TREASURES OF THE (LE JACQUES-CARTIER)

PONANT invites you on an all-new 9-day cruise between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, departing from Muscat. Come aboard Le Jacques-Cartier, and set off to discover the treasures of the desert of the .

In the charming port of Sour, on the far south of the peninsula, you will discover maritime traditions that date back a thousand years. Today, they still build dhows there. These are the typical boats that were used to transport goods on the spice route.

Le Jacques-Cartier will then drop anchor in Khasab, the gateway to the sublime “fjords of Arabia” that you will be able to explore aboard a traditional boat, before setting sail for Doha, in Qatar. In this city blending tradition and modernity, next to the most recent skyscrapers, you will discover a superb museum home to treasures of Islamic art, and the sparkling colours of the Waqif souk which brings the heart of the old town to life.

You will then stop off at the nature reserve of the island of Sir Bani Yas, a veritable wildlife sanctuary.

Your ship will take you towards , the booming capital of the . You will be able to make the most of this day to visit the fantastic new Museum and the Grand Mosque, one of the largest in the world.

Finally, you will reach fascinating and futuristic Dubai, the kingdom of excessiveness, the end of your cruise.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com ITINERARY Day 7 ABU DHABI The political capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Day 1 MUSCAT stands out thanks to its exceptional cultural offering. In the Unlike neighbouring metropolises, the capital of the Sultanate district, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, designed by of Oman has chosen to ban towers and skyscrapers and to Jean Nouvel as a museum town inspired by traditional Arab cultivate the peninsula’s traditional and refined architectural architecture, creates a dialogue between objects and works style: low houses, domes, moucharaby windows, and wooden from civilisations from all over the world around the great balconies. This authenticity adds to the charm of this small universal questions. A little further, the Zayed Grand former maritime city protected by mountains and the forts Mosque boasts a sumptuous decor of marble, gold and glass. constructed by the Portuguese in the 16th century. There is no Abu Dhabi is also the gateway to the oasis and its doubt that you will fall under the charm of the treasures of 150,000 date palms, a remarkable testimony to the settling of Omani craftsmanship: the souk in the old district of Mutrah is a nomads in the region since Neolithic times, and a UNESCO perfect example of this, as is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, World Heritage Site. reputed to have the world’s largest hand-made carpets.

Day 8 DUBAI Day 2 SUR Vertiginous, excessive, immoderate… Dubai, the largest city in

Day 3 KHASAB the United Arab Emirates, stands out for its architectural follies. Home to the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Kahlifa, with a Days 4 - 5 DOHA total height of 828 metres, almost three times that of the Eiffel On the banks of the Persian Gulf, discover Doha, the capital of Tower, the city is also famous for the gigantic scale of the Palm Qatar. Rising out of the desert, the city has managed to Islands, its artificial islands in the form of a palm tree. You can maintain its traditions in spite of a frantic race for modernity. explore more traditional districts not far away, with visits of the The cliff bordering Doha Bay has magnificent views over the city souks of Deira or the Gold Souk. Or perhaps you would prefer to centre’s enormous constructions. The silhouette of the Museum discover Dubai Museum: located in an 18th-century fort, it tells of Islamic Art rises up near the quays, where the region’s typical the city’s history from Antiquity to the present day. sailboats, known as dhows, are docked. This “fortress”, designed by Ming Pei, the architect of the Louvre pyramid, is Day 9 DUBAI home to the finest collections of Islamic art in the world. Not Disembarkation. far, the lively district of Souq Waqif and its colourful stalls are also an unmissable visit. Please Note: Itineraries are subject to change.

Day 6 SIR BANI YAS

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com YOUR SHIP: LE JACQUES CARTIER

YOUR SHIP: Le Jacques Cartier

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Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new your disposal. Our discreet and attentive crew will provide table limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites service for hot meals. will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. In a relaxed atmosphere, an outdoor grill on Deck 3 will serve Le Jacques Cartier will embody refinement, intimacy and grilled meats with a variety of salads and desserts. comfort. Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will PUBLIC AREAS experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, Le Jacques Cartier has many common areas that are designed with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of and equipped to meet all of your needs while preserving the destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. intimacy of each passenger. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on A 140 m² reception area includes: authenticity and passion for travel. A reception/concierge desk, RESTAURANTS An excursions desk, As it is an essential part of French culture, gastronomy will The ship's administrative services, naturally have pride of place aboard this new ship. The sales office, manned by our Guest Relations Officer, To the back of Deck 4, you will find a 260 m² panoramic Our 50 m² boutique which sells clothing, jewellery, beauty restaurant which can accommodate all of our passengers in a products, postcards and various accessories, single sitting. Designed differently to that on our other ships, Toilets accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. this dining area, which opens onto the outside, will have a A new hydraulic platform with adjustable height provides: buffet of salads, desserts and cheeses at Easier boarding than on any other cruise ship,

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Easier Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation for expeditions, Easier access to the sea for swimming and practising various water sports such as kayaking or paddle-boarding. A pool deck offering: A pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a counter-current swimming system, A pleasant solarium, An outdoor bar and lounge with armchairs and sofas. A 200 m² main lounge which can accommodate all of our passengers to share convivial moments and to host activities organised during the day or evening. Lastly, a theatre that seats 188, equipped with: The latest sound and lighting technology, A LED wall as the stage backdrop, for the projection of high-resolution images and videos. Please click the following links to read more about Ponant and the other Ponant cruise ships.

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ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Port Taxes 590 AUD pp

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