewed spectacle of unknown coastlines and fabulous natural sites. It is also the pleasure of cultural discoveries, ashore and on board, and high-quality themed cruises.

12 he pleasure of cultural discovery…...

Themed cruises

Every season, PONANT proposes themed cruises to let you combine your passions with your love for travel. Music-based cruises: opera, jazz, piano recitals, concerts ashore or on board… Our guests of honour, talented and renowned artists, perform their repertoire for you. In small groups, enjoy the enchanted experience of a PONANT musical cruise alongside these virtuosos. Wine and gastronomy: great chefs and sommeliers, among the best in the world, create sophisticated menus and wine and food pairings for our passengers. They will surprise you with unique and exceptional culinary and wine-tasting experiences. Art and literature: writers, novelists, stars of theatre and film… You will share wonderful interactions with these talented artists and personalities. During a series of ports of call, lecturers and experts will showcase the riches of the subjects proposed. Depending on the itineraries and themes tackled, private visits may also be organised by demand. Golf: combine your passion for the green with your wanderlust by embarking on one of our golf cruises, in partnership with Le Figaro. It’s a unique opportunity to play on the most beautiful courses in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean.

Remarkable cultural enrichment

At each port of call, high-quality excursions are proposed to discover the riches of the country visited. Emblematic archaeological sites, natural treasures, cultural traditions: our teams design rich and diverse programmes for you, according to your desires. This pleasure is prolonged aboard by lectures given by specialists who will share their passion for and knowledge of the places passed through.

Exceptional guests Artists, scientists, writers and lecturers of the highest quality honour us with their presence aboard, on a certain number of departures. Depending on the themes tackled, they will share with you their analysis, their art or their passion, during encounters and lectures. Frédéric Mitterrand Patrick Poivre d'Arvor

Eric-Emmanuel Schmidt Luc Ferry Olivier de Kersauson Didier Lockwood Yves Coppens

13 Luxury Expediion voyages by PONANT

Choosing a PONANT “Expedition” cruise means choosing a state of mind: a blend of luxury and authenticity, exploration and great comfort, adventure and refinement… even in the heart of the most remote regions. Polar, tropical or subtropical expeditions: from the Antarctic to Papua, PONANT will take you as close as possible to pristine nature and ancestral cultures, far from the crowded maritime routes. You will marvel at the most unspoiled places on our planet.

14 Refined auhenticity…

Away from civilisation…

Whether in the Polar Regions or the heart of the Malay Archipelago, the size of our ships and their shallow draught mean you can arrive as close as possible to these hard-to-access areas. This proximity ofers the privileged discovery of preserved sites. Our expedition teams are always on the lookout for the unexpected and the surprises inherent to these itineraries, and our flexibility enables us to adapt to these. A genuine philosophy of travel.

Luxury amenities An expedition with PONANT assures the best conditions of day-to-day comfort for you in the most remote places of the planet. The comfort of your ship and your cabin, personalised and attentive service, refined gastronomy… the unique atmosphere which we go to great lengths to preserve in order to stay true to our philosophy, creating that privileged feeling of being aboard one’s own private yacht. In the heart of the ice or the distant archipelagos of Oceania, our luxury amenities will make your voyage into an unforgettable experience.

Zodiac® shore visits and outings During Expedition voyages, our fleet of Zodiac® make landing ashore in remote, seldom visited destinations safe and enjoyable, and enable guests to get as close as possible to ice and fauna. Our Zodiac® are designed to accommodate small groups of 10 passengers. They are easy to step on to from the marina platform at the rear of your ship. Our inclusive Zodiac® excursions are unique, unforgettable experiences, whether you are landing on a deserted beach in the Maluku islands of Indonesia, spending time with remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, or discovering the splendour of Antarctic glaciers.

An experienced expedition team Your Expedition team have been selected for their knowledge and expertise to enhance your experience both on board and in the field, providing fascinating lectures and valuable insight into the culture, history and wildlife of the region. Accompanying you throughout your voyage they are ideal companions for a journey of discovery, a rewarding and memorable experience.

15 Polar or tropical expediion: enjoy an unforgetable experience

In the polar or tropical regions, PONANT will take you to the heart of these fascinating areas. Whether you join every outing or prefer to admire the spectacle from the ship’s deck, surrender to your appetite for discovery.

Polar Expedition voyages Tropical Expedition voyages

The leader in expeditions to polar regions and an expert for over A tropical Expedition voyage is more a matter of encounters. 20 years in these destinations (Arctic, Antarctic, Sub Antarctic Sailing to remote and seldom visited destinations allows you to Islands), PONANT lets you live your dream for adventure, with discover the ancient customs of many tribes and ethnic groups the seriousness and ecological conscience that characterises that continue their rituals on the land of their forefathers. us. In the Antarctic, set of to discover the icy vastness, and Whether they are Papuan, Polynesian or Māori people, you will the fauna of the White Continent: humpback whales, seals, gain an understanding of their tradition and cultures. During penguins… In the Arctic regions, fjords, glaciers, icebergs of visits to their villages, take time to interact with these warm and changing colours and varied fauna await you: polar bears, Arctic friendly people, ensuring rewarding encounters and priceless foxes, walruses, orcas, whales… without forgetting the special memories. Not forgetting disembarking on idyllic white sand moments of interaction with Inuit people. beaches with crystal clear waters and coral gardens far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

16 A tradition of excellence, professionalism and expertise

With almost 20 years of experience in extreme regions and more “ice”-certified ships meet the most stringent international than 400 polar cruises, PONANT is a true Polar Specialist. As the standards: 3D seabed visualisation using a dual sonar system, only French cruise company to sail in the heart of the ice, PONANT satellite weather station, GPS trackers on the Zodiac® inflatables. has the talent and the experience to take you to the most remote regions in complete safety. Our Captains and our crew members This safety priority can make your dreams of adventure a reality. are professionals, specially trained to sail in these extreme regions. An air of exclusivity, that only a few ships worldwide currently enjoy. Our latest-generation fleet, the youngest fleet in the world, has the most modern technologies and equipment to assure your safety and respect for the regions visited. Our stable and silent

All-inclusive expeditions Once aboard, enjoy the adventure in total peace of mind. Everything is included: Zodiac® outings and shore visits, excursions, lectures, parkas and boot hire for polar expeditions.

17 Respect for the environment

Daily, PONANT is committed to being a leader in environmental protection. As we sail into sensitive areas, it is essential for us to respect the marine environment and the places we visit ashore. An obvious behaviour for our teams and crews, all passionate for ocean and nature.

A responsible and awarded commitment for the environment

Our ships are awarded “clean ship” label, ensuring environmental regulatory compliance in our operations and anticipating new regulations (recycling, reuse practices, waste and sewage treatment on board, reduced exhaust emissions, sustainable purchasing practices, low energy bulbs for lighting,…)

In December 2016, Ponant was awarded the Blue Charter Trophy from the French Shipowners' Association recognising its exemplary nature in terms of economic and social development and care for the environment.

Joining IAATO and AECO

PONANT is a full and proud member of the International Association In the Arctic, PONANT is an acceding member of the AECO, of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). IAATO is an industry group Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators. AECO is organisation that sets the highest possible tourism operating dedicated to managing responsible, environmentally friendly standards in an efort to ensure appropriate, safe and environmentally and safe tourism in the Arctic. sound travel to Antarctica. Its rules include guidelines about maximal amount of passengers during shore landings, and other specific guidelines regarding wildlife watching, visitor briefings, key safety obligations on operators.

18 Le Cercle Polaire

For the last six years, PONANT has actively supported Le Cercle PONANT supports MSF Polaire®, a think tank focused on preserving polar environments. To raise awareness among passengers, members of Le Cercle Polaire® are regular guests of honour on our polar cruises during which they discuss their projects with passengers. www.lecerclepolaire.com In support of International Women’s Day 2017, PONANT has partnered with the international medical charity Médecins sans Frontieres/Doctors without Borders (MSF), supporting mother and child healthcare services in Africa. As part of our corporate social responsibility programme, we are supporting several projects based on the theme of ‘Women at the Front’. Our aim is to help promote diversity, solidarity and leadership for women around the world. This long-term commitment to the work of MSF is just one of the projects we are involved with, and will support a full-range healthcare package for women and children including obstetrics, paediatrics and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Support to local communities Culture and traditions of local communities are an invaluable wealth that deserve our support. PONANT initiated a partnership with the Upernavik FabLab (fabrication lab): the goal of the Upernavik FabLab is to train local cratsmen of the Inuit community and give them the means to reproduce emblematic pieces, which can then be sold in museums and on board our ships. PONANT contributes financially to the FabLab’s equipment purchases and donates 10€ to the association for each “travel documents by email” option.

19 20 ’s luxury comfort Come aboard into a world of luxury and refinement. The way of life, service, gastronomy, leisure, spa… our cruises have been designed as a pleasure-seeking interlude of calm and serenity.

Service

Whatever your wishes are, our professional and attentive staff are at your disposal to make your cruise a special experience. Even in the most extreme regions, you will find the exceptional conditions of comfort and service that are our signature. .

22 The French Touch

With PONANT, the French way of life sails all the seas of the globe. This French Touch blends discreet with refined services. PONANT works with partners who share our constant pursuit of excellence. These prestigious brands are ambassadors for French luxury all over the world: • Gastronomy: Ladurée macarons for aternoon tea, Lenôtre sweet pastries and bread, Bordier traditional butter, a selection of fine wines from Maison Taillevent, Veuve Clicquot champagne at gala dinners, fragrant aromas of the Palais des Thés, Évian mineral water. • Way of life: Fragonard mood fragrances, Hermès bath products in all cabins and suites, spa care products by Sothy’s. • Décor and design: the décor of the cabins and suites, designed by the French architect-designer Jean-Philippe Nuel and fabrics by Pierre Frey contribute to create a calming and discreet luxurious atmosphere.

A Butler service for Suites

To ensure your time with us is perfect, a Butler service is provided for passengers travelling in the Suites on Deck 6. Attentive and discreet, your Butler will be your main point of contact, providing personalised daily service and meeting all your desires eficiently and discreetly. A tailored cruise where you can enjoy total peace of mind.

As hough you were aboard your own yacht

23 Gastronomy

Travel to the land of flavours with PONANT. Every day on board, you can explore the delights of a refined table and high-end gastronomic cuisine prepared by talented chefs.

24 The French ‘art de la table’ (the art of eating) Open bar Our Chefs and their brigade interpret and share with our passengers their passion for French culinary heritage, enriched by products and traditions from From the moment you board and the countries visited. throughout your cruise, your unlimited drinks are included, at any time of the Fresh products and carefully selected ingredients, mature cheeses, fine wines day. A drink with friends at the bar, and a superb list of grand cru wines… all this combines to make each meal a refreshments on your return from an feast for the eyes and the taste buds. excursion or in the calm of your cabin’s balcony: enjoy a large selection of beverages* (mineral waters, cold drinks, wines, beer, champagne, spirits, cofee, Gastronomic restaurant and grill restaurant tea). Our ships ofer two diferent dining concepts according to your cravings. In the gastronomic restaurant, à la carte meals are served to your table. For lunch, choose from a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary French brasserie cuisine. For dinner, you will be served refined cuisine in the finest French gastronomic tradition, paired with the best crus from our list. In the restaurant grill, the atmosphere is more relaxed with the bufet option. From breakfast until dinner, indulge your taste buds with the healthy, delicious and refined bufets prepared by the team in the galley.

The advice and expertise of Ducasse Conseil

In January 2016, PONANT announced that it had joined forces with Ducasse Conseil, a catering centre of excellence run by Alain Ducasse Entreprise, continuing its route to excellence aboard our ships. From the conception of the culinary ofering to the training of all the company’s Chefs, this long-term project aims to ensure that PONANT’s culinary standards are as *Does not include à la carte premium alcoholic drinks. high as possible and to satisfy the exacting requirements of our French and international passengers.

Taste he delights of a refined table… 25

Life on board

Aboard, everything is designed to ensure that your cruise is a serene break from everyday life. High-end service and equipment come together to pamper you and make every moment a special one.

26 Take care of yourself

On our ships (with the exception of our three masted yacht Le Ponant), come and enjoy a pure moment of wellbeing in the spa: • in association with the French beauty house SOTHY’S™, enjoy a beauty interlude • a series of expert, top-of-the-range treatments performed by experienced beauticians • hammam and balneo (on board Le Boréal and L’Austral ) ; • hair salon • fitness and wellbeing in front of the ocean - fitness room with the latest Technogym© machines - huge plate-glass windows with views to the horizon.

Enjoy moments of conviviality

Aboard, diferent areas and lounges will enable you to find a moment of peace and quiet or to meet up with friends and share convivial moments: • the main lounge, an ideal place to meet over a drink and watch daytime or evening events. • the panoramic lounge, an intimate piano-bar with a vast panorama to the horizon. Perfect for reading or for listening to our selection of classical music. • the outdoor bar with access to the pool and the solarium.

Make the very most of your free time

Sitting comfortably in the theatre, attend talks by lecturers and guides as well as the various shows, concerts and performances held on board. In the library, a choice of books and board games, as well as computers with Wi-Fi, is available for you. In your cabin, use our Video on Demand service to access quality French and international films. The image and photo corner will enable you to relive the highlights of your cruise in images. The shop, open during sailing hours, proposes a refined selection of clothing, jewellery, perfumes and accessories. Git articles, prêt-à-porter clothes, souvenirs of your trip, technical accessories or quite simply impulse buys: make the most of a high-quality range at tax-free prices.

Enjoy an interlude of serenity... 27 Your tailored voyage, created for tranquillity

So that your cruise is truly a personalised voyage, PONANT proposes a whole range of services that will facilitate your organisation and complete the discovery of the countries visited, to suit your desires.

28 Flights and transfers

Scheduled flights, as well as the transfers corresponding to your cruise, are proposed by PONANT. In addition, for certain destinations less accessible by scheduled flights, PONANT can charter flights for passengers, enabling a more direct or advantageous connection, while ensuring you enjoy a high-quality service. PONANT can also organise your transfers before/after your cruise between airport and embarkation/disembarkation port (private bespoke transfers are also possible). For more informations, please consult your travel agent.

Land-based programmes

During your cruise: A large choice of excursions are ofered during all of our cruises (except Refer your friends and family the Expeditions). Chosen for the interest of the cities, monuments or natural sites visited, these excursions are accessible via booking Introduce your loved ones to our unique 3 months before your departure. yacht cruising experience. Our attractive introductory ofer includes Before or ater your cruise: reductions on cruises and pre and post cruise Before the departure or on the arrival of your cruise, various programmes. programmes and stays are always available. These can also be organised at your request, made to measure. Paris, the Grand Canyon You will find details of the Referral Programme in Arizona, the Great Pyramids in Egypt… there are many marvellous online: www.ponant.com/referral sites that may make you want to stay a little longer. Our PONANT teams take care of everything, extending your voyage and relieving you of all the organisation, even once your cruise has ended.

Your PONANT advantages

Honeymoon, wedding anniversary, single traveller, family or friends travelling together, consecutive cruises… You can enjoy various advantages and offers on these special occasions. (*) For your safety and your comfort, you may wish to subscribe to our exclusive PONANT insurance policy (see page 141).

29 Being loyal to PONANT lets you take full advantage of the pleasures of cruising. As members of the PONANT Yacht Club, you will receive special attention, exclusive services both onboard and on land, and ofers not available to other guests

30 MAJOR When you confirm your 2nd cruise: • The opportunity to join the PONANT Yacht Club’s private cruises. MAJOR • Complimentary laundry service aboard. 123456 • € 50 / $ 55 / AUD 70 of the shore excursion of your choice. (1) • 1 hour free Wi-Fi Internet access onboard. Excepion

ADMIRAL Excellence When you confirm your 4th cruise: • The opportunity to join the PONANT Yacht Club’s private cruises. • Complimentary laundry service aboard. • € 100 / $ 110 / AUD 140 of the shore excursion of your choice. (1) Privileges • Complimentary upgrade subject to availability. (2) • 4 hours free Wi-Fi Internet access onboard. • 20% discount in the shop. • 20% discount of premium beverages listed on the bar menu (except for the Wine Menu). • 5% cruise discount from your 2nd cruise in the same year excluding 123456 ADMIRAL back to back cruises. (3) Services GRAND ADMIRAL When you confirm your 7th cruise: • The opportunity to join the PONANT Yacht Club’s private cruises. • Complimentary laundry service aboard. Presige • € 150 / $ 165 / AUD 210 of the shore excursion of your choice. (1) • Complimentary upgrade subject to availability. (2) • 5% cruise discount will automatically be applied upon reservation of your cruise. (3) • 10% cruise discount from your 2nd cruise in the same year -excluding back to back cruises. (3) • 10 hours free Wi-Fi Internet access onboard. • 20% discount in the shop. • 30% discount of premium beverages listed on the bar menu (except for the Wine Menu). • 30% discount on one spa or hair treatment. 123456 GRAND ADMIRAL • Make changes to your cruise without incurring charges, up to 90 or 150 days before departure. (4)

The PONANT Yacht Club card is presented to each adult passenger aged over 18 eligible for the PONANT Yacht Club programme. The benefits and status for all persons eligible to the PONANT Yacht Club program are acquired only when the booking is confirmed, unless it is cancelled before departure. Benefits may be changed at any time and without notice. (1) The excursion-credit is not exchangeable, refundable or transferable. It is not valid for pre-sales programmes and is not transferrable to other services, even during cruises where no excursions are organised. (2) See variables onboard. (3) Valid only for the cruise port to port, excluding onboard discretionary expenses and transfers or services. Excluding back to back cruises. (4) No penalty charges will be applied for the first alteration to the tourist package providing that the request is made 90 days or more before the cruise departure date; this time period increases to 150 days for Expedition cruises. New departure date within 12 months of the initial departure. Only one alteration free of penalties per civil year and per person with a Grand Admiral Status.

31 PONANT’s 30th anniversary

30 years of cruising on all the world’s seas, of magical PONANT moments shared with our passengers… So many nautical miles travelled since our three-master’s inaugural transatlantic cruise! To celebrate this anniversary, we have designed two exceptional new itineraries, which echo two regions of the globe that are emblematic for our company.

32 Two exclusive cruises for members of the

Your Loyalty Cruise in the heart of the Ponant Islands

LORIENT • SAINT-MALO Aboard Le Soléal from 19th April 2018 In the presence of Jean Emmanuel Sauvée – CEO and founder of PONANT* Ponant meaning literally “where the sun sets”. What a beautiful image to celebrate the company’s 30 years, there where it all began! This voyage appears to be such a strong symbol, that of the birth of Le Ponant, a majestic three-master and the pride of the company for almost 30 years. This Loyalty Cruise, designed as a Breton odyssey to discover the most beautiful Ponant Islands, is the ideal opportunity to celebrate with you, our loyal passengers, this great distance we have travelled thanks to your trust. Even more than in previous years, this voyage will be an opportunity to ofer you exceptional PONANT moments, in Saint-Malo or even at the Mont St-Michel. Find this cruise on page 88.

Your Loyalty Cruise in Polynesia

LAUTOKA • PAPEETE Aboard L’Austral from 24th September 2018 In the presence of Jean Emmanuel Sauvée – CEO and founder of PONANT* For this second Loyalty Cruise celebrating the company’s 30 years, we had our heart set on taking you to the cradle of PONANT’s ships: the Wallis and Futuna Islands. In fact, all of our ships are registered there and therefore fly the French flag, which is very dear to PONANT. We would like to share our attachment to these islands with you during this all-new Polynesian itinerary, between Fiji, Samoa and the Cook Islands. With intense encounters with the local populations to traditional ceremonies in our honour, this Loyalty Cruise promises PONANT moments rich in emotion. Find this cruise on page 52.

(*) Unless there are circumstances beyond our control.

33 34 he fleet

Fluid lines, streamlined bow: the exterior lines of our ships reflect the spirit of a subtly revisited nautical theme. Aboard, our passengers truly enjoy the relaxed elegance of the atmosphere and experience a different and exclusive type of cruise, and a concept of travel that is intimate, and luxurious…

PONANT Explorers Welcome aboard Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain

36 INAUGURAL SEASON

New ships, latest generation

128 metres long, and just 88 cabins, each with a private balcony, 4 suites, each with a plate glass window and private terrace… Passengers aboard Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain will find all of the special touches that have forged the reputation of PONANT cruises. The smaller capacity creates an intimate atmosphere, while the 110 crew members provide professional and attentive service. Both ships are equipped with state- of-the-art technology. These new stars of the PONANT fleet are fitted with a movable marina platform, enabling passengers to swim and engage in other activities directly from the ship. A submersible mini-port provides easy access to a number of nautical activities (kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing, and more).

A tribute to great explorers

Our newest stars of the fleet pay tribute to great French explorers and sail in the wake of these men, who set off on adventures beyond the boundaries of the known world in search of new lands. This is a respectful salute from PONANT, the only cruise line to fly the French flag and sail to lands that are still unspoilt, little-known and inaccessible to larger vessels.

A luxurious, intimate and refined atmosphere These new smaller-capacity yachts boast elegantly-designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside. Their design and size are the guarantee of a unique cruising experience in the comfort and elegance that are PONANT’s hallmark. As for the warm and contemporary interior design, it is directly inspired by the colours seen in PONANT’s dream destinations, punctuated with ethnic touches.

37 A superb series of 4 sisterships L'Austral, Le Boréal, Le Soléal & Le Lyrial

38 Exceptional design

These are ships on an intimate scale, perfectly adapted to extreme destinations, designed to allow all passengers to make the most of the breathtaking ocean and shore views.

On board, an elegant selection of fine materials in discreet and soothing shades of taupe, grey, white, and natural wood gives these ships a unique style that is both contemporary and inviting.

Small is beautiful

Limited capacity, secluded destinations in Asia and Oceania: at a time when giant cruise ships abound, PONANT has chosen to remain true to its philosophy by developing an ultra-modern but always moderately- sized fleet. Thus Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial boast only 132 cabins and suites. The perfect blend of luxury and cutting-edge technology.

Green chic Because we are convinced that a responsible approach is required in our quest for excellence, PONANT chose to equip its sisterships with ecologically sensitive equipment. As a result, they have all been awarded the international “Clean Ship” label.

39 Le Ponant An attractive blend of nautical tradition and supreme elegance

40 A unique design

With its low-profile and dynamic lines, its 88 meters of long, streamlined decks, its three masts stretching toward the sky and its sails ready to bellow and fill with wind, Le Ponant was the first of the company’s ships. It flies the French flag and ofers its passengers a refined, intimate and exclusive cruising experience.

Enjoy the atmosphere of a sailing ship

You do not need to be familiar with the rudiments of sailing to board this jewel of the fleet: you will not be taking part in manoeuvers, but a friendly and approachable French crew is there to explain them all to you. Just like on a private yacht, you will sail with only a limited number of fellow passengers who truly love the sea. On board, you will experience the “French touch”, a subtle blend of relaxed elegance and conviviality. You will enjoy refined cuisine. Our Chef will demonstrate classic French culinary expertise.

Well-being, leisure and relaxation From the huge and aptly named sundeck, enjoy the unique scenery as it unfolds before you. At the stern of the ship, the marina platform sits just above the water, inviting passengers to swim, enjoy some water sports, or go diving or snorkeling with an experienced instructor.

Lastly, this magnificent yacht’s shallow draught, which is perfectly suited to island hopping, Le Ponant offers you a unique cruising experience, a blend of nautical tradition and maritime elegance.

41 42 Asia & Oceania Discover hidden treasures in paradise…

The turquoise blue of Polynesian lagoons, the lush green of tropical rainforests, the vermillion red of Japan’s temples, the ochre of the Kimberley… To discover vivid colours, dramatic landscapes and ancestral cultural traditions, join us for an exceptional cruise in Asia or Oceania.

43 Not to be missed in

Asia & Oceania

The Kimberley coast in Tropical Expeditions by Japan Australia PONANT Long cloaked in mystery as a result of The Kimberley region of Western Australia The PONANT Expedition voyages to being autarchic and insular, Japanese is a wild land of remote, spectacular Asia and Oceania combine comfort, civilisation has followed a truly unique scenery spread over huge distances. refinement and discovery. Designed path. With its 3,900 small islands and its Larger than 75% of the world's countries, by specialists with expertise in these 4 main isles, the Japanese archipelago the Kimberley is one of the world’s regions, the itineraries place an ofers visitors an unusual palette of last great Wilderness areas, and one of emphasis on nature discovery and landscapes and cultures and a rich Australia’s greatest natural assets. The unique encounters with the local medley of traditions, with secular temples 13,000km of remote isolated coastline communities. Along the Kimberley coast, and quiet sanctuaries co-existing boasts more than 2,600 islands, in Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu alongside the futuristic technology of its Australia’s largest inshore reef, the or the Solomon Islands, venture of the bustling cities. In the Land of the Rising world’s largest population of Humpback beaten path with our expert naturalist- Sun, the pace is set by both the frenetic whales, extensive undisturbed mangrove guides. These recognised professionals energy of the country’s major cities forests, wild rivers, and important will provide guidance and explanations with their unique architecture, and the seabird breeding colonies. It is a national during Zodiac® landings on deserted, serenity of its gardens, whose secrets biodiversity hotspot, and listed in the idyllic beaches, Zodiac® outings through are guarded by majestic scarlet ”torii”. top 3.7% of least impacted marine the mangroves, and while observing the Eager for progress and enriched by environments worldwide. exotic wildlife and natural phenomena. its medieval past, the former Empire Embarking on a tropical Expedition of Japan has an exceptionally refined cruise is an opportunity to experience culture. extraordinary and unforgettable moments…

44 Why travel to Asia & Oceania with PONANT

• 14 cruises, including 7 Expedition voyages • From Japan to Vanuatu, discovery of fascinating authentic cultures and unique natural sites • 8 stops at UNESCO World Heritage Sites • On all cruises, a team of lecturers and/or naturalists selected for their areas of expertise • Zodiac® outings and shore visits in remote and seldom visited locations • Snorkelling in the heart of crystal-clear lagoons • PONANT celebrates its 30th anniversary with an innovative cruise in Polynesia.

4545 Must-See Desinaions in

Asia & Oceania

The Miyajima sanctuary in Japan The Vanuatu Archipelago in the Coral Sea From Hiroshima, we invite you to take a local ferry to a small Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands nestled between the island paradise, Miyajima, the island where people and gods live warm tropical waters of the Coral Sea and the vast expanse of the together. The entrance to this sanctuary is jealously guarded by a Pacific Ocean. It is home to a unique blend of ancient traditional magnificent vermillion Torii that stands proudly facing the tides. It villages, picture perfect beaches, accessible active volcanoes and is said that from the sea its silhouette resembles that of a bird taking coral reefs teeming with life. It ofers an idyllic setting for anyone flight. This magnificent construction seems to float on the water’s seeking adventure or wanting to relax on a tropical beach fringed surface, as light as a feather. This place hides the most precious of with palm trees. With no written language, songs and dances are Shinto treasures, the Itsukushima Shrine, which dates back to the of paramount importance in maintaining traditions. Art, in its many 12th century. The serenity in this sacred and unique site listed with forms, from body decorations and tattoos, to elaborate masks and UNESCO will leave you spellbound. carvings are a vital part of ritual celebrations and the social life of the many villages spread throughout the archipelago.

The Maluku islands The Polynesian Atolls Maluku is made up by over a thousand tropical islands ranging from French Polynesia will not fail to live up to expectations. This cruise rugged, mountainous wildernesses to active volcanoes and idyllic will ofer you a unique opportunity to discover the Polynesian coral atolls. Fine beaches and coral reefs abound, and there are atolls, consisting of sandy islets emerging at the surface of the plenty of historical reminders of the region's turbulent past. These Pacific Ocean. Formed by the collapse of a volcano, these islands are the famous Spice Islands which drew Indian, Chinese, Arab and with a more or less mountainous terrain are generally encircled by eventually European traders in search of cloves and nutmeg. Far a coral ring. They boast an exceptional biodiversity, so you’ll be from the well worn tourist paths, the Malukus receive few outside able to observe hundred of diferent fish species in their colourful visitors. The over 100 ethnic groups native to Maluku are among the and captivating world. Lost in the midst of the South Pacific, this friendliest and most hospitable in all Indonesia. Today, music and “Blue Paradise” ofers the perfect blend of white sand beaches in dancing are as much part of life as are fishing and farming. Moorea and the volcanic landscapes of Tahiti.

46 The Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands remain today a hidden paradise in the South Pacific. It is a land of contrast and adventure, best known for its crystal waters and spectacular white sand beaches. Comprising over 990 islands, the diversity of landforms and cultures are striking. Village life remains much as it has done for centuries, unhurried, undeveloped and unspoilt. Traditional customs handed down from ancestral spirits, form the basis of cultural values remaining today. The island chain played a significant role during the Second World War and many relics and wrecks remain, providing a window into this tumultuous period.

Easter Island Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, bears witness to a unique culture and its tradition of monumental sculpture and architecture is powerful, imaginative and enigmatic. Like a piece of confetti sitting of the Chilean coast, Easter Island is one of the most isolated parts of the planet and it fuels the dreams of countless travellers. Join us aboard Le Boréal or L’Austral to discover the mysterious Moai, or ‘walking statues’, their backs turned to the sea and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You might attempt to solve the mystery of how these sculpted blocks of basalt were made or what the mysterious Rongorongo tablets say.

The Marquesas Islands in Polynesia Papua-New-Guinea The singer-songwriter Jacques Brel sang about them and the Described as the most culturally diverse country on earth, Papua painter Paul Gauguin was inspired by them. The Marquesas New Guinea is home to over 700 diferent ethnic groups, speaking Islands stand like dark green fortresses surrounded by the indigo an equivalent number of languages. There is no such thing as a blue of the Pacific. Here, you will find neither lagoons nor reefs. typical Papua New Guinean, but the majority remain dependent The archipelago’s charm lies in its wild beauty and each island of on subsistence farming and live in small isolated villages. Tradition “the Land of Men” is more majestic than the next. In the heart of remains strong in a society where wealth is not accumulated for its the dense and lush forests, droplets from the waterfalls dive of own sake, but so it can be given away, with elaborate ceremony. the vertiginous clifs. The islands still hide the vestiges of marae You will be amazed at the warmth and sincerity of a proud – temples which served both a religious and a political purpose. people willing to showcase their traditional art and culture. It is Renowned for their crats, the Marquesans sculpt wood, stone and an experience like no other, leaving an indelible imprint on the bone, and master the complex art of tattooing. traveller’s mind.

47 Art and Culture of Japan Ancestral Japan

OTARU • OSAKA OSAKA • MANILA L' A US T R A L 11 days / 10 nights L' A US T R A L 10 days / 9 nights 29th May 2018 08th June 2018 From 4 390 € (see page 134) From 2 750 € (see page 134)

OTARU Hiroshima OSAKA JAPAN

Yakushima JAPAN Naha, Okinawa Japan Sea Mano Bay Hualien Ishigaki-jima TAIWAN SOUTH KOREA Kanazawa Yellow Sea Ulsan Sakaiminato Sea of the Philippines Hiroshima

OSAKA CTURER CTURER LE LE Mojiko Takamatsu China Sea PHILIPPINES Beppu MANILA DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Otaru (Japan) Osaka (Japan) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 At sea 2 Hiroshima (Japan) 12.00 20.00 3 Mano Bay (Japan) 08.00 14.00 3 At sea 4 Kanazawa (Japan) 07.00 18.00 4 Yakushima (Japan) 07.00 13.00 5 Sakaiminato (Japan) 08.00 19.00 5 Naha, Okinawa (Japan) 12.30 18.30 6 Ulsan (South Korea) 11.30 19.00 6 Ishigaki-jima (Japan) 12.30 19.00 7 Mojiko (Japan) 08.00 16.00 7 Hualien (Taiwan) 07.00 21.00 8 Beppu (Japan) 07.00 19.00 9 Hiroshima (Japan) 07.00 19.00 8 At sea 10 Takamatsu (Japan) 06.00 19.00 9 At sea 11 Osaka (Japan) 07.00 10 Manila (Philippines) 07.00 Disembarkation Disembarkation.

Highlights: Highlights: • Discovering the ‘Empire of the Rising Sun’, its traditions and • Discovering the Japanese islands in the country’s south, iconic sites; with a specialised lecturer on board; • Sakaiminato, medieval Japan and the former homes of the • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the island of Yakushima Samurais; ant its thousand-year cedar forests, Shuri Castle in Naha, • New port of call: Ulsan in South Korea, discovering Gyeongju, the Shinto sanctuary of Itsukushima in Miyajima from the former capital of the Korean kingdom and its precious Hiroshima; Buddhist temples listed Unesco World Heritage; • Hualien on the lush island of Taiwan, and the Taroko • Beppu, its hot springs and the stone Buddhas in Mangetsuji National Park and its breathtaking gorges; (National Treasure); • Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines (port of • Osaka, and its famous castle (port of disembarkation). disembarkation).

48 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 54 to 60. Exploring the Malay Archipelago

MANILA • DARWIN PIC RO A L' A US T R A L 13 days / 12 nights T L

17th June 2018 E X P N From 3 670 € (see page 134) E D I TI O

URAL MANILA T IS A T N

Tropical Expediion voyages: Coron PHILIPPINES to experience ancient cultures MALAYSIA Sandakan Sea of Sulawesi A cruise these scattered regions is a chance to take in Pulau Lihaga spectacular landscapes you will not find anywhere else. But it INDONESIA Raja Ampat is also the occasion for meeting captivating cultural groups of Pulau Saronde WEST PAPUA varying heritage, far removed from the busiest tourist routes. Banda Neira From the ancient cultures of Indigenous Australians to the ethnic diversity of Melanesia, your voyage will immerse you in Timor Sea the traditions and customs of these eclectic people. Proudly DARWIN AUSTRALIA continuing the traditions of their forefathers, Indigenous Australian, Papuan and Melanesian cultures are the most DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Manila (Philippines) diverse in the world. Many cultures have blended their 1 traditions with modern society whilst others have remained Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 unchanged over eons. These locals will welcome you with 2 Coron (Philippines) traditional dancing, singing and laughter. Their culture, rituals 3 At sea and traditions will fascinate you, but, above all, it is their 4 et 5 Sandakan (Sabah, Malaysia) friendliness and openness that will remain with you forever. 6 At sea 7 Pulau Saronde (Gorontalo, Indonesia) Pulau Lihaga (North Sulawesi, Indonesia) 8 Réserve naturelle de Tangkoko 9 At sea 10 Raja Ampat (West Papua, Indonesia) 11 Banda Neira (Moluccas, Indonesia) 12 At sea 13 Darwin (Australia) 07.00 Disembarkation

Highlights: • Expedition voyage discovering culture, landscapes, fauna and flora of the Malay Archipelago; • Zodiac® outings and shore visits with your team of naturalists; • Coron Island, listed as Unesco World Heritage Site; • Visit the Tangkoko National Park to look for the famous Tarsier, one of the tiniest primates in the world; • In Sandakan, an encounter with the orang-utans, majestic primates with flamboyant hair; • Maluku, the paradisiac Spice Islands.

More information on www.ponant.com Asia & Oceania | 49 Australia's Iconic Kimberley Australia's Iconic Kimberley

DARWIN • BROOME BROOME • DARWIN OPICA OPICA R L R L L' A US T R A L 11 days / 10 nights T L' A US T R A L 11 days / 10 nights T

19th July and 08th August 2018 E 29th July and 18th August 2018 E X X P N P N From 6 040 € (see page 134) E D I TI O From 5 730 € (see page 134) E D I TI O

INDONESIA Pulau Meatimiarang URAL URAL T IS T IS A T A T N N

Timor Sea Timor Sea DARWIN DARWIN King George River Vansittart Bay Swift Bay King George River Hunter River Hunter River Vansittart Bay Freshwater Cove Wyndham Freshwater Cove Raft Point - Montgomery Reef Lacepede Islands Lacépèdes Islands Raft Point - Montgomery Reef Talbot Bay Talbot Bay AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA BROOME BROOME

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Darwin (Australia) Broome (Australia) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Pulau Meatimiarang (Indonesia) - technical stop - 2 Lacepede Islands (Australia) 3 Wyndham (Australia) 3 Talbot Bay (Australia) 4 King George River (Australia) 4 Freshwater Cove (Australia) 5 Vansittart Bay (Australia) Montgomery Reef (Australia) 5 Rat Point (Australia) 6 Hunter River (Australia) 6 Hunter River (Australia) Rat Point (Australia) 7 Montgomery Reef (Australia) 7 Swit Bay (Australia) 8 Freshwater Cove (Australia) 8 Vansittart Bay (Australia) 9 Talbot Bay (Australia) 9 King George River (Australia) 10 Lacepede Islands (Australia) 10 At sea 11 Broome (Australia) 06.30 11 Darwin (Australia) 06.30 Disembarkation Disembarkation

Highlights: Highlights: • Expedition voyage discovering the Kimberley coast, one • Expedition voyage discovering the Kimberley coast, one the the world’s last remaining pristine environments; world’s last remaining pristine environments; • Regular Zodiac® outings & shore visits with your expedition team; • Regular Zodiac® outings & shore visits with your expedition • Discover Aboriginal culture and ancient rock art; team; • Pristine mangrove environments, home to the world’s largest • Discover Aboriginal culture and ancient rock art; living reptile; • Pristine mangrove environments, home to the world’s largest • Unique tidal phenomena such as the Horizontal Falls at Talbot living reptile; Bay; • Unique tidal phenomena such as the Horizontal Falls at Talbot • In Wyndham, enjoy one of the 3 complimentary excursions *: Bay; Ord River experience, Bungle Bungle scenic flight or El Questro • King George River and the majestic Twin Falls. Park experience (*subject to availability, on a first come first served basis in chronological order of booking, please contact our travel agents).

50 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 54 to 60. Wonders and Cultures Ancient Cultures and of the Coral Triangle Landscapes of Vanuatu

DARWIN • HONIARA HONIARA • LAUTOKA OPICA OPICA R L R L L' A US T R A L 17 days / 16 nights T L' A US T R A L 12 days / 11 nights T

28th August 2018 E 13th September 2018 E X X P N P N From 5 790 € (see page 134) E D I TI O From 4 140 € (see page 135) E D I TI O

URAL URAL T IS T IS A T A T N HONIARA N Pulau Lamsutu SOLOMON ISLANDS Raja Ampat Jayapura Vanikoro WEST PAPUA Banda Kopar Village Neira Madang SOLOMON ISLANDS Ureparapara Island Paciic ocean PAPUA Tami Island Roderick NEW GUINEA Flight from Brisbane Moto Lava Island Gizo Bay VANUATU Kitava Espiritu Santo Coral Sea Ambrym Island Arafura Sea HONIARA Malekula Samarai Lamen Island FIJI Sea of Solomon Islands LAUTOKA DARWIN AUSTRALIA Tanna Island Flight to Brisbane DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Darwin (Australia) Flight Brisbane / Honiara, Guadalcanal ( Solomon Islands.) Direct 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 transfer to the port. Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 23.00 2 At sea 2 At sea 3 Banda Neira (Moluccas, Indonesia) 3 Vanikoro (Solomon Islands) 4 - 5 Raja Ampat (West Papua, Indonesia) Ureparapara Island (Vanuatu) 6 At sea 4 7 Pulau Lamsutu (Indonesia) Sana Island (Vanuatu) 8 Jayapura (West Papua, Indonesia) 5 Moto Lava Island (Vanuatu) 9 Kopar Village (Papua New Guinea) 6 Espiritu Santo (Vanuatu) 10 Madang (Papua New Guinea) 7 Malekula (Vanuatu) 11 Tami Island (Papua New Guinea) 8 Ambrym Island (Vanuatu) 12 Kitava (Papua New Guinea) 13 Samarai (Papua New Guinea) 9 Lamen Island - Lopevi Island (Vanuatu) 14 At sea 10 Tanna (Vanuatu) 15 Gizo - Njari Island (Solomon Islands) 11 At sea 16 Roderick Bay - Florida Island (Solomon Islands) 12 Lautoka (Fiji) 07.00 17 Honiara, Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands) 07.00 Disembarkation Disembarkation, transfer to the airport and flight Honiara/Brisbane.

Highlights: Highlights: • Expedition voyage discovering the mysteries of Melanesia, • Expedition voyage discovering Vanuatu: traditional villages, in the heart of the Coral Triangle; tropical beaches, coral reefs, active volcanoes ; • Zodiac® outings & shore visits with your expedition team; • Zodiac® outings & shore visits with your expedition team; • Maluku, the paradisiac Spice Islands; • Visit the last known location of the 1788 “lost voyage” of • Swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, explore Lapérouse in Vanikoro; fringing reefs with a rich underwater life; • Sail into the Caldera of Ureparapara and watch an active • Encounters with local people: cultural performances, volcano; dances, arts & crafts. • Swim in the famous “blue holes” of Espiritu Santo; • Discover a wide range of cultures and traditions.

More information on www.ponant.com Asia & Oceania | 51 30th Anniversary Cruise Polynesia in Polynesia and Easter Island

LAUTOKA • PAPEETE PAPEETE • HANGA ROA L' A US T R A L 13 days / 12 nights L' A US T R A L 14 days / 13 nights - 06th October 2018 24th September 2018 LE BORÉAL 14 days / 13 nights - 25th October 2018 From 3 700 € (see page 135) From 3 780 € (see page 135)

CTURER LOYALTY CRUISE CTURER LE LE South Paciic ocean Fakarava GAMBIER ISLANDS Rikitea Apia SAMOA Aukena South Paciic Mata Utu ocean WALLIS AND FRENCH POLYNESIA PAPEETE FUTUNA Adamstown Bora Bora FRENCH POLYNESIA Aloi - Futuna Motu Ceran Ducie Island FIJI PITCAIRN HANGA ROA Taveuni COOK ISLANDS LAUTOKA Aitutaki Moorea South Paciic EASTER ISLAND PAPEETE ocean

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Lautoka (Fiji) Papeete (French Polynesia) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 19.00 2 Taveuni (Fiji) 12.30 18.00 2 Fakarava (Tuamotu, French Polynesia) 13.00 18.30 3 Alofi - Futuna (Wallis and Futuna) 12.00 21.00 3 - 4 At sea 4 Mata Utu (Wallis and Futuna) 11.00 5 Rikitea - Mangareva (Gambier Islands) 07.00 19.00 5 Mata Utu (Wallis and Futuna) 11.00 Aukena (Gambier Islands) 07.00 14.00 6 Apia (Samoa) - Date line change 6 10.00 19.00 Sailing aroung Temoe Atoll 7 At sea 7 At sea 8 Aitutaki (Cook Islands) 07.00 18.00 8 Adamstown (Pitcairn, British Overseas Territories) 9 At sea 9 Sailing along Ducie Island (Pitcairn, British Overseas Territories) 10 Bora Bora (French Polynesia) 07.00 18.00 11 Motu Ceran (French Polynesia) 12.00 19.00 10 - 11 At sea Moorea (French Polynesia) 07.00 18.00 12 Hanga Roa (Easter Island, Chile) 08.00 12 Papeete (French Polynesia) 21.00 13 Hanga Roa (Easter Island, Chile) 13 Papeete (French Polynesia) 14 Hanga Roa (Easter Island, Chile) Disembarkation Disembarkation

Highlights: Highlights: • Ponant’s 30th anniversary cruise in the Southern • Complementary shore excursions at Easter Island; Hemisphere; • Trips in Zodiac® dinghies and snorkelling at Fakarava, listed as • A unique itinerary that will sail via Wallis and Futuna, where a Unesco Biosphere Reserve; the Ponant fleet is registered; • In Rikitea visit Saint Michel’s Cathedral; • From Mangareva, you can visit one of the most renowned pearl • Southern sea lagoons, white-sand beaches and lush vegetation - farms; a picture postcard of paradise; • From Pitcairn, visit the museum and its great collection of • Encounters with the locals and opportunities to discover items from the Bounty; Polynesian cultures during traditional ceremonies; • From Hanga Roa, discover the impressive Ahu Tahai and its • Discovery of Fiji, Wallis and Futuna, Samoa, the Cook Islands monumental statues listed as Archaeological Heritage by and French Polynesia. Unesco; • A lecturer passionate about Rapa Nui and Orongo culture will be on board.

52 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 54 to 60. Hawaii & French Polynesia Treasures of Polynesia

HONOLULU • PAPEETE PAPEETE • PAPEETE LE BORÉAL 15 days / 14 nights LE BORÉAL 8 days / 7 nights 04th October 2018 18th October 2018 From 4 080 € (see page 135) From 2 940 € (see page 135)

CTURER CTURER HONOLULU LE Bora Bora LE Motu Ceran Hilo HAWAII South Paciic Huahine South Paciic ocean ocean

MARQUESAS ISLANDS Hatiheu Cook Bay FRENCH POLYNESIA Opunohu Fakarava Taiohae Moorea PAPEETE Moorea - Cook Bay Atuona FRENCH POLYNESIA PAPEETE Hanavave DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Honolulu (Hawaii, United States) Papeete (French Polynesia) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 18.00 to 19.00 20.00 2 Hilo (Hawaii, United States) 09.15 14.00 2 Huahine (French Polynesia) 12.30 19.00 3 to 7 At sea 3 Motu Ceran (French Polynesia) 08.00 18.00 8 Taiohae (Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands) 4 Bora Bora (French Polynesia) 08.00 9 Hatiheu (Nuku Hiva,Marquesas Islands) 5 Bora Bora (French Polynesia) 17.00 10 Atuona - Hapatoni (Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands)

11 Omoa - Hanavave (Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands) 6 Moorea - Cook Bay (French Polynesia) 0 8.00 21.00

12 At sea 7 Moorea - Opunohu (French Polynesia) 08.00 18.00 13 Fakarava (Tuamotu, French Polynesia) 09.00 13.00 8 Papeete (French Polynesia) 21.00 Disembarkation 14 Moorea - Cook Bay (French Polynesia) 08.30 18.30 15 Papeete (French Polynesia) 21.00 Disembarkation

Highlights: Highlights: • Unesco sites: From Hilo, Volcanoes National Park; Biosphere • Set sail for a cruise 100% Polynesia and discover islands Reserve of Fakarava in the Tuamotu Archipelago; regarded as the most beautiful in the world; • Visit exceptional ports of call in the heart of the Marquesas • Discover Polynesia’s culture and traditions; Islands, whose volcanic landscapes are home to secluded • Take a scenic helicopter flight over Bora Bora, the “Pearl of the bays and abundant wildlife; Pacific “, considered to be the most beautiful lagoon in the • Beach, swim and snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters of world (optional); French Polynesia; • Enjoy white sand beaches and snorkelling in the calm, clear waters of this archipelago; • Lecturer on board, specialist in French Polynesia. • A lecturer with a passion for Polynesian culture will be on board.

More information on www.ponant.com Asia & Oceania | 53 Shore excursions highlights

Please find below samples of the optional shore excursions, exclusively sold onboard (except for pre bookable tours page 56). Pricing, tour titles and duration are subject to changes. Full tour program is available on our website www.ponant.com 12 months prior to your cruise. Final program will be sent with your cruise documents.

PORT COUNTRY NAME OF EXCURSIONS DURATION PRICE APIA Samoa Stevenson's Museum & Aggie Grey's Homestead 3H30 70 €

APIA Samoa Coastal villages, waterfalls and gardens 4H00 80 €

APIA Samoa East Upolu to Sua Trench, Beach & Waterfalls 5H30 110 €

AUKENA, GAMBIER ISLANDS French Polynesia Aukena, pearl farm visit 30 MINUTES 20 €

BEPPU Japan Meet the stone Buddha 5H30 125 €

BORA BORA French Polynesia Island discovery 2H30 40 €

BORA BORA French Polynesia Of-road adventure 3H30 80 €

BORA BORA French Polynesia Shark & Ray snorkelling 3H00 75 €

BORA BORA French Polynesia Helicopter flight over Bora Bora 1H00 220 €

BORA BORA French Polynesia Private Island escape 6H00 160 €

BORA BORA French Polynesia Lagoon sailing & snorkelling 2H00 90 €

COOK BAY, MOOREA French Polynesia Aito of road safari 3H30 55 €

COOK BAY, MOOREA French Polynesia Capture Moorea photo tour 3H30 110 €

COOK BAY, MOOREA French Polynesia Moorea Island tour 3H30 60 €

COOK BAY, MOOREA French Polynesia Whale & Dolphin eco tour 3H30 85 €

COOK BAY, MOOREA French Polynesia Snorkel safari & Whale watching 3H30 90 €

COOK BAY, MOOREA French Polynesia Cultural Moorea Island insight 3H00 75 €

HANGA ROA Chile - Easter Island Rapa Nui culture & Orongo ceremonial site 3H30 free

HANGA ROA Chile - Easter Island Hanga Roa Highlights & Moais mystery 3H30 free

HANGA ROA Chile - Easter Island Easter Island + Rapa Nui Folkloric Presentation 6H30 free

HIROSHIMA Japan Highlights of Hiroshima 4H00 80 €

HIROSHIMA Japan A trip to Miyajima 4H30 90 €

HUAHINE French Polynesia Highlights of Huahine 2H00 60 €

HUAHINE French Polynesia Safari expedition 3H30 65 €

HUAHINE French Polynesia Snorkel adventure 3H00 70 €

HUAHINE French Polynesia Sacred sites & cultural walk about 3H30 70 €

HUAHINE French Polynesia Huahine 4x4 Nature Adventure 3H30 70 €

HUALIEN Taiwan Taroko gorge 4H30 70 €

ISHIGAKI Japan Highlights of Ishigaki 4H30 90 €

ISHIGAKI Japan Taketomi walking tour 4H00 65 €

KANAZAWA Japan Kanazawa & Tea ceremony 8H00 180 €

KANAZAWA Japan Traditions & Crats 4H00 90 €

KANAZAWA Japan Shirakawago & Gokayama traditions 8H00 180 €

MANO BAY Japan Highlights of Sado Island 4H30 90 €

54 PORT COUNTRY NAME OF EXCURSIONS DURATION PRICE MOJIKO Japan Kokura Castle & Shimonoseki 4H00 85 €

NAHA, OKINAWA Japan Best of Okinawa 4H30 110 €

NAHA, OKINAWA Japan Battle of Okinawa 4H15 95 €

SAKAIMINATO Japan Izumo mythological town 9H30 175 €

SAKAIMINATO Japan Matsue Castle & Hearn Museum 5H00 95 €

TAIOHAE French Polynesia Taipivai Valley scenic drive 3H00 75 €

TAKAMATSU Japan Takamatsu Highlights 7H30 150 €

TAKAMATSU Japan Takamatsu: garden, tea ceremony & folk houses 3H30 90 €

TAVEUNI Fidji Islands Village & cultural tour 4H45 65 €

TAVEUNI Fidji Islands Bouma Waterfall hike 5H15 90 €

ULSAN South Korea Bulguksa Temple & Flying Horse Tomb 4H00 70 €

YAKUSHIMA, MIYANOURA Japan Natural beauty of Yakushima 7H45 175 € Complementary excursions

Darwin - Broome Cruises, 19th July 2018 and 8th August 2018, on board L'Austral. During your port of call at Wyndham, you have the choice of one free excursion from the three on ofer. As the number of participants for each excursion is limited, we ask you to make your choice and inform your travel agent no less than 90 days before your cruise departure date. Places are reserved on a first-come, first- served basis, so we advise you to book as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Wyndham, Kimberley - Australia

Discover the Ord river (8 hours) COMPLEMENTARY Ater a one hour journey through magnificent scenery, you will reach Lake Kununurra and will take a seat aboard your boat to discover the Ord River, home to one of the most beautiful river ecosystems in Australia. Do not miss the chance to contemplate this magnificent environment, home to the most impressive concentration of bird species in all of the Kimberley, as well as many freshwater crocodiles.

Flyover the Bungle Bungle mountains Discover El Questro (11 hours) (5 hours including 2 hours of flight) COMPLEMENTARY COMPLEMENTARY This marvellous panoramic flyover from Kununurra to the Covering a surface area of nearly 10 times the size of switzerland, Bungle Bungle chain will allow you to observe from the sky the El Questro is located in the eastern part of the Kimberly region diversion dam, Lake Kununurra, as well as the irrigation zone and is considered to be one of the last true natural frontiers. Do of the Ord River, before flying over the mountainous Carr Boyd not miss the exceptional opportunity to discover Emma Gorge chain which holds back the waters of Lake Argyle, known as the and the famous thermal springs of Zebedee. Ater lunch, you will inland sea. Further on, you will enjoy a bird-eye view of Lissadell take a mini-cruise through the Chamberlain gorge, populated by Farm, Mount Osmond, the Purnululu National Park and the extremely diverse flora and fauna and overlooked by imposing Bungle Bungle mountains, a truly unusual experience. clifs.

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Reservation and payment of these overlands must be made when booking your cruise or at least 60 days prior to your cruise. Full tour program is available on our website www.ponant.com 12 months prior to your cruise. A minimum of participants is required to confirm these programs.

Kimberley, Australia Sandakan, Malaysia

Fly over the Mitchell Falls in a Kinabatangan River Experience (2 days / 1 night) helicopter, with landing (1 hour 30) 385 € per person 470 € per person The Kinabatangan River meanders 560km from the Crocker Located on the shores of the Hunter River, the Mitchell Falls Range to the Sulu Sea and sustains one of the world's richest are without doubt one of the world’s most impressive natural ecosystems. It is considered the best area for viewing wildlife, wonders. From the beach of Naturalist Island you will take your not just in Sabah but all of Malaysia. This overland program will seat aboard a helicopter to fly over these falls, before landing on enable you to fully appreciate the biodiversity contained within the Mitchell plateau. Then you will be free to admire the beauty the region. of this exceptional site, before taking your return flight.

Kimberley, Australia Kimberley, Australia Shooting the rapids on the Horizontal Fly over the Horizontal Falls in a Falls (30 minutes) helicopter (10 min) 60 € per person 130 € per person From Talbot Bay, do not miss the opportunity to observe This excursion will give you the opportunity to admire the Cyclone Creek and the Horizontal Falls. Aboard rigid inflatables, natural phenomenon of the Horizontal Falls from the air. Ater you will enjoy an exhilarating ride on the turbulent waters of the a brief transfer in a Zodiac® to the floating pontoon located in rapids on this site, travelling at top speed between the narrow Talbot Bay, you will take a 10-minute flight that allows you to see clif faces carved by erosion in the sandstone walls, to fully enjoy the famous falls, Talbot Bay, as well as the spectacular chains of the foaming rapids. the Mclarty Mountains.

56 Pre & post cruise programmes

From Papeete in Tahii

The Marquesas adventure (7 days / 6 nights) • Price: please consult us Lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the Marquesas Islands are expecting you for an extraordinary Polynesian adventure. As soon as you arrive in Nuku Hiva, you will set of in 4WD vehicles to explore the fertile valley of Tai Pī, up to the pass of Mount Muake, where a splendid view awaits. On the following day, another secret valley will reveal its waterfalls, its “tiki” (statues of Polynesian gods) and its petroglyphs hidden in the heart of lush tropical vegetation. You will then discover the island of Hiva Oa, its exceptional archaeological sites and sacred places of Marquesan mythology; the memory of Jacques Brel and Paul Gauguin lives on, and the population of the surrounding villages will welcome you simply and warmly into their daily lives. You will be able to observe the skill of the rosewood sculptors on the island of Tahuata. After a total change of scenery for 5 days, you will head to Papeete before your return flight.

Your post-cruise programme Lautoka • Papeete - 24th September 2018 aboard Soléal

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From Hanga Roa on Easter Island Honolulu, Hawaï S E E

Discover Santiago (2 days / 1 night) Honolulu, from the Hawaiian • From 890 € per person Monarchs to the Battles of the You will leave Easter Island on the flight selected by PONANT to 20th century (2 days / 2 nights) take you to Santiago de Chile, where you will be taken directly • From 1 240 € per person to your hotel. The next day, a panoramic tour of Santiago will Discover the rich culture of the Pacific islands through a visit to transport you back into the colonial past of the capital and its Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace. A panoramic tour will take main landmarks and sights, including the Palacio de la Moneda. you around the historic landmarks in the centre of Honolulu, You will then head to the Plaza de Armas, the city’s most famous including Kawaiahaʻo Church, the Hawaii State Capitol and square, surrounded by numerous landmarks including the to the Diamond Head Crater scenic lookout for the spectacular cathedral. Your discovery tour of Santiago will end with a stop on views. Lastly, you will dive into the dramatic history of the San Cristobal Hill, from where you will enjoy an incredible view 20th century by visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the over the city and the Andes Mountains. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Your pre-cruise programme: Papeete • Hanga Roa - 25th October 2018 aboard Boréal Your pre-cruise programme: Papeete • Hanga Roa - 06th October 2018 aboard L'Austral Honolulu • Papeete - 04th October 2018 aboard Boréal

Asia & Oceania | 57 Papeete, Tahii Osaka, Japan

Discover Tahiti (2 days / 1 night) Discover Osaka (1 day / 1 night) • From 590 € per person • From 665 € per person On arrival, you will be welcomed to French Polynesia with a lei and Dive into the bustling atmosphere of Osaka, Japan’s second the word Maeva, which means welcome. You will feel like you have largest city. Enjoy a bird’s eye view as you make your way up to the stepped into another world, particularly once you arrive at your Floating Garden Observatory, on the 35th floor of the Umeda luxury hotel. You will be handed the keys to your lagoonview room Sky Building. Discover the lively Dotonbori district, a symbol of as soon as you arrive. As your hotel is ideally situated on the edge Osaka. Visit Osaka Castle, built by a 16th century warlord. of the lagoon, you will be able to spend a relaxing morning before setting of to discover the island. Head to the Museum of Tahiti and the Islands, which gathers treasures of traditional Polynesian culture. Meditate at an ancestral sacred site, called marae, then Your pre-cruise programme: make a stop at the Papeete Market before boarding your ship. Otaru • Osaka - 29th May 2018 aboard L'Austral

Discover Osaka (1 day) • From 230 € per person Same content in one day Your pre-cruise programme: Papeete • Papeete - 18th October 2018 aboard Le Boréal Papeete • Hanga Roa - 25th October 2018 aboard Boréal Your pre-cruise programme: Papeete • Hanga Roa - 06th October 2018 aboard L'Austral Osaka • Manille - 08th June 2018 aboard L'Austral

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Osaka, Japan S E E

Kyoto and Nara, imperial capitals (4 days / 3 nights) • From 1 785 € per person You will set out to discover two of Japan’s former capitals, Kyoto and Nara. Your trip will start at the Tenryuji temple, surrounded by a Japanese garden, in the region of Arashiyama. In Kyoto, admire the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, a gilded Buddhist temple reflected in a lake, and enjoy the peacefulness of the rock and sand Zen garden of the Ryoanji temple. You will visit Nijo castle, where the entrance into the Meiji period was proclaimed. Discover Nara and the Todaiji temple, the biggest wooden construction in the world, home to the largest Buddha in Japan, and the Kasuga Taisha, the vermillion Shinto shrine, famous for its many stone and bronze lanterns. During a Kaiseki dinner, accompanied by traditional Japanese music, admire the dances interpreted by a maiko, an apprentice geisha. This programme is also available with flight + transfer to Otaru for your embarkation.

Your pre-cruise programme: Your pre-cruise programme: Osaka • Manila - 8th June 2018 aboard L'Austral Otaru • Osaka - 29th May 2018 aboard L'Austral

For more informaion on the detailed pre- and post-cruise programmes, transfers and prices, please consult www.ponant.com or call your travel agent. Flights selected by PONANT will be conirmed 10 months prior to your cruise.

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E E Manila Heritage (2 days / 1 night) Discover Manila (1 day) • From 490 € per person • From 150 € per person Known as “the pearl of the Orient”, Manila reveals its treasures to Set off to discover Manila as soon as you have disembarked. those who take the time to discover it. Buzzing with life and activity, While the Philippines offer a mosaic of grandiose landscapes the bustling capital of the Philippines still remembers a rich diversity including mountains, deep jungle and vertiginous waterfalls, of cultural influences. When you arrive, you will be taken to your the bustling and stunning country’s capital, Manila, offers hotel for an evening of free time. The next day, you will be given the numerous historic landmarks from the colonial period. opportunity to visit the island, to discover its most beautiful historic During your programme, you will have the opportunity to visit sites and monuments, such as the famous Chinese Cemetery, the famous American Cemetery, Casa Manila, a replica of an Casa Manila, Fort Santiago and the American Cemetery dating authentic 19th century mansion, and Fort Santiago, a citadel from WWII. built by the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Lagazpi to protect the city against invaders.

Your pre-cruise programme: Your post-cruise programme: Manila • Darwin - 17th June 2018 aboard L'Austral Osaka • Manila - 08th June 2018 aboard L'Austral

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Otaru, Japan S E E

From Tokyo, a capital with many faces, to Hokkaido Island (3 days / 3 nights) • From 1 995 € per person On your arrival at the airport at the end of the aternoon, you will be directly transferred to your hotel for dinner followed by an evening of free time. On the following day, set of to explore Tokyo: from the Imperial Palace to the Asakusa district, taking in the National Museum. At the end of the day, you’ll head back to your hotel before going out to a restaurant for a typically Japanese meal. On the third day of your programme, you will take a cable car up to the summit of Mount Komagatake, which ofers an exceptional view over the famous Mount Fuji, before setting of to discover Lake Ashinoko aboard a local boat. Back in town, you will visit the famous Hakone Open-Air Museum, before being transferred to the airport the next day for your flight to Otaru where your ship awaits.

Your pre-cruise programme: Otaru • Osaka - 29th May 2018 aboard L'Austral

Asia & Oceania | 59 Darwin, Australia

From the natural wonders of Sydney to the Top End (3 days / 3 nights) • From 1 770 € per person

Sydney will reveal itself through its emblematic landmarks, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge; its historic district, The Rocks, and its exceptional coastline, including Manly Beach, which has its own local culture and lifestyle. You will leave the coast and head to the Blue Mountains to discover their remarkable landscapes. You will take a breathtaking ride at the Scenic World ecological complex. You will visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet Australian native animals. At the end of this programme, you will fly to Darwin to embark.

Your pre-cruise programme: Darwin • Honiara from 28th August 2018 aboard L’Austral

This programme is also available in post-cruise in 3 days / 2 nights • From 1 590 € per person

Your post-cruise programme: Manila • Darwin from 17th June 2018 aboard L'Austral

Lautoka, Fiji Lautoka, Fiji

Relaxation and the natural beauties of Around Lautoka (1 day) Fiji (3 days / 2 nights) • Price: please consult us • Price: please consult us Leaving your ship in Lautoka, you will set of on a 4-hour visit From Lautoka, set of to discover Fiji’s most beautiful and typical around Vuda Point, which tradition considers the landing site natural sites. Greeted with the lei, the traditional flower necklace of the canoes bringing the Melanesians who would populate the welcome, you will visit the “Garden of the Sleeping Giant” with islands over three millennia ago. Ater visiting a garden bringing its 2,000 species of orchids before heading for the islands’ first together several hundred species of orchids, you will enjoy a settlement, dating back to 1500 BC. The roads ofer spectacular splendid 360° view over Nadi Bay. A stop in Lautoka town centre views over the ocean and the mountain, between sugar cane will give you the opportunity to buy a few souvenirs, before plantations. On the following day, you will attend a kava ceremony heading to the airport for your return flight. before heading back to the port for embarkation.

Your pre-cruise programme: Your post-cruise programme : Lautoka • Papeete from 24th September 2018 aboard L’Austral Honiara • Lautoka from 13th September 2018 aboard L’Austral

Pre & Post cruise transfers

In order to make your trip as perfect as possible and simplify your journeys between your embarkation/ disembarkation port and the airport, PONANT ofers you to book a transfer service. Your transfers can either be direct or include a panoramic tour. Before or ater your cruise, we ofer you the chance to discover the emblematic landmarks of the most beautiful cities in the Asia and Oceania from the comfort of a coach, before taking you to your ship or the airport. These programmes are run in groups and led by an English-speaking guide. For more information about transfers (prices and availability), please visit www.ponant.com or contact your travel agent.

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FOR ALL CRUISES

The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information. Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, PONANT will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.

SPECIFIC FORMALITIES L’AUSTRAL: MANILA • DARWIN - 17th JUNE 2018 - PAGE 49 (1) (8) (9) L’AUSTRAL: BROOME • DARWIN - 29th JULY & 18th AUGUST 2018 - PAGE 50 (8) (9) L’AUSTRAL: DARWIN • BROOME - 19th JULY & 8th AUGUST 2018 - PAGE 50 (8) (9) L’AUSTRAL: DARWIN • HONIARA - 28th AUGUST 2018 - PAGE 51 (1) (2) (3) (7) (8) (9) L’AUSTRAL: HONIARA • LAUTOKA - 13th SEPTEMBER 2018 - PAGE 51 (4) (7) (8) (9) L’AUSTRAL: LAUTOKA • PAPEETE - 24th SEPTEMBER 2018 - PAGE 52 (5) L’AUSTRAL: PAPEETE • HANGA ROA - 6th OCTOBER 2018 - PAGE 52 (5) (7) LE BORÉAL: HONOLULU • PAPEETE - 4th OCTOBER 2018 - PAGE 53 (6) LE BORÉAL: PAPEETE • PAPEETE - 18th OCTOBER 2018 - PAGE 53 (5) LE BORÉAL: PAPEETE • HANGA ROA -25th OCTOBER 2018 – PAGE 52 (5) (7) (1) Indonesia: Visa delivered and charged onboard (35€ to date, subject to change) (2) Papua New Guinea: Visa delivered onboard free of charge. (3) Solomon Islands: Visa delivered onboard free of charge (4) Solomon Islands: Visa delivred free of charge on arrival. Please send a copy of your passport (photo page) to PONANT at least 30 days prior to cruise date.. (5) USA: Should your flight transit via the US, a visa may be required. Please contact USA consulate website for details. (6) USA: Visa may be required. Please contact USA consulate website for details. (7) Chile: Entry/Exit requirements for Australian and Mexican citizens entering/exiting Chile must have a valid passport and pay a RECIPROCITY TAX that will be issued for a stay of up to 90 days upon payment. Currently, the fee is only charged at the Santiago International Airport. Payment can be made in U.S. currency or by credit card. At time of print, the fees were as follow (subject to change without notice): Australia: US$117 - Mexico: US$23 (8) Australia: An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) must be obtained before your arrival in Australia. For more information, please visit www.immi.gov.au. Carriers should be aware that there will not be any physical evidence in your passport. Australian customs regulations are very strict, especially for the import of food items such as fresh food (even sealed), fruits, eggs, meat, plants, vegetables, seeds, grains. Fur and feathers are also forbidden. We highly recommand you consult this website for further details: www.customs.gov.au (9) It is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advice relating to travel through these regions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Visas: before departure, please check carefully that your visas are valid for the right date and time spent in the countries in order to avoid unpleasant situations. • VSightseeing: some places can only be visited on foot. Also, sites may have stairs or require you to take of shoes. • Currency: plan to have US dollars in small notes as they are easier to use outside of large cities. • Medication: if you have a medical treatment, do not forget your prescription. • Coaches: road conditions are poor in certain countries. Timings are unpredictable due to heavy trafic conditions. The comfort of coaches cannot be compared to that of international vehicles and oten lack suspension. • Guides: PONANT is aware that the quality of guides is of utmost importance and puts all eforts in place to secure the best local guides available. Note that guides in Asia oten have heavy accents. Several of our calls visit small and isolated communities where resources (transportation and guides) are scarce, resulting in higher prices.

As you will be visiting some very remote and isolated parts of the world, resources (transportation and guides) are scarce and may not be of the standards you are used to. We ask for your patience and understanding during these truly unique experiences as we share the lifestyle and cultures of these seldom visited people and places.

Asia & Oceania | 61 62 he Arctic Secrets of the vast polar region…

There are places in this world whose primeval beauty evokes feelings of a rare intensity: with its stunning landscapes, the Arctic is one such place. At the heart of these faraway lands, when the ice floes break up, and the sun no longer sets below the horizon, Le Boréal, Le Soléal and Le Lapérouse will find their way to introduce travellers to a polar desert of ice and water, a world where time stands still.

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Meeting the Inuit Your Zodiac® outings Exceptional wildlife There are civilisations that continue to To enable you to get as close as possible A continent of ice and water, of white fascinate with their simple way of life, to the secluded lands of the Far North, deserts stretching into infinity, of as if the modern world had yet to reach during our cruises we regularly organise turbulent but grandiose coastlines, the them. For more than 4,000 years, the Inuit Zodiac® excursions and impromptu shore Arctic is home to a wide range of wild people have maintained an ancestral way visits in small groups. In the company of animals. During your cruise, whether of life in the midst of the icy vastness of our naturalist guides, take your place sailing its deep, cold waters or exploring Nunavut territory. For centuries, their lives aboard one of our Zodiac® inflatables its snow- covered lands, set of to have been organised around the level of to capture a magical moment, in the encounter the sea otter, this small and the tide and the state of the ice. Keepers heart of fascinating landscapes, where curious animal which lives along the of beliefs that have long since been lost the ice floes mix with fjords with grey coast of Alaska, the astonishing narwhal, elsewhere, this aboriginal people has basalt walls and long beaches of dark the « unicorn of the sea » and, renowned chosen to live in accordance with their sand. Dressed in your complimentary red for its agility, the Arctic fox with its coat traditions, their culture and their art. parka, head of to discover unique, secret that is white in winter and grey in summer, The Inuit are skilled cratsmen producing and rich polar wildlife. Each sea trip may the bearded seal, recognisable by its veritable works of art by sculpting walrus be diferent, take your binoculars and small head covered in an abundance of tusks or caribou antlers and detly sewing cameras and don’t miss pleasures of a “vibrissae”, and the majestic polar bear, the skins and furs of marine mammals. moment of authenticity, as close as it is the unrivalled monarch of the ice. possible to get to nature.

64 Why sail in he Arctic with PONANT

• Spend an evening at the foot of the icebergs • Numerous outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Unusual encounters with the People of the Far North, who will share their local traditions with you • Discovery of an exceptional wildlife*: polar bears, grizzlies, orcas, Atlantic pufins, Arctic foxes, bald eagles, Arctic terns, humpback whales, walruses or the elegant narwhals. • Sail in the wake of great explorers, such as Roald Amundsen, James Cook, Sir John Franklin or Jean Malaurie. • Experience a luxury polar expedition voyage.

*As each trip is diferent and subject to the prevailing weather conditions and chance encounters, the wildlife described above illustrates possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

6565 Must-See Desinaions in he Arctic

Iceland Nunavut Territory As a land of extremes and contrasts on the edge of the Arctic Circle, The Canadian Arctic Archipelago is a terrain of frozen earth and sea Iceland boasts a range of wild and ruggedly beautiful landscapes ice, of far-away, isolated lands where the cold governs everything where wind, stone, fire and ice mingle. Here, the volcanoes, and determines all the rules... An inhospitable, almost inhuman geysers, fjords and wild expanses create a unique, almost surreal place and yet... Inuit have lived here for thousands of years, atmosphere where reigns a touch of intangible magic. This mythical connected to "their Earth". They continue their ancient way of life realm shaped by the earth’s convulsions and under the influence in these extreme conditions. Their oral history speaks of a time of elves and Arctic energy, unfurls an impressive colour palette, when there were no diferences between them and the animals ranging from the jet black of the obsidian to the sot green of the they hunted, a time when man and nature communicated and meadows which run alongside its clifs. Discover the land we call where the spirits of the earth and the sea controlled Inuit destiny. “the island of volcanoes”, which rose from the Ocean... Under the midnight sun, this fascinating place that has been let unspoiled by the indigenous peoples will reveal its landscapes and its mountains of rugged glaciers.

Bafin Bay Alaska At the edges of extreme lands, where the sea ice becomes With its wide open spaces, gigantic glaciers, jagged mountains fragmented only during the brief summer, your ship will head and sparkling lakes, Alaska invites you to journey in the footsteps North, between deserts of ice and snow swept by winds. Witness of the fur traders and gold prospectors! Aboard your ship, we invite virgin lands from the dawn of time, and the immensity of the polar you to cruise along the coast of Alaska, whose “Interior Passage” oceans: you are on Bafin Island. Spot polar bears, humpback was crated by the sculpture of imposing glaciers to make room whales, walruses or migratory birds and, as you round an opaque, for vertiginous fjords. Here, nature is shaped by glacier fronts, blue glacier, you might even see some languid belugas. We will coniferous forests, and myriad islands and islets where the sot ofer several outings by Zodiac® dinghy, in order to get as close sun lights up the sky. During unique stopovers, discover a wild as possible to the exceptional wildlife. As you sail Bafin Bay, let nature, between Alaska and Eastern Siberia, from the Wrangel yourself be captivated by these unique landscapes: steep clifs, Nature Reserve to the Pribilof volcanic islands. gigantic fjords, icebergs and glaciers.

66 Spitsbergen Surrounded by the icy Arctic Ocean, the history of the Svalbard Islands is exceptionally rich. Your ship will have sailed to latitude 78° north when it reaches the chiselled coasts of Spitsbergen, the last island before the Pole. Here, the sea deploys its thick, bright armour of ice... During your cruise, your excursions on land will have you following in the footsteps of the great explorers and whale hunters of old, to discover extraordinary landscapes composed of snow-covered peaks, sheer clifs and fjords scattered with icebergs. The days at sea will be interspersed with outings in Zodiac® dinghies to spot the lord of the ice, the polar bear.

Volcanic Pribilof Islands Part of the earth’s history was written between Alaska and Russia. We invite you to discover the origins of the world, a unique environment that seems to stretch out to infinity. Lost in the middle of the Bering Sea, the Pribilof archipelago is made up of four volcanic islands where nature has crated exquisitely beautiful landscapes. Here, on the islands of Saint Paul and Saint George, you will find majestic volcanoes, lava deserts and crater lakes, ofering travellers a magnificent vantage point from which to observe a fauna composed almost exclusively of fur seals. The archipelago is also renowned as a paradise for birds.

Greenland Lofoten Archipelago Discover an ancestral people surviving in the solitude of the polar The dancing colours of the Northern Lights! Simply the name is regions, and a land forgotten by time where the primeval beauty enough to evoke a faraway otherworldliness... Lofoten: with its of the environment conjures feelings of a rare intensity. Discover landscape in relief against the fjords that have been carved into Greenland, the island at the end of the world. As your ship slowly the land, its gentle, peaceful prairies and fishing villages dotted inches its way towards its coast, the land of the people appears among the creeks, the archipelago lives up to its promise. Here, just as one might imagine it, revealing the full magnificence of the strange Arctic light infuses the landscape with a special its landscapes, composed of light greenery, water, ice, icebergs, incandescence; the blues of the water blend with the blues of the and bright colours bathed in dazzling light. Greenland is a green sky, the bright red of the fishing houses competes with the tender and white oasis surrounded by a turbulent sea; a place where greens of the mountain slopes. Come sail with us and discover the interactions between people and nature are unique. On this this wonderful corner of Norway - its hospitable nature and noble exceptional voyage, each site visit is a timeless experience. character.

67 Icelandic Mosaic Fjords & Spitsbergen

REYKJAVIK • REYKJAVIK BERGEN • LONGYEARBYEN LE LAPÉROUSE 8 days / 7 nights LE BORÉAL 11 days / 10 nights 19th & 26th June 2018 22nd June 2018 from 4 610 € (see page 136) from 5 780 € (see page 136)

A URAL REN RK GI TUR T IS E T F C ER SPITSBERGEN A E A A T E T P R L L N F

LONGYEARBYEN

Bellsund A Hornsund rc Grimsey ti Isafjordur c P Flight to Paris Barents Sea Arctic ola Polar Circ r le Cir cle Akureyri Tromsø Svolvær ICELAND ICELAND Å - Nusfjord Seydisfjordur REYKJAVIK NORWAY Norway Sea

Olden Hellesylt -Geiranger Heimaey BERGEN Flight from Paris

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Reykjavik (Iceland) Flight Paris / Bergen (Norway). Direct transfer to the port. 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Olden (Norway) Isafjordur (Iceland) 12.00 19.00 2 Hellesylt (Norway) Sailing of the Arctic Polar Circle 3 Geiranger (Norway) Sailing around Grimsey 3 Grimsey (Iceland) 12.00 19.00 4 Crossing Polar Circle Å (Lofoten Islands, Norway) 5 4 Akureyri (Iceland) 06.00 17.00 Nusfjord (Lofoten Islands, Norway) Svolvær (Lofoten Islands, Norway) 5 Seydisfjordur (Iceland) 12.00 18.00 6 Sailing along Trollfjorden 6 Heimaey (Vestmann Islands, Iceland) 16.00 21.00 7 Tromsø (Norway) OL AR 8 Sailing along Bjornoya P 7 Reykjavik (Iceland) 08.00 E X P N 9 Hornsund (Spitsbergen, Norway) E D I TI O Reykjavik (Iceland) 8 10 Bellsund (Spitsbergen, Norway) Disembarkation Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen, Norway) 07.00 11 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Longyearbyen / Paris.

Highlights*: Highlights*: • Discovery of Reykjavik, capital of Iceland; • Sail into universally known and recognised West Norwegian • Optional Golden Circle excursion: the 3 most emblematic Fjords to the ice floe landscapes of Spitsbergen; sites in Iceland; • Cross the Arctic Circle; • Landscapes: vast glaciers, breathtaking fjords, volcanic rock, • Expedition cruise during the last 4 days of our cruise and basalt pillars, jagged cliffs and geysers; outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your • Wildlife: puffins, blue-eyed cormorants, Arctic foxes, whales, naturalist guides during the 2 last days of your cruise; gannets, Arctic terns; • Landscape: fjords, vertiginous cliffs, ice floes, jagged • A passionate lecturer on board. mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers. * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and be guaranteed. itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

68 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 74 to 76. Discovery of the king The best of Spitsbergen of the Arcic

L A L A LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN PO R LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN PO R LE BORÉAL 8 days / 7 nights LE BORÉAL 13 days / 12 nights

02nd July 2018 E 16th July 2018 E X X P N P N from 7 680 € (see page 136) E D I TI O from 9 120 € (see page 136) E D I TI O

KA G R IF A T P

Ytre Norskøya

Jotunkjeldene SPITSBERGEN E E R NT Danskøya E A R L F

Monacobreen Magdalenefjorden Monacobreen Bakanbukta Barents Sea Wildefjorden Fjortende Julibukta URAL Lilliehöökbreen T IS SPITSBERGEN A T Ny-Ålesund Kongsbreen N Ny-Ålesund Pyramiden - Nordenskiöld fjord Nordenskjoldbrenn LONGYEARBYEN LONGYEARBYEN Agarbutka Alkhornet Halkornet Boltoden Flight to Paris Bellsund Barents Sea Flight to Paris A URAL REN RK GI Flight from Paris T IS E T F A E A A T T P R L N F

Flight from Paris Sea of Greenland Isbukta Gnalodden - Hornbreen Sea of Greenland DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Flight Paris / Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen, Norway). Direct transfer to Flight Paris / Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen, Norway). Direct transfer to the port. 1 1 the port. Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 19.00 Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 19.00 Lilliehöökbreen (Spitsbergen, Norway) 2 Gnalodden - Hornbreen (Spitsbergen, Norway) 2 14th July glacier (Spitsbergen, Norway) 3 Bakanbukta - Ginevrabotnen - Agarbutka (Spitsbergen, Norway) Magdalenefjorden - Gravneset (Spitsbergen, Norway) 3 4 Boltoden - Isbukta (Spitsbergen, Norway) Virgohamna, Danskøya (Spitsbergen, Norway) 5 Bellsund (Spitsbergen, Norway) 4 Sailing towards the ice floe 6 Ny-Alesund - Kongsbreen Kongsfjorden (Spitsbergen, Norway) Texas Bar Liedefjorden (Spitsbergen, Norway) 5 Monacobreen (Spitsbergen, Norway) 7 At Sea - Sailing toward the ice floe Ny-Ålesund (Spitsbergen, Norway) 8 Wildefjorden (Spitsbergen, Norway) 6 Kongsbreen Kongsfjorden (Spitsbergen, Norway) 9 Jotunkjeldene - Monacobreen - Texas Bar (Spitsbergen, Norway) Alkhornet (Spitsbergen, Norway) 10 At Sea - Sailing toward the ice floe - Ytre Norskøya (Spitsbergen, Norway) 7 Pyramiden (Spitsbergen, Norway) Nordenskiöld fjord (Spitsbergen, Norway) 11 Signehamna - Fjortende Julibukta (Spitsbergen, Norway) Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen, Norway) 07.00 12 Halkhornet - Nordenskjoldbreen (Spitsbergen, Norway) 8 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Longyearbyen / Paris. Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen, Norway) 07.00 13 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Longyearbyen / Paris.

Highlights*: Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your • The most complete PONANT cruise to Spitsbergen. 13 days for naturalist guides; a fully-comprehensive discovery of the kingdom of the polar bear; • Hiking opportunity; • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your • Sailing in Spitsbergen’s fjords and towards the ice floe; naturalist guides; • Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, • Hiking opportunity ; steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers; • Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, plains • Wildlife: polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic covered with moss and lichens, lakes and rivers. terns, walruses, whales, puffins. • Wildlife: polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses, whales, pufins. * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. be guaranteed.

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L A L A NOME • SEWARD PO R REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ PO R LE BORÉAL 17 days / 16 nights LE BORÉAL 11 days / 10 nights

10th September 2018 E 10th August 2018 E X X P N P N from 8 760 € (see page 136) E D I TI O from 5 740 € (see page 136) E D I TI O

KA G KA G R IF R I A T F P A T Wrangel island P

Sea of Tchouktches GREENLAND Cap Vankarem

REN Kolioutchine island E Eqi glacier - Paul-Émile Victor base E T E R NT E A E A R L R L F

Ilulissat - Disko Bay

Yttygran island Big Diomede RUSSIA Providenia NOME KANGERLUSSUAQ Savoonga ALASKA Evighedsfjord SEWARD Denmark Strait ICELAND Flight from Seattle Nuuk Flight to Paris REYKJAVIK Bering Sea Kinak Bay Holgate Saint Paul Glacier Bain Sea URAL URAL T IS T IS A T A T N Narsaq North Atlantic N ocean Unalaska Chankliut island Flight to Seattle Kangerluk fjord

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Flight Seattle /Nome (Alaska, United States). Direct transfer to Reykjavik (Iceland) 1 1 the port. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Date Line change 2 Reykjavik (Iceland) 3 Providenia (Bukhta, Russia) 3 At sea 4 Big Diomede (Russia) - Cap Dezhnev (Tchoukotka, Russia) Sailing along Christian sund 4 5 Kolioutchine island (Russia) Kangerluk fjord (Greenland) 6 to 8 Krasina Bay - Wrangel Island National Reserve 5 Narsaq (Greenland) 9 Cap Vankarem (Tchoukotka, Russia) 6 Nuuk (Greenland) Penkign (Russia) - Yttygran island / Whale Bone Alley - Providenia 10 Data Line change - Savoonga (Alaska, United States) 7 At sea 11 At sea Eqi glacier, Paul-Émile Victor base (Greenland) 8 12 Saint Paul (Alaska, United States) Ilulissat (Greenland) 13 Unalaska - Dutch Harbour (Alaska, United States) 9 Ilulissat (Greenland) 14 Chankliut island (Alaska, United States) 10 Evighedsfjord (Greenland) 15 Geographic Harbour - Hidden Harbor/ Kinak Bay (Alaska, United States) Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) 07.00 11 16 Holgate Glacier (Alaska, United States) Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Kangerlussuaq / Paris Seward (Alaska , United States) 06.30 17 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Anchorage / Seattle Highlights*: Highlights*: • An expedition cruise amid the stunning Arctic and volcanic • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your landscapes of Alaska and Russia to discover the jewels of Beringia; naturalist guides; • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your naturalist • Visit traditional villages and meet the Inuit people; guides; • Disko Bay, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, to see • Sail in the heart of the Bering Sea, surrounded by the planet’s most the Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs; remote islands; • Discovery of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland; • Discovery of the Wrangel Island Nature Reserve, listed as a Unesco • Landscapes: fjords, iridescent glaciers and icebergs, wild site; tundra, lakes, alpine peaks; • Discover the Aleutian Islands, an emerged part of the Pacific Ring • Wildlife: polar bears, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, humpback of Fire; whales, orcas, seals, narwhals. * Visits to Wrangel Island are subject to permission being granted by the Russian * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and authorities. This port of calls can only be confirmed once this authorisation has itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot been received, six months before the cruise departure date. be guaranteed.

70 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 74 to 76. Ulima Thule, The Erik the Red saga the horizontal Everest

L A L A REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ PO R KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ PO R LE SOLÉAL 13 days / 12 nights LE SOLÉAL 17 days / 16 nights

17th July 2018 E 29th July 2018 E X X P N P N from 9 390 € (see page 137) E D I TI O from 12 630 € (see page 137) E D I TI O

KA G R IF KA G A T R IF P Geomagnetic North Pole A T

Hans Island P

Pim Island GREENLAND Etah GREENLAND REN E T REN Ilulissat - Disko Bay E A Savissivik E T R L E A F R L

Coburg island

KANGERLUSSUAQ Kullorsuaq RA TU LI A S Nansen Harbor T N Evighedsfjord Denmark Strait Icy Arm Fjord Bain Sea Nuliarfik ICELAND Sam Ford Fjord Skjoldungen Fjord Nuuk Flight to Ilulissat Flight from Paris Paris REYKJAVIK Arctic Bay CANADA Bain Sea Kivitoo North Atlantic RA TU LI Sisimiut A S Flight to Paris ocean T Narsaq N Herjolfness Davis Strait KANGERLUSSUAQ Evighedsfjord DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Reykjavik (Iceland) Vol Paris / Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). Direct transfer to the port. 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 19.00 2 Sisimiut (Greenland) 2 Reykjavik (Iceland) 3 Qikiqtarjuaq - Kivitoo (Canada) 3 At sea 4 Arctic Bay (Canada) - Isabella bay (Niginganiq, Canada) 4 Fridtjof Nansen Cape - Nansen Harbor (Greenland) 5 Sam Ford Fjord (Canada) 5 Skjoldungen Fjord (Greenland) 6 Icy Arm Fjord (Canada) - Feachem Bay, Buchan Gulf (Nunavut, Canada) 7 Beatrice Point - Coburg island (Canada) 6 Christian Sund - Herjolfness (Greenland) 8 Pim Island - Alexander Bay (Canada) 7 Hvalso - Narsaq (Greenland) 9 Geomagnetic North Pole - Hans Island (Greenland) 8 At sea 10 Hans Island - Humboldt Glacier (Greenland) 9 Nuuk (Godthaab, Greenland) 11 Etah - Siorapaluk (Greenland) 12 Cape York - Savissivik (Greenland) 10 Ilulissat (Greenland) 13 Kullorsuaq (Greenland) 11 Ilulissat (Greenland) 14 Nuliarfik (Greenland) 12 Evighedsfjord (Greenland) 15 Ilulissat (Greenland) Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) 07.00 16 Evighedsfjord (Greenland) 13 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Kangerlussuaq / Paris 17 Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Kangerlussuaq / Paris.

Highlights*: Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your naturalist guides; naturalist guides; • Visit traditional villages and encounter the Inuit people; • Visit traditional villages and encounter the Inuit people; • Disko Bay, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, to see the • Disko Bay, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, to see Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs; the Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs; • Discovery of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland; • Discover of the area of Ultima Thule, the mythical northern • Landscapes: fjords, iridescent glaciers and icebergs, wild kingdom, in the footsteps of the Vikings; tundra, lakes, alpine peaks; • Wildlife: polar bears, humpback whales, Arctic terns, wolves, • Wildlife: musk oxen, Arctic foxes, humpback whales, orcas, belugas, caribou, bearded seals, orcas. seals. * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. be guaranteed.

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L A L A KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ PO R KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME PO R LE SOLÉAL 14 days / 13 nights LE SOLÉAL 23 days / 22 nights

14th August 2018 E 27th August 2018 E X X P N P N from 10 240 € (see page 137) E D I TI O from 17 270 € (see page 137) E D I TI O

KA G R IF RA KA G A T U L REN R I Thule P T IS E T A F A E A T Savissivik T P R L N F Arctic ocean

GREENLAND

E E R NT GREENLAND Kullorsuaq E A R L F

Pond Inlet Bain Sea Beechey Savissivik Beaufort Sea Fury Beach Karrat Fjord URAL T IS Point Barrow Herschel Minto Kullorsuaq A T Fort Ross Sam Ford Fjord Clyde River N island Pond Inlet Tugtutok Eqi glacier Holman Isabella Bay Paul-Émile Victor base Inalik Franklin Ilulissat ALASKA bay Edinburgh Gjoa Haven Ilulissat - Disko Bay Island NOME Sisimiut CANADA Flight from Paris Sisimiut Savoonga CANADA KANGERLUSSUAQ Davis Strait Flight to Paris Hudson Bay Flight to Seattle KANGERLUSSUAQ Flight from Paris DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Flight Paris / Kangerlussuaq Flight Paris / Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) Direct transfer to the port. 1 (Greenland). Direct transfer to the port. 1 Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 19.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Ilulissat (Greenland) 2 Sisimiut (Greenland) 3 Ilulissat (Greenland) 3 Ilulissat (Greenland) 4 Tugtutok (Greenland) 4 Eqi glacier, Paul-Émile Victor base (Greenland) 5 Kullorsuaq (Greenland) 5 Karrat fjord (Greenland) 6 Savissivik (Greenland) 6 Kullorsuaq - Tugtuligssuaq (Greenland) 7 Pond Inlet (Canada) 8 Beechey (Canada) 7 Savissivik (Greenland) 9 Fury Beach (Canada) 8 Thule (Greenland) 10 Qariaraqyuk - Fort Ross - Bellot Strait (Canada) 9 Pond Inlet (Canada) 11 Gjoa Haven (Canada) 10 Sam Ford Fjord (Canada) 12 At sea Johanssen Peninsula - Edimburgh Island 11 Clyde River (Canada) 13 (Canada) 14 Holman (Canada) 12 Isabella Bay (Niginganiq, Canada) 15 Minto (Canada) 13 Sisimiut (Greenland) 16 Franklin Bay (Canada) Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) 07.00 17 At sea 14 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Kangerlussuaq / Paris. 18 Herschel Island (Canada) 19 Point Barrow (Alaska, United States) 20 At sea Highlights*: 21 Inalik, Little Diomede - Fairway Rock - Teller (Alaska, United States) 22 Savoonga (Alaska, United States) • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your 23 Nome (Alaska, United States) 07.00 naturalist guides; Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Nome / Seattle. • Hiking opportunity; • Visit traditional villages and encounter the Inuit people; Highlights*: • Disko Bay, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, to see • Crossing the legendary Northwest Passage, in the wake of Explorers. the Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs; • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your • Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, naturalist guides; steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers; • Visit traditional villages and encounter the local people; • Wildlife: polar bears, a lot of caribou, Arctic terns, walruses, • From Ilulissat : Helicopter flight over a glacier (optional). whales, musk oxen. * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. be guaranteed.

72 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 74 to 76. In the wake of pioneers California NEW L A NOME • VANCOUVER PO R VANCOUVER • SAN DIEGO LE SOLÉAL 15 days / 14 nights LE SOLÉAL 8 days / 7 nights

18th September 2018 E 02nd October 2018 X P N from 7 690 € (see page 137) E D I TI O from 2 280 € (see page 137)

TURE EC R VANCOUVER CANADA NOME L Savoonga ALASKA Victoria

CANADA Flight from Seattle St Matthew Geographic Hoggatt Bay Harbor Saint George Sitka North Paciic San Francisco Gulf of Guard Island ocean Alaska UNITED STATES Delarof Harbor Prince Rupert Monterey Dutch Harbor

A URAL REN RK GI T IS E T F A E A A T T P Los Angeles N R L Alert Bay

VANCOUVER SAN DIEGO DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Flight Seattle / Nome (Alaska, United States). Direct transfer to the port. Vancouver (Canada) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Savoonga (Alaska, United States) 2 Victoria (Canada) 07.00 13.00 3 St Matthew (Alaska, United States) 3 At sea 4 Saint George (Alaska, United States) 5 Dutch Harbor (Alaska, United States) 4 At sea 6 Delarof Harbor (Unga island, Alaska, United States) 5 San Francisco (United States) 06.00 22.00 7 Geographic Harbor (Alaska, United States) 8 - 9 At sea 6 Monterey (United States) 07.30 13.30 10 Sitka (Alaska, United States) 7 Los Angeles (United States) 12.00 23.00 11 Hoggatt Bay (Alaska, United States) San Diego (California, United States) 07.00 Guard Island (Alaska, United States) 8 12 Disembarkation. Triple Island - Prince Rupert (Canada) 13 Prince Rupert (Canada) - At sea 14 Alert Bay - Seymour Narrow (Canada) In partnership with Vancouver (Canada) 08.00 15 Disembarkation.

Highlights*: Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your • An exceptional cruise along the west coast of North America; naturalist guides. • Cultural and artistic conferences held on board, in • Hiking opportunity; partnership with Christie’s auction house; • Visit traditional villages and encounter the Aleut people; • Embarkation in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, a • Landscapes: fjords, tall mountains, huge glaciers, primary stunning natural harbour surrounded by forest; forest, jagged cliffs; • Discover Canada’s elegant city of Victoria, where British, • Wildlife: brown bears, walruses, Arctic terns, a lot of caribou, European and Asian traditions mingle; musk oxen, whales and orcas. • Visit San Francisco and Los Angeles, the two Californian * Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and rivals, from Golden Gate Bridge to Hollywood’s stars; itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. • Arrive in San Diego, where the sun shines year round.

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Please find below samples of the optional shore excursions, exclusively sold onboard (except for overlands). Pricing, tour titles and duration are subject to changes. Full tour program is available on our website www.ponant.com 12 months prior to your cruise. Final program will be sent with your cruise documents.

PORT COUNTRY NAME OF EXCURSIONS DURATION PRICE Å, LOFOTEN ISLANDS Norway From Å to Nusfjord 7H00 180 €

AKUREYRI Iceland Incredible Lake Myvatn 8H00 135 €

GEIRANGER Norway Kayaking on Geiranger Fjord 2H30 75 €

HEIMAEY Iceland Circumnavigation of Heimaey 2H00 70 €

HELLESYLT Norway From Hellesylt to Geiranger 8H00 180 €

ILULISSAT Greenland Iceberg Cruise 2H00 99 €

ISAFJORDUR Iceland Maritime culture & Traditions 3H00 80 €

NARSAQ Greenland Kayaking in Narsaq Bay 1H30 90 €

NUUK Greenland Greenland National Museum 2H00 Free

OLDEN Norway Nordfjord Panorama 4H30 90 €

REYKJAVIK Iceland Geothermal landscape and Viking history 4H00 60 €

SEYDISFJORDUR Iceland Skalanes Nature Reserve 3H45 70 €

SVOLVAER, LOFOTEN ISLANDS Norway Svolvaer & Hennigsvaer 3H00 70 €

TROMSØ Norway Arctic Cathedral, Polar Museum & Botanical Walk 3H30 70 €

Pre-bookable Tour

Ilulissat, Greenland

Scenic helicopter flight over the glacier (2 hours) 599 € per person Ater a quick flight over Ilulissat, a small, typical village whose name means “iceberg” in Greenlandic, you will head to the famous Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, which calves impressive icebergs. From the sky, the view is extraordinary. This is a diferent way to approach this fascinating world of ice and water.

74 Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavik, Iceland

Inside a volcano (6 hours) Adventure to the heart of the glacier (9 hours) • 410 € per person • 290 € per person From Reykjavik, you will enjoy an exceptional visit to the Ater a stop in Thinvellir, Iceland’s leading national park, Thrihnukagigur volcano, located deep inside the Blafjoll listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, you will head to the mountain range. When you arrive, you will travel by lit in small Kaldidalur valley to discover the Langjokull Glacier. Later, you groups down into the magma chamber of this dormant volcano, will board 4-wheel drive vehicles and head of to discover this where you can admire the astonishing rock and lava formations, white paradise. Ater lunch, your excursion will continue to the constituted over centuries of activity. Borgarfjordur region.

Pre & post cruise programmes

Vancouver, Canada

Discover Vancouver (1 day / 1 night) • From 490 € per person Discover the city of Vancouver and its natural beauty spots, including Stanley Park, not only the biggest park in the city but also a cultural and historic site, as testified by the many totem poles to be found there. You will continue your visit with the Anthropology Museum followed by Chinatown, before heading to Gastown, Vancouver’s historic district. Ater being transferred to your hotel, you will be able to enjoy a free evening. The next day you will have the morning free and then will be taken to the airport to board the flight selected by PONANT.

Your pre cruise programme: Your post cruise programme: Vancouver • San Diego - 02nd October 2018 aboard Le Soléal Nome • Vancouver - 18th September 2018 aboard Le Soléal

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Reykjavik, Iceland Seatle, United States S E E

Landscapes of Iceland (1 day) One night in Seattle (1 day / 1 night) • From 190 € per person • From 590 € per person You will be greeted by our local representative then will set out When you arrive at the airport or the port, you will be directly on an exceptional visit to the surroundings of the Eyjafjallajokull transferred to your hotel, ideally located in downtown Seattle. Ater volcano, infamous since its eruption in 2010. An exhibition of lunch, you will have the aternoon and evening free to discover the photographs and documentaries organised at the Thorvaldseyri city and its many neighbourhoods and monuments. The next day farm will give you more information about this event. You you will be either taken to the port to board your ship, or to the will travel through a number of picturesque villages before airport for your return flight. reaching the Seljalandfoss waterfall. Your journey will continue towards Skogar and its folk museum, then you will discover the Your pre cruise programme: magnificent Skogafoss waterfall, before your transfer to the Nome • Seward - 10th September 2018 aboard Le Boréal airport to connect with your flight selected by PONANT. Nome • Vancouver - 18th September 2018 aboard Le Soléal Your post cruise programme: Your post cruise programme: Kangerlussuaq • Nome - 27th August 2018 aboard Le Soléal for all the cruises ending in Reykjavik Nome • Seward - 10th September 2018 aboard Le Boréal

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A taste of California: San Diego (1 day / 1 night) From San Diego to the Grand Canyon • Price: Please consult us (4 days / 3 nights) • Price: Please consult us During this programme, we invite you to discover San Diego, a California coastal city bathed in sun all year round, and its main The first day of your programme will be the same as the pre-cruise monuments. Accompanied by your guide, discover the most visit entitled “A taste of California: San Diego”. The next day you will emblematic sites of the city, such as the Old Town, the Gaslamp be transferred to the airport for your flight to Las Vegas. When you Quarter, the famous Balboa Park and the Museum of Art. Ater arrive in the city, you will travel to the edge of the Grand Canyon, lunch in a restaurant overlooking San Diego bay, you will enjoy a to discover Lake Mead and the famous Hoover Dam. During your free evening before being transferred to the airport the next day third day, we invite you to fly by helicopter deep inside this geological for your return flight. marvel, where the many shades of colour change according to the angle of the sun’s rays. When you return to Vegas, you will have a free aternoon before attending a dinner show. The next day you will be taken to the airport for your return flight.

Your post cruise programme: Your post cruise programme: Vancouver • San Diego - 2nd October 2018 aboard Le Soléal Vancouver • San Diego - 2nd October 2018 aboard Le Soléal

Pre & Post Cruise Transfers In order to make your trip as perfect as possible and simplify your journeys between your embarkation/ disembarkation port and the airport, PONANT ofers you to book a transfer service. Your transfers can either be direct or include a panoramic tour. Before or ater your cruise, we ofer you the chance to discover the emblematic landmarks of the most beautiful cities from the comfort of a coach, before taking you to your ship or the airport. These programmes are run in groups and led by an English-speaking guide. For more information about transfers (prices and availability), please visit www.ponant.com or contact your travel agent.

Pour plus d’informaions sur les descripifs détaillés et les prix de vos programmes avant et après croisière, For more informaion onconsultez the detailed www.ponant.com pre- and post-cruise ou appelez programmes, nos conseillers transfers voyage. and prices, please consult www.ponant.comLes volsor call sélecionnés your travel paragent. PONANT Flights seront selected conirmés by PONANT 10 mois will avant be conirmed la date de 10 votre months croisière. prior to your cruise.

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LE SOLÉAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ - 29th JULY & 14th AUGUST 2018 - PAGES 71 & 72 (1) LE SOLÉAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME - 27th AUGUST 2018 - PAGE 72 (1) (4) LE BORÉAL: NOME • SEWARD - 10th SEPTEMBER 2018 - PAGE 70 (3) (4) LE SOLÉAL: NOME • VANCOUVER - 18th SEPTEMBER 2018 - PAGE 73 (1) (4) LE SOLÉAL: VANCOUVER • SAN DIEGO - 02nd OCTOBER 2018 - PAGE 73 (2) (4) (1) Canada: Travel by sea - The eTA is not required for US, Australian and British citizens. Other nationalities: A Visa may be required, please contact Canada consulate website for details. http://www.canada.ca/en/index.html. (2) Canada: Entry by air - The eTA is required for Australian and British citizens; US citizens are exempt. Other nationalities, please contact Canada consulate website for details. http://www.canada.ca/en/index.html (3) Russia: An individual Russian visa (single-entry tourist visa type) must be obtained prior to your cruise. A copy of your passport (photo page) must be sent to PONANT at time of booking of your cruise, this in order to prepare the « letter of invitation » necessary to obtain your visa. A copy of your visa must be sent to PONANT at the very latest 70 days prior to your cruise date. Please note: in case PONANT does not receive a copy of your Russian visa by the deadline, the immigration procedures specific to the areas visited won’t be obtained for your embarkation. (4) United States: Visa may be required. Please contact USA consulate website for details.

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• A polar parka will be ofered upon your arrival on board the ship for all expedition programs where the logo “parka” appears. We also kindly ask you to follow the dress-code instruction you will find with your travel documents. Don’t hesitate to contact us if needed. • Complimentary boot hire: Save space and lighten your baggage by booking your boots until 7 days prior departure on our dedicated website boots.ponant.com. You will find them in front of your stateroom at embarkation. For more information, please contact us. • Expeditions programs include activities such as Zodiac® outings (sometimes with “wet landing“), moderate walks to more active hikes. All this accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides. Certain Zodiac® outings will not allow for landings just cruising. Landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice and winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time. • Kangerlussuaq • Nome: Given the inaccessibility of this itinerary, it is mandatory to return the medical questionnaire, provided at time of booking, between 90 and 45 days’ departure. This questionnaire is very important in order to respect mandatory safety rules in polar zones. Any false information on this questionnaire may lead prior departure to a refusal of your embarkation at the port of departure, without any possible recourse. • Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience. The raw beauty and untouched wilderness ofer an unusual chance to experience a place where there is little evidence of human presence. Inevitably, there are some consequences that come with such remoteness: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is highly expensive. • Without the necessary medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid from with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully and be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive. • Taking into consideration the unusual and exceptional character of expedition itineraries, the calls shown are an indication only. The final route will be confirmed by the Captain and Expedition Leader, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. Their decision will be subject to that of local authorities and the expert pilots present on board during the navigation in polar and /or isolated zones. • By choosing an expedition cruise, passengers agree to follow the rules of good conduct presented by the expedition team during the cruise. • We remind you that being properly equipped is essential (clothing, sunglasses, etc.) and we recommend bringing binoculars to enable you to observe the wildlife comfortably and respectfully during your excursions and shore visits.

Arcique | 77 78 Norhern Europe & he Baltic States The magic of the Celtic countries, the charm of the Nordic capitals.

From the coasts of the Channel to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, Northern Europe is characterised by the splendour of its landscapes, with unfathomable fjords, lush green mountains and heather-covered moors. We ofer you the chance to discover these Celtic countries, lands of legend and romance, before heading for the Nordic capitals, real jewels of architecture.

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The vineyards St Petersburg and the of the Bordeaux region splendour of the Tsars The Norwegian fjords Wine making in France can be traced to Born of the dream and will of Peter the Grandiose and majestic, the fjords cut ancient times, around 4000 years ago. Great, an enlightened Tsar keen to link through the green coastline of Norway Since then, France has distinguished itself his empire to Europe, St Petersburg owes to ofer you a sight of breathtaking from its European neighbours, and today its perfect classical layout to Rastrelli beauty. Almost all are listed as UNESCO it is in the Bordeaux region in particular and other European architects. But World Heritage Sites, and these long that we find wines of a remarkable despite being highly influenced by the fingers of sea stretch inland from a ring and unique aromatic freshness. Merlot West, it retains a certain Russian spirit of rocky islets as far as the snow-capped grapes produce aromas of cherry, spices evident in its Baroque-style cupolas and peaks of the surrounding mountains. and chocolate, whilst notes of apricot, its churches whose domes are so laden Other curiosities include the “Seven almond and honey characterise the with gold that they seem magical. In Sisters”, or “the Bridal Veil”, some of Cabernet Sauvignon. During your cruise, every street, St Petersburg reveals a new the most beautiful and most famous of visit Pauillac and discover the renowned theatrical decor. This city is a vast open- the silvery waterfalls that tumble with vineyard of Château Latour, a “Premier air museum extending along the banks of force and elegance from the top of the grand cru classé” with incomparable the Neva. Come and discover its sleepy clifs. A remarkable sight at the heart of vintages. A domain of more than 750,000 monasteries, its palaces and fortresses exceptional nature. individual vine stocks, a magnificent brimming with history, and the magic of mosaic bringing magic to the wines its architecture, which is magnified during produced here, year ater year. the “white nights” of the Summer solstice.

80 Why Norhern Europe with PONANT

• The celebration of 30 years of PONANT, through an all-new anniversary cruise along the west coast of France; • The discovery of the finest vineyards of the Bordeaux region, in partnership with Château Latour; • Sailing among the fjords of Norway, these majestic stretches of seas which are almost all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites; • The charm of the Baltic capitals, with Copenhagen, Tallinn, Helsinki and Stockholm; • The splendour of Saint-Petersburg, a real city-museum bringing together the most beautiful monuments of Russia; • A piano festival at sea, along the Norwegian coastlines, in the presence of renowned artists and under the supervision of Alain Duault; • The inaugural season of Le Lapérouse.

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Amsterdam The Ponant Islands Amsterdam is above all a city of water. Omnipresent, it guides the In the west, where the sun sets, the French territory spreads traveller’s steps, from street to street, from canal to canal, its bridges across myriad of islands and islets bathed by the Atlantic. Among seeming to bend their arches to form land locked allegiances. Let these hundreds of islands dotted along the coastline, fiteen yourself fall in love with the grace and romanticism that emanate are permanently inhabited: these are the Ponant Islands. These from this charming scene. Known around the world for its museums isolated microcosms, small insular societies in the immensity of the and the finest collection of the Dutch and Flemish masters of the sea, conceal sites of exceptional beauty and shelter a very particular golden age, this city is home to many other treasures. Take a stroll way of life, fully imbued with the age-old culture of the seafaring through the old district or pay a visit to a diamond house – do not world. During your cruise, whether on Ouessant, Belle-Île-en-Mer, miss this “treasure chest” of the Netherlands. Île de Groix or Houat, discover these mysterious lands that feel like the world’s end, and celebrate 30 years of PONANT with us!

Saint-Malo Bruges The mere mention of Saint-Malo’s name is enough to plunge A former Flemish medieval citadel and a UNESCO World Heritage us back into the richness of its past. The fortifications stand as Site, the small town of Bruges has succeeded in preserving the testimony to the Malouins’ determination to defend their citadel, charm of its built heritage. It is also known as the “Venice of the fought over by France and Britain in turn. When we drop anchor North” because of the canals that run through its historic centre. here, immerse yourself in the diversity of its heritage: the time Do not miss the occasion to stroll along the quays and discover when privateers sailed the oceans in search of trade and victories; the town’s most emblematic sites: the imposing Befroi tower, the the legendary yacht races the port city is still famous for, such as Saint Sang chapel and the Town Hall, a veritable jewel of gothic the Route du Rhum; and the final resting place of the French writer architecture, dating from the 14th century. Gentle, romantic François-René de Chateaubriand, who was born here and chose to Bruges will reveal its secrets to the traveller who lets himself get be buried here anonymously. carried away in the maze of its narrow streets.

82 Bergen Located at the end of Byfjord, Bergen was the capital of Norway in the 12th and 13th centuries and has preserved some very beautiful monuments from the time when it was home to royalty. Wandering through Bergen’s streets means going back in time, in search of the hidden treasures that have been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The Bergen cable car ofers you a splendid panorama over the port and the surrounding fjords. Do not miss the visit to the old quarter with its narrow streets, a testimony of the power of the Hanseatic League that controlled trade in Northern Europe at the end of the Middle Ages.

The Isles of Scilly Nestling in the clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, at the south west tip of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly form a small British island chain whose climate, landscapes and lifestyle are unlike any other and seem to have come straight from an Enid Blyton story. Here, everything resembles an imagined paradise. The long sandy beaches run alongside lush green meadows teeming with semi- exotic flowers, whilst the ruins of ancient castles loom from the tops of the hills. The rugged coastline plays host to wildlife that is as varied as it is exceptional, including the very rare Atlantic grey seal.

Cork Lübeck Built in a huge bay, the second-largest natural harbour in the world, The former Hanseatic capital founded in the 12th century, Cork was founded in 622 AD by Saint Finbarr, then colonised in the nicknamed “the Queen of the Hansa”, Lübeck is a small and 10th century by the Vikings. This dynamic and welcoming city is oten typically German city in the Baltic. Now a maritime trading centre, considered as “Ireland’s real capital.” Cork is proud of its ancestral past, its old town, surrounded by water, bears witness to a thousand still very much alive in the streets and traditional pubs, vibrating to the years of history. With its seven church steeples and five main rhythm of music every night. During our visit here, we invite you to take churches, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. an exceptional trip to Blarney Castle, dating from 1446 and renowned Don’t miss out on discovering its many monuments dating back to for its legends and its ancient stones. At the end of your visit, do not the Gothic period, the Renaissance, the baroque era and even the miss the chance of kissing the “Stone of Eloquence”, located at the top classic period, its small streets and paths leading to churches and of the monument, which legend tells will confer its powers upon you. monasteries. Its patrician houses and fortifications from another time give it a unique identity.

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HONFLEUR • BERGEN LE BORÉAL 7 days / 6 nights 02nd June 2018 From 2 730 € (see page 140)

CTURER LE BERGEN NORWAY MUSICAL CRUISE Bekkjarvik A luxury musical journey across the water Stavanger - Preikestolen Once again this year, join us aboard a PONANT ship for a luxury Flight to Paris musical cruise. Our cultural cruise combines the charms of the North Sea sea with music and is punctuated daily by concerts and talks, in the company of talented artists.

Amsterdam NETHERLANDS Alain Duault, poet, author and musicologist, Ostende invites you to this new edition of Piano Channel Sea BELGIUM Festival at Sea. Several generations of HONFLEUR FRANCE French pianists will be joining us on board, as well as a Ukrainian pianist who has DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE chosen France. And each and every one Honfleur (France) 1 of them will delight in sharing a little of Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 their story with you through their multiple Ostende 2 (Belgium) 12.00 18.30 repertories. 3 Amsterdam (Netherlands) 12.00 23.00 4 At sea

Stavanger (Norway) 08.00 13.00 5 Sailing along Lysefjorden 15.30 16.00

Bekkjarvik (Norway) 07.00 12.00 6 Bergen (Norway) 15.30 7 Bergen (Norway) Disembarkation. Transfer to the airport and flight Bergen/Paris.

Highlights: • Musical cruise in partnership with Radio Classique, in the presence of Alain Duault*, accompanied by a line-up of exceptional pianists; Selecion of Performers*: • 4 different countries visited: France, Belgium, Netherlands, in partnership with and Norway; • Natacha Kudritskaya • New: sailing in the Lysefjord, meaning the “fjord of light”, • Marie-Josephe Jude flanked by granite cliffs that are several hundred metres • Jean-Philippe Collard high; • David Kadouch • Unesco World Heritage Sites: Bruges from Ostend, • Pierre-Yves Plat Amsterdam and its canals, Bergen and the Hanseatic port of Bryggen. * Artists may be subject to change.

84 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 90 to 95. In the Wake Norwegian fjords of the Vikings

OSLO • BERGEN REYKJAVIK • BERGEN LE BORÉAL 8 days / 7 nights LE LAPÉROUSE 9 days / 8 nights 15th June 2018 14th August 2018 From 3 710 € (see page 140) From 3 680 € (see page 140)

CTURER LE REYKJAVIK Ålesund ICELAND Seydisfjördur Hellesylt - Geiranger Heimaey Olden NORWAY BERGEN Sea of Norway North Sea OSLO SWEDEN Stavanger NORWAY Arendal Lerwick CTURER LE BERGEN Flight to Paris Kirkwall Göteborg Baltic Sea Flight to Paris Portree UNITED KINGDOM DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Oslo (Norway) Reykjavik (Iceland) 1 1 Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 20.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 2 Göteborg (Sweden) 12.00 19.00 2 Reykjavik (Iceland) 18.00 3 Arendal (Norway) 07.00 14.00 3 Heimaey (Iceland) 07.00 12.00 Stavanger (Norway) 07.00 13.00 4 4 Seydisfjördur (Iceland) 09.30 15.30 Sailing along Lysefjorden 5 At sea 5 Ålesund (Norway) 14.00 19.00 6 Portree (United Kingdom) 13.00 19.00 Hellesylt (Norway) 07.00 08.45 6 Geiranger (Norway) 10.15 18.00 7 Kirkwall (United Kingdom) 12.00 19.00 7 Olden (Norway) 07.30 14.00 8 Lerwick (United Kingdom) 07.00 13.00 8 Bergen (Norway) 08.00 9 Bergen (Norway) 08.30 Disembarkation. Transfer to the airport and flight Bergen/Paris. Disembarkation. Transfer to the airport and flight Bergen/Paris.

Highlights: Highlights: • Sailing into the heart of the Norwegian fjords, discovering • Unesco World Heritage Sites: Bergen and Bryggen, its unusual landscapes, with vertiginous cliffs, crystal-clear Hanseatic port, Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland; waters and luxurious vegetation; • Heimaey Island provides a possibility to observe the colonies • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the Geiranger fjord and of pufins, the real treasure of this island of the Icelandic coast; Bryggen, former Hanseatic port of Bergen (disembarkation • Portree, the main town of the Isle of Skye, with its lively port port); and its cultural centre; • New: sailing in the Lysefjord, meaning the “fjord of light”, • An optional excursion to the Golden Circle: 3 sites flanked by granite cliffs that are several hundred metres recognised as the most emblematic of Iceland, from geysers to high. waterfalls.

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BERGEN • COPENHAGEN COPENHAGEN • LONDON LE LAPÉROUSE 8 days / 7 nights LE LAPÉROUSE 8 days / 7 nights 22nd August 2018 29th August 2018 From 3 480 € (see page 140) From 2 400 € (see page 140)

Olden NORWAY Vik - Flåm BERGEN COPENHAGEN Haugesund North Sea DENMARK SWEDEN Baltic Sea Egersund Kiel Kiel Canal Flight from Paris Göteborg Lubeck Baltic Sea UNITED KINGDOM Harlingen GERMANY North Sea NETHERLANDS TURE EC R CTURER L LONDON Amsterdam LE

DENMARK COPENHAGEN Anvers Ostende BELGIUM DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Flight Paris / Bergen (Norway). Direct transfer to the port. Copenhagen (Denmark) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Bergen (Norway) 14.00 2 Lubeck (Germany) 08.00 18.00 Kiel (Germany) 08.00 13.00 3 Olden (Norway) 07.00 13.00 3 Sailing in the Kiel Canal Vik i Sogn (Norway) 07.30 09.30 4 Flåm (Norway) 13.30 18.00 4 Harlingen (Netherlands) 14.00 19.00 5 Haugesund (Norway) 10.30 20.00 5 Amsterdam (Netherlands) 07.30 17.00 6 Egersund (Norway) 07.00 13.30 6 Anvers (Belgium) 09.00 19.30 7 Ostend (Belgium) 08.00 18.00 7 Göteborg (Sweden) 08.00 18.00 8 London (United Kingdom). 8 Copenhagen (Denmark) 07.00 Disembarkation. Disembarkation

Highlights: Highlights: • From Bergen, the doorway to the Norwegian fjords, discovering • On your embarkation, there will be the possibility to visit unusual landscapes, with vertiginous clifs, crystal-clear waters Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark; and luxurious vegetation; • New: a new port of call at Lübeck, the former capital of the • Unesco World Heritage Site: Bryggen, former Hanseatic port Hanseatic League founded in the 12th century, and its historic of Bergen; centre which is a Unesco World Heritage Site; • Between Vik and Flam, discover an incomparable architectural • Sailing on the famous Kiel Canal, which links the North Sea to heritage with, among others, the famous Hopperstad stave the Baltic Sea; church, built in the 12th century, and Haugesund and its impressive Viking heritage; • A visit of Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, and its many cultural jewels like the famous Van Gogh Museum; • On your disembarkation, there will be the possibility to visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, a real haven of peace, • From Ostende discovery of Bruges also known as the "Venice culture and traditions. of the North".

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LISBON • LORIENT LE SOLÉAL 9 days / 8 nights 11th April 2018 From 3 530 € (see page 140)

TUR EC ER L LORIENT WINE CRUISE Your wine cruise Atlantic Ocean In an exclusive partnership with Artemis Domaines, the Île-d'Aix FRANCE owners of the French wine estate Château Latour, we created Pauillac a brand new itinerary for this 2nd edition of this wine-themed Bordeaux cruise. An exclusive and unforgettable experience from Lisbon SPAIN in Portugal to Lorient in French Brittany, for lovers of both wine Bilbao Leixoes and the sea. Illustrious guests will be onboard to share their passion for PORTUGAL wine and French gastronomy. Particular attention will be Mediterranean Sea LISBON paid to the choice of wines available during this cruise: an exclusive wine list, dinners where the wines and dishes are DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE carefully chosen to complement each other, with the focus on Lisbon (Portugal) 1 showcasing fine wines. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Leixoes (Portugal) 12.30 19.00 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTEMIS DOMAINES, 3 At sea owner of CHATEAU LATOUR 4 Bilbao (Spain) 07.00 18.00 5 Pauillac (France) 12.00 6 Bordeaux (France) 08.30 7 Bordeaux (France) 19.00 8 Île-d'Aix (France) 09.00 18.00 9 Lorient (France) 07.00 Disembarkation

With the exceptional participation of Christian Morin

Highlights: • An exceptional cruise based on wine, discovering vineyards that are amongst the most beautiful in Europe; • From Pauillac, an exceptional visit of the prestigious estate of Château Latour; • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon (embarkation port), the Vizcaya Bridge in Bilbao, the Port of the Moon in Bordeaux, Fort Liédot on the Île-d’Aix; • An overnight stay in Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine built along the Garonne River, with is sumptuous classical buildings.

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LORIENT • SAINT-MALO PORTSMOUTH • DUBLIN LE SOLÉAL 8 days / 7 nights LE SOLÉAL 8 days / 7 nights 19th April 2018 Le 04 mai 2018 From 3 290 € (see page 140) From 2 370 € (see page 140)

LOYALTY CRUISE Belfast

Douglas Chausey DUBLIN Ouessant islands IRLAND Liverpool Cork SAINT-MALO Concarneau UNITED KINGDOM Atlantic ocean LORIENT Celtic Sea Glenan islands FRANCE Port Navalo PORTSMOUTH CTURER CTURER LE LE Belle-Île-en-Mer Hoedic Scilly Islands Channel Sea Ile d'Yeu Guernesey DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Lorient (France) Portsmouth (United Kingdom) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 19.00 2 Île d'Yeu (France) 12.00 18.00 2 Guernesey (Channel Islands) 12.00 19.00 Hoedic (France) 09.00 12.00 3 Belle-Île-en-Mer (France) 14.00 23.00 3 Scilly islands (United Kingdom) 08.00 18.00 Sailing in front of Houat island 09.00 10.00 4 Port Navalo (France) 12.00 23.30 4 Cork (Irland) 08.00 18.00 Sailing in front of Isle of Groix 5 Glenan Islands (France) 09.00 12.00 5 Liverpool (United Kingdom) 14.30 23.00 Concarneau (France) 13.30 19.30 6 Douglas (Isle of Man - United Kingdom) 6 Ouessant (France) 14.00 19.00 08.00 18.00 Sailing along Chausey islands 08.00 10.30 7 7 Belfast (United Kingdom) 08.00 18.00 Saint-Malo (France) 13.30 8 Saint-Malo (France) 8 Dublin (Irlande) 08.00 Disembarkation Disembarkation

Highlights: Highlights: • An anniversary cruise: PONANT celebrates its 30 years; • Between Portsmouth and Dublin, sail into the heart of Celtic • A 100%-French cruise, discovering the most beautiful shores, lands of magic and legends; coastlines of Western France around Brittany; • Unesco World Heritage Sites: from Belfast, the mysterious • Sailing around the Ponant Islands, the symbol of our company; Giant's Causeway site, the old port of Liverpool, Dublin, city of literature (disembarkation port); • Many new ports of call: the Isle of Yeu, considered as the jewel of the Atlantic, the Island of Hoëdic, where sea dafodils colour • From Cork, there will be the possibility to visit Blarney Castle, the dunes over the seasons, Port Navalo at the entrance to the an imposing fortress with numerous hidden treasures, Gulf of Morbihan, and the Island of Glénan. including the famous “Blarney Stone”; • Ater your cruise, discover Dublin, the Irish capital brimming with convivial atmosphere and authentic charm.

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COPENHAGEN • STOCKHOLM / STOCKHOLM • COPENHAGEN LE SOLÉAL 8 days / 7 nights Les 01 et 08 juin 2018 From 3 720 € (see page 140)

FINLAND St Petersburg Helsinki RUSSIA Peterhof Palace & the Hermitage Museum STOCKHOLM Tallinn Grace and nobility... a city of art and history... St Petersburg is a SWEDEN ESTONIA true museumcity, home to Russia’s most stunning monuments. Baltic Sea Once we have dropped anchor here, we invite you to discover the famous Peterhof Palace, sometimes referred to as “the Russian Versailles”, whose white and ochre façades overlook the Gulf of

TUR Finland. The Tsar Peter the Great ordered the construction of EC ER COPENHAGEN L this sumptuous palace following a trip he took to Versailles in France. It is composed of some thirty rooms, most of which are DENMARK decorated in the purest Baroque style. Farther on, discover the DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Hermitage Museum. Considered to be one of the most beautiful art museums of Russia and the West, and listed as a UNESCO Copenhagen (Denmark) 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 17.30 World Heritage Site, this former palace of the Tsars is now home to 2 million works of art spread across 400 rooms. 2 At sea

3 Tallinn (Estonia) 10.00 16.00

4 St Petersburg (Russia) 09.00

5 St Petersburg (Russia)

6 St Petersburg (Russia) 18.00

7 Helsinki (Finland) 08.30 14.00 8 Stockholm (Sweden) 08.00 Disembarkation

This cruise operates in both directions.

Highlights: • From Copenhagen to Stockholm, discovering the most precious treasures of the Baltic Sea; • Unesco World Heritage Sites: from Helsinki, the sea fortress of Suomenlinna, the historic centre of Saint Petersburg and its many monuments, the old town of Tallinn; • Discover four European capitals on the same cruise: Stockholm (Sweden), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia) and Copenhagen (Denmark); • 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.

More information on www.ponant.com Northern Europe & Balic States | 89 Shore excursions highlights

Please find below samples of the optional destination highlights, exclusively sold on board. Full tour programme is available on our website www.ponant.com 12 months prior to your cruise. Final programme will be sent with your cruise documents.

PORT COUNTRY NAME OF EXCURSIONS DURATION PRICE AALESUND Norway Giske & Godoy Islands 3H00 70 € AMSTERDAM Netherlands Canal cruise & Anne Frank 4H00 65 € ARENDAL Norway Tvedestrand & Naes Iron work Museum 3H30 90 € BELFAST Ireland Spectacular Giants Causeway 5H30 85 € BELLE ILE EN MER France Belle Île Panoramic Tour 3H00 65 € BERGEN Norway Bryggen walking tour 3H00 40 € BILBAO Spain Bilbao & Guggenheim 4H45 65 € CORK Ireland Cork city walk 2H30 35 € DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN United Kingdom Historic Manx 3H45 85 € EGERSUND Norway Scenic tour and Sokndal 3H30 80 € FLAM Norway Kayak 3H00 90 € GEIRANGER Norway Mount Dalsnibba 3H15 90 € GOTHENBURG Sweden West Coast panorama 4H30 60 € HARLINGEN Netherlands Panoramic tour of Friesland 3H30 75 € HAUGESUND Norway Charming Skudeneshavn 4H00 75 € HEIMAEY Iceland Pompeii of the North 3H00 80 € HELLESYLT Norway From Hellesylt to Geiranger 8H00 180 € HELSINKI Finland Panoramic Helsinki and Fortress Island 4H30 70 € KIEL Germany Maritime Kiel 4H00 55 € KIRKWALL, ORKNEY ISLANDS United Kingdom Orkney's archaeological wonders 4H15 80 € LEIXOES Portugal Historic Porto 4H00 60 € LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS United Kingdom Scenic Shetland, Jarlshof & Bird clifs 4H30 85 € LIVERPOOL United Kingdom The story of the Beatles 4H00 80 € LÜBECK Germany Lübeck by land & sea 4H00 75 € OLDEN Norway Briksdal Glacier 4H00 80 € OSTEND Belgium Historical Bruges 4H45 70 € REYKJAVIK Iceland The Golden Circle 9H00 145 € SCILLY ISLANDS United Kingdom Wildlife boat tour 1H00 50 € SEYDISFJORDUR Iceland Skalanes Nature Reserve 3H45 70 € ST MALO France Inside the Walls of St. Malo 2H00 40 € ST PETERSBURG Russia St Isaac & the Church of our Savior on the Spilled Blood 3H30 55 € ST PETERSBURG Russia Yusupov Palace & Canal cruise 4H30 65 € STAVANGER Norway Utstein Monastery & Organ recital 3H30 85 € STORNOWAY, OUTER HEBRIDES United Kingdom Hebridean Splendour 7H00 95 € TALLINN Estonia Gothic treasures of Tallinn 3H30 40 €

90 Pre-bookable tour

Reykjavik, Iceland

Adventure to the heart of the glaciers (9 hours) 290 € per person Ater a stop in Thinvellir, Iceland’s leading national park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will head to the Kaldidalur valley to discover the Langjokull Glacier. Later, you will board 4-wheel drive vehicles and head of to discover this white paradise. Ater lunch, your excursion will continue to the Borgarfjordur region.

Vik, Norway Isle of Man, United Kingdom

From Vik to Flam (6 hours 45) The world famous TT course (2 hours) 190 € per person 155 € per person From Vik, follow in the footsteps of the Vikings, a proud people Small strip of land with extraordinary landscapes, the Isle of Man rich in traditions and legends. Discover the famous Hopperstad is worldwide renown to be home to the famous TT Races, the Stave Church, the oldest church in Vik built in the 12th Century "Tourist Trophy”, where each year the best motorcycle racers and a perfect example of Viking Art. Further on you will head in the world compete along its roads edged with lush green towards Sognefjord and the charming village of Voss, where you moors. Accompanied by an experienced pilot you will try your will be served lunch. Lastly, you will travel by train to the small hand at the itinerary taken by these bold motorcyclists in this village of Flam, where you will be able to admire the magnificent remarkable race. Leaving from Douglas, climb aboard 3-seater landscapes made up of mountain ranges, rivers and waterfalls. motorbikes to discover the island’s many small villages.

Liverpool, United Kingdom Reykjavik, Iceland

Liverpool on the water (2 hours 30) Inside a volcano (6 hours) 180 € per person 410 € per person From the port of Liverpool, you will set sail for an unforgettable From Reykjavik, you will enjoy an exceptional visit to the cruise along the River Mersey. As the sun goes down, do not miss Thrihnukagigur volcano, located deep inside the Blafjoll the chance to admire the city’s most beautiful buildings, such mountain range. When you arrive, you will travel by lit in small as the emblematic Gower Street Bridge, the Big Wheel or the groups down into the magma chamber of this dormant volcano, Duke’s Dock canal, before you head to the famous Royal Marine where you can admire the astonishing rock and lava formations, Reserve. constituted over centuries of activity.

Northern Europe & Balic States | 91 Pre & post cruise programmes

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, Royal City (1/2 day) • 80€ per person Once you have disembarked, set out to discover the Danish capital and its main attractions such as the Royal Palace at Amalienborg, the Tivoli Gardens and the famous Little Mermaid. Ater a visit to Rosenborg Castle, you will enjoy some free time in Nyhavn, a pleasant district of brightly coloured houses located on the banks of the canal in the centre of Copenhagen, before being transferred to the port to reach your ship or the airport, to connect with the flight selected by PONANT.

Your post-cruise programme: Stockholm • Copenhagen from 08th June 2018 aboard Le Soléal Bergen • Copenhagen from 22nd August 2018 aboard Le Lapérouse

Dublin, Irland

Discover Dublin (1 day) • 130€ per person Discover the history of the Irish capital through a visit to its most beautiful monuments including the Customs Building, the Irish Court of Justice, the Central Post Ofice and the Bank of Ireland, former home of Parliament. During your programme, you will be immersed in the Georgian history of the city, during your visit to the famous Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square. Ater a pause at Trinity College to admire the Book of Kells as well as Saint Patrick’s cathedral, you will have lunch in a local pub before travelling to the airport or to board your ship.

Your post-cruise programme: Portsmouth • Dublin from 04th May 2018 aboard Le Soléal

92 Stockholm, Sweden Oslo, Norway

Stockholm, the Venice of the North (1 day) A snap shot of Oslo (1 day) • 60€ per person • 150€ per person Characterised by its beautiful architecture and its green spaces, Ater lunch in the residential district of Holmenkollen, you Stockholm is built on 14 islands, meaning that water is an will head to the centre of Oslo for a panoramic tour of its most omnipresent element. During your panoramic tour, you will emblematic buildings, including the Royal Palace, the Nobel discover what makes this city so charming: Ater having visited Peace Centre and the City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize the small island of Djurgarden, you will be free to wander around is awarded each year. You will then visit the National Gallery, Gamla Stan, the old town, with its narrow streets and many home to the largest collection of paintings and sculptures in crats or antiques boutiques, art galleries, cafés and restaurants. Norway. Later, you will also have the opportunity to admire the Let yourself fall under the spell of the architecture of its cultural remarkable Opera and the Ballet Centre and will get a look at and historical buildings, before being transferred to the port to the Akershus Fort, built in 1299, before joining your ship to set board your ship. sail.

Your pre-cruise programme: Your pre-cruise programme: Stockholm • Copenhagen from 08th June 2018 aboard Le Soléal Oslo • Bergen from 15th June 2018 aboard Le Soléal

Lisbon, Portugal

The Era of the Great Explorers (1/2 day) • 95€ per person Ater a typically Portuguese lunch, you will take a panoramic tour of Lisbon via its many historic districts such as Rossio, Marquis of Pombal Square and the Avenida da Liberdade (Freedom Avenue). Your visit will continue to the heights of Edward VII Park where you can drink in the extraordinary views over the city, before returning to the era of the golden age of Portuguese exploration in the district of Belém, considered to be one of the most representative of this flourishing period. Admire the emblematic Belém Tower, located on the shores of the Tagus, as well as the Jeronimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage monuments. Lastly you will stop in front of the Monument to the Discoveries, erected in 1960, before you head to the port to board your ship.

Your pre-cruise programme : Lisbon • Lorient from 11th April 2018 aboard Le Soléal

Northern Europe & Balic States | 93 Enjoy the freedom of the city

Take the time to extend your trip with an independent overnight break… If you already know the city where you board or leave your cruise and you want to stroll at your own pace through its narrow streets, discovering or rediscovering its main monuments, we ofer you the “Freedom of the City” package. This package includes: • A night in a hotel carefully selected by PONANT, ideally located in the historic centre of the city; • Transfers between the airport, your hotel and the port; • Free entry to a museum near your hotel. All you have to do is let the charm of the city transport you, and enjoy the “Freedom of the City”.

Lisbon Dublin • Hotel Lisboa Plaza (4*) + National Coach Museum • Clif Townhouse 4* Hotel + Trinity College • From 230€ per person • From 360€ per person Discover or rediscover Lisbon’s historical districts, ride the In Dublin, the hospitality of its inhabitants and the reputation tramway to Bairro Alto, or take a leisurely stroll along the Tagus of Guinness are legendary. During your time here, you will walk and enjoy the melodious sounds of the Fado. Don’t miss your through the streets of Temple Bar, the centre of cultural life, chance to visit the National Coach Museum in the Belém stroll along the pathways of the Phoenix Park, wander through district. It is home to a fabulous collection of carriages from the rooms of the James Joyce Centre, entirely dedicated to Portugal, Italy, France, Austria and Spain. the writer, before enjoying a visit to world-renowned Trinity College, a mythical site in the Irish capital, founded in 1592 and home to the Book of Kells.

London Paris (from Lorient and Honleur) • Royal Horseguards Hotel + National Gallery • Westin Paris Vendôme, 4* Hotel + Musée de l’Orangerie. • From 480€ per person • From 410€ per person Come and visit or revisit London, the most cosmopolitan of We have never finished discovering Paris – the beautiful French European capitals. A blend of tradition and creative energy, it is capital boasts some of the most attractive monuments in the by wandering the streets of this city of a thousand faces that you world and ofers its many visitors the richness of its museums will encounter its most precious treasures, including Buckingham and its architecture. Do not miss a visit to the remarkable Palace, St James’ Park and Big Ben. Do not miss a visit to the Musée de l’Orangerie. Located within the Tuileries Gardens, National Gallery, a remarkable museum housing many works it is home to an astonishing collection of Impressionist works. dating from 1250 to 1900.

94 Pre & Post cruise transfers

In order to make your trip as perfect as possible and simplify your journeys between your embarkation/ disembarkation port and the airport, PONANT ofers you to book a transfer service. Your transfers can either be direct or include a panoramic tour. Before or ater your cruise, we ofer you the chance to discover the emblematic landmarks of the most beautiful cities in the North Europe and the Baltic from the comfort of a coach, before taking you to your ship or the airport. These programmes are run in groups and led by an English-speaking guide. For more information about transfers (prices and availability), please visit www.ponant.com or contact your travel agent.

For more informaion on the detailed programmes and prices, please consult www.ponant.com or call your travel agent. Flights selected by PONANT will be conirmed 10 months prior to your cruise

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Northern Europe & Balic States | 95 96 he Mediteranean At the crossroads of the great civilisations...

A sky of intense blue, a generous sun that makes the sea sparkle and the rocks blaze… From the remains let by centuries of history to towns brimming with art and culture, here everything comes together to create an exceptional voyage.

97 Not to be missed in he Mediteranean

Valletta Venice Stromboli Founded in the 16th century between Unforgettable Venice seems to float on the During your cruise, like Ulysses on his East and West, at the crossroads of all waters of the lagoon while the morning Odyssey, you will have the opportunity Mediterranean civilisations, Valletta has mist gently lits around its palaces and to admire the famous Stromboli, a highly been listed as a Unesco World Heritage churches as your ship slowly approaches. active, capricious volcano that forms one Site since 1980. In 2018 it will be the Through the canals and streets, the light of the Aeolian Islands. Due to its activity, European Capital of Culture and will be plays with its exceptionally beautiful which has been uninterrupted for organising a rich cultural programme for monuments, bestowing unrivalled charm thousands of years, Homer called it ‘the the occasion. Stronghold of the Knights on scenes of daily life. The Serenissima lighthouse of the Mediterranean’. You of the Order of Malta, this magnificent unfurls her splendour before your very might even get the chance to witness the Mediterranean capital is brimming eyes, magnified by the greatest painters. incandescent and luminous lava shooting with architectural wonders and artistic From Saint Mark’s Square to the Rialto, up towards the sky like fireworks. It is an treasures. As your ship nears the island’s then from Palazzo Grassi to Punta della amazing sight. The glowing red rocks coast, discover its fortifications, palaces, Dogana - emblematic monuments then fall back tirelessly against the slopes domes, church spires and Baroque belonging to the Pinault Fondation - and tumble down to the sea. From the constructions. Here, all roads seem to Venice will only work its magic on you if sea, on your ship’s exterior decks, admire end in the azure blue sea. Once within you allow yourself to get lost in her belly. one of the Earth’s most beautiful sights. the gates, visitors will feel like they are You will be fascinated by this hypnotic stepping back in time and the city will show. take on an air of mystery. You might even expect to see a knight appear suddenly around a corner…

98 Why sail with PONANT in the Mediteranean

• 31 cruises that include 8 countries in the Mediterranean: Croatia, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Egypt; • 38 stops at Unesco World Heritage Sites (the world of Gaudì in Barcelona, the Acropolis in Athens, the historical centre of Rome…); • Diferent themed cruises: music (classical, opera, jazz), golf, gastronomy and wine, family; • 2018 inaugural season for our 2 new ships: Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain; • Discovery of 3 great Ancient Civilisations (Greek, Roman and Egyptian), of wonderful landscapes like the clifs of Bonifacio, the Amalfi Coast or the white hilltop villages in the Cyclades; • Privileged access to emblematic sites belonging to the François Pinault Foundation in Venice; • Sailing on board Le Ponant, our luxurious three-mast yacht, the first launched by the company.

9999 Must-see desinaions in he Mediteranean

Bonifacio Barcelona With its pockets of paradise and secret spots, the ‘isle of beauty’ is Located on the seafront, Barcelona ofers a perfect blend of an absolute must on a summer cruise and it certainly lives up to its traditions and modernism. Over the years, Barcelona has been name. Majestically perched on a narrow rocky headland of white marked by some of the world’s greatest artists, such as Picasso and limestone, Bonifacio is a magnificent mustsee city on the southern Miró, and was most notably the main source of inspiration for the tip of the island. This impressive stone vessel, “a rose pink pebble famous architect Antoni Gaudí, whose works, which are practically on the Mediterranean” as writer Saint-Exupery described it, is a very all listed with Unesco, have greatly influenced the city’s architectural special part of Corsica. Eroded by the waves, its clifs form a natural landscape. Discover the Sagrada Familia, a gigantic basilica whose façade that plunges into the crystal water, protecting the port built construction began in 1882 and is yet to be completed; Park in a magnificent, natural rocky inlet. A fortress sculpted by wind and Güell, inspired by the shapes found in nature; and Casa Batlló spray, the ‘sentinel city’ will reveal to you its historical centre and its and its façade of astonishing colours that are reminiscent of the long cobbled streets. underwater world.

Pompeii Ain Sukhna Our call at Naples will be your opportunity to discover the site of During your stop in Ain Sukhna, embark for a unique experience in Pompeii. On 24 August in 79 AD, Vesuvius erupted, freezing this the heart of Ancient Egypt. On the Giza limestone plateau stands vast and flourishing Roman city under its ashes. Excavations began the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the in the 18th century at this archaeological site unlike any other. Its only one to have survived until now: the Giza pyramid complex visit unfolds like a living book describing the daily life of an opulent with the pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and society that dominated the known world at the time. There is much Menkaure (Mycerinus). Built over 5,000 years ago, these marvels moving evidence of the past here, such as administrative buildings, of architecture erected by pharaohs seeking eternal life are an temples and afluent homes. Walking through the streets of Pompeii extraordinary demonstration of human genius listed as World and discovering the marvellous frescoes and mosaics, the statues Heritage by Unesco. Further on, discover the world’s largest decorating gardens and the street stalls brings us remarkably close museum devoted entirely to Egyptian antiquities, including to the Roman citizens. Tutankhamun’s exceptional treasures.

100 Rome Vibrant, exuberant and fascinating, Rome, the Eternal City, boasts an exceptional history and seduces travellers with its elegance and rich heritage. From Vatican City to the imposing Colosseum, this European capital immortalised by Fellini is home to many treasures. When your ship calls here, take the time to stroll around the ancient monuments, the beautiful Baroque churches, and the piazzas with their majestic fountains. Here, the incessant ballet of Vespas draws you through the city to airs reminiscent of La Dolce Vita.

Dubrovnik Aptly named ‘the pearl of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik unfurls its ramparts along the Croatian coast. In the 15th century, this magnificently restored Unesco World Heritage Site was a Republic that rivalled Venice. Of this rich heritage it has retained harmonious façades topped with famous red-tiled roofs, and monuments such as the Rector’s Palace. Taking a tour of the ramparts at the moment when the rays of the setting sun light the stones ablaze will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your cruise.

The Bay of Kotor Athens From the decks of your ship, the long walls of the fortified city of Athens, the mythical capital of Greece seduces any traveller who Kotor will unfurl before your eyes as you admire this medieval sets out to conquer it. The city is the birthplace of European construction encased between the sea and rugged clifs. The still, culture, of democracy and of the great philosophers. It has deep waters of the bay and the clouds of mist floating here and successfully preserved many sites from its glorious past and they there create a magical atmosphere. Small islands, such as Saint are now among the most beautiful in the world. During your stop George and Our Lady of the Rocks, on which stand churches and here, discover emblematic landmarks from Antiquity, such as the fortresses, remind us that a proud seafaring people has lived for Acropolis, which along with its many temples and its museum is centuries in this bay which forms a perfect natural harbour used considered to be the city’s symbol, the Agora, once a political and by sailors since Ancient times. At the crossroads of the Latin and religious centre, or the Olympieion, a temple dedicated to Zeus, Byzantine cultures, you will have the pleasure of discovering the king of the gods. natural treasures of Montenegro.

101 Golf in the Mediterranean

NICE • VALLETTA LE PONANT 8 days / 7 nights 24th May 2018 From 3 690 € (see page 138)

FRANCE NICE GOLF CRUISE Between colourful towns and crystal-clear sea, come and Cannes discover the peerless beauty of the Mediterranean and practise ITALY Corsica your favourite sport in a diferent way, by choosing our new golf Bonifacio Golfo Aranci cruise, organised in partnership with Le Figaro Golf. Sardinia

Mediterranean Sea Sicily Porto Empedocle VALLETTA MALTA DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Nice (France) 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 23.00 2 Cannes (France) 07.00 17.00 3 Bonifacio (Corsica, France) 11.00 23.00 4 Golfo Aranci (Sardinia, Italy) 07.00 18.30 5 At sea 6 Porto Empedocle (Sicily, Italy) 06.30 7 Porto Empedocle (Sicily, Italy) 18.00 8 Valletta (Malta) 07.00 Disembarkation Your Round: Terre Blanche Golf Resort From Cannes: A fabulous 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by Dave Thomas and directly inspired by nature. The « Golf Package »: Sperone Golf Club (Reservation and prepayment must be made at least 45 days prior From Bonifacio: Designed by Robert Trent Jones, this 18-hole, to your departure date) par-72 course in the south of Corsica is considered to be a true • 5 green fees with shared carts, electric or manual trolley (when masterpiece. possible), Pevero Golf Club • Return transfers to golf courses, From Golfo Aranci: This 18-hole, 72-par course built in 1972 along • Management of clubs and bags at each call, the magnificent coast ofers a wonderful strategic layout. • Organization and supervision by a Sports Coordinator present on board during the whole cruise, Verdura Resort • Golf handicap is mandatory. Gentlemen index 28; ladies index From Porto Empedocle: This resort boasts a range of three 35, and a handicap book validated less than 1 year. 18-hole, par-72 golf courses that blend in perfectly with the Each golfer needs to have his own equipment as rental on golf site might surrounding Sicilian landscapes.. not be available and very restrictive.

102 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 114 to 119. The great Corsican loop

NICE • NICE LE PONANT 8 days / 7 nights 05th, 12th, 19th, 26th July and 02nd August 2018 From 3 150 € (see page 138)

FRANCE NICE ITALY Mediterranean cruising PONANT style Le Ponant… nautical tradition, elegance, luxurious comfort, L'Île-Rousse 32 gracious staterooms and the refined atmosphere of a private Girolata yacht. Come and experience the sensations of the look-outs of Mediterranean Sea Corsica yore as they spotted land on the horizon and gradually watched Roccapina an island emerge. Sail on the turquoise waters aboard our three- Palombaggia IVING mast yacht, from call to call and land to land, let the wind rippling D Porto Cervo Bonifacio the sails soothe you, dive cleanly into the sea from the marina platform, and wake each morning under a new blue sky. Secret Sardinia sun-kissed ports of call and citrus fruit scented air are guaranteed. DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Do not miss the discovery of this region with multiple charms, where colours change from the blue of the sky to the golden Nice (France) 1 Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 19.00 yellow of the harvest and the bright yellow of the lemons. 2 Girolata - Scandola (Corsica, France) 10.00 20.00 3 Porto Cervo (Sardinia, Italy) 09.00 21.00 Palombaggia (Corsica, France) 09.00 16.00 4 Sailing in the Strait of Bonifacio Bonifacio (Corsica, France) 23.00 5 Bonifacio (Corsica, France) 18.00 6 Roccapina (Corsica, France) 09.00 17.00 7 L'Île-Rousse (Corsica, France) 09.00 20.00 8 Nice (France) 08.00 Disembarkation

Highlights: • Possibility of diving with an experienced instructor; Corsica, the Isle of Beauty • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the Scandola Reserve, the Gulf of Girolata; During your cruise, discover landscapes of a rare intensity: craggy • The privilege of sailing in the Mediterranean aboard Le Ponant, coastlines, parasol pines or steely cacti, inlets of crystal water our luxurious three-mast yacht; or clifs overhanging the sea – Welcome to Corsica! Sometimes • Discovery of the most beautiful places in Corsica: the shrouded by the sea mists and dominant winds, sometimes its Palombaggia beach; the nature Reserve of the Strait of long coastline stretching clearly ahead, the island the Greeks Bonifacio; Île-Rousse and its red rocky islets; called the “Isle of Beauty“ is a secretive place that ofers itself to • Pre or Post Cruise : discover Nice, the old town and the world- you and submits to being discovered. Whether visiting Bonifacio, famous Promenade des Anglais. Girolata or Porto, do not miss these mythical ports of calls with their grandiose landscapes.

More information on www.ponant.com Mediterranean | 103 Civilisaions Maria Callas, & Mythologies passion, and desiny

AQABA • ATHENS ATHENS • VENICE LE LYRIAL 8 days / 7 nights LE LYRIAL 8 days / 7 nights 26th April 2018 03rd May 2018 From 2 360 € (see page 138) From 2 360 € (see page 138)

U GREECE CT RER ATHENS LE Patmos VENICE MUSICAL CRUISE Rab Nafplion CROATIA Aegean Sea Rhodes Hvar ITALY Dubrovnik Mediterranean Sea Adriatic Sea

Suez Canal Mediterranean GREECE Alexandria Sea TURE EGYPT AQABA Parga EC R Ionian Sea L Corinth JORDAN Corinth Canal ATHENS

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Aqaba (Jordan) Athens (Greece) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 23.00 Crossing Corinth Canal 2 At sea 2 Corinth (Greece) 13.00 21.00 3 Crossing Suez Canal Sailing in front of Skorpios Island 3 4 Alexandria (Egypt) 06.30 13.00 Parga (Greece) 13.00 19.30 Sailing in the Bay of Kotor 4 5 Rhodes (Greece) 14.30 21.00 Dubrovnik (Croatia) 15.30 23.45 6 Patmos (Greece) 07.00 16.00 5 Hvar (Croatia) 08.00 16.00 6 Rab (Croatia) 08.00 16.00 7 Nafplion (Greece) 08.00 18.00 7 Venice (Italy) 09.00 8 Athens (Greece) 06.00 8 Venice (Italy). Disembarkation Disembarkation.

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Highlights: Highlights: • A cruise run in partnership with MuCEM, the Museum of the • A musical cruise run in partnership with Radio Classique Civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean in Marseille; with Alain Duault as special guest. Tribute to Maria Callas; • From Jordan to Greece via Egypt, take a deep-dive into history • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the Acropolis of Athens and discover wonderful archaeological sites; (disembarkation port), the lagoon of Venice, the old towns of Dubrovnik and Kotor; • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the gothic and medieval city of Rhodes, the Mycenae ruins and the Epidaurus theatre (from • Ports of call in three countries: Greece, Croatia, Italy. Napflion), the Acropolis in Athens (disembarkation port); Selection of performers* : • Sailing in the Red Sea and crossing the Suez Canal; • Béatrice Uria Monzon, soprano, Fabienne Conrad, soprano, • A new port of call: Alexandria, a mythical port since Antiquity. Christian Helmer, baritone, Florian Laconi, tenor, aAccompanied on the piano by Aline Piboule and François Chaplin. *Artists may be subject to change.

104 YOUR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES, TRANSFERS AND OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS pages 114 to 119. Secrets of Discovery of the Greek Islands Dalmaian Shores

ATHENS • ATHENS ATHENS • VENICE LE LYRIAL 9 days / 8 nights LE LYRIAL 9 days / 8 nights 05th and 13th July 2018 21st July and 07th August 2018 From 2 920 € (see page 138) From 2 920 € (see page 138)

CTURER FAMILY CRUISE LE VENICE FAMILY CRUISE GREECE ATHENS CROATIA Nafplion Hvar Hydra Mykonos ITALY Korcula Dubrovnik Delos Patmos Kotor Mljet MONTENEGRO Paros Mediterranean Folegandros Sea Parga Symi GREECE CTURER LE Aegean Sea Ithaque ATHENS Corinth Canal Hydra

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Athens (Greece) Athens (Greece) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Patmos (Greece) 12.00 22.00 Hydra (Greece) 2 11.00 17.00 3 Symi (Greece) 08.00 19.00 Crossing Corinth Canal Folegandros 08.00 16.00 3 Ithaque (Greece) 11.30 21.00 4 Sailing in the Santorini Caldera 4 Parga (Greece) 07.00 18.00 5 Paros (Greece) 08.00 20.00 Sailing in the Bay of Kotor 5 Delos (Greece) 07.00 12.00 Kotor (Montenegro) 12.00 18.00 6 Mykonos (Greece) 13.30 23.45 6 Dubrovnik (Croatia) 07.00 23.45 7 Hydra (Greece) 12.00 23.00 7 Mljet (Croatia) 07.00 12.00 8 Nafplion (Greece) 08.00 18.00 Korčula (Croatia) 14.00 23.00 9 Athens (Greece) 06.00 8 Hvar (Croatia) 07.00 13.30 Disembarkation 9 Venice (Italy). 08.00 Disembarkation.

Highlights: Highlights: • 13th July departure: family cruise, with specific • Family cruises with specific entertainment; entertainment; • 21st July cruise: with the exceptional participation of Alain • The Cave of the Apocalypse on Patmos; Choquette, a canadian conjuror; • Discovering the pearls of the Cyclades: Folegandros, Paros, • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the Acropolis in Athens Delos, Mykonos and their ancient ruins, typical landscapes and (embarkation port), the lagoon of Venice, the old towns of beaches; Dubrovnik and Kotor; • Exceptional sailing in the Santorini caldera; • Charming port of call: Hydra, the St. Tropez of Athenians; • From Napflion, the Mycenae ruins and the Theatre of • Visiting Ithaca, where the legend of Ulysses, the king of Epidaurus, listed with Unesco. Ithaca, as told by Homer, still lives on; • The most beautiful ports of call in Dalmatia: Mljet, Korčula, Hvar.

More information on www.ponant.com Mediterranean | 105 In the heart of the Adriaic The Best of Croaia

VENICE • VENICE VENICE • VENICE LE LYRIAL 9 days / 8 nights LE LYRIAL 8 days / 7 nights 15th August 2018 23rd, 30th August and 13th September 2018 From 2 920 € (see page 138) From 2 970 € (see page 138)

CTURER FAMILY CRUISE LE VENICE VENICE Trieste Rovinj Cres Rab Pula CROATIA CROATIA Šibenik Split ITALY ITALY Hvar Hvar Mljet Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Korcula Korcula Kotor Bay of Kotor MONTÉNÉGRO Adriatic Adriatic Sea CTURER LE Sea

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Venice (Italy) Venice (Italy) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Rab (Croatia) 12.00 18.00 2 Korčula (Croatia) 14.30 22.00 3 Hvar (Croatia) 07.00 18.00 Šibenik (Croatia) 07.00 08.30 Sailing in the Bay of Kotor 3 4 Split (Croatia) 12.30 20.30 Dubrovnik (Croatia) 13.00 23.45 4 Dubrovnik (Croatia) 07.00 23.30 Mljet (Croatia) 06.00 12.00 5 Korčula (Croatia) 14.00 22.00 5 Kotor (Montenegro) 09.00 20.00 6 Cres (Croatia) 13.00 19.00 7 Trieste (Italy) 08.00 23.45 6 Hvar (Croatia) 07.00 18.00 Pula (Croatia) 08.00 12.00 8 Venice (Italy) 11.00 7 Rovinj (Croatia) 9 Venice (Italy) 14.30 22.00 Disembarkation 8 Venice (Italy). 07.00 Disembarkation.

Highlights: Highlights: • Family cruise, with specific entertainment; • Discover during one single cruise 7 Croatian cities, amazing for their cultural and historic heritage and their charm; • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the lagoon of Venice, the old towns of Dubrovnik and Kotor; • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the lagoon of Venice, the old town of Dubrovnik and Kotor, the cathedral St Jacques in • Two all-new ports of call: Trieste and its many Neo-Classical Šibenik, the Diocletian’s Palace in Split; and Viennese palaces, and Cres and its medieval architecture; • In Montenegro, a one-day stop in the town of Kotor; • An overnight stay in Venice to really enjoy the 'Most Serene • The opportunity to (re)discover Venice, the City of the Doges City'. before or after your cruise.

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VENICE • CIVITAVECCHIA LISBON • TENERIFE LE LYRIAL 8 days / 7 nights LE LYRIAL 9 days / 8 nights 20th September 2018 11th October 2018 From 3 050 € (see page 138) From 2 540 € (see page 138)

VENICE PORTUGAL MUSICAL CRUISE Atlantic SPAIN Ancona ocean LISBON

ITALY Adriatic Motril Sea Cadiz Malaga CIVITAVECCHIA Bari Tangier Salerno Casablanca Tyrrhenian Sea MOROCCO

UR UR CT ER Ionian Sea CT ER Canary Islands LE Sicily LE Catania MALTA Valletta TENERIFE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Venice (Italy) Lisbon (Portugal) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 20.00 2 Ancona (Italy) 12.30 18.30 2 Cadiz (Spain) 18.30 3 Bari (Italy) 12.30 18.30 3 Cadiz (Spain) 20.00 4 At sea Motril (Spain) 07.00 09.00 4 Malaga (Spain) 5 Valletta (Malta) 07.00 18.00 13.30 23.00 5 Tangier (Morocco) 06.30 14.00 6 Catania (Sicily, Italy) 07.00 14.00 6 Casablanca (Morocco) 06.00 7 Salerno (Italy) 07.00 17.30 8 Civitavecchia (Italy) 07.30 7 Casablanca (Morocco) 14.00 Disembarkation 8 At sea 9 Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain). 07.00 in partnership with Disembarkation.

Highlights: Highlights: • A musical cruise run in partnership with Radio Classique, • A cruise between Portugal and the Canaries, where the with the exceptional presence on board of Alain Duault*, Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet; Dominique Meyer* (Director of the Vienna State Opera) and • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the tower of Belém and numerous artists from the Vienna Opera (Soprano, Mezzo, the monastery of Jeronimos in Lisbon (embarkation port), Tenor, Bariton, Bass and Pianist); the Alhambra of Granada from Motril, the historic centre of • Unesco World Heritage Sites: Valletta (named European Casablanca; Capital of Culture for 2018), Catania and Mount Etna, the • Ports of call in three countries: Portugal, Spain and Morocco, with lagoon in Venice, the Paestum and Pompeii from Salerno, a focus on history, culture, and Arab-Andalusian architecture; the historical centre of Rome from Civitavecchia, the • An overnight stay in Cadiz and Casablanca to enjoy a little baroque city of Catania. longer the charm of these cities; • A port of call in Tangier and its white Medina, in the Strait of *Artists may be subject to cancellation. Gibraltar.

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CIVITAVECCHIA • VALLETTA VALLETTA • VALLETTA LE CHAMPLAIN 8 days / 7 nights LE CHAMPLAIN 8 days / 7 nights 20th September 2018 04th and 11th October 2018 From 2 750 € (see page 139) From 2 540 € (see page 139)

CTURER LE ITALY CIVITAVECCHIA Mediterranean Sea Gaeta Lipari ITALY Palermo Trapani Capri Amali Sicily Mediterranean Sea Taormina Porto Empedocle Mediterranean Sea Palermo Ionian Sea Sicily Catania

CTURER Mgarr LE Mgarr VALLETTA MALTA MALTA VALLETTA

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Civitavecchia (Italy) Valletta (Malta) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 20.00 2 Gaeta (Italy) 12.00 18.00 2 Porto Empedocle (Sicily) 12.00 18.30 Trapani (Sicily, Italy) 07.00 12.30 3 Capri (Italy) 08.00 18.00 3 Palermo (Sicily, Italy) 18.30 4 Amalfi (Italy) 08.00 15.00 4 Palermo (Sicily, Italy) 19.00 Palermo (Italy) 08.00 13.30 Lipari (Aeolian islands, Italy) 5 5 07.00 14.00 Sailing in front of Stromboli Sailing in front of Stromboli 6 Catania (Malta) 08.00 19.00 6 Taormina (Sicily, Italy) 08.00 19.00 Mgarr - Island of Gozo (Malta) 07.00 12.00 Mgarr - Island of Gozo (Malta) 07.00 12.00 7 7 Valletta (Malta) 14.30 Valletta (Malta) 14.30 8 Valletta (Malta) 8 Valletta (Malta) Disembarkation Disembarkation

For the 11th October departure: Day 5 : Taormina ; Day 6 : Syracuse With the exceptional participation of Luc Ferry

Highlights: Highlights: • A Mediterranean cruise combining history, culture and • A loop around Sicily, from Malta; emblematic landscapes; • An overnight stay aboard the ship in Valletta before • Capri and the Amalfi Coast, listed with Unesco as World disembarking, to visit the capital of Malta, listed as a Unesco Heritage; World Heritage Site and voted European Capital of • Sicily with Palermo and Catania, a fabulous ancient, Arab- Culture for 2018; Norman and Baroque heritage site listed with Unesco; • Discovering Sicily's most beautiful historic cities and ancient • Sailing by Mount Etna and Stromboli, two volcanoes that sites: Palermo (overnight stay on the ship and full day to are still active; visit), Trapani, Taormina and its theatre; • Malta and its capital, Valletta, a museum-city founded by • Sailing by the Stromboli volcano (4th October departure). knights, listed as Unesco World Heritage and declared European Capital of Culture for 2018, and a visit to the charming island of Gozo.

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VALLETTA • MARSEILLE MARSEILLE • MALAGA LE CHAMPLAIN 8 days / 7 nights LE CHAMPLAIN 8 days / 7 nights 18th October 2018 25th October 2018 From 2 540 € (see page 139) From 2 540 € (see page 139)

FRANCE FRANCE Marina MARSEILLE Monaco di Carrara

MARSEILLE Corsica Barcelona Mediterranean ITALY Sea Bonifacio Tarragona Salerno SPAIN Sardinia Palma Valencia Balearic Lipari Altea Islands Mediterranean Sea Sicily Catania TURE CTURER EC R LE Motril L MALTA VALLETTA MALAGA DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Valletta (Malta) Marseille (France) 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Catania (Sicily, Italy) 08.00 19.00 2 Barcelona (Spain) 12.00 23.00 Lipari (Aeolian islands, Italy) 3 07.00 14.00 3 Tarragona (Spain) 08.00 19.00 Sailing in front of Stromboli 4 Valencia (Spain) 08.00 19.00 4 Salerno (Sicily, Italy) 07.00 12.30 5 Palma, Majorca (Balearic Islands, Spain) 08.00 19.00 5 Bonifacio (Corsica, France) 10.30 17.00 6 Altea (Spain) 08.00 13.30 6 Marina di Carrara (Italy) 08.00 21.00 Motril (Spain) 09.00 10.00 7 7 Monaco (Monaco) 08.00 18.00 Malaga (Spain) 15.00 8 Marseille (France) 07.00 8 Malaga (Spain) Disembarkation Disembarkation

With the exceptional participation of Alain Choquette and the pianists Pascal Amoyel and Emmanuelle Bertrand

Highlights: Highlights: • Departing from Valletta, capital of Malta, the island with the • A 100 % Spanish cruise to discover the landscapes, 7,000-year history, listed as Unesco World Heritage and architecture and history of Spain's east coast; named European Capital of Culture for 2018, this cruise • Unesco World Heritage Sites: Antoni Gaudì's creations, the combines spectacular scenery and cultural visits; Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall and the Hospital of • Sailing by Mount Etna and Stromboli, two volcanoes that are the Holy Cross and St Paul in Barcelona, the Roman vestiges still active; in Tarragona, the Llotja de la Seda in Valencia, the Alhambra • From Salerno, discover the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii, listed in Granada from Motril; as a Unesco World Heritage Site; • Discovering the baroque architecture of Catania, listed as a • New ports of call: Tarragona and its Roman amphitheatre, Unesco World Heritage Site; Altea and its glazed blue domes; • Carrara, renowned since Antiquity for its marble quarries; • Overnight stay in Malaga to get a taste of the Costa del Sol's • Bonifacio, the "sentinel city", perched atop its white cliffs. gentle way of life.

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MALAGA • TENERIFE TENERIFE • DAKAR LE CHAMPLAIN 8 days / 7 nights LE CHAMPLAIN 10 days / 9 nights 01st November 2018 08th November 2018 From 2 750 € (see page 139) From 3 410 € (see page 139)

CTURER CTURER LE Atlantic SPAIN LE ocean Puerto del Rosario Flight from Paris TENERIFE Cadiz Canary Islands Las Palmas MALAGA de Gran Canaria Atlantic ocean

Madeira Casablanca Porto Santo Funchal MOROCCO

Flight to Paris Canary Islands Arrecife de Lanzarote Mindelo Cape Verde

SENEGAL Praia TENERIFE DAKAR DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Malaga (Spain) Flight Paris / Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain).Direct transfer to the port. 1 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Cadiz (Spain) 08.00 19.00 Puerto del Rosario, 2 Fuerteventura (Canary Islands, Spain) 08.00 18.00 3 Casablanca (Morocco) 12.00 22.00 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 3 08.00 18.00 (Canary Islands, Spain) 4 At sea 4, 5 At sea 5 Porto Santo (Madeira, Portugal) 11.00 19.00 6 Mindelo (Sao Vicente, Cape Verde) 16.00

6 Funchal (Madeira, Portugal) 07.00 13.00 7 Mindelo (Sao Vicente, Cape Verde) 18.30

7 Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Islands, Spain) 13.30 19.00 8 Praia (Santiago, Cape Verde) 09.00 18.00 9 At sea 8 Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) 08.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Tenerife/Paris 10 Dakar (Senegal) 08.00 Disembarkation

Highlights: Highlights: • A cruise from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic to discover • A cruise to discover two exceptional archipelagos with very the treasures of three major cultures: Spain, Morocco and distinct personalities: the Canary Islands and the Cape Portugal; Verde Archipelago; • The Andalusian city of Cadiz, one of the oldest cities in the • Overnight stay aboard the ship in Mindelo to discover the Western Mediterranean, will open its doors to you; city and its surroundings, including surprising volcanic and • Discovering Madeira, a lush garden-island in the Atlantic, agricultural landscapes; as well as Porto Santo, which is smaller and unspoilt; • In the Canaries, visiting three different islands to get a good • The volcanic Canary Islands, where the climate is tropical idea of this archipelago's singularities; and the sun shines year round. • All new: disembarkation in Dakar, Senegal's lively capital.

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LISBON • CIVITAVECCHIA VALLETTA • ATHENS LE LAPÉROUSE 9 days / 8 nights LE LAPÉROUSE 8 days / 7 nights 13th September 2018 28th September 2018 From 2 910 € (see page 139) From 2 540 € (see page 139)

CTURER CTURER LE LE FRANCE MUSICAL CRUISE GREECE Itea Taormina ATHENS CIVITAVECCHIA Sicily Ionian Sea Corsica Catania PORTUGAL Katakolon Bonifacio ITALY Nafplion Hydra SPAIN Balearic Islands MALTA LISBON Palma Altea Mahon VALLETTA Malaga Mediterranean Sea

Cadiz Motril Mediterranean Sea

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Lisbon (Portugal) Valletta (Malta) 1 1 Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 19.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 At sea 2 Catania (Sicily, Italy) 12.00 19.00 3 Cadiz (Spain) 07.00 18.00 3 Taormina (Sicily, Italy) 07.30 13.00 Malaga (Spain) 07.30 13.00 4 4 Katakolon (Greece) 14.00 19.00 Motril (Spain) 17.45 18.45 Itea (Greece) 08.00 13.30 5 5 Altea (Spain) 14.15 19.45 Crossing Corinth Canal 6 Palma, Majorca (Balearic Islands, Spain) 08.15 21.45 6 Nafplion (Greece) 08.00 23.00 7 Mahon, Minorca (Balearic Islands, Spain) 07.30 13.00 7 Hydra (Greece) 11.00 18.00 8 Bonifacio (Corsica, France) 10.00 18.00 8 Athens (Greece) 06.00 Disembarkation 9 Civitavecchia (Italy) 06.00 Disembarkation

Highlights: Highlights: • “Jazz at Sea” cruise with very special guest • Before your cruise, the possibility of discovering Valletta, Christian Morin* and his musicians*; capital of Malta, voted European Capital of Culture for 2018; • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the tower of • Unesco World Heritage Site: the historic centre of Valletta Belem and the monastery of Jeronimos in (disembarkation port), the fabulous ancient Arab-Norman Lisbon (embarkation port), the Alhambra of and Baroque heritage of Catania, Mount Etna from Taormina Granada from Malaga, the historic centre of and its Greek Theatre, Delphi from Itea, the Acropolis from Rome (disembarkation port); the disembarkation port in Athens; • A unique stop to discover Altea and its glazed blue domes, and, • Sicily and its treasures with Catania and Taormina; for the very first time, a stop in Mahon. • An unforgettable crossing of the Corinth Canal. *Artists subject to cancellation.

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ATHENS • CIVITAVECCHIA ATHENS • AIN SUKHNA LE LAPÉROUSE 8 days / 7 nights LE LAPÉROUSE 9 days / 8 nights 19th October 2018 09th November 2018 From 2 540 € (see page 139) From 2 910 € (see page 139)

GREECE CTURER LE CIVITAVECCHIA Itea ATHENS Nafplion Patmos ITALY Rhodes Naples

GREECE Ionian Sea Itea ATHENS Taormina Mediterranean Sea Sicily Katakolon Patmos CTURER LE Sifnos Suez Canal Mediterranean Sea AIN SUKHNA EGYPT

DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Athens (Greece) Athens 1 (Greece) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 Crossing Corinth Canal 2 Patmos (Greece) 12.00 22.00 Itea (Greece) 2 07.00 12.30 3 Sifnos (Greece) 08.00 18.00 Crossing Corinth Canal Crossing Corinth Canal 3 Nafplion (Greece) 07.30 14.00 4 Itea (Greece) 13.30 19.00 4 Patmos (Greece) 07.30 14.00 5 Katakolon (Greece) 07.00 13.00 5 Rhodes (Greece) 07.30 14.30 6 Taormina (Sicily, Italy) 12.30 19.00 6 At sea

7 Naples (Italy) 12.30 18.00 7 Crossing Suez Canal 8 Civitavecchia (Italy) 08.00 8 Ain Sukhna (Egypt) 06.00 Disembarkation 9 Ain Sukhna (Egypt) Disembarkation

Highlights: Highlights: • A cruise from Greece to Rome with a high concentration of • A cruise to discover two great civilisations: Greek and must-see historical and archaeological ports of call; Egyptian; • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the Acropolis in Athens, the • Unesco World Heritage Sites: the Acropolis in Athens, Cave of the Apocalypse on Patmos, the Olympia site from Delphi from Itea, the medieval city of Rhodes, the monastery Katakolon, Mount Etna from Taormina and its Greek theatre, Saint-Jean and the Cave of the Apocalypse on Patmos, the Pompeii from Naples, Delphi from Itea, Rome from the pyramids of Giza from Ain Sukhna; disembarkation port in Civitavecchia; • An unforgettable crossing of the Corinth Canal and Suez Canal; • Discovering Patmos and Sifnos, two unspoilt Greek Islands; • A unique stop at Ain Sukhna in the Gulf of Suez, gateway to • An unforgettable crossing of the Corinth Canal. the wonders of Ancient Egypt: the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Djoser’s step pyramid, and the famous Colossus of Ramses II.

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CIVITAVECCHIA • CIVITAVECCHIA LE LAPÉROUSE 8 days / 7 nights 26th October 2018 From 2 540 € (see page 139)

MUSICAL CRUISE FRANCE The Balearic islands Marina di Carrara Blessed with a generous dose of sunshine year round, the ITALY Balearic archipelago is composed of four main islands that are SPAIN CIVITAVECCHIA charming, picturesque and discreet. Situated off the coast of Mediterranean Barcelona Catalonia, these islands offer contrasting landscapes including Sea Bonifacio jagged mountains, low-lying areas that seem to blend into the Balearic Mahon horizon, and many white-sand beaches accessed via narrow CTURER Islands LE paths. Aboard Le Lapérouse, set off to discover Menorca, the Palma most unspoilt of the Balearic Islands, then Majorca, the largest island in the archipelago, and Palma, its capital. Do not miss DAY ITINERARY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE the Valldemossa Charterhouse, famous because George Sand Civitavecchia (Italy) and Chopin enjoyed a romantic sojourn there in 1838. 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00 2 Bonifacio (Corsica, France) 11.00 18.00 3 Mahon, Minorca (Îles Balearic, Spain) 14.30 22.00 4 Palma, Majorca (Îles Balearic, Spain) 08.00 18.00 5 Barcelona (Spain) 07.00 18.00 6 At sea 7 Marina di Carrara (Italy) 07.00 18.00 8 Civitavecchia (Italy) 07.00 Disembarkation

in partnership with

Highlights: • A musical cruise in partnership with Radio Classique, with special guest Alain Duault* for a tribute to Chopin; • Discovering the Balearic Islands and, in Palma, the Valldemossa Charterhouse, where the two lovers, Frederic Chopin and George Sand, once stayed; • Two new ports of call: Mahon Port in Minorca and Marina di Carrara, not far from the famous marble quarries.

Selection of performers* : • Valentine Lemercier, mezzosoprano, Emmanuel Rossfelder, guitar, Marianne Piketty, violin, Yves Henry, piano. *Artists may be subject to change..

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PORT COUNTRY NAME OF EXCURSIONS DURATION PRICE AIN SUKHNA Egypt Sakkara & Mastaba 11h00 130 €

ALEXANDRIA Egypt Alexandria Museum & library 4h00 55 €

ALTEA Spain The best of Alicante 4h30 50 €

ARRECIFE DE LANZAROTE Spain - Canary Islands Jameos del Agua & Mirador del Rio 3h15 45 €

BARCELONA Spain Barcelona: a blend of architecture style 4h00 65 €

BARI Italy Alberobello 4h30 55 €

CADIZ Spain The magic Seville 9h00 125 €

CAPRI Italy Capri Highlights 4h00 55 €

CASABLANCA Morocco Casablanca & Villa des Arts 4h30 60 €

CATANIA Italy Taormina & Mont Etna 8h30 65 €

CORINTH Greece Mycenae Site and Museum 3h30 60 €

CRES Croatia Mali Losinj & Apoxyomenos 4h15 70 €

DUBROVNIK Croatia Republic monuments and City walls 3h15 65 €

FUNCHAL Portugal - Madeira Monte & Botanical Gardens 4h30 55 €

GAETA Italy Tiberio Villa & Sperlonga 4h00 55 €

GOZO Malta Comino Boat Tour 2h00 45 €

ITEA Greece Sacred site of Delphi 4h00 65 €

ITHACA Greece Ithaca Boat Tour 4h00 70 €

KOTOR Montenegro Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks 4h00 60 €

LAS PALMAS Spain - Canary Islands Essence of Gran Canaria 4h00 45 €

MAHON Spain - Balearic Islands Ciutadella and Panoramic Tour 3h30 45 €

MARINA DI CARRARA Italy Classical Florence 10h00 95 €

MARINA DI CARRARA Italy The marble quarries of Carrara 4h30 70 €

PALMA DE MAJORQUE Spain - Balearic Islands Palma's historic centre 4h30 40 €

PAROS Greece Parikia & Naoussa 4h00 55 €

PORTO SANTO Portugal - Madeira Porto Santo hiking tour 3h30 40 €

PRAIA Cape Verde Praia & Cidade Velha 4h00 60 €

PUERTO ROSARIO Spain - Canary Islands Fuerteventura Highlights 4h30 45 €

SIBENIK Croatia Krka falls (with return to Split) 5h00 80 €

TRAPANI Italy Erice 4h00 55 €

TRIESTE Italy Miramare Castle & Gardens 3h00 65 €

VALENCIA Spain The best of Valencia 4h00 60 €

VALLETTA Malta Blue grotto and Dingli clifs 3h00 30 €

VENICE Italy San Rocco & Cà Rezzonico 4h00 60 €

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The work of Gaudí (4 hours) • From 80 € per person Founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC, Barcelona, or ‘Barna’ as the locals like to call it, is without a doubt one of the most attractive cities in Spain. The wondrous “City of Counts” is like an open-air museum, home to an astonishing array of artistic treasures, including the architect Antoni Gaudí’s most beautiful creations, which are almost all listed as Unesco World Heritage Sites. You will be taken by coach to the magnificent Sagrada Familia basilica via Passeig de Gràcia. The basilica is an absolute masterpiece with 18 towers. It also boasts 3 facades respectively dedicated to the Nativity, the Passion and God’s Glory. Ater this visit, you will head to Park Güell, a huge public park inspired by the English garden-city model, home to multicoloured statues and a famous mosaic bench. Pre & post cruise programmes

We invite you to enhance your cruise and extend your trip with carefully designed, high-quality programmes, organised to tie in with the flights selected by PONANT. These are group excursions, and are available either immediately before or ater your cruise; they must be booked before departure. Would you like to join this program but are travelling on a diferent flight than the one selected by PONANT? Please do not hesitate to contact our travel agents or your travel professional, PONANT can organise your private transfer. The programmes with the logo “Escorted programme” benefit from a PONANT accompaniment. Venice, Italy To Venice from London or Paris, on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Embark on an unforgettable voyage to Venice from either London or Paris aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train. The carefully restored original carriages date from the 1920s, and boast the sophistication of the golden age of rail travel; when crowned heads and writers rubbed shoulders as they crossed Europe. The luxury and refinement of the cabins and the delicious dishes served in the dining cars will charm you as much as the beauty of the landscapes you will pass by on your way to the lagoon of Venice. On your arrival at Santa Lucia Station, you will be driven in a taxi boat to the hotel where you will spend one night, before joining your ship the following day for embarkation. We invite you to consult your travel advisor for more information as of July 2017.

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Jordan and its ancient treasures (3 days / 3 nights) • From 1 220 € per person On the edge of the historic, 5,000-year-old King’s Highway, discover Madaba, where the 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land can be found in St George’s Church. Further on, you will visit Bethany, which is known as the place where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. The next day you will visit Petra, a vast ancient city carved out of rock by the Nabetaeans. To end your day’s adventure, you will explore the Wadi Rum valley in a 4WD. At the end of the day you will be taken to the port to board your ship. PRO D GR TE A R M This programme is also available in 2 days / 1 night with the discovery of Petra and its treasures. O M

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Your pre-cruise programme: Aqaba • Athens from 26th April 2018 aboard Le Lyrial

Lisbon, Portugal Valleta, Malta

The era of the great explorers (1/2 day) The fortified city of Vittoriosa (1/2 day) • 95 € per person • 40 € per person Ater a typically Portuguese lunch, you will take a panoramic tour When you arrive at the airport, you will board a coach in the of Lisbon via its many historic districts such as Rossio, Marquis direction of Vittoriosa, one of the three fortified cities of Malta. of Pombal Square and the Avenida da Liberdade (Freedom The first residence of the Knights Hospitalier (Order of Saint Avenue). Your visit will continue to the heights of Edward VII John) of Malta on the island in 1530, today it boasts numerous Park where you can drink in the extraordinary views over the historical monuments, including many of the Auberges of the city, before returning to the era of the golden age of Portuguese Knights, churches and ancient palaces. During a walking tour of exploration in the district of Belém, considered to be one of the city, you will be able to admire St Lawrence’s Church as well the most representative of this flourishing period. Admire the as the Fort St Angelo. Then you will board a traditional Maltese emblematic Belém Tower, located on the shores of the Tagus, as boat known as a ‘Dghajsas’ for a 25 minute trip lasting through well as the Jeronimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage the port, before returning by road to La Valletta to board your monuments. Lastly you will stop in front of the Monument to ship. the Discoveries, erected in 1960, before you head to the port to board your ship.

Your pre-cruise programme: Your pre-cruise programme: Valletta • Athens from 28th Sept. 2018 aboard Le Lapérouse Lisbon • Tenerife from 11th October 2018 aboard Le Lyrial Valletta • Valletta from 04th & 11th Oct. 2018 aboard Le Champlain Lisbon • Civitavecchia from 13th Sept. 2018 aboard Le Lapérouse Valletta • Marseille from 18th Oct. 2018 aboard Le Champlain

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The François Pinault Foundation sites in Venice (1 day) • 190 € per person If there is such a thing as a city built on legends, then Venice is surely one of them. Made of stone and light and facing the sea, the city of the Doges welcomes you to its labyrinth of canals and small streets. In the company of an experienced guide, you will visit two emblematic sites belonging to the François Pinault Foundation: first, the famous Palazzo Grassi, which is situated along the Grand Canal and entirely devoted to contemporary art. Then, Punta della Dogana will welcome you. Built in 1677 and restored in 2009, it is now home to numerous monographs and collective exhibitions. A wonderful encounter with the Serenissima, seen through a contemporary lens.

Your pre-cruise programme: Venice • Venice from 15th, 23rd, 30th August & 13th Sept. 2018 aboard Le Lyrial

Dakar, Senegal Ain Sukhna, Egypt

Dakar & Gorée Island (1 day) The wonders of Egypt (1 day / 1 night) • 260 € per person • From 260 € per person Situated close to Dakar, Gorée Island serves as a reminder for Just outside Cairo, on the Giza plateau, stands the oldest of mankind of 350 years of slavery and has become a symbol listed the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to as a Unesco World Heritage Site. A local ferry will take you to the have survived until now: the Giza pyramid complex with the island and you will discover its main sites, including the House pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure of Slaves and the Church of Saint Charles Borromée. You will (Mycerinus). Further on, the Sphinx awaits you in an exceptional make your way to the rocky plateau of Castel, before heading setting. Lastly, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, entirely devoted to to the Historical Museum. Ater lunch, you will make your way Ancient Egyptian antiquities, will reveal its secrets to you. (The visit back to Dakar for a panoramic tour, with a stop to take photos to the Egyptian Museum could be replaced by a visit to the Grand at the presidential palace and a visit to the Soumbédioune crat Egyptian Museum depending on the latter’s opening date and market. collections.)

Your post-cruise programme: Your post-cruise programme: Tenerife • Dakar from 08th Nov. 2018 aboard Le Champlain Athens • Ain Sukhna from 9th Nov. 2018 aboard Le Lapérouse

Mediterranean | 117 Enjoy the freedom of the city

Athens Rome (Civitavecchia) • King George Hotel + Admission to the Byzantine Museum • Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa + Admission to the included Villa Borghese included • From 310 € per person • From 390 € per person If you are already familiar with the Acropolis and the many The eternal city is brimming with monuments! Here, discover ancient sites in the city of the gods, enjoy the historical history as told through the city’s ancient vestiges such as the centre by strolling through the 3-km pedestrian zone. Not far Coliseum or the Baths of Caracalla, followed by a walk from the from your hotel, the famous Byzantine Museum will reveal Trevi Fountain, a symbol of la Dolce Vita, to Piazza Navona via the its treasures: considered to be one of the most important Pantheon. Discover also the famous Villa Borghese, an 80-hectare museums in Greece, it is home to a magnificent art collection, landscaped garden in the heart of the city, home to a number of with works dating back to Antiquity and the Middle Ages. museums and cultural institutions, including Villa Medici.

Valleta Marseille • Hotel Phoenicia + Admission to the Casa Rocca Piccola • InterContinental Marseille Hotel Dieu + Admission to the included MuCEM is included. • From 290 € per person • From 290 € per person Valletta, jewel of the Knights of Malta… Before your cruise, Proud of its 2,600-year history, Marseille is a mosaic of don’t miss the opportunity to discover or rediscover this Mediterranean cultures and nowhere is this more evident incredible capital that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage than in the emblematic Old Port. As you wander through Site and which, along with the Three Cities, is one of the most its lively districts along streets paved in the colours of the beautiful fortified structures in the world. From your ideally South, you will be delighted by the warm atmosphere of this located hotel, you’ll be able to Visit the exceptional Casa Rocca city and its charming lilting accent, reminiscent of French Piccola, an astounding 16th century palace that has now been greats like Fernandel, Raimu and Pagnol. Next, discover the turned into a living museum illustrating the life of the nobility MuCEM, dedicated to showcasing, studying and preserving th since the 17 century. the heritage of the Mediterranean. Venice Lisbon • Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal (4*) + Admission to the Palazzo • Hotel Lisboa Plaza (4*) + Admission to the National Coach Grassi and Punta della Dogana included Museum included • From 490 € per person • From 230 € per person Stroll along the Serenissima’s winding streets at your leisure, Discover or rediscover Lisbon’s historical districts, ride the admire Piazza San Marco, visit the emblematic landmarks, tramway to Bairro Alto, or take a leisurely stroll along the take a vaporetto along the Grand Canal or, why not, ride in Tagus and enjoy the melodious sounds of the Fado. Don’t miss a gondola. Seize the opportunity to visit Palazzo Grazzi and your chance to visit the National Coach Museum in the Belém Punta della Dogana, two museums that house rich collections district. It is home to a fabulous collection of carriages from and are part of the François Pinault Foundation. Portugal, Italy, France, Austria and Spain.

118 Pre & Post cruise transfers

In order to make your trip as perfect as possible and simplify your journeys between your embarkation/ disembarkation port and the airport, PONANT ofers you to book a transfer service. Your transfers can either be direct or include a panoramic tour. Before or ater your cruise, we offer you the chance to discover the emblematic landmarks of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean from the comfort of a coach, before taking you to your ship or the airport. These programmes are run in groups and led by a English-speaking guide. For more information about transfers (prices and availability), please visit www.ponant.com or contact your travel agent.

For more informaion on the detailed programmes and prices, please consult www.ponant.com or call your travel agent. Flights selected by PONANT will be conirmed 10 months prior to your cruise

Formaliies FOR ALL CRUISES The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information. Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, PONANT will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.

SPECIFIC FORMALITIES

LE LYRIAL: AQABA • ATHENS - APRIL 26TH 2018 - PAGE 104 (1) (2) LE LAPÉROUSE: ATHENS • AIN SUKHNA - NOVEMBER 09TH 2018 - PAGE 112 (2)

(1) Jordan: A visa is mandatory (current cost 40 JOD). The visa is included for guests participating in a PONANT pre-cruise programme. In order to secure your visa, please send a copy of your passport to PONANT 30 days prior to your cruise departure. (2) Egypt: Visa delivered and charged onboard (25€ to date subject to change). This visa is valid for 30 days.

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LE PONANT : NICE • NICE - JULY 05TH, 12TH, 19TH & 26TH 2018 & AUGUST 02ND 2018 - PAGE 103 Dives when authorised by local authorities and feasible with ship equipment and Zodiac® dinghies. Rates: € 70 per standard dive; € 80 per dive when local equipment or staf must be used, € 80 for a “discover scuba dive” course. In order to participate to diving sessions, guests must have with them a medical certificate less than 1-year-old and their up to date dive book.

Mediterranean | 119 he fleet Welcome on board... The sisterships : Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal, Le Lyrial

122 Deck plans

604 602 614 612 610 608 606 Grand Deluxe Deluxe Suite GRILL Suite 6 PANORAMIC PANORAMIC POOL RESTAURANT TERRACE INTERNET LOUNGE 605 603 601 615 611 609 607 Owner’s Deluxe Deluxe suite Suite Suite LIBRARY Deck 6 - Le Lyrial

626 624 622 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 Owner’s 602 suite Deluxe Suite GRILL PANORAMIC 6 POOL RESTAURANT PANORAMIC INTERNET LOUNGE TERRACE 539625 623 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 601 Deluxe Deluxe Suite Suite LIBRARY Deck 6 - Le Boréal - L’Austral - Le Soléal

HAMMAM (1) 536 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 504 502

(2) IMAGE & PHOTO DESK 5 BRIDGE 509 (3) 539537 535 533 531 529 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 507 505 503 501

Le Soléal configuration: (1) Hammam (2) Locker (3) Massage / Le Lyrial configuration: (1) Hammam (2) Massage (3) Massage

434 432 430 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402

4 THEATRE 437 435 433 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401

EXCURSION 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 DESK

3 MAIN LOUNGE SHOP RECEPTION 337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 300 DESK

GASTRONOMIC

2 MARINA RESTAURANT

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have a porthole) - Main Lounge - Shop Hairdresser - Relaxation room - Image & Prestige suites) -

e L - Reception desk - Excursion desk - photo desk - Bridge L yrial: Owner’s Suite 1 Grand Privilege Suite - Medical centre 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 8 Privilege Suites - 35 Prestige staterooms with private balcony 4 1 Prestige stateroom - Pool - Grill Restaurant - Theatre Internet space - Library - Panoramic lounge - Panoramic terrace

Owner’s Suite Prestige Suites Prestige staterooms Deck 6 Deck 6 - 5 (except Le Lyrial) Deck 4 - 5 - 6 Privilege Suites Grand Deluxe Suites Deluxe staterooms Deck 6 - Le Lyrial Deck 6 - Le Lyrial Deck 3 Grand Privilege Suite Deluxe Suites Superior staterooms Deck 6 - Le Lyrial Deck 6 Deck 3

The Sisterships | 123 Discover your stateroom Elegance and flexibility of the suites and staterooms, decorated by French interior designers, panoramic sea view.

L’Austral, Le Boréal & Le Soléal accomodaion

OWNER’S SUITE (484 sq.t + 97 sq.t. private balcony)

Balcony

Tv Tv

Dining Sofa room

Bar Desk

Balneo Dressing bathtub room

WC Shower WC

Suite Armateur - AUSTRAL UP TO 20 PRESTIGE SUITES (398 sq.t. + 86 sq.t. private balcony) 3 DELUXE SUITES UP TO 92 PRESTIGE STATEROOMS (200 sq.t. + 43 sq.t. private balcony) (290 sq.t. + 54 sq.t. private balcony)

Balcony Balcony Balcony

Bar

Daybed Sofa

Tv Tv Tv

Bar Bar Shower Tv Bar

Dressing Dressing Dressing room room room Shower Shower Shower

Dressing WC WCWC WC WC room

Suites Prestige - AUSTRAL (1) Suites Prestige à bord du Boréal & du Soléal : 1 douche et 1 baignoire. Suites Deluxe à bord du Boréal : 1 douche et 1 baignoire. (2) Cabines Prestige à bord du Boréal & du Soléal, Ponts 5 & 6 : 1 douche ou 1 baignoire selon les cabines.

28 DELUXE STATEROOMS 8 SUPERIOR STATEROOMS (200 sq.t. + 43 sq.t. private balcony) (226 sq.t)

Balcony

Daybed

Bar Bar

Tv Tv

Dressing Dressing room Shower Shower room

WC WC

Cabines Deluxe - AUSTRAL Ameniies

• Individually-controlled airconditioning • French bath products • Cabin layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating • Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer cabins available (Children welcome) • Direct line telephone • Minibar • 110V American (two flat pins) /220V European (round • Flat screen satellite TV socketswith two round pins) • IPod™ players • 24hr room service • Desk with stationery • Internet access Wifi • Safe

124 Le Lyrial accomodaion

OWNER’S SUITE GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE (581 sq.t + 129 sq.t. private balcony) (581 sq.t + 129 sq.t. private balcony)

Balcony Balcony

Sofa Tv

Dining Room Tv Tv Tv

Bar Bar Spa Bathtub Dressing Dressing bathtub Dressing Dressing room room room room Shower

WC Shower WC WC Shower WC

GRAND DELUXE SUITE 8 PRIVILEGE SUITES 11 PRESTIGE SUITES (388 sq.t. + 86 sq.t. private balcony) (484 sq.t + 108 sq.t. private balcony) (388 sq.t. + 86 sq.t. private balcony) 73 PRESTIGE STATEROOMS (194 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. private balcony)

Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony

Sofa Tv Tv

Sofa Sofa Tv Tv Tv Dining room

Tv Tv Bar Bar Bar Desk Bar Spa Bar Bathtub Dressing Dressing bathtub Dressing room Dressing Shower room Shower Shower Dressing room room room

WC WC ShowerDouche WC WC Shower WC WC

Suite Grand Deluxe - LYRIAL - UK

3 DELUXE SUITES (291 sq.t. 28 DELUXE STATEROOMS 8 SUPERIOR STAT. + 65 sq.t. private balcony) (194 sq.t. + 43 sq.t. private balcony) (226 sq.t)

Balcony Balcony Daybed

Bar Bar

Daybed

Tv Tv

Tv Bar Dressing room Dressing Dressing room room Shower Shower Shower

WC Dressing WC WC room

Cabines Deluxe - LYRIAL

Public areas

¨ R© R© §OBBY OUNGES TION / RELAXATION 1 453 sq.t / 135 sq.m Concierge lounge including • Main Lounge • Theatre reception, customer relations and excursions 2 745 sq.t / 255 sq.m 2 690 sq.t / 250 sq.m desk, concierge service Inside capacity: 110 Capacity: 250 Outside capacity: 30 Main show room for conferences and live RESTAURANTS Aternoon tea, lounge, live music, dance floor entertainment on selected evenings • Gastronomic Restaurant and cocktail bar State-of-the-art audio and video technology 3 982 sq.t / 370 sq.m Access to the outside terrace Capacity: 268 • Fitness & Beauty Corner Elegant main dining room for breakfast, lunch • Panoramic Lounge Fitness room: Kinesis equipment, running and dinner serving French and international 1 184 sq.t / 110 sq.m machines, bicycles... cuisine, fine wine cellar Library, internet desk, cocktail bar, live Beauty Corner Sothys™: Hairdresser, entertainment on selected evenings Massage rooms (2), Balneo room, Hammam, • Grill Restaurant Direct access to the panoramic terrace Relaxation room 2 530 sq.t / 235 sq.m Inside capacity: 150 • Open-air Bar (Pool deck) • Leisure area Outside capacity: 60 Seating: 50 Wii™ area, photoshop Casual eating venue for breakfast, bufet lunch Overlooking the pool deck and themed dinner Les Sisterships | 125 The PONANT Explorers : Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain

126 Deck plans*

SPA

FITNESS

PANORAMIC LOUNGE 6

DECK 5

5 BRIDGE

WC Bridge - 28 Prestige staterooms - 1 Delux DECK 4

4 RESTAURANT

Restaurant - 24 Prestige staterooms 1 Deluxe suite

DECK 3

GRILL SHOP EXCURSION WC DESK 3 POOL MAIN LOUNGE THEATRE RECEPTION DESK

3 Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Main Lounge 5 Bridge - 28 Prestige staterooms (including 6 Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms - Pool Deck - Shop - Medical Centre - Theatre - 1 for person of reduced mobility and 20 Prestige (including 6 Prestige staterooms convertible 13 Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite staterooms convertible into 10 Prestige suites) into 3 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - - 1 Deluxe suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - Restaurant - 24 Prestige staterooms (including 4 Deluxe suites 1 Owner’s Suite 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite 7 Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa - Sundeck

Owner Suite Prestige Suites Deluxe Staterooms Deck 6 Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 3 Privilege Suites Deluxe Suites Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 3 - Deck 4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Grand Deluxe Suites Prestige Staterooms Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6

* Non-contractual plans, ships under construction.

The PONANT Explorers | 127 Discover your stateroom* Elegance and flexibility of the suites and staterooms, decorated by French interior designers, panoramic sea view.

Accomodaion OW (484 sq. t + 328 sq. t private patio)

3 GRAND DELUXE SUITES 4 PRIVILEGE SUITES (484 sq. t + 328 sq. t private patio) (344 sq. t + 86 sq.t. private balcony)

13 PRESTIGE SUITES 66 PRESTIGE STAT. 5 DELUXE SUITES 13 DELUXE STAT. (409 sq.t. + 86 sq.t. private balcony) (205 sq.t. + 43 sq.t. private balcony) (291 sq.ft. + 65 sq.ft. private balcony) (205 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. private balcony)

Dressing WC

Douche

Dressing

TV Mini Bar

Balcon

128 Ameniies

• Individually-controlled airconditioning • Safe • Cabin layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating • French bath products cabins available (Children welcome) • Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer • Minibar • Direct line telephone • Flat screen satellite TV • 110V American (two flat pins) /220V European • Video on demand (round sockets with two round pins) • IPod™ players • 24hr room service • Desk with stationery • Internet access Wifi

Public areas

T TION AREA URANTS TION / RELAXATION 1507 sq.t - Reception/concierge desk, excursions • Grill Restaurant • Hydraulic platform desk, ship’s administrative services, sales ofice, - Easier boarding 538 sq.t boutique. Capacity: 70 Bufets - Grills - Easier Zodiac® embarkation and disembarkation - Easier access to the sea and practising various water sports such as kayaking or paddle- • Panoramic Restaurant boarding. Capacity : all of passengers MAIN LOUNGE • Pool deck Bufet & table service 2153 sq.t which can accommodate all of our - Pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a passengers to share convivial moments and opens onto the outside counter-current swimming system to host activities organised during the day or - Solarium, evening. - Outdoor bar and lounge • Théâtre Capacity: 188 - Main show room for conferences and live - Entertainment on selected evenings - State-of-the-art audio and video technology

* Non-contractual plans, ships under construction.

The PONANT Explorers | 129 Le Ponant

130 Deck plans

5 SUN DECK

SUN DECK

OBSERVATORY

4 ANTIGUA DECK

BRIDGE

LE DIAMANT 4 2 PANORAMIC 5 RESTAURANT 3 1

3 SAINT-BARTH DECK

SAPHIR LOUNGE

MARINA EMERAUDE LOUNGE RECEPTION KARUKERA RESTAURANT

2 MARIE-GALANTE DECK

32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6

31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 12A 11 9 7

2 27 staterooms (with 3 triple staterooms and 4 Le Diamant Panoramic Restaurant - Bridge - 5 staterooms with sofa) 5 double bed staterooms

3 Marina - Emeraude lounge - Lobby - Saphir 5 Observatory - Sun Deck lounge - Karukéra Gastronomic Restaurant

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Le Ponant | 131 Discover your stateroom 32 staterooms, all with a porthole and soothing pastel interiors.

Accomodaion

5 ANTIGUA DECK STATEROOMS (134 sq.t. to 165 sq.t.)

TV Shower

Dressing room

19 MARIE-GALANTE STATEROOMS & 8 MARIE-GALANTE PREMIUM STATEROOMS (113 sq.t. to 145 sq.t.)

TV Shower

Dressing room

Twin Bed version

TV TV Shower Shower

Dressing room Dressing room

WC WC

Double Bed version Triple version

132 Ameniies

• Individually-controlled airconditioning • Safe • Cabin layout : Double bed, or twin beds • French bath products • Minibar • Dressing table, Hairdryer and Bath robes • Television • Satellite direct line telephone • Flat screen satellite TV • Only 220 volts outlet • Desk with stationery • WiFi

Public areas

.OBBY RESTAURANTS LOUNGES 280 sq.t / 26 sq.m • Karukéra Restaurant • Emeraude Lounge Reception, customer relations and shore 925 sq.t / 86 sq.m 795 sq.t / 74 sq.m excursions desk Capacity: 64 Capacity: 64 Gastronomic restaurant Main lounge with piano bar LEISURE FACILITIES Breakfast, lunch and dinner, French and • Bar international cuisine in an elegant and 260 sq.t / 24 sq.m • Saphir Lounge sophisticated environment 260 sq.t / 24 sq.m • Le Diamant Restaurant Library, computer, internet access, 1247 sq.t / 116 sq.m TV and DVD Capacity: 64 • The Marina Outside panoramic restaurant Direct access to the Zodiac® Breakfast, bufet lunches and dinners

Le Ponant | 133 Price list Asia and Oceania The rates of our cruises are per person, based on double-occupancy. Individual stateroom rate : consult us. For details, please refer to General and Particular Terms and Conditions of Sales, see pages 142 to 146.

OTARU • OSAKA on 29th May 2018; 10 nights OSAKA • MANILA on 08th June 2018; 9 nights

t 0 d 1 2 3f 4 / 4 0 / NT BO NT BO r n ultur apan A N ncestral pan A N N U N U

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P P Up to Up to aboard L'Austral aboard L'Austral

-30% -30% ==o S8 9:; < =; Stater 6 060 € 4 390 € Superior Stateroom 3 740 € 2 750 € Deluxe Stateroom 6 550 € 4 730 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 040 € 2 960 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 7 330 € 5 280 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 280 € 3 130 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 7 700 € 5 540 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 410 € 3 220 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 8 080 € 5 800 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 540 € 3 310 € Deluxe Suite 11 320 € 8 070 € Deluxe Suite 6 130 € 4 420 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 15 400 € 10 930 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 6 620 € 4 760 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 16 160 € 11 460 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 6 810 € 4 900 € Owner Suite 18 590 € 18 590 € Owner Suite 7 160 € 7 160 € Safety and port taxes (included) 500 € Safety and port taxes (included) 450 €

MANILA • DARWIN on 17th June 2018; 12 nights DARWIN • BROOME on 19th July and 08th Aug. 2018;

10 nights

E 5 / t NT BO NT BO xploring he alay rchipelago A N A N N U N U

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P / P Up to Up to aboard L'Austral ustralia's conic imberley -30% aboard L'Austral -15%

Superior Stateroom 4 990 € 3 670 € Superior Stateroom 6 990 € 6 040 € Deluxe Stateroom 5 390 € 3 950 € Deluxe Stateroom 7 530 € 6 500 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 710 € 4 170 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 8 410 € 7 250 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 880 € 4 290 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 8 820 € 7 600 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 6 060 € 4 420 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 9 250 € 7 970 € Deluxe Suite 8 180 € 5 900 € Deluxe Suite 12 860 € 11 030 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 820 € 6 350 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 17 420 € 14 910 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 9 090 € 6 540 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 18 280 € 15 640 € Owner Suite 9 540 € 9 540 € Owner Suite 20 990 € 20 990 € Safety and port taxes (included) 600 € Safety and port taxes (included) 640 € Charter flight (included) 80 €

BROOME • DARWIN on 29th July 2018; 10 nights BROOME • DARWIN on 18th August 2018; 10 nights

NT BO NT BO

6 7 6 7 / / ustralia's conic imberley A N ustralia's conic imberley A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to aboard L'Austral -15% aboard L'Austral -20%

Superior Stateroom 6 990 € 6 040 € Superior Stateroom 6 990 € 5 730 € Deluxe Stateroom 7 530 € 6 500 € Deluxe Stateroom 7 530 € 6 160 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 8 410 € 7 250 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 8 410 € 6 870 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 8 820 € 7 600 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 8 820 € 7 200 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 9 250 € 7 970 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 9 250 € 7 540 € Deluxe Suite 12 860 € 11 030 € Deluxe Suite 12 860 € 10 430 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 17 420 € 14 910 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 17 420 € 14 080 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 18 280 € 15 640 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 18 280 € 14 760 € Owner Suite 20 990 € 20 990 € Owner Suite 20 990 € 20 990 € Safety and port taxes (included) 640 € Safety and port taxes (included) 640 € Charter flight (included) 80 € Charter flight (included) 80 €

134 DARWIN • HONIARA on 28th August 2018; 16 nights HONIARA • LAUTOKA on 13th Sept. 2018; 11 nights

NT BO NT BO Wonders and Cultures of the Coral Triangle A N Ancient Cultures and Landscapes of Vanuatu A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to aboard L'Austral aboard L'Austral -30% -30%

Superior Stateroom 7 710 € 5 790 € Superior Stateroom 5 460 € 4 140 € Deluxe Stateroom 8 280 € 6 190 € Deluxe Stateroom 5 860 € 4 420 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 8 750 € 6 520 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 6 180 € 4 640 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 8 990 € 6 680 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 6 350 € 4 760 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 9 250 € 6 870 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 6 520 € 4 880 € Deluxe Suite 12 300 € 9 000 € Deluxe Suite 8 620 € 6 350 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 13 230 € 9 650 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 9 260 € 6 800 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 13 610 € 9 920 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 9 520 € 6 980 € Owner Suite 14 270 € 14 270 € Owner Suite 9 970 € 9 970 € Safety and port taxes (included) 800 € Safety and port taxes (included) 550 € Charter flight (included) 470 € Charter flight (included) 470 € Airport taxes (included) 50 € Airport taxes (included) 50 €

LAUTOKA • PAPEETE on 24th Sept. 2018; 12 nights PAPEETE • HANGA ROA on 06th & 25th Oct. 2018;

NT BO 13 nights NT BO 30th Anniversary Cruise in Polynesia A N A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to aboard L'Austral Polynesia and Easter Island -25% aboard L'Austral and Le Boréal -30%

Superior Stateroom 4 740 € 3 700 € Superior Stateroom 5 130 € 3 780 € Deluxe Stateroom 5 120 € 3 990 € Deluxe Stateroom 5 540 € 4 070 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 420 € 4 210 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 880 € 4 310 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 590 € 4 340 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 6 050 € 4 420 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 750 € 4 460 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 6 230 € 4 550 € Deluxe Suite 7 770 € 5 970 € Deluxe Suite 8 420 € 6 080 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 380 € 6 430 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 9 080 € 6 550 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 8 630 € 6 620 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 9 350 € 6 740 € Owner Suite 9 060 € 9 060 € Owner Suite 9 820 € 9 820 € Safety and port taxes (included) 600 € Safety and port taxes (included) 650 €

HONOLULU • PAPEETE on 04th Oct. 2018 ; 14 nights PAPEETE • PAPEETE on 18th Oct. 2018 ; 7 nights

NT BO NT BO Hawaii & French Polynesia A N Treasures of Polynesia A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to aboard Le Boréal -30% aboard Le Boréal -30%

Superior Stateroom 5 530 € 4 080 € Superior Stateroom 4 060 € 2 940 € Deluxe Stateroom 5 970 € 4 380 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 380 € 3 170 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 6 330 € 4 640 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 910 € 3 540 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 6 520 € 4 770 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 150 € 3 710 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 6 710 € 4 900 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 410 € 3 890 € Deluxe Suite 9 060 € 6 550 € Deluxe Suite 7 580 € 5 410 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 9 780 € 7 050 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 310 € 7 320 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 10 070 € 7 250 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 10 820 € 7 670 € Owner Suite 10 570 € 10 570 € Owner Suite 12 450 € 12 450 € Safety and port taxes (included) 700 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 €

135 Price list he Arctic The rates of our cruises are per person, based on double-occupancy. Individual stateroom rate : consult us. For details, please refer to General and Particular Terms and Conditions of Sales, see pages 142 to 146.

REYKJAVIK • REYKJAVIK on 19th and 26th June 2018; BERGEN • LONGYEARBYEN on 22nd June 2018;

NT BO NT BO 7 nights A N 10 nights A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to

I celandic Mosaic Fjords & Spitsbergen -0% -25% aboard Le Lapérouse aboard Le Boréal Deluxe Stateroom 4 610 € 4 610 € Superior Stateroom 7 220 € 5 780 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 160 € 5 160 € Deluxe Stateroom 7 720 € 6 160 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 420 € 5 420 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 8 530 € 6 760 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 690 € 5 690 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 8 910 € 7 050 € Deluxe Suite 7 970 € 7 970 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 9 310 € 7 350 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 840 € 10 840 € Deluxe Suite 12 640 € 9 850 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 11 380 € 11 380 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 16 840 € 13 000 € Privilege Suite 11 950 € 11 950 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 17 630 € 13 590 € Grand Deluxe Suite 13 150 € 13 150 € Owner Suite 20 130 € 20 130 € Owner Suite 13 800 € 13 800 € Safety and port taxes (included) 500 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Charter flight (included) 890 € Airport taxes (included) 90 €

LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN on 02nd July 2018; LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN on 16th July 2018;

NT BO NT BO 7 nights A N 12 nights A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to The best of Spitsbergen Discovery of the king of the Arctic -0% -30% aboard Le Boréal aboard Le Boréal Superior Stateroom 7 680 € 7 680 € Superior Stateroom 12 210 € 9 120 € Deluxe Stateroom 8 190 € 8 190 € Deluxe Stateroom 13 080 € 9 730 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 9 010 € 9 010 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 14 490 € 10 720 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 9 400 € 9 400 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 15 150 € 11 180 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 9 800 € 9 800 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 15 840 € 11 670 € Deluxe Suite 13 180 € 13 180 € Deluxe Suite 21 640 € 15 730 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 17 450 € 17 450 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 28 960 € 20 850 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 18 260 € 18 260 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 30 340 € 21 820 € Owner Suite 20 800 € 20 800 € Owner Suite 34 690 € 34 690 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 600 € Charter flight (included) 1 250 € Charter flight (included) 1 250 € Airport taxes (included) 90 € Airport taxes (included) 90 €

NOME • SEWARD on 10th Sept. 2018; 16 nights REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ on 10th August 2018;

NT BO NT BO Fire and ice in the Arctic A N 10 nights A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to aboard Le Boréal -30% The unexplored Greenland -30% aboard Le Boréal Superior Stateroom 11 550 € 8 760 € Superior Stateroom 7 580 € 5 740 € Deluxe Stateroom 12 360 € 9 330 € Deluxe Stateroom 8 110 € 6 110 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 13 670 € 10 240 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 8 970 € 6 710 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 14 280 € 10 670 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 9 370 € 6 990 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 14 920 € 11 120 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 9 790 € 7 290 € Deluxe Suite 20 300 € 14 880 € Deluxe Suite 13 320 € 9 760 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 27 090 € 19 640 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 17 780 € 12 880 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 28 380 € 20 540 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 18 620 € 13 470 € Owner Suite 32 410 € 32 410 € Owner Suite 21 270 € 21 270 € Safety and port taxes (included) 800 € Safety and port taxes (included) 500 € Charter flight (included) 1 390 € Charter flight (included) 860 € Airport taxes (included) 70 € Airport taxes (included) 100 €

136 REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ on 17th July 2018; KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ

NT BO NT BO 12 nights A N on 29th July 2018 ; 16 nights A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to The Erik the Red saga Ultima Thule, the horizontal Everest -30% -20% aboard Le Soléal aboard Le Soléal Superior Stateroom 12 790 € 9 390 € Superior Stateroom 15 180 € 12 630 € Deluxe Stateroom 13 750 € 10 060 € Deluxe Stateroom 16 260 € 13 500 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 15 300 € 11 140 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 18 010 € 14 900 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 16 030 € 11 650 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 18 830 € 15 550 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 16 790 € 12 190 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 19 690 € 16 240 € Deluxe Suite 23 180 € 16 660 € Deluxe Suite 26 900 € 22 010 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 31 240 € 22 300 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 36 000 € 29 290 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 32 770 € 23 370 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 37 710 € 30 660 € Owner Suite 37 560 € 37 560 € Owner Suite 43 120 € 43 120 € Safety and port taxes (included) 600 € Safety and port taxes (included) 800 € Charter flight (included) 760 € Charter flight (included) 1 490 € Airport taxes (included) 100 € Airport taxes (included) 170 €

KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME on 27th August 2018;

NT BO NT BO on 14th August 2018 ; 13 nights A N 22 nights A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to Bafin Bay secrets The Northwest Passage -30% -0% aboard Le Soléal aboard Le Soléal Superior Stateroom 13 640 € 10 240 € Superior Stateroom 17 270 € 17 270 € Deluxe Stateroom 14 600 € 10 910 € Deluxe Stateroom 18 510 € 18 510 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 16 150 € 11 990 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 20 530 € 20 530 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 16 880 € 12 500 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 21 470 € 21 470 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 17 640 € 13 040 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 22 460 € 22 460 € Deluxe Suite 24 030 € 17 510 € Deluxe Suite 30 770 € 30 770 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 32 090 € 23 150 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 41 250 € 41 250 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 33 620 € 24 220 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 43 230 € 43 230 € Owner Suite 38 410 € 38 410 € Owner Suite 49 450 € 49 450 € Safety and port taxes (included) 800 € Safety and port taxes (included) 1 100 € Charter flight (included) 1 490 € Charter flight (included) 1 600 € Airport taxes (included) 170 € Airport taxes (included) 100 €

NOME • VANCOUVER on 18th Sept. 2018; 14 nights VANCOUVER • SAN DIEGO on 02nd Oct. 2018; 7 nights

NT BO NT BO In the wake of pioneers A N California A N N U N U

O S O S

P P Up to Up to aboard Le Soléal -25% aboard Le Soléal -30%

Superior Stateroom 9 730 € 7 690 € Superior Stateroom 3 120 € 2 280 € Deluxe Stateroom 10 440 € 8 230 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 370 € 2 460 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 11 580 € 9 080 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 3 570 € 2 600 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 12 110 € 9 480 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 3 680 € 2 680 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 12 680 € 9 910 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 3 790 € 2 750 € Deluxe Suite 17 390 € 13 440 € Deluxe Suite 5 110 € 3 680 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 23 330 € 17 890 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 5 510 € 3 960 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 24 450 € 18 730 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 5 680 € 4 080 € Owner Suite 27 980 € 27 980 € Owner Suite 5 960 € 5 960 € Safety and port taxes (included) 700 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Charter flight (included) 870 € Airport taxes (included) 30 €

137 Price list Mediteranean The rates of our cruises are per person, based on double-occupancy. Individual stateroom rate : consult us. For details, please refer to General and Particular Terms and Conditions of Sales, see pages 142 to 146.

Le Ponant

NICE • VALLETTA on 24th May 2018; 7 nights NICE • NICE on 05th, 12th, 19th & 26th July 2018; NICE • NICE on 02nd August 2018; NT BO NT BO A N A N Golf in the Mediterranean 7 nights N U 7 nights N U O S O S

P P

U> ? U > ? o o The great Corsican loop -30% The great Corsican loop -30%

Marie Galante Stateroom 3 690 € Marie Galante Stateroom 4 360 € 3 150 € Marie Galante Stateroom 4 690 € 3 380 € Marie Galante Stateroom Premium 3 990 € Marie Galante Stateroom Premium 4 690 € 3 380 € Marie Galante Stateroom Premium 5 050 € 3 640 € Antigua Stateroom 4 190 € Antigua Stateroom 5 010 € 3 610 € Antigua Stateroom 5 400 € 3 880 € 'Golf package' supplement 1 000 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 €

Le Lyrial

AQABA • ATHENS on 26th April 2018; 7 nights ATHENS • ATHENS on 05th July 2018; 8 nights ATHENS • ATHENS on 13th July 2018; 8 nights Civilisations & Mythologies Secrets of the Greek islands Secrets of the Greek islands ATHENS • VENICE on 03rd May 2018; 7 nights ATHENS • VENICE on 21st Jul. & 07th Aug. 2018; 8 nights Maria Callas, Passion and Destiny Discovery of Dalmatian shores VENICE • VENICE on 15th August 2018; 8 nights

NT BO NT BO NT BO A N A N In the heart of the Adriatic A N N U N U N U

O S O S O S P P P Up to Up to

Up to -30% -30% -30%

Superior Stateroom 3 230 € 2 360 € Superior Stateroom 4 160 € 3 030 € Superior Stateroom 4 000 € 2 920 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 490 € 2 540 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 490 € 3 260 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 320 € 3 140 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 3 700 € 2 690 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 030 € 3 640 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 840 € 3 500 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 3 810 € 2 770 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 280 € 3 810 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 090 € 3 680 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 3 920 € 2 840 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 540 € 3 990 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 340 € 3 850 € Deluxe Suite 5 300 € 3 810 € Deluxe Suite 7 760 € 5 550 € Deluxe Suite 7 480 € 5 350 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 7 620 € 5 430 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 560 € 7 510 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 170 € 7 230 € Privilege Suite - Deck 6 7 850 € 5 600 € Privilege Suite - Deck 6 11 080 € 7 870 € Privilege Suite - Deck 6 10 680 € 7 590 € Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 8 240 € 5 870 € Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 12 750 € 9 040 € Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 12 280 € 8 710 € Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 11 420 € 8 090 € Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 16 220 € 11 470 € Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 15 620 € 11 050 € Owner Suite 11 540 € 11 540 € Owner Suite 16 390 € 16 390 € Owner Suite 15 780 € 15 780 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 400 € Safety and port taxes (included) 400 €

VENICE • VENICE on 23rd, 30th Aug. & 13th Sept. 2018; VENICE • CIVITAVECCHIA on 20th Sept. 2018; LISBON • TENERIFE on 11th October 2018; 7 nights 7 nights NT BO NT BO 8 nights NT BO A N A N A N N U N U N U

O S O S O S P P P

Up to Up to The best of Croatia The Vienna State Opera at Sea Up to

From Lisbon to the Canary Islands -30% -30% -30%

Superior Stateroom 4 100 € 2 970 € Superior Stateroom 4 210 € 3 050 € Superior Stateroom 3 470 € 2 540 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 430 € 3 200 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 550 € 3 290 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 740 € 2 730 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 960 € 3 570 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 100 € 3 670 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 3 970 € 2 890 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 210 € 3 750 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 350 € 3 850 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 090 € 2 980 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 470 € 3 930 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 620 € 4 030 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 210 € 3 060 € Deluxe Suite 7 650 € 5 460 € Deluxe Suite 7 860 € 5 600 € Deluxe Suite 5 680 € 4 090 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 410 € 7 390 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 700 € 7 590 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 170 € 5 830 € Privilege Suite - Deck 6 10 940 € 7 760 € Privilege Suite - Deck 6 11 230 € 7 960 € Privilege Suite - Deck 6 8 420 € 6 010 € Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 12 580 € 8 910 € Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 12 920 € 9 140 € Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 8 840 € 6 300 € Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 16 050 € 11 340 € Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 16 500 € 11 650 € Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 12 230 € 8 680 € Owner Suite 16 210 € 16 210 € Owner Suite 16 670 € 16 670 € Owner Suite 12 350 € 12 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 400 €

138 Le Lapérouse & Le Champlain

LISBON • CIVITAVECCHIA on 13th September 2018; ATHENS • AIN SUKHNA on 09th November 2018; CIVITAVECCHIA • VALLETTA on 20th Sept. 2018;

8 nights NT BO 8 nights NT BO 7 nights NT BO A N A N A N N U N U N U

O S O S O S

P P P Up to Up to Up to

Iberian shores, Jazz at sea Ancient Greece and Egypt From the Amalfi Coast to Malta -30% -30% -30%

Deluxe Stateroom 3 990 € 2 910 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 990 € 2 910 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 780 € 2 750 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 230 € 3 080 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 230 € 3 080 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 240 € 3 070 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 350 € 3 160 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 350 € 3 160 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 450 € 3 220 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 490 € 3 260 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 490 € 3 260 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 670 € 3 370 € Deluxe Suite 6 060 € 4 360 € Deluxe Suite 6 060 € 4 360 € Deluxe Suite 6 540 € 4 680 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 710 € 6 210 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 710 € 6 210 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 900 € 6 330 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 8 970 € 6 390 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 8 970 € 6 390 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 9 350 € 6 650 € Privilege Suite 9 240 € 6 580 € Privilege Suite 9 240 € 6 580 € Privilege Suite 9 810 € 6 970 € Grand Deluxe Suite 9 520 € 6 780 € Grand Deluxe Suite 9 520 € 6 780 € Grand Deluxe Suite 10 790 € 7 650 € Owner Suite 9 800 € 9 800 € Owner Suite 9 800 € 9 800 € Owner Suite 11 330 € 11 330 € Safety and port taxes (included) 400 € Safety and port taxes (included) 400 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 €

NT BO A N N U

O S

P Up to VALLETTA • ATHENS on 28th September 2018; 7 nights -30% Splendours of the Western Mediterranean ATHENS • CIVITAVECCHIA on 19th Oct. 2018; 7 nights Deluxe Stateroom 3 490 € 2 540 € The classical world of the Mediterranean Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 3 700 € 2 690 € CIVITAVECCHIA • CIVITAVECCHIA on 26th Oct. 2018; 7 nights Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 3 810 € 2 770 € Chopin and the music of Spain Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 3 920 € 2 840 € VALLETTA • VALLETTA on 11th Oct. 2018; 7 nights Deluxe Suite 5 300 € 3 810 € Treasures of Sicily Prestige Suite - Deck 5 7 620 € 5 430 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 7 850 € 5 600 € VALLETTA • MARSEILLE on 18th Oct. 2018; 7 nights Privilege Suite 8 080 € 5 760 € Mediterranean Islands Grand Deluxe Suite 8 330 € 5 930 € MARSEILLE • MALAGA on 25th Oct. 2018; 7 nights Owner Suite 8 580 € 8 580 € Spain's Mediterranean Shores Safety and port taxes (included) 350 €

VALLETTA • VALLETTA on 04th October 2018; MALAGA • TENERIFE on 01st November 2018; TENERIFE • DAKAR on 08th November 2018;

NT BO NT BO NT BO 7 nights A N 7 nights A N 9 nights A N N U N U N U

O S O S O S

P P P Up to Up to Up to

Treasures of Sicily Andalousia, Madeira & Canary Islands Canary Islands & Cape Verde -20% -30% -30%

Deluxe Stateroom 3 490 € 2 860 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 630 € 2 750 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 540 € 3 410 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 3 700 € 3 030 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 3 820 € 2 880 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 790 € 3 580 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 3 810 € 3 110 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 3 930 € 2 960 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 930 € 3 680 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 3 920 € 3 200 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 030 € 3 030 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 070 € 3 780 € Deluxe Suite 5 300 € 4 310 € Deluxe Suite 5 320 € 3 930 € Deluxe Suite 6 720 € 4 930 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 7 620 € 6 160 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 7 500 € 5 460 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 9 530 € 6 900 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 7 850 € 6 350 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 7 720 € 5 610 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 9 800 € 7 090 € Privilege Suite 8 080 € 6 530 € Privilege Suite 7 940 € 5 760 € Privilege Suite 10 090 € 7 290 € Grand Deluxe Suite 8 330 € 6 730 € Grand Deluxe Suite 8 170 € 5 920 € Grand Deluxe Suite 10 380 € 7 500 € Owner Suite 8 580 € 8 580 € Owner Suite 8 400 € 8 400 € Owner Suite 10 680 € 10 680 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 450 € Charter flight (included) 320 € Charter flight (included) 300 € Airport taxes (included) 30 € Airport taxes (included) 30 €

139 Price list Norhern Europe The rates of our cruises are per person, based on double-occupancy. Individual stateroom rate : consult us. For details, please refer to General and Particular Terms and Conditions of Sales, see pages 142 to 146.

HONFLEUR • BERGEN on 02nd June 2018; 6 nights OSLO • BERGEN on 15th June 2018; 7 nights REYKJAVIK • BERGEN on 14th Aug. 2018; 8 nights

NT BO NT BO @ NT BO 3rd Annual Piano Festival at Sea A N Norwegian fjords A N n the wake of the Vikings A N N U N U N U

O S O S O S

P P P Up to Up to Up to aboard Le Boréal aboard Le Boréal aboard Le Lapérouse -30% -20% -15%

Superior Stateroom 3 600 € 2 730 € Superior Stateroom 4 470 € 3 710 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 210 € 3 680 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 860 € 2 920 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 800 € 3 970 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 440 € 3 880 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 270 € 3 200 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 340 € 4 400 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 560 € 3 980 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 460 € 3 340 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 590 € 4 600 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 690 € 4 090 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 660 € 3 480 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 850 € 4 810 € Deluxe Suite 6 220 € 5 390 € Deluxe Suite 6 350 € 4 660 € Deluxe Suite 8 060 € 6 580 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 800 € 7 580 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 490 € 6 160 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 840 € 8 800 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 9 050 € 7 800 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 8 890 € 6 440 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 11 370 € 9 230 € Privilege Suite 9 310 € 8 020 € Owner Suite 10 160 € 10 160 € Owner Suite 13 020 € 13 020 € Grand Deluxe Suite 9 580 € 8 250 € Safety and port taxes (included) 300 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Owner Suite 9 860 € 9 860 € Charter flight (included) 380 € Charter flight (included) 280 € Safety and port taxes (included) 400 € Airport taxes (included) 50 € Airport taxes (included) 50 € Charter flight (included) 280 € Airport taxes (included) 50 €

BERGEN • COPENHAGEN on 22nd Aug. 2018; 7 nights COPENHAGEN • LONDON on 29th Aug. 2018; 7 nights LISBON • LORIENT on 11th April 2018; 8 nights

NT BO NT BO NT BO Norwegian Treasures A N Secrets of the North Sea A N Vineyards & Grands Crus A N N U N U N U

O S O S O S

P P P Up to Up to Up to aboard Le Lapérouse aboard Le Lapérouse aboard Le Soléal -25% -30% -30%

Deluxe Stateroom 4 430 € 3 480 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 280 € 2 400 € Superior Stateroom 4 880 € 3 530 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 4 930 € 3 860 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 3 470 € 2 530 € Deluxe Stateroom 5 270 € 3 800 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 160 € 4 030 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 3 580 € 2 610 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 900 € 4 240 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 410 € 4 220 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 3 680 € 2 680 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 6 190 € 4 450 € Deluxe Suite 7 450 € 5 750 € Deluxe Suite 4 970 € 3 580 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 6 500 € 4 670 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 020 € 7 670 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 7 150 € 5 110 € Deluxe Suite 9 100 € 6 490 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 10 510 € 8 040 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 7 370 € 5 260 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 12 390 € 8 790 € Privilege Suite 11 020 € 8 420 € Privilege Suite 7 590 € 5 410 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 13 000 € 9 220 € Grand Deluxe Suite 12 090 € 9 230 € Grand Deluxe Suite 7 820 € 5 570 € Owner Suite 14 960 € 14 960 € Owner Suite 12 680 € 12 680 € Owner Suite 8 050 € 8 050 € Safety and port taxes (included) 400 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Charter flight (included) 250 € Airport taxes (included) 50 €

COPENHAGEN • STOCKHOLM on 01st June 18; 7 nights LORIENT • SAINT-MALO on 19th April 2018; 7 nights PORTSMOUTH • DUBLIN on 04th May 2018; 7 nights STOCKHOLM • COPENHAGEN on 08th June 18; 7 nights th NT BO NT BO NT BO 30 Anniversary Cruise A N Celtic Shores A N A N N U N U Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea N U O S O S O S

P P P Up to Up to Up to aboard Le Soléal -25% aboard Le Soléal -30% aboard Le Soléal -20%

Superior Stateroom 4 270 € 3 290 € Superior Stateroom 3 250 € 2 370 € Superior Stateroom 4 570 € 3 720 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 610 € 3 540 € Deluxe Stateroom 3 500 € 2 550 € Deluxe Stateroom 4 930 € 4 010 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 160 € 3 950 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 3 930 € 2 850 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 5 530 € 4 490 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 420 € 4 150 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 4 120 € 2 980 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 5 800 € 4 710 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 5 690 € 4 350 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 4 330 € 3 130 € Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 6 090 € 4 940 € Deluxe Suite 7 970 € 6 060 € Deluxe Suite 6 060 € 4 340 € Deluxe Suite 8 530 € 6 890 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 10 840 € 8 210 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 8 240 € 5 870 € Prestige Suite - Deck 5 11 610 € 9 350 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 11 380 € 8 620 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 8 660 € 6 160 € Prestige Suite - Deck 6 12 190 € 9 820 € Owner Suite 13 090 € 13 090 € Owner Suite 9 950 € 9 950 € Owner Suite 14 010 € 14 010 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 € Safety and port taxes (included) 350 €

140 Assurance

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND YOUR COMFORT, SUSCRIBE TO AN EXCLUSIVE PONANT INSURANCE POLICY

The Ponant Insurance Contracts ofers more extensive guarantees that those you already have or believe you have. IT IS PERFECTLY ADAPTED TO THE CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR TRIP

CRUISE CANCELLATION INSURANCE • Cancellation for « All justified reasons » • Cancellation in case of illness, accident or death. • Cancellation in the event of illness, accident or death of a person you are not traveling with or without relationship.

MISSED DEPARTURE – MISSED RETURN • Compensation up to 1,000 € per person

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPATRIATION • Reimbursement of medical expenses abroad up to 150,000 € per person

ASSURANCE BAGAGES • Up to 2,000 € per person. • If your luggage is delayed, up to 300 € for your basic necessities

INTERRUPTION OF STAY • Unused onshore services: up to 10.000 € per person.

REPLACEMENT TRIP • Following a Medical Repatriation up to 2.500 € per person and 25.000 € per event

CIVIL LIABILITY • Bodily Injuries, limit of cover: 4 600 000 €. • Material and immaterial damage, limit of cover: 46 000 €

TRAVEL ACCIDENT • In case of accident during your stay up to 15.000 € per person maximum. By event: 150.000 €.

You can subscribe to these guarantees if you are only domiciled in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Monaco and Andorra. This document is an extract of the guarantees and is not contractual. Like any insurance contract, this contract includes deductibles, limitations and obligations in the event of a claim. You can apply to PONANT to obtain details of the contract. The proposed guarantees are subject to a premium of 4.75% (inclusive of VAT) of the amount of your cruise limited to 25 000 euros per person.

141 General Terms and Condiions of Sale

Important notice 4.3 Once the Service has been paid for in full, the Traveller shall receive the Ticket(s) and the exchange These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTCS) form an integral part of the Contract entered into vouchers, where applicable, together with the insurance policy, if that policy has been subscribed by CDP and the Traveller. The Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale (PTCS) – which are specific directly with CDP. to each Cruise season, summer or winter – may create an exception to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale. In any event, the specifications of the Cruise Ticket and of the Passenger Ticket 5. Rates and reductions per person and per cruise shall prevail over the General and Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale. All these contractual 5-1: Public rates are the reference rates of the cruise applicable for the validity period of the brochure. documents make up the Contract entered into by CDP and the Traveller. Public rates are per person and based on double occupancy. In the event that a provision in these General Terms and Conditions of Sale and/or in the Contract 5.2: Ponant Bonus Fares is a special savings program of published cruise only rates for selected breaches a mandatory legal provision, and/or is considered as invalid, this invalidity shall not afect voyages. Ponant Bonus is the guaranteed best price you can obtain on the day you make your the validity of the other clauses. reservation. It can save you up to 30% of the public rates (rate port to port only, out port taxes and In accordance with Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 regarding data privacy, Travellers have the right to security and airline fare). view and correct any personal information that concerns them, and that Compagnie du Ponant may Ponant Bonus fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may change at any time be required to gather for the purposes of its business activities. without notice. 5.3 Single Supplement The single supplement shall apply to any person who occupies a cabin on 1. Definitions their own. The Supplement shall apply to the port-to-port section (excluding port taxes) of the Ponant 1.1 “Tickets”: refers interchangeably to Transportation, Cruise, and/or Airline Tickets. Bonus rate in efect. This supplement may change depending on the occupancy rate of the cruises 1.2 “Airline Ticket”: A document that contains the specifications of the air transportation contract via concerned. It may therefore change for certain categories of cabins and/or suites only, or for an entire which the Airline undertakes to carry the Traveller between the airports mentioned therein. cruise at any time with no notice. The single supplement shall be ofered in certain cabin categories 1.3 “Cruise Ticket”: a document that contains the specifications of the cruise contract via which the for a selection of cruises. This selection shall be updated in accordance with the occupancy rate, and Organiser of the Cruise undertakes to have the Traveller carried by the Sea Carrier, and to provide can be viewed on our website at www.ponant.com. them with the amenities and services that are mentioned on the Cruise Ticket. The Cruise Ticket 5.4 Depending on the occupancy of the ship (with the exception of the LE PONANT yacht) the time delivered to the Traveller is governed by the general terms and conditions of the Cruise Ticket. of reservation, a “guaranteed” Deluxe Deck 3 cabin may be ofered. This means that the booking has 1.4 “Passenger Ticket”: a document that contains the specifications of the passenger transportation been made in the Deluxe Deck 3 category without a cabin number being assigned, and that the cabin agreement via which the Sea Carrier undertakes to carry the Traveller between the ports mentioned shall be assigned at the Company's discretion, and may change at any time until embarkation. Once therein. The Passenger Ticket delivered to the Traveller is governed by the general terms and the cabin number has been assigned, no request for a change may be accepted. This formula ofers conditions of the Passenger Ticket. the advantage of potentially benefiting from a cabin in a higher category without a price surcharge. 1.5 “CDP”: Compagnie du Ponant, a simplified joint stock company, which has its registered ofice The minimum category selected at the time of booking shall be guaranteed in any event. at 408, avenue du Prado 13008 Marseille, with share capital of €3,644,607. The company is registered 5.5 Other Savings on the Marseille Trade and Companies Register under No. 344 497 011, holds Government Licence These ofer are not combinable with any other discounts or special ofers, and are not applicable No. 013.06.0005, is a member of SNAV (French National Travel Agents’ Association) and is registered on Ocean Voyage (except Grand Admirals of the Ponant Yacht Club who also benefit from these with ATOUT France under No. IMO13120040. The company’s financial cover is provided by APST, 15 advantages on Ocean Voyage) avenue Carnot, 75017 Paris. Compagnie du Ponant has subscribed to an insurance policy covering If you could obtain more discounts, the amount of the second discount is calculated from the price its Professional Civil Liability under No. AA714708 with Generali Assurance IARD – 7 boulevard obtained ater deducting the 1st and so on. Haussmann – 75456 Paris Cedex 09. 5.5.1 Combination of cruises (Discount only applies to port/port cruise fare does not include port 1.6 “Signing of the Contract”: refers to the point when the contract is entered into between the charges, not applicable to Ocean Voyages, and subject to availability at time of booking). Both ofers Traveller(s) and CDP, i.e. when the latter confirms their booking to the Traveller. below are not cumulative. 1.7 “General Terms and Conditions of Sale” or “GTCS”: the clauses in this document. • On all our cruises: 10% of on any combined cruise 1.8 “Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale” or “PTCS”: the contractual clauses applicable to the • On a particular selection of cruises accessible on our website: Contract, which are specific to each Cruise season – summer or winter. • 20% of the 2nd cruise 1.9 “Contract”: all the respective obligations incumbent upon CDP and the Traveller, as specified on • 30% of the 3rd cruise the invoice and the Tickets, as well as in the GTCS and PTCS. • 40% of the 4th cruise 1.10 “Cruise”: a round-trip by sea as described in the CDP Sales Brochure and/or on the CDP website, 5.5.2 Ponant Yacht Club Grand Admiral Members and on the Cruise Ticket. -5% of the cruise-only rate, port taxes excluded. This ofer will also work for Ocean Voyages. 1.11 “Expedition Cruise”: cruise during which exploration excursions are planned in inflatable -10% of the cruise only rate, port taxes excluded of your 2nd cruise in the same year - excluding back dinghies, accompanied by nature guides. to back cruises. 1.12 “Pre-Booked excursion and/or extension”: Services including Transfers, sight-seeing trips and 5.5.3 Ponant Yacht Club Admiral Members ground services before, during and/or ater the Cruise. -5% of the cruise only rate, port taxes excluded of your 2nd cruise in the same year – excluding back 1.13 “Fixed-Rate Package”: refers to the combination of a Cruise with a flight and/or a Transfer and/ to back cruises. or Pre- and Post-Cruise Services, and/or Pre-Booked Excursions and/or Extensions, and/or any other 5.5.4 Honeymoon Ofer tourism service booked when Signing the Contract. The Fixed-Rate Package does not include land For any cruise taken within the 12 months ater the wedding or civil union (1), you can enjoy the excursions that have not been booked at the same time as the Cruise, and the services ofered on following advantages: board the ship. • Classic Ofer (cruises in Staterooms): 1.14 “Organiser of the Cruise”: a private individual or a company that undertakes to have the - 300 € of on your stateroom Travellers carried by the Sea Carrier, and to provide them with the amenities and services that are mentioned on the Cruise Ticket, and whose letterhead appears on the Cruise Ticket. - Bottle of champagne on arrival 1.15 “Disabled Person” or “Person with Reduced Mobility”: any person afected by a restriction - A photography session and -25% on your photos on board Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal & Le Lyrial on their movements or a restriction preventing them from enjoying the Services agreed due to a - Surprise aboard. significant alteration of one or several of their physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, or psychological • Prestige Ofer (cruises in Suites on board Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal or Le Lyrial) : functions, to multiple handicaps, or to a debilitating health problem. - Enjoy all the benefits of the Classic Ofer 1.16 “Service”: refers to any Cruise, Fixed-Rate Package, flight, Transfer, Pre- and Post-Cruise Service, - Your 2 favourite photos are free Pre-Booked Excursion and/or Extension, and any other tourism service booked when Signing the - 1 spa treatment per Suite (maximum value: 115 €). Contract. (1) Ofer valid on presentation of proof. 1.17 “Price”: total cost of the Services booked by the Traveller. 5.5.6 Wedding Anniversary 1.18 “Pre- and Post-Cruise Services”: Services including Transfers, sight-seeing trips and ground If you are celebrating any multiple of five years of marriage or civil union (PACS) (1), enjoy a € 200 / services before and/or ater the Cruise, as mentioned in the Contract. AUD 300 / US$ 260 /£ 175 reductions per stateroom /suite for a cruise taken during the calendar year 1.19 “Transfer”: an operation that consists in carrying Travellers between the port of embarkation of your anniversary. and/or disembarkation and a meeting point determined by CDP (airport, hotel, or railway station, etc.). (1) Ofer valid on presentation of proof. Reduction applies only once per year of anniversary. 1.20 “Sea Carrier”: a private individual or company that operates the ship that carries the Travellers, 5.5.7 Family & Friends and whose letterhead is shown on the Passenger Ticket. • From the fith person onwards, all those on one booking benefit from a 5% reduction on the cruise 1.21 “Air Carrier”: a company that under takes to carry the Travellers by air, and whose letterhead is port/port (port taxes not included). shown on the Airline Ticket. • Preferential rate for 8 to 17 year-olds sharing a stateroom or Suite with 1or 2 adults. Please contact us. 1.22 “Vendor”: a private individual or legal entity that has sold the Services included in the Contract 5.5.8 Referral Program directly to the Travellers. Introduce PONANT to your relatives and friends and take advantage of the Sponsorship ofer. As a 1.23 “Travellers”: any person named at the time of the booking and/or Signing of the Contract, and sponsor, you receive a 300 € reduction per stateroom on your next cruise, ater the person you sponsor whose name is shown on an invoice and/or on the Tickets issued by CDP or by the Vendor. has returned from theirs; they in turn enjoy a reduction of 200 €* on their first cruise. When you refer somebody, on his/her first cruise the person you are referring will receive a €50 discount on any pre/ 2. Acceptance and application of the General Terms and Conditions post-cruise programme or flight booked through PONANT. The pre- and post-cruise Referral Bonus 2.1 The Signing of the Contract implies acceptance of all these GTCS and PTCS by the Traveller, with no can only be used once per cabin and per referred person. The discount applies to any purchase of reservations, together with the clauses and conditions in the Passenger Ticket and the Cruise Ticket. a flight booked through PONANT or of a pre- or post-cruise programme with a minimum stay of one night. The number of sponsored persons is not limited; you are allowed to cumulate reductions. 3. Applicable legislation 5.5.9 Booking on board 3.1 Where CDP acts in the capacity of a Sea Carrier, the contractual relations between CDP and the -5% of the cruise only (excluding port charges and security) for each new cruise booked with our Traveller shall be governed by the Passenger Ticket and by the provisions of the French Transport onboard staf. Except the Privilege Single Ofer and the Ponant Bonus, the ofers described above are Code, and specifically Articles L. 5420-1 to L. 5421-12, by the Application Decree of 31 December 1966, not cumulative among them. and by the provisions of the London International Convention of 19 November 1976, as well as by the provisions of Regulation 392/2009 issued by the European Parliament and Council on 23 April 2009, 6. Passports, Visas and Vaccination Certificates where applicable, which form an integral part of the Passenger Ticket. 6.1 Every Traveller who is a French national shall be responsible for performing the administrative and/ 3.2 Where CDP is the Organiser of the Cruise, the contractual relations between CDP and the Traveller or health formalities required by the countries concerned by the Services, including those formalities shall be governed by the Contract, which includes the Cruise Ticket, as well as by Articles 47 to 49 of disclosed by CDP and viewable on the www.ponant.com website as well as in the brochure, prior to Law No. 66-420 of 18 June 1966 regarding chartering and sea carriage contracts, and its application Signing the Contract. decree of 31 December 1966. 6.2 Travellers who are foreign nationals must contact the relevant embassies and/or consulates and 3.3 Where CDP is the Vendor of a tourism package within the meaning of Article L. 211-2 of the French perform the administrative and/or health formalities required by the countries concerned by the Tourism Code, the contractual relations between CDP and the Traveller shall be governed by the Services prior to Signing the Contract. Contract, and by Articles L. 211-1 et seq. and R. 211-1 et seq. of the French Tourism Code. 6.3 CDP shall not be held responsible for the consequences of a Traveller failing to comply with police, customs, or health formalities prior to or during the length of the Services under any circumstances. 4. Payment of the Price A Traveller who is unable to board a flight or a ship because they cannot present the documents 4.1 The Signing of the Contract implies payment of 25% of the Price of this Service as an advance, required may not claim any refund or compensation. while the balance must be paid within 60 business days at most prior to the beginning of the first 6.4 In any event, Travellers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned Service featured in the Contract. prior to the departure date. CDP advises Travellers to consult the country factsheets relating to the 4.2 As an exemption to Article 4.1, the balance must be paid within 90 days at most before the chosen destinations prepared by the French Ministry of Foreign Afairs on the http://www.diplomatie. beginning of the first Service featured in the Contract in the case of Expedition Cruises. gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs website, or to make enquiries by telephone (+33 1 43 17 53 53, French Ministry of Foreign Afairs). CDP specifically draws Travellers' attention to the fact that the information provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that 142 information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travellers to adjust their behavior to the visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid • Authorised luggage carrying valuable objects during their travel. 7.21 Every Traveller must label each luggage item correctly, and indicate their full name, the name of the ship, their destination, and their cabin number in a highly legible manner. The markings must be

BC FGHarkation and sea carriage conditions visible and permanent. • General rules 7.22 Goods, property, and items where the contents may threaten the health and safety of the 7.1 The Traveller must present themselves for embarkation under the conditions determined by the other Travellers and their Luggage, of persons or of property, and may damage or pollute the ship, Passenger Ticket, and at least two hours before the ship's scheduled departure time. The Passenger inflammable, explosive, corrosive, hazardous, or odorous materials, or materials that are likely to Ticket and/or the Cruise Ticket issued by CDP shall only be valid for the Cruise and the ship mentioned leak, items where importation is prohibited or that do not comply with customs or police regulations, on the ticket. and generally speaking property and items other than those intended for the Traveller's personal use 7.2 The purpose of the Passenger Ticket is to transport the Travellers and their luggage from the time are prohibited on board and in their luggage (hereinater the “Prohibited Items”). In any event, the when they embark at the port of departure to the time when they disembark at their destination. Traveller shall be liable for any injury, loss, or damage sufered as a result of the presence of Prohibited 7.3 All Travellers must hold a valid passport, or an identity card, where applicable, that are valid for Items in their luggage or in their cabin, and shall hold the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or six months following the date of their return, together with the visas and vaccination certificates CDP harmless against any proceedings that may be initiated against them as a result of the presence likely to be required in the ports where the ship calls and the port of destination. Every Traveller shall of these Prohibited Items on board or at the time of embarkation or disembarkation. These Prohibited be personally responsible for complying with the legal and regulatory provisions required prior to Items may be disembarked, destroyed, thrown into the sea, or rendered harmless at any time and any departure. The Carrier, the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or CDP, and/or the Captain may refuse to allow place by the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, the crew, and/or CDP, without compensation, and a Traveller who does not show the documents enabling them to disembark at the port of destination notwithstanding payment of any destruction costs by the Traveller. port and at the scheduled ports of call to embark or disembark. 7.23 Travellers must keep an eye on their luggage and personal efects throughout the length of 7.4 If a Traveller who has reserved a Cruise solely on a port-to-port basis organises their own air or the Services, including their stay on board and during embarkation, transfer, and disembarkation ground transport to the port of embarkation and/or to their home address, they are strongly advised operations. The Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP shall decline any liability for luggage to purchase changeable and refundable transportation tickets, and to allow for reasonable transfer that is let unsupervised by the Traveller, and where the latter has not taken all necessary precautions times between the station, the airport, and the port. In the event of a delay, cancellation or change, to avoid thet, loss, or damage. The Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier and/or CDP shall not be liable CDP shall not be responsible for the transport and Transfer expenses and/or for any other kind of for fragile items, jewellery, watches, money, cash, computers and other electronic appliances, mobile amenities and services not included in the Cruise Ticket that were not directly purchased from CDP. ‘phones, or any other valuable items that the Traveller has not declared as valuables, and entrusted CDP shall not be responsible for any incidents or accidental damage to equipment and/or bodily for custody on board with a descriptive inventory and an estimate, and for which they have not paid injury that may occur during travel to and/or from the ship. the corresponding proportional custody fees. 7.5 Every Traveller shall guarantee that they are fit to travel by sea, and that their state of health or 7.24 Travellers shall be liable under civil and criminal law for any direct or indirect damage that they behaviour shall not harm the other Travellers or the proper performance of the Services agreed and/ cause to the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP, and to the other Travellers or third parties. or proposed. If a Traveller's state of health is likely to limit their ability to enjoy the Services agreed, or They shall be solely liable for any fine or penalty inflicted by the relevant authorities on their account. to disrupt the proper provision of those Services, they must inform CDP, and must provide a medical 7.25 Travellers shall agree to allow the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, the oficers of the crew and/ certificate certifying their fitness on request. Any health problem, if known, must be mentioned to or CDP, together with the customs, health and/or administrative authorities in port of call countries CDP's Medical Department in writing when Signing the Contract or before the departure of the ship (or or the State where the ship is registered free access to their cabin, luggage, and personal efects on prior to the beginning of the Services) at the latest. request and without delay. 7.6 Travellers shall be responsible for Doctor's appointments, medical care, and medication on land 7.26 The Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP shall not be liable for the damage caused to or on board the ships. All Travellers must ensure that they are covered by an appropriate medical photographic, telephone, and electronic equipment and cameras that are lost or damaged during the insurance policy. performance of the Services, whether on board the ship or in ancillary facilities, or during embarkation 7.7 In the event of the threat of an epidemic, the Carrier, the Organiser of the Cruise, CDP, the Captain of and disembarkation operations, or for any damage caused to items that have fallen into the water. the ship, or any other local health authority may demand that the Traveller fill in a health questionnaire • Pets and take a screening test, where applicable, before or at the time of embarkation or disembarkation, 7.27 Pets, including service or medical assistance animals are prohibited on board the ships, and are including during port calls. not admitted for embarkation. 7.8 In the specific case of Expedition Cruises, where you are reminded that any medical facilities are • Smoking policies several days away by sea, a mandatory full medical questionnaire (a document provided on Signing the Contract) must be filled in by the Traveller's referring attendant physician between 90 and 45 days 7.28 The ships are non-smoking except for the specifically designated areas on the outside decks (the prior to the beginning of the Services, and must be returned to CDP's Medical Department (medical@ policy also applies to electronic cigarettes). ponant.com) by mail or e-mail within 40 days prior to the beginning of the Services at the latest. Any medical certificate issued prior to the determined period shall not be valid. Any Traveller who has not 8. Air carriage returned their duly completed mandatory medical certificate shall not be allowed to embark, and 8.1 The full Airline Tickets shall be presented in the form of electronic tickets. The surnames and shall not benefit from any refund. given names must strictly be those indicated on the Traveller's valid passport. Any error or request for 7.9 Travellers must comply with the rules on board throughout the journey. Travellers are required to alteration shall result in the purchase of a new Airline Ticket. attend any safety demonstrations and explanations that are organised on board, and to follow the 8.2 In accordance with French Decree No. 2007-669 of 2 May 2007 regarding the obligation to inform crew's instructions at all times. Travellers of the identity of the Airline Carrier, CDP shall inform Travellers of the identity of the known 7.10 If they consider it necessary, the Carrier, the Organiser of the Cruise, CDP and/or the Captain of Airline Carrier(s) likely to provide air transportation as at the date when they register. In the event of the ship may terminate the contract and refuse to carry any Traveller who does not comply with the a change subsequent to the signing of the Contract, CDP undertakes to disclose any changes in the conditions for entering into the destination ports, or whose presence on board could be harmful to identity of the Airline Carrier(s) prior to departure as soon as it becomes aware of them. the comfort, health, and safety of the other Travellers and the crew, breach the laws and rules of the 8.3 Airline companies may enter into so-called mutual code-sharing agreements, which consist in ports where the ship calls, or render the Carrier, the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or CDP liable for the marketing a flight under their own name even though it may be operated by an aircrat belonging Traveller's legal defence or repatriation. Accordingly, the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or to another airline. CDP, and/or the Captain of the ship may decide to take the following appropriate measures: Refuse 8.4 The term “direct flight” means that there shall be no change of aircrat, but does not exclude the to allow the Traveller(s) to embark or disembark in any port that the ship calls at; 2) Disembark the possibility of one or several stop-overs. The term “non-stop direct flight” means a flight with no change Traveller(s) at any port that the ship calls at; 3) Transfer the Traveller(s) to another ship; 4) Confine the of aircrat and no stop-overs. Traveller(s) on board, in their cabin, or in a cabin managed by the on-board medical team; 5) Have the 8.5 The timetables and types of transport mentioned by CDP shall be those disclosed by the Airline doctor and their team administer any drugs, medications, or other permissible substances, and/or Carriers. They shall therefore be indicative up until the time of departure, and subject to alterations for confine the Traveller in hospital or in any other similar facility at the port of destination if the on-board all kinds of reasons (additional stop-overs, weather conditions, air trafic control authorisations, and doctor considers it necessary. strikes, etc.). In accordance with the Warsaw and Montréal Conventions, the timetables and itineraries, • Disabled Persons and Persons with Reduced Mobility and the departure and destination airports shall never be a contractual feature of the Transportation Ticket; under these conditions, CDP cannot be held liable for any changes beyond its control. 7.11 Due to safety requirements, every Traveller must be independent, or travel with a person who is capable of providing them with all the assistance required during the performance of the Services. 8.6 CDP cannot be held responsible for any technical, climate-related or political incident, delay, cancellation or strike, additional stop-over, or change of aircrat or routing, etc that may arise during 7.12 Travellers whose mobility is restricted due to a physical disability or to a condition that requires the air transportation, and no compensation may result on any grounds whatsoever. If a Traveller special treatment and/or special assistance, including people who use wheelchairs, must inform CDP wishes to waive their right to benefit from a Service, they shall be liable for the cancellation fees set in writing at the time when they make the booking request, or as soon as the Traveller becomes aware out below. of their disability if that disability occurs following the booking, but in any event at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the Services, in order to enable CDP to confirm to the Traveller that they will be 8.7 The Airline Carrier's responsibility shall be limited in the event of damage, complaints, or claims physically able to enjoy the Cruise on board the ship and/or the Services agreed, inter alia. of any kind, in accordance with the conditions set out on the Airline Tickets. CDP shall not refund any expenses (taxis, meals and hotels, etc.) if the Traveller is under the responsibility of the Airline 7.13 The Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP, and/or the Captain reserve the right to refuse Carrier. The consequences of any accidents and/or incidents that may arise during the performance access to Travellers who have failed to inform CDP or the Vendor about a disability or their need for of the air transportation shall be governed by the Warsaw and Montréal Conventions, and by the local assistance, if such disability and need are not compatible with the applicable safety rules and the regulations governing domestic transport systems in the country concerned. specific regulations for the navigation area, or require care that CDP and/or the Carrier would not be in a position to provide, or if the design of the passenger ship, and the port infrastructure and facilities, 8.8 Depending on the Airline Carrier, the usual baggage allowance on regular international flights including port terminals, make the embarkation, disembarkation, or transportation of the person (excluding the benefits granted to members of loyalty programmes) is strictly limited to a maximum concerned under satisfactory safety conditions impossible. of 23 kg in the hold and 8 kg in the cabin per Traveller. On regular domestic flights, the allowance usually ranges between a maximum of 15 and 20 kg in the hold. On charter flights operated by CDP, 7.14 Going ashore may be dificult or even impossible for Travellers with Restricted Mobility, or the maximum hold luggage allowance is 23 kg (subject to confirmation by the selected Airline Carrier) Disabled Travellers, especially in the event of disembarkation in launches or/and excursions in and 5 kg for each item of luggage in the cabin. Travellers are advised to pay close attention to this dinghies. restriction. Airline Carriers do not hesitate to charge additional fees for excess baggage, and sometimes 7.15 Once they have received CDP's written agreement, Travellers who use a wheelchair must embark refuse to check luggage that is too heavy or too bulky due to strict security rules. The liability of CDP with their own wheelchair, and must absolutely be accompanied by a person who is capable of and of the Airline Carrier cannot be engaged in the event of refusal to check in a Traveller due to the assisting them at all times. Every disembarkation shall nonetheless be subject to the approval of the fact that their luggage exceeds the allowance. Captain. 7.16 The Boréal, the Austral, the Soléal and the Lyrial all have three cabins that are specially equipped 9. Transfer of the Contract to receive Disabled Persons, or Persons with Restricted Mobility. Please note that the Le Ponant yacht specifically does not allow access to Persons with Restricted Mobility or Disabled Persons due to a 9.1 A Traveller may transfer their Contract to a third party who fulfils the same conditions as them for diferent design. the performance of all the Services, as long as those Services have not begun, in accordance with Article R. 211-7 of the French Tourism Code, and only where this Code applies to CDP. • Children and Pregnancy 9.2 The transferor and/or the transferee shall be required to pay the resulting fees. They must inform 7.17 Children under three years of age shall not be authorised to embark on the ships. Children CDP of this decision by any means that enables them to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt aged over three and under eight may only embark on the ships on presentation of an embarkation (registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, e-mail, or fax, etc.) within 60 business days at the authorisation, which shall preferably be requested as soon as the child is registered as a Traveller, latest prior to the beginning of the Services. and issued against a release, and which must be presented at the time of embarkation in all cases, 9.3 In the event that a Traveller transfers their Contract without informing CDP in accordance with the failing which the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP shall not be able to admit the child procedures provided for above, this transfer shall not be valid, and the Services provided for in the on board. Contract shall be cancelled with no possible refund. 7.18 In the case of all the Expedition Cruises, children must be fully independent during all the outside activities organised and during disembarkation in rubber dinghies, be suficiently tall to sit on the 10. Cancellation or alteration of the Contract by the Traveller inflatable sides of the dinghies, and old enough to understand, and immediately respond to the 10.1 Pursuant to Article L. 121-21 of the French Consumer Code, Travellers are informed of the fact that orders given by the persons in charge. As a result, children's participation in any activity in an inflatable they do not benefit from the right of withdrawal provided for in Article L. 121-17 of said Code. dinghy shall be subject to the agreement of the Captain and of the Expedition Head, depending on the 10.2 Travellers cannot alter the Services provided for in the Contract without CDP's prior agreement. sea conditions, and the dificulty of disembarking at each location visited. 10.3 If a Traveller alters or cancels a portion or all of the Services provided for in the Contract, shall 7.19 Minor children shall remain under their parents or guardians' full and entire responsibility when need to inform CDP via any means that enables them to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt on board and/or during excursions. (fax, email, or registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt) as soon as the event resulting in 7.20 As the ships do not have any facilities to enable women to give birth on board, women who are over six months pregnant shall not be allowed to embark on the ships. In any event, pregnant women 143 travelling on board the ship are advised to consult a doctor prior to embarkation, in order to ensure that their state of health is compatible with the planned cruise. this alteration or cancellation occurs. The date on which the document was sent shall be the date on no compensation shall be payable to the Traveller, who shall have a choice between the following which the alteration and/or cancellation fees are invoiced. solutions: (i) The full refund of the price of the Contract, (ii) another Service at an identical price, (iii) Requests to alter a cruise shall only be accepted subject to Compagnie du Ponant being informed a Service at a lower price, and the refund of the diference in price between the two Services on the within a timeframe of at least 90 days before the departure of the cruise, via the means set out above. basis of the published prices. Travellers must inform CDP of their choice as soon as possible, and in This timeframe shall be increased to 150 days for Expedition Cruise programmes. any event prior to the cut-of date mentioned in the cancellation documents. Beyond that deadline, alteration requests shall be considered as cancellation requests, and shall 11.10 The means of transport that are the subject of the Services shall be reserved by CDP in therefore be managed according to Paragraph 10.5, which governs cancellation fees. accordance with the terms and conditions of each operator who provides these services. CDP The alteration terms and conditions exclusively involve the option for the traveller to replace a port-to- reserves the right to substitute one means of transport for another, or one hotel for another in the port cruise with another port-to-port cruise with Compagnie du Ponant. same category. In the second case, if the hotel is in a lower category, the excess amount paid shall be 10.4 Alteration fees: refunded to the Travellers. In the event of an alteration involving a higher-value travel package, and subject to compliance 11.11 All the Services shall be ofered within the limit of the places available. If there is no more room with the terms and conditions set out in Points 10.4.a to 10.4.d, no alteration fee shall be applied to in the category proposed, CDP may ofer additional places in exchange for a price supplement, the cruise service, or to the other services, (e.g. air travel). The rebooking fees shall amount to the depending on availability. expenses already incurred by Compagnie du Ponant: -10.4. a: The passenger may alter their cruise subject to replacing it with a more expensive cruise than 12. Liability the one that is being replaced; 12.1 Where it acts in the capacity of a Sea Carrier, CDP shall be liable for any harm caused to Travellers -10.4. b: The departure date of the cruise booked as a replacement must fall within a maximum in accordance with the provisions and compensation limits provided for in the following legislation, timeframe of 12 months as from the date when the alteration request was made; depending on their respective scopes of application, namely Articles L. 5421-1 to 5421-8 of the French -10.4.c : The reservation and payment of the deposit for the replacement cruise must be made at the Transport Code, and (EC) Regulation 392/2009 issued by the European Parliament and Council on 23 same time as the alteration request ; April 2009. Where this Regulation is applicable, the compensation limits assigned to the Carrier in the -10.4. d: The replacement cruise selected shall become non-exchangeable and non-refundable from event of death or bodily harm amount to 400,000 drawing rights per Traveller and per event. that point; the passenger may only cancel it. 12.2 Where it acts in the capacity of a Sea Carrier, CDP shall be liable for any damage caused to luggage in accordance with the provisions and compensation limits provided for in the following legislation, In the event that the Contract is switched to a Service of a lower value than the initial value, alteration depending on their respective scopes of application, namely Articles L. 5421-9 to 5421-12 of the fees shall apply, and shall be equal to those in the cancellation terms and conditions set out in Article French Transport Code, Decree No. 67-268 of 23 March 1967, as amended by Decree No. 86-1065 24 10.5 below. The fee percentage shall then apply to the diference between the price of the initial September 1986, and (EC) Regulation 392/2009 issued by the European Parliament and Council on 23 Service and/or of the new Service. April 2009. Where this Regulation is applicable, the compensation limits assigned to the Carrier in the Specific terms and conditions for an alteration request from Ponant Yacht Club High Admirals event of loss of or damage to luggage shall be 2,250 special drawing rights for each passenger and trip, In the event of the 1st alteration of a tourism package: no fees shall be applied to the cruise service, as while an excess of 149 special drawing rights per Traveller shall be applied in any event. Where (EC) long as the request is made within a timeframe of at least 90 days before the departure of the cruise. Regulation 392/2009 does not apply, the maximum compensation for loss of or damage to luggage This timeframe shall be extended to 150 days for Expedition Cruise programmes. New departure date payable by the Carrier shall be €1,520 per Traveller and per trip. within 12 months of the initial departure. Only one alteration free of penalties per civil year and per 12.3 In any event, where it acts in the capacity of a Sea Carrier, CDP shall benefit from the compensation person with a Grand Admiral Status. limits included in the London International Convention of 19 November 1976, as amended by the Any alteration request aside from the alteration of the 1st cruise shall be subject to the general sales 1996 Protocol; these limits shall prevail over any other limits determined by legislation where the condition applicable by default. application is not mandatory. In the case of other services (e.g. air travel), the alteration fees shall amount to the expenses already 12.4 Where it operates as the Organiser of the Cruise, CDP shall be liable for any bodily harm or incurred by Compagnie du Ponant: damage to property that occurs on board the ship or in its ancillary facilities or vessels during 10.5 Cancellation fees: embarkation or disembarkation, or that occurs during carriage at sea within the same limits and under For the Expedition Cruises: the same conditions as the Carrier. Where this damage or injury occurs outside such circumstances, • From the registration confirmation date up to 91 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 25% of the but between the beginning and the end of the cruise, the compensation potentially payable to the total amount of the Services; Traveller by the Organiser of the Cruise and/or CDP shall be capped at 50% of the price of the Cruise. • Between 90 days and 76 days before the departure of the Cruise: 50% of the total amount of the 12.5 Where it is involved in the capacity of the vendor of a fixed-price travel package within the Services; meaning of the French Tourism Code, CDP shall be responsible for any harm or damage caused to • Between 75 days and 61 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 75 % of the total amount of the Travellers or their luggage within the limits and conditions specified in Article L. 211-16 of said Code. Services; CDP’s liability may specifically not be engaged in relation to the consequences of the following events: • Less than 61 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 100 % of the total amount of the Services. a) Loss or thet of the Tickets, failure to present the correct documents, or presentation of identity For other cruise programmes: or health documents that are out of date or where the validity period is insuficient (identity card, passport, visas, and vaccination certificates, etc.), or that do not comply with the instructions • From the registration confirmation date up to 91 days prior to departure: 10% of the total amount mentioned in the documents delivered to the Traveller; of the Services; b) unforeseeable and unavoidable incidents or events that afect a third party to the travel contract • Between 90 days and 61 days before the departure of the Cruise: 25% of the total amount of the (force majeure events). Where a cancellation is required by circumstances that have the nature of a Services; force majeure event and/or for reasons relating to the security of Travellers, and/or as the result of an • Between 60 days and 46 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 50 % of the total amount of the injunction issued by a French or foreign administrative authority. Services; 12.6 CDP’s liability in its capacity as the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/or the Vendor • Between 45 days and 31 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 75% of the total amount of the of a Package shall be expressly excluded in the case of non-pecuniary losses, loss of enjoyment and Services; so-called punitive and or similar damages. • Less than 30 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 100 % of the total amount of the Services. 12.7 Where a Traveller is not allowed to embark on the ship – including ater of during a port call – For the other Services: under the conditions mentioned in Articles 6, neither CDP, in its capacity as Organiser of the Cruise, No refund shall be granted for any cancellation or waiver of an airline or ground Service included in the and/or the Carrier, and/or the Vendor of a Package, nor the Captain of the ship, nor the crew shall be contract, or of any service that forms part of the Cruise, for any reason whatsoever. held liable on any grounds whatsoever. 10.6 In the event that a Traveller is prevented from taking the Cruise by a force majeure event, or 12.8 CDP shall not be held liable for bodily harm, or damage to property or non-physical damage due to their death, the Contract shall be terminated via the notice provided by the Traveller or their caused by wars, blockades, riots, strikes, social conflicts, acts of piracy or terrorism, epidemics beneficiaries prior to the execution of the Contract. One quarter of the price of the Contract shall then or periods of quarantine, natural disasters and catastrophes, nuclear fusion, fission, pollution be payable to CDP. The same conditions shall apply to the family members of a Traveller who was or explosion or its consequences, the closure of the port of departure, of call, or destination, the prevented from taking the Cruise by a force majeure event or who has died, and who were meant to impounding, requisition, or seizure of the ship for whatever reason, the use of the ship for special be travelling with them. Government purposes, or due simply to the threat of the above events. Moreover, it shall not be held 10.7 A Traveller who does not present themselves at the departure of a Service, or who finds liable for any harm caused by the Traveller's deliberate involvement in an afray or in a hazardous themselves unable to depart, or decides not to depart for any reason whatsoever, including due to a activity or action that was not rendered necessary in order to safeguard human life. connection delay, cannot claim any refund. 12.9 CDP shall not be held liable under any circumstances for any damage caused by the interruption 10.8 Once the Services have begun, the Traveller shall be required to pay the full price of the Contract, and/or the alteration of the trip as the result of a force majeure event, including, wars, blockades, regardless of the reason that may lead them to decide to waive it. riots, strikes, social conflicts, acts of piracy or terrorism, epidemics or periods of quarantine, natural disasters and catastrophes, nuclear fusion, fission, pollution or explosion or its consequences, the 11. Cancellation, interruption, or alteration of the Contract by CDP closure of the port of departure, of call, or destination, the impounding, requisition, or seizure of the 11.1 The arrival and departure times are provided for information purposes and are not definitive. In ship for whatever reason, the use of the ship for special Government purposes, or due simply to the its capacity as the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/or the Vendor of a Package, CDP threat of the above events. cannot guarantee that the times will fit in with (air plane and train, etc.) connection timetables. 12.10 In the event that CDP is responsible for transporting luggage during a period prior or subsequent 11.2 CDP may assign travellers diferent cabins than those initially provided for. to the disembarkation of the ship in its capacity as the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/ 11.3 CDP reserves the right to interrupt a Cruise or to change its itinerary for any reason that it shall or the Vendor of a Package, it shall act as a representative on the Traveller's behalf, and its liability shall consider valid; in this case, CDP cannot be held liable for any loss or harm. not replace the liability of the carriers who are efectively responsible for transporting the luggage. 11.4 Specifically in the event of adverse weather conditions, or due to the political or social situation 12.11 Luggage that is not claimed at the time when the ship or any other means of transport arrives in a port of call country, or due to any other event that may endanger the safety of the Travellers, shall remain at the port at the Travellers' expense and at their own risk. property, or the ship, or in the event of orders imposed by public authorities, the Organiser of the 12.12 Any delay in delivering the luggage that inconveniences the Traveller may only give rise to the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/or CDP shall have the option to change the itinerary or the ports of call payment of a compensation amount that cannot exceed 20% of the amount that would be payable in or destination, to delay the trip or to end it, to divert the ship, to tow another ship or to be towed, to the event of the loss of the luggage stowed in the hold under the terms of Article 12.2. CDP reserves a transfer the Travellers and their luggage to any other means of transport, even if such transfer results period of 3 (three) months to look for lost luggage. in extending or shortening the length of the programme. 12.13 Unless a specific written contractual agreement is in place, ground or air transport, Transfers, 11.5 The ship may provide assistance to any person or property at sea under all circumstances, and water sports and scuba diving from the deck, services included in the Pre-and Post-Cruise Services, cannot be held liable for the consequences of a change to the Cruise programme for that reason. Excursions and/or Extensions, excursions on land, including, where applicable, the booking of hotels 11.6 Where CDP is required to alter the Cruise ater the Travellers have embarked for reasons beyond its and restaurants and guided tours when booked from the ship with CDP and invoiced by the latter, control, the Travellers cannot claim any compensation other than the refund of the Services that were are supplied by independent service providers who are neither representatives nor employees of the not provided and not replaced, or of the unused portion of the Tickets less any expenses incurred, Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, the Vendor of the Package, and/or CDP. Travellers shall use these from either CDP, the Carrier, or the Organiser of the Cruise. Conversely, CDP may ask the Travellers to services at their own risk, and CDP shall only be involved as an intermediary, in its capacity as the pay a price supplement corresponding to the additional services provided to the Travellers due to an Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or the Vendor of the Package, and shall not assume or engage extension of the trip. any liability for the services, regardless of whether such liability involves bodily harm or damage to 11.7 In the case of external events beyond the control of the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the property, cancellation, delay or a change of programme. Carrier, and/or CDP, or for any reason relating to the safety of the Travellers, or of the ship, or due to an 12.14 Any Traveller who takes part in outside activities as part of the Expedition Cruises agrees to take insuficient number of participants, CDP may cancel the Cruise, and must inform the Travellers and/ part in them in good faith and solely at their own risk. In this case, participation engages the liability or the Organiser of the Cruise, where applicable, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, of each participant, in terms of their physical fitness, their safety, their behaviour, and their comfort. or via e-mail, or via a press release. Travellers' attendance at the information briefings provided on board is mandatory. The liability of 11.8 CDP's Cruises and other Services are subject to a minimum number of participants. CDP, its Managing Directors, Directors, oficers, crew members, and expedition team members, and 11.8.1 CDP reserves the right to cancel a Cruise up to 21 days prior to departure if the minimum the activity leaders cannot be engaged in the event of loss or damage sufered while taking part in number of Travellers registered is less than or equal to 50% of the ship's “passenger capacity” (200 outside activities ofered during Expedition Cruises under any circumstances. Passengers for the Expedition Cruise programs, 244 passengers for the other Cruises on board the Austral, Boréal, Lyrial and Soléal, and 55 passengers for the Le Ponant Yacht). 13. Price reviews 11.8.2 CDP reserves the right to cancel any other service other than the Cruise if the number of 13.1 The prices proposed by CDP are established in accordance with the economic conditions Passengers is less than 20 participants (unless specified otherwise). on the day when they are published. These economic conditions include, inter alia, the cost of 11.9 Where CDP is the Organiser of the Cruise, and regardless of the reason for the cancellation, transportation and fuel, the royalties and taxes relating to the services proposed (entry and/or exit duties in the countries visited, airport or port taxes, embarkation or disembarkation taxes, visa fees, and the cost of admission to tourist attractions), and the exchange rates used when setting the price 144 of the programmes. CDP expressly reserves the right to review its prices. Any change in the cost of transportation and fuel, in taxes, royalties, in the euro and US dollar exchange rates, or special drawing to the signing of the contract. rights and visa fees shall be fully reflected in the price of the trips, including travel agents' commissions, Article R. 211-6: The contract entered into by the vendor and the purchaser must be in writing, and where applicable. Where the French Tourism Code applies, CDP also has the option to lower the Price drawn up in two copies, one of which shall be given to the purchaser, and signed by both parties. pursuant to Article L. 211-12 of said Code, on the understanding that, in this case, no pricing review Where the contract is entered into via electronic means, Articles 1369-1 to 1369-11 of the French Civil may occur less than 30 business days prior to the scheduled departure date. Code shall apply. The contract must include the following clauses: 13.2 Where the French Tourism Code applies, Travellers shall be informed of any increase in the Price 1) the name and address of the vendor, their guarantor and their insurance company, together with via registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt – or via any other means as long as it enables the name and address of the organiser; the efective receipt of the correspondence to be proved – on the basis of a notice period of (30 ) 2) the trip destination or destinations, and the various periods and their dates in the event of a days prior to the departure date. When they receive this notice, the Passenger and/or the purchaser segmented trip; of the Ticket(s) may cancel their contract and receive an immediate refund of the amount paid by 3) the means of transport used, and their characteristic features and categories, and the departure and informing the Vendor in writing within a period of 7 (seven) days following receipt of the notice of the return dates and locations; price increase. 4) the accommodation type, its location, comfort level and main characteristic features, and its Any daily surcharge (S) in the case of cruise services only shall be calculated as follows: tourism classification pursuant to the regulations or practices of the host country; (change in the price of fuel* X daily consumption**) 5) the catering services provided; S = Capacity of the ship*** 6) the itinerary where a tour is involved; 7) the tours, excursions or other services included in the total price of the trip or stay; (*): MGO FOB Rotterdam 0.1% in US$ 8) the total price of the services invoiced, together with an indication of any potential review of that (**): the Austral, the Boréal, the Soléal and the Lyrial: 20 tonnes; Le Ponant: 5.5 tonnes invoice pursuant to the provisions of Article R. 211-8; (***): the Austral, the Boréal, the Soléal and the Lyrial: 200 for Expedition Cruises and 244 for the other 9) an indication, where necessary, of the royalties or taxes relating to certain services such as landing programmes; Le Ponant: 55 disembarkation or embarkation taxes at ports and airports, and hotel taxes when they are not included in the price of the service or services provided; 10) the timetable and procedures for payment of the price; the final payment made by the purchaser 14. Travel Insurance cannot be less than 30% of the price of the trip or stay, and must be made at the time when the 14.1 The sale of the Services by CDP does not include any kind of insurance. documents enabling the trip or stay to take place are delivered; 14.2 CDP ofers optional insurance that covers Travellers against the risks of cancellation, and in the 11) the special terms and conditions requested by the purchaser and accepted by the vendor; event of assistance, repatriation, damage to and loss of their luggage, and medical expenses. These 12) the procedures according to which the purchaser may lodge a claim against the vendor on the optional insurance policies must be subscribed at the time when the Contract is Signed. grounds of their failure to execute, or their poor execution of the contract; this claim must be made as soon as possible, via any means that enables an acknowledgement of receipt by the vendor to be 15. Ater-sales obtained (fax, e-mail, or registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt), and, where applicable, 15.1 Any comment or claim relating to a trip or stay must be sent by registered letter with mentioned in writing to the organiser of the trip and to the service provider concerned; acknowledgement of receipt, clearly specifying the alleged incident and loss, to either Compagnie du 13) the cut-of date for informing the purchaser in the event that the trip or stay is cancelled by Ponant – 408 avenue du Prado 13008 Marseille, if the Traveller signed their Contract directly with CDP, the vendor if the trip or stay going ahead is dependent on a minimum number of participants, in or to the travel agency that sold them the Services, within a period of one month following the date of accordance with the provisions of Sub-Paragraph 7) of Article R. 211-4; their return, subject to the statute of limitations. CDP encourages passengers to fill in the satisfaction 14) the contractual cancellation terms and conditions; questionnaires delivered on board the ship at the end of the Cruise. 15) the cancellation conditions provided for in Articles R. 211-9, R. 211-10, and R. 211-11; 15.2 Once they have contacted the Ater-Sales Departments mentioned in Article 14.1, and failing a 16) further information regarding the risks covered, and the amount of the cover provided by the satisfactory reply within a period of 60 days, the Traveller may contact the French Tourism and Travel insurance policy covering the consequences of the vendor's professional third-party liability; Mediator, whose details and contact methods are available on the following website: www.mtv.travel. 17) information regarding the insurance policy covering the consequences of certain cancellation 15.3 Any proceedings initiated by the Traveller against CDP in its capacity as the Organiser of the cases subscribed by the purchaser (policy number and name of the insurance company), together Cruise, and/or the Carrier must be initiated within a period of 1 (one) year for damage to property and with the information regarding the assistance policy covering certain specific risks, including of 2 (two) years for bodily harm, subject to the statute of limitations as from the date when the Traveller repatriation expenses in the event of an accident or illness; in this case, the vendor must give the disembarked or should have disembarked. purchaser a document specifying the risks covered and the risks excluded, at the very least; 15.4 The statute of limitations for any proceedings against CDP in its capacity as the vendor of a 18) the cut-of date for informing the vendor in the event that the purchaser transfers the contract; Package shall expire within the timeframe specified by Articles 2224 and 2226 of the French Civil Code. 19) an undertaking to provide the following information to the purchaser, at least 10 days prior to their scheduled departure date: 16. Applicable law & Jurisdiction a) the name, address, and telephone number of the vendor's local representative, or else, the names, 16.1 This Contract is governed by French law. addresses, and telephone numbers of local organisations likely to assist the consumer in the event of 16.2 Only the courts in the area of the Marseille District Court, France, have jurisdiction to hear any a problem, or else the telephone number enabling emergency contact to be made with the vendor; proceedings initiated against CDP, its employees, subsidiaries, or sub-contractors, even in the event b) in the event of trips and stays abroad involving minors, a telephone number and an address that that third parties are involved. enables direct contract with the child or the person in situ responsible for their stay to be established; 20) the clause governing the cancellation and refund, free of charge, of the amounts paid by the 17. Excerpt from the French Tourism Code: purchaser in the event of non-compliance with the information obligation provided for in Sub- The information contained in CDP's hard-copy brochures and on the company's website is the prior Paragraph 13) of Article R. 211-4; information provided to the Traveller and provided for by Article L. 211-9 of the French Tourism Code. 21) the undertaking to inform the purchaser of the departure and arrival times in good time prior to However, in accordance with Article R. 211-5 of the French Tourism Code, Compagnie du Ponant the beginning of the trip or the state. expressly reserves the right to alter certain items prior to the signing of the Contract. Article R. 211-7: The purchaser may transfer their contract for the trip or stay to a transferee who Excerpt from the French Tourism Code determining the conditions for performance of the activities meets the same conditions as them, as long as the contract has not taken efect. Unless the transferor relating to the organisation and sale of trips or stays: benefits from a more favourable clause, they are required to inform the vendor of their decision via Article R. 211-3: Subject to the exclusions provided for in the third and fourth sub-paragraphs of any means that enables an acknowledgement of receipt to be obtained (fax, e-mail, or registered Article L. 211-7, any ofer and sale of travel or accommodation services shall give rise to the delivery of letter with acknowledgement of receipt) at least seven days prior to the beginning of the trip. This appropriate documents that comply with the rules determined in this section. deadline shall be extended to 15 days where it involves a cruise. This transfer shall not be subject to In the event of the sale of airline travel tickets or tickets for travel on a regular shipping line, which does prior authorisation by the vendor under any circumstances. not include services relating to this transportation, the vendors shall deliver one or several passenger Article R. 211-8: Where the contract includes an express price review option, within the limits provided tickets for the entire trip to the purchaser, issued by the carrier or under their responsibility. In the for in Article L. 211-12, it must mention the specific calculation procedures for the price changes, in event of on-request transportation, the name and the address of the carrier on behalf of whom the the case of both increases and decreases, and specifically the amount of the transportation expenses tickets are issued must be mentioned. and related taxes, the currency or currencies that may have an impact on the price of the trip or the The separate invoicing of the various components of the same travel package shall not release the stay, the portion of the price to which the change applies, and the exchange rate for the currency or vendor from the obligations incumbent on them as a result of the regulatory provisions in this section. currencies used as a benchmark when determining the price shown in the contract. Article R. 211-3-1: The exchange of pre-contractual information on the availability of contractual Article R. 211-9: Where the vendor finds themselves required to alter one of the key aspects of the terms shall be in writing. This process may take place via e-mail under the validity and performance contract prior to the purchaser's departure, such as by significantly increasing conditions provided for in Articles 1369-1 to 1369-11 of the French Civil Code. The vendor's name the price, and where they ignore the information obligation mentioned in Sub-Paragraph 13) of or company name and their address shall be mentioned, together with the number relating to Article R. 211-4, the purchaser may take the following measures, without prejudice to any appeals for their registration on the register provided for under Sub-Paragraph a) of Article L. 141-3, or, where compensation for the loss that they may sufer, and once they have been informed by the vendor via applicable, their name, address and a number relating to their registration with the association or any means that enables an acknowledgement of receipt to be obtained (fax, e-mail, or registered letter union mentioned in the second sub-paragraph of Article R. 211-2. with acknowledgement of receipt, etc.): Article R. 211-4: The vendor or must disclose information on the price, dates, and the other – either cancel the contract and obtain immediate repayment of the amounts paid with no penalty; components of the services provided at the time of the trip or the stay to the consumer prior to the – or accept the change or the substitute trip proposed by the vendor; in that case, an amendment to signing of the contract; this information shall include: the contract specifying the alterations made shall then be signed by the parties; any price decrease 1) The destination, the means, the characteristic features, and the categories of transport used; 2) shall be deducted from the amounts that may remain payable by the purchaser, and if the payment The accommodation type, its location, its level of comfort and its main characteristic features, its already made by the latter exceeds the price of the altered service, the excess amount must be accreditation and its tourism classification in accordance with the regulations or practices of the host returned to them prior to their departure date. country; Article R. 211-10: In the event provided for in Article L. 211-14, where the vendor cancels the trip or the 3) The catering services provided; stay prior to the purchaser's departure, they must inform the purchaser via any means that enables an 4) A description of the itinerary where a tour is involved; acknowledgement of receipt to be obtained (fax, e-mail, or registered letter with acknowledgement 5) The administrative and health formalities to be performed by French nationals or by nationals of receipt, etc.); the purchaser shall then obtain immediate repayment of the amounts paid from the of another EU Member State, or of a State that is party to the European Economic Area Agreement, vendor without any penalty, without prejudice to any claims for compensation for any loss that they specifically in the event that the crossing of borders is involved, together with the timeframe for may have sufered; in this case, the purchaser shall receive a compensation amount that is at least performing those formalities; equal to the penalty that they would have paid if they had been responsible for the cancellation on 6) The tours, excursions, and other services included in the fixed-price, or that may be available in this date. exchange for a price supplement; The provisions of this article shall not prevent the reaching of an amicable agreement with a view to 7) The minimum or maximum size of the group that will enable the trip or stay to go ahead, as well as the purchaser accepting a replacement trip or stay ofered by the vendor under any circumstances. the cut-of date for informing the consumer in the event that the trip or stay is cancelled, if the trip or Article R. 211-11: Where the vendor finds themselves unable to provide a major portion of the stay going ahead is dependent on a minimum number of participants; that date cannot be set at less services provided for in the agreement, and which account for a significant percentage of the price than twenty-one days prior to the departure date; paid by the purchaser ater the latter's departure, the vendor must immediately take the following 8) The amount or the percentage of the price payable as an advance on signing of the contract, as well measures, without prejudice to the claims for compensation for any losses that may have been as the timetable for payment of the balance; sufered: 9) The terms and conditions for price reviews, as provided for by the contract, pursuant to Article R. – either ofer services as a replacement for the services provided for, and potentially bear any 211-8; additional cost, and, if the services accepted by the purchaser are of a lower quality, the vendor must 10) The contractual cancellation terms and conditions; 11) The cancellation terms and conditions set refund the price diference to them as soon as they return; out in Articles R. 211-9, R. 211-10, and R.-211-8; – or, if they cannot ofer any replacement service, or if that service is refused by the purchaser on valid 12) The information relating to optional subscription to an insurance policy covering the grounds, provide the purchaser with transportation tickets enabling them to return to their place of consequences of certain cancellation events, or to an assistance policy covering certain specific risks, departure under conditions that may be considered as equivalent, or to another place agreed by both including repatriation expenses in the event of an accident or illness; parties, at no additional cost. The provisions of this article shall apply in the event of non-compliance 13) Where the contract includes air transport services, the information for each leg of the flight, as with the obligation provided for in Sub-Paragraph 13) of Article R. 211-4. provided for in Articles R. 211-15 to R. 211-18. Article R. 211-12: The provisions of Articles R. 211-3 to R. 211-11 must be included in the brochures Article R. 211-5: The prior information provided to the consumer shall commit the vendor, unless the and the travel contracts ofered by the persons mentioned in Article L. 211-1. vendor specifically has the right to alter certain aspects of that information. In that case, the vendor Article R. 211-13: The purchaser can no longer claim the benefit of the clause provided for under must clearly specify the extent of that alteration, and which aspects it covers. Sub-Paragraph 20 of Article R. 211-61 once the service has been provided. 145 In any event, any alterations made to the prior information must be disclosed to the consumer prior Paricular Terms and Condiions of Sale

1.- The rates of our cruises are per person and include the following: 3.2 Ground activities included during expedition cruises itself: • All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the By choosing an expedition cruise, passengers agree to follow the rules of good conduct day of disembarkation) presented by the expedition team during the cruise. We remind you that being properly • Captain’s welcome cocktail and gala dinner equipped is essential (clothing, sunglasses, etc.) and we recommend bringing binoculars to • “Open Bar” (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands...list available enable you to observe the wildlife comfortably and respectfully during your excursions and upon request) shore visits. • Evening entertainment and events • Room service 24h (special selection) 3.3 Pre and post-cruise programs and pre bookable tours • Highly qualified bilingual French/English expedition team on all cruises identified by Pre and Post-cruise programs (as detailed on www.ponant.com), pre bookable tours and shore “Expedition” logo excursions are performed by independent suppliers who are not employees of Compagnie • English speaking lecturer on selected sailings identified by “lecturer on board” logo du Ponant. In this respect, Compagnie du Ponant acts only as an agent and shall not be held • English speaking golf escort on selected sailings identified by “golf cruise” logo liable for said services or for the acts or omissions of sub-contractors or other contractors. • English speaking dive master on selected sailings identified by “diver on board” logo The passenger agrees that Compagnie du Ponant acts as agent and/or trustee for any person including ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service forming, or • Water sports activities (except scuba diving) using the ship’s equipment, when permitted by in connection with, any part of the cruise. local authorities and confirmed by ship Master according to safety and sea conditions onsite Hotel accommodations are based on 4 and 5-star rated hotels. Oficial check-in time is 4pm, • Park entry fees into protected areas check-out time is 11am unless early check-in or late check-out supplement are paid. • On Polar expedition cruises: complimentary boot rental (except for guarantee deposit) • On Polar expedition cruises: polar parka for you to keep (no children sizes available). Travellers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. CDP advises Travellers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen 1-1 Our “Cruise, Flights and Transfers” program rates are per person and also include following destinations. CDP specifically draws Travellers' attention to the fact that the information flights *: provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that • Cruise packages Bergen-Longyearbyen; Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen; Kangerlussuaq- information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travellers to adjust their behavior to the Kangerlussuaq roundtrip flight from/to Paris on European airline. visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid carrying valuable objects during their travel. • Cruise package Honfleur-Bergen; Oslo-Bergen; Reykjavik-Kangerlussuaq; Reykjavik-Bergen one-way return flight to Paris on European airline 3.4 Shore excursions • Cruise package Bergen – Copenhagen and Bergen-Reykjavik; outbound flight from Paris Unless otherwise noted, shore excursions are sold and charged on board and are ruled by • Cruise package Kangerlussuaq-Nome, outbound flight Paris to Kangerlussuaq, return flight general conditions that apply to the contract signed with the local tour operator and the Nome to Seattle relevant national regulations. The passenger agrees that CDP acts as agent and/or trustee for • Cruise package Nome-Seward, outbound flight Seattle to Nome, from Seward bus transfer to any person including ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service Anchorage followed by flight Anchorage to Seattle in connection with any part of the cruise. • Cruise package Nome-Vancouver: outbound flight Seattle-Nome • Cruise package Darwin-Honiara: return flight Honiara-Brisbane Excursions can involve activities that may not suit persons with disabilities. Prices are only given • Cruise package Honiara-Lautoka: outbound flight Brisbane-Honiara as an indication and may change. Before departure, you will receive a tour program detailing the • Meet and Greet by our representatives at the destination airport, transfers to and/or from the excursions on ofer with the latest rates. Five months before cruise departure, shore excursions ship and other services before and ater the cruise according to detailed programs available can also be viewed on www.ponant.com. Shore excursions are currently only bookable upon request 12 months prior departure. onboard. In the event of an excursion being cancelled due to a technical reason, shortage of * Those flights are being studied and are subject to change until the flight plan is confirmed and participants or a case of force majeure, the client will not be eligible for any compensation. this up to 3 months prior to each cruise. All flights indicated and included in the cruise package Please note that you will not be reimbursed for excursions if you cancel ater registration. Any are in economy class. meals ofered during excursions are simple and should not be compared to the standards on • In case of the Traveller’s opposition, prior to the Signing of the Contract, to the Flights & board the ship. Transfers Service included in the Fixed-rate Package, a penalty fee of 30% of the Service amount excluding taxes will be charged to the Traveller.

1-2 Our “Cruise and Transfers*” program rates are per person and also include: Following transfers*: Broome-Darwin: group transfer from the airport to a PONANT selected hotel to enjoy time at leisure, transfer to the port in time for embarkation Darwin-Broome: Group transfer from the port to your hotel or the airport. For guests who have an aternoon flight, enjoy time at leisure in the town center before your transfer to the airport.

2- Our cruise rates do not include: • Any ground services before and/or ater the cruise other than the ones mentioned in each “Cruise, Flights & Transfers” package and for which details are available upon request. Don’t hesitate to contact your travel agent or consult www.ponant.com • The optional pre and post cruise programs, overlands and excursions presented in this brochure and on www.ponant.com • Visa expenses (which may include additional administrative charges imposed by the authorities of a country) and/or immigration reciprocity taxes if applicable. • Gratuities to onboard crew, local guides and drivers • Luggage handling • Optional Spa package to be booked prior your departure • Dives when authorized by local authorities and feasible with ship equipment and zodiacs. Rates: 70 € per standard dive; 80€ per dive when local equipment or staf must be used, 80€ for a “discover scuba dive” course. In order to participate to diving sessions, guests must have with them a medical certificate less than 1-year-old and their up to date dive book. • Beverages other than the ones mentioned • Laundry services, hair salon and à la carte Spa treatments • Personal expenses, on board medical consultations and drug prescriptions • Cancellation/luggage/assistance/repatriation/medical insurance(s)

3-Ground services Ground services in the port of departure, transfers to the ship, including, as applicable, hotel room and restaurant bookings or guided tours, are performed by independent suppliers who are not employees of Compagnie du Ponant. In this respect, Compagnie du Ponant acts only as an agent and shall not be held liable for said services or for the acts or omissions of subcontractors or other contractors. The passenger agrees that Compagnie du Ponant acts as agent and/or trustee for any person including ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service forming, or in connection with, any part of the cruise. Our Cruise and Flights package programs are made in connection with Compagnie du Ponant selected regular or private charter flights. Final timings and schedule of the day by day program will be communicated with the cruise ticket. All our programs are based on economy class air and according to number of seats available. If the class is not available anymore, we will suggest, depending on the availability, extra seats with a supplement. On International flights, check-in luggage is limited to 23kg/50lbs and 8kg/11 to 17lbs per person for carry-on luggage (besides airlines frequent flyer advantages). On regular domestic or intercontinental flights, check-in luggage limits are between 15 and 20 kg/33 to 44lbs and 5 to 8kg/17lbs per person for carry-on. On Compagnie du Ponant Private charter flights, check-in luggage is limited to 23 kg/50lbs and 5kg/11lbs maximum per person as carry-on. We thank you for taking these restrictions into account. Airline carriers charge for extra weight and sometimes refuse, for strict security reasons, to check-in overweight and oversized luggage. Compagnie du Ponant and the airline carriers waive all liability for luggage with extra weight that is refused at the check-in.

3.1 Services included in “Cruise, flights and Transfers packages: Packages “Cruise, Flights and Transfers” include ground services before and/or ater the cruise as described in documents available 12 months prior departure of each cruise and available on www.ponant.com . However, the complete details will only be made available once the flight times have been confirmed (approximately 3 months prior to departure).

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