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Asia, Oceania & the Indian Ocean COLLECTION October 2019 to April 2020 Cruises OCTOBER 2019 TO APRIL 2020 CRUISES APRIL TO 2019 OCTOBER ASIA, OCEANIA & THE INDIAN OCEAN COLLECTION - COLLECTION OCEAN INDIAN THE & OCEANIA ASIA, 2 | October 2019 to April 2020 Cruises Exceptional cruises to exotic destinations The Marquesas, Vanuatu, Easter Island, Malacca, Zanzibar, the Vanilla Islands… For this new October 2019 to April 2020 season, PONANT is taking you to discover parts of the world whose names alone evoke romance, beauty and intrigue. We have designed exceptional cruises just for you, following highly popular or unique itineraries, enriched with land-based programmes revealing the very best of these regions. From Pacific islands gently swept by the trade winds, with a wild natural environment and exuberant flora, to stunning Indian Ocean shores home to unique wildlife both on land and under water, and friendly and warm encounters with the locals living in our planet’s last remaining virgin expanses, each of our cruises exudes the promise of a magnificent other world, the magic of an unforgettable experience. On board, in an atmosphere of discreet luxury and refined comfort, our attentive crew, our renowned special guests and lecturers and, on expedition cruises, our naturalist-guides, accompany you to these beautiful sites, many of which are listed with UNESCO. And, in these faraway seas, why not take the opportunity to explore nature’s richest realm? Many of our cruises provide the opportunity to explore the coral reefs, with their unique flora and fauna during scuba-diving or snorkelling activities supervised by our teams. Leaf through these pages and let yourself be swept away as our PONANT cruises work their subtle magic on you. We hope to see you onboard soon. Asia, Oceania & the Indian Ocean Collection by | 3 Summary Your cruises in Asia, Oceania & the Indian Ocean ..................................6 Why cruise with PONANT ................................................................................8 Luxury Expeditions by PONANT ................................................................ 10 Asia & Oceania ................................................................................................ 12 Polynesia .......................................................................................................... 26 The Indian Ocean .......................................................................................... 36 Shore Excursions ........................................................................................... 47 Pre & Post Cruise Programmes ................................................................. 48 Grand Voyages ................................................................................................ 50 The PONANT Fleet ......................................................................................... 54 Price List ........................................................................................................... 66 Formalities ....................................................................................................... 68 General Terms and Conditions of Sale .................................................... 70 Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale ................................................ 74 Your Invitation to our Information Events .............................................. 75 4 | October 2019 to April 2020 Cruises Your cruises in Asia, Oceania & the Indian Ocean PIC RO A IVING T L D E TROPICAL EXPEDITION DIVING X P N E D I TI O Pacific Ocean VIETNAM HO CHI MINH CITY GUAM MICRONESIA HONOLULU MALAYSIA HAWAII SEYCHELLES INDONESIA TANZANIA SINGAPORE MAHE SOLOMON ISLANDS ZANZIBAR HONIARA NOSY BE FRENCH MAURITIUS DARWIN CAIRNS FIJI POLYNESIA PORT LOUIS SOUTH MADAGASCAR AFRICA LAUTOKA PAPEETE AUSTRALIA DURBAN HANGA ROA Indian Ocean EASTER ISLAND CAPE TOWN SYDNEY AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND HOBART DUNEDIN 6 | October 2019 to April 2020 Cruises DEPARTURE SHIP ITINERARY NIGHTS PARTNER PAGE IVING D 10th October 2019 Le Boréal Honolulu • Papeete 15 Hawaii & French Polynesia p. 30 IVING D OCT. 25th October 2019 Le Boréal Papeete • Papeete 9 Treasures of Polynesia p. 31 3rd November 2019 Le Boréal Papeete • Hanga Roa 13 Polynesia and Easter Island p. 32 16th November 2019 Le Lapérouse Ho Chi Minh City • Singapore 9 Between Vietnam and the Malacca Strait p. 16 NOV. 25th November 2019 Le Lapérouse Singapore • Darwin 11 Exploring the Indonesian Archipelago p. 17 IVING D 6th December 2019 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 8 The Essential Seychelles p. 40 6th December 2019 Le Lapérouse Darwin • Cairns 10 Ancient Cultures of Northern Australia and Papua p. 18 IVING D 14th December 2019 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 12 The Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll p. 41 16th December 2019 Le Lapérouse Cairns • Sydney 10 Exploring Australia's East Coast Islands p. 19 DECEMBER 26th December 2019 Le Lapérouse Sydney • Hobart 7 Cruise the 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart route! p. 20 IVING D 26th December 2019 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 8 The Essential Seychelles p. 40 IVING D 3rd January 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 8 The Essential Seychelles p. 40 IVING D 11th January 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 8 The Essential Seychelles p. 40 15th January 2020 Le Lapérouse Dunedin • Auckland 9 The Best of New Zealand p. 24 IVING D 19th January 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 8 The Essential Seychelles p. 40 JANUARY 24th January 2020 Le Lapérouse Auckland • Dunedin 9 The Best of New Zealand p. 24 IVING D 27th January 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 8 The Essential Seychelles p. 40 IVING D 4th February 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Zanzibar 12 Zanzibar & the treasures of the Indian Ocean p. 43 IVING D 28th February 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 12 The Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll p. 41 FEBRUARY IVING D 8th March 2020 Le Soléal Hanga Roa • Papeete 12 Easter Island and Polynesia p. 33 IVING D 11th March 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Nosy Be 9 The Vanilla Islands p. 44 12th March 2020 Le Lapérouse Auckland • Dunedin 9 The Best of New Zealand p. 24 17th March 2020 Le Lyrial Cape Town • Durban 8 Along the South-African coastline | MUSIC | p. 46 IVING D 20th March 2020 Le Bougainville Nosy Be • Mahe 9 The Vanilla Islands p. 44 IVING D MARCH 20th March 2020 Le Soléal Papeete • Lautoka 12 Jewels of the South Seas p. 34 EASTER ISLAND 21st March 2020 Le Lapérouse Dunedin • Auckland 9 The Best of New Zealand p. 24 IVING D 25th March 2020 Le Lyrial Durban • Mahe 15 The Scattered Islands & the Seychelles p. 42 IVING D 29th March 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 12 The Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll p. 41 30th March 2020 Le Lapérouse Auckland • Honiara 12 Treasures of the Pacific Expedition p. 22 IVING D 1st April 2020 Le Soléal Lautoka • Guam 15 From Fiji to Micronesia p. 35 IVING D 9th April 2020 Le Lyrial Mahe • Port Louis 13 Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius p. 45 11th April 2020 Le Lapérouse Honiara • Cairns 11 Ancient Cultures of Papua New Guinea p. 23 IVING D APRIL 18th April 2020 Le Bougainville Mahe • Mahe 12 The Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll p. 41 22nd April 2020 Le Lapérouse Cairns • Darwin 16 Chairman’s Cruise - New Guinea Odyssey p. 21 IVING D 22nd April 2020 Le Lyrial Port Louis • Mahe 13 Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius p. 45 Asia, Oceania & the Indian Ocean Collection by | 7 Why cruise Asia, Oceania & the Indian Ocean with Is your dream to travel differently, moving from place to place, enjoying the discovery of remote destinations inaccessible to large ships? Set sail with PONANT for an exceptional cruise to discover the enchantment of Asia and Oceania and the treasures of the Indian Ocean. During one of our luxury yacht-style cruises, discover not only the unspoilt nature of Polynesian islands, the ancestral cultures of the South Pacific peoples, but also the rich architectural heritage of the inland. Alternatively, perhaps you would rather join one of our expedition cruises to Melanesia and Micronesia, the heart of the Vanilla Islands or, closer to home, in Australia and New Zealand, where your ship will have a surprise in store for you every day - something unexpected, a unique encounter, an impromptu trip in a Zodiac®... a starting point for adventure. These exceptional itineraries are completed by cultural programmes before, during and after your cruise, as well as a varied selection of excursions. Your trip with PONANT will enable you to explore the countless natural and cultural hidden riches of Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean. The PONANT signature • 45 cruises in Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean travelling through 30 countries. • 21 Expedition cruises, to discover the Vanilla Islands, Melanesia, Micronesia and Australia's Top End. • Exceptional moments of interaction with local populations. • 20 ports of call listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. • “Cleanship” certified ships that are respectful of the environment in national parks & nature reserves. • On most departures, a team of Naturalists and/or Lecturers, selected for their areas of expertise. IVING D Diving with PONANT In the heart of the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific PONANT opens the doors to the remarkable underwater world. Whether you are an experienced diver or a beginner; whether you wish to explore the coral reefs with mask, fins and snorkel or in full scuba-diving gear, the different outings on offer are sure to meet your needs and satisfy your curiosity. All diving outings on cruises with the “Diving” logo are supervised by an experienced instructor and equipment is supplied: fins, masks, snorkels