YOUR SINGLE TRAVELLER OFFERS A selection of cruises for the solo traveller, without the extra charge Travelling on your own?

PONANT caters to individual travellers and has a Travel with peace of mind selection of cruises which are available with no Save time planning your trip and let PONANT arrange the perfect travel package: select your cruise, choose your excursions, and single supplement. As a single traveller, benefit from then add on your pre or post cruise programme, all according to a safe and friendly travel environment. your interests.

A trip without extra costs A chance to meet people If you wish, the crew will introduce you to other single travellers. PONANT has selected a variety of cruises with no single supplement. Themed lectures and group excursions are also great opportunities You can enjoy a wide range of experiences from the outstanding to develop friendships with like-minded people based on shared cultural sites of Latin America to the idyllic white-sand beaches of interests. the Caribbean or cultural European cities.

Maya Treasure of the Yucatán NEW ITINERARY Puerto Morelos - Puerto Morelos | Le Champlain | 8 days / 7 nights | from 14 to 21 December 2019

PONANT brings you a brand new itinerary that explores the Mexican peninsula of Yucatán. Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to discover the treasures of the Mayan civilisation. Gulf of Mexico HIGHLIGHTS Progreso • A journey to the heart of the authentic Yucatán to discover some of the secrets of the pre-Columbian PUERTO MORELOS Seybaplaya CANCUN civilisations. • The possibility to visit many UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzà, Dos Bocas MEXICO Caribbean Sea the pre-Hispanic city and national park of Palenque, the historic fortified town of Campeche, the pre-Columbian city of Uxmal. • Visit cocoa plantations. • From Progreso, visit Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán, renowned for its cultural heritage.

From AUD 3,990 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom The Essential Azores NEW ITINERARY Ponta Delgada - Ponta Delgada | Le Champlain | 8 days / 7 nights | from 5 to 12 April 2020

Succumb to the magic of the Azores on a brand-new PONANT cruise that will take you to Aore the most beautiful sites of this volcanic archipelago in the heart of the Atlantic. Praia da Graciosa

Velas Praia da Vitória HIGHLIGHTS Horta Lajes do Pico • Visit UNESCO sites: the city of Angra do Heroismo from Terceira; the vineyard landscapes on Pico Island • Discover six Azores islands: São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial. • Beautiful and diverse landscapes: volcanoes, calderas, mountain peaks, green hills, cliffs, lakes… Atlantic ON DELD Ocean From AUD 5,410 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom

Treasures of the Celtic Sea Honfleur - Dublin | L’Austral | 8 days / 7 nights | from 26 April to 3 May 2020

Belfast Discover the treasures of the Celtic Sea. Visit landscapes of wild and melancholic beauty: IRELAND Douglas lush green prairies, sheer cliffs, colourful little villages, moss and heaths, and fall under the DUBLIN spell of these mysterious lands. Liverpool Cork HIGHLIGHTS UNITED KINGDOM • Sail from Honfleur to Dublin along the Celtic shores, visiting lands of magic and legends. North Atlantic Ocean • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the mysterious Giant’s Causeway in Belfast, the old port of Dartmouth Liverpool, and Dublin, the city of literature (disembarkation port). Isles of Scilly • Get the chance to visit Blarney Castle in Cork, an imposing fortress with numerous hidden treasures, HONFLEUR including the famous “Blarney Stone”. From AUD 3,620 pp in a Superior Stateroom

Treasures of the North Sea NEW ITINERARY Bergen – Honfleur | Le Bellot | 8 days / 7 nights | from 11 to 18 September 2020

BEREN Discover the most stunning shores of the North Sea, between Norway and France, on NORA Stavanger this brand-new PONANT itinerary.

North ea HIGHLIGHTS • Four different countries visited: France, Belgium, Netherlands and Norway. Amsterdam • Sailing in the Lysefjord, meaning the “fjord of light”, flanked by granite cliffs that are several hundred NETERLAND metres high. Antwerp Ostend Visit Amsterdam and its many cultural jewels like the famous Van Gogh Museum. ELGIUM • HONFLEUR From AUD 4,710 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom In the Heart of the West Indies Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France | Le Ponant | 7 days / 6 nights | from 20 to 26 March 2019

MARTINIUE Sail into the heart of the West Indies visiting the most enchanting islands in the Caribbean FORDEFRNCE Sea. Relax on long white-sand beaches and experience the easy Creole way of life. AINT LUIA Pigeon Island / Soufrière HIGHLIGHTS AINT INENT AND TE GRENADINE • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Saint Lucia and its two rocky peaks. Bequia Island Tobago Cays • Discover the Grenadine Islands, considered one of the world’s most stunning archipelagos. Mayreau Island • On Mayreau Island, visit a private beach for the day and enjoy a barbecue. • Extraordinary coral reefs home to many turtles, barracudas, spiny lobsters and parrot fishes. Prickly Bay GRENADA ariean ea From AUD 3,590 pp in a Marie Galante Stateroom

Cordillera & Andean Secrets Guayaquil - Valparaiso | Le Soléal | 13 days / 12 nights | from 6 to 18 October 2019

EUADOR Discover the ancient Inca Empire and its stunning slumbering citadels as you cruise along UUIL the coasts of Peru and Chile. ERU Salaverry Callao HIGHLIGHTS Pisco Matarani Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the saltpeter mining towns of Iquique, the historic centre of Lima, Arica • South Paci c Ocean Iquique Cuzco, the site of Machu Picchu, the archeological zone of Chan Chan, Valparaiso (disembarkation port). ILE • Discover exceptional architectural heritage, visit major pre-Colombian sites and see mysterious geoglyphs.

Coquimbo • Visit Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Convent from Matarani. LRISO From AUD 6,540 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom

IV I N G D Between Martinique & Panama Fort-de-France - Colón | Le Dumont-d’Urville | 10 days / 9 nights | from 7 to 16 December 2019

Join us aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville for an exceptional PONANT cruise sailing from Fort-de-France to Colón. This 10-day itinerary will give you the opportunity to appreciate MARTINIUE ariean ea FORDEFRNCE the richness of Afro-Caribbean cultures, an azure blue sky and white-sand beaches. Soufrière Bonaire Mayreau HIGHLIGHTS San Blas • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Saint Lucia’s volcanic Pitons and Cartagena de Indias. Archipelago La Blanquilla Cartagena • The Los Roques archipelago, a paradise for sea turtles. OLOMIA Los Roques COLN ENEUELA • An extraordinary encounter with the Kuna Indians, a warrior tribe of the San Blas archipelago. ANAMA From AUD 5,070 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom From Brazil to Africa Rio de Janeiro - Dakar | L’Austral | 17 days / 16 nights | from 18 March to 3 April 2019

Aboard L’Austral, PONANT offers you an itinerary rich in culture and visits, to remarkable DR ENEGAL Caravela / Carache iao Maio / UNESCO World Heritage sites. GUINEAIAU Formosa HIGHLIGHTS

Fernando de Noronha • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Salvador de Bahia, the Bijagos and Fernando RAIL Recife de Noronha islands. Salvador de Bahia • Outings and landings in Zodiac® boats with knowledgeable guides and naturalists in the Bijagos

RIO DE NEIRO Atlantic Ocean Islands, and the chance to visit traditional villages. Paraty From AUD 7,280 pp in a Prestige Stateroom Deck 4

Fernando de Noronha and the Bijagos Archipelago Recife - Dakar | L’Austral | 12 days / 11 nights | from 21 March to 1 April 2020

Aboard L’Austral, travel from Brazil to Senegal on an expedition cruise combining cultural ENEGAL DR discoveries and visits to UNESCO World Heritage treasures and remarkable natural sites. Caravela / Carache GUINEA iao IAU HIGHLIGHTS Atlantic ocean • A cruise in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions offering enrichment with a National Geographic Photographer and an Expert specialised in the destination onboard. • UNESCO Sites: Olinda (before your cruise), the Bijagos and Fernando de Noronha islands. Fernando de Noronha • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® boats with a team of experienced naturalist guides. RAIL RECIFE From AUD 5,650 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom

Cape Verde and Canary Islands Dakar - Lisbon | L’Austral | 11 days / 10 nights | from 1 to 11 April 2020

LISBON Sail from Dakar to the bustling city of Senegal discovering the varied landscapes of three ORTUGAL aeira exceptional archipelagos: Cape Verde, the Canary Islands and Madeira. ORTUGAL Funchal anar lan HIGHLIGHTS AIN Arrecife de Lanzarote Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Cidade Velha, the historic centre of Ribeira Grande (Island of Santiago); The Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower in Lisbon. Atlantic Ocean • Explore the town of Mindelo in Cape Verde with its elegant buildings influenced by its British and Portuguese colonial heritage. Mindelo AE ERDE ENEGAL Praia DR From AUD 5,430 pp in a Deluxe Stateroom INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

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