THE BEST OF WITH PONANT ABOARD LE JACQUES CARTIER

Discover the beauty of the Adriatic with PONANT on an exceptional 8-day cruise in Croatia and Monténégro. Aboard Le Jacques-Cartier, fall under the spell of the hidden treasures of the Dalmatian coast and its turquoise waters. Your voyage will begin in Italy with an embarkation in Venice. An opportunity to discover or rediscover the sublime city of the Doges, with its many canals, its vaporetti and its mythical gondolas. Le Jacques-Cartier will then call at Korcula, full of olive groves, vineyards and ancient buildings. An island marked by history, the birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo. Split will open its doors to you to discover its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with treasures such as 's Palace or the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. You will then head to the aptly named “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Surrounded by medieval ramparts, its terracotta-tiled roofs, its palaces, cloisters and fountains are bound to impress you and will plunge you into the heart of Croatian history. Your ship will then set sail towards Montenegro, for an unforgettable cruise in the Bay of Kotor. This ITINERARY impressive gap between two mountain ranges is home to a Day 1 VENICE veritable inland lake with a magical atmosphere; the medieval Proud and eternal, Venice has reigned on its lagoon ever since the 6th city of Kotor and its many historical monuments are its jewels. century. You may think you know this city before even setting foot here. You After a stop on the magnificent island of Hvar, the last stage of will inevitably fall in love with the charm of the innumerable treasures of the your trip will take you to Rovinj, giving you an opportunity to Serenissima: Saint Mark’s square, the basilica, Doges palace, the Grand Canal and the gondolas. Yet, secret Venice is also waiting for you to explore its discover this city with Venetian influences. Moreover, it proudly little interlacing streets and canals, to ramble through its squares and to push bears Venice’s symbolic winged lion on the Balbi's Arch, which open the doors of its churches. The city’s extraordinary heritage shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a glass of Spritz and a few tramezzini. you’ll be able to admire during a stroll through its picturesque town centre. As a grand finale, your voyage will draw to an end Day 2 KORCULA in Venice the Serenissima and its lagoon. This harbour town has a very special location, presiding on a spur on the north-eastern coast of the island of Korçula. The ramparts in its medieval

0800 945 3327 (within New Zealand) | +64 (0) 3 365 1355 | 1800 107 715 (within Australia) [email protected] | wildearth-travel.com district provide perfect vantage points over the Pelješac peninsula. To get streets and intimate squares on which folk festivals featuring magnificent there, you can take the monumental staircase in the Revelin Tower. Another colourful costumes are often organised. way is to climb the steps in the shade of palm trees from the MorskaVrata (Marine portal). As you make your way through the little streets, you’ll see the Day 6 HVAR bell-tower of Saint-Mark’s cathedral rise above you. This landmark will help you locate the house where Marco Polo was born. The island also has some of Off the coast of Split, Hvar will surprise you by its traditions that haven’t its own famous wines like the red Plavac and the white Posip. changed since Antiquity. The country’s oldest town, Stari Grad, is here on this Dalmatian Island. The town nestles by a cove on the north-west coast, Day 3 SIBENIK TO KRKA FALLS (OPTIONAL) & SPLIT surrounded by dry stone wall structures on the Stari Grad plains. These have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site because they were built in the When your ship drops anchor across from the Croatian village of Sibenik, in time of the Ancient Greeks. From these parcels of land come wines and olive the heart of Central , you will have the possibility of discovering the oil manufactured manually. In the upper part of town, it is possible to discover exceptional Krka Waterfalls. Krka National Park, with its eight waterfalls hams and cheeses made by local producers. formed by calcium carbonate deposited by the water as it flows along the Krka river, is one of the most spectacular in Croatia. During an optional excursion, Day 7 ROVINJ visit this lush natural site boasting an incredibly rich fauna and flora. On the Dalmatian coast, the town of Split offers cultural visits in a seaside Rovinj is located in Istria, a region bordering Slovenia. This becomes apparent atmosphere. Close to the seafront shaded by palm trees, the historical centre as you walk through its old cobblestoned town. There are many monuments of listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts a unique building: the Venetian influence here. If you study the Balbi arch, you will see the winged Diocletian’s Palace. Here you will explore its galleries, courtyards with carved lion, symbol of Venice. The bell-tower erected beside Saint Euphemia columns, as well as a former mausoleum converted into a church, namely Cathedral was designed like the bell of St. Marc in Venice. From the top of the Saint Domnius Cathedral. If you get peckish, stop off at a terrace in the Pjaca, tower, you can scan the entire historical district. To absorb its quaint the main square in the old town, where you can try a palacinka, a kind of atmosphere, take a walk in the ochre and sepia-coloured streets leading to pancake topped with melted cheese. bustling squares and terraces shaded by canvas awnings.

Day 4 DUBROVNIK Day 8 VENICE Emblem of the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik is magnificently positioned on a Proud and eternal, Venice has reigned on its lagoon ever since the 6th rocky spur. History is sovereign here, in this ancient city, now a listed UNESCO century. You may think you know this city before even setting foot here. You World Heritage site. You will perhaps be surprised by the proportions of La will inevitably fall in love with the charm of the innumerable treasures of the Placa, the central drag through the city. The sheer width of it can be explained Serenissima: Saint Mark’s square, the basilica, Doges palace, the Grand by the fact that it straddles a former lagoon. The elegant houses along La Canal and the gondolas. Yet, secret Venice is also waiting for you to explore its Placa are built in the legendary travertine stone. At Pile gate, you will be little interlacing streets and canals, to ramble through its squares and to push greeted by the statue of the patron saint of Dubrovnik, and you can admire open the doors of its churches. The city’s extraordinary heritage shouldn’t stop the coastline as you walk along the ramparts. But what’s inside Fort Saint you from enjoying a glass of Spritz and a few tramezzini. John, adjoining the outer walls? A maritime museum and an aquarium featuring rare fish from the Adriatic. Please Note: Itineraries are subject to change. Day 5 KOTOR Situated in one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays, the medieval city of Kotor is a small town full of charm, truly imbued with the traditions and stories of another time. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, this village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has preserved many historical monuments from this epoch. During your stop, be sure to admire the impressive castle that dominates the town, and let yourself fall under the charm of its maze of small

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YOUR SHIP: Le Jacques Cartier

VESSEL TYPE: Luxury

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PASSENGER CAPACITY: 92 cabins

BUILT/REFURBISHED: 2018/2019 new ship. To the back of Deck 4, you will find a 260 m² panoramic restaurant which can accommodate all of our passengers in a Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, single sitting. Designed differently to that on our other ships, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large this dining area, which opens onto the outside, will have a windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new buffet of salads, desserts and cheeses at your disposal. Our limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites discreet and attentive crew will provide table service for hot will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. meals. As the sixth ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant In a relaxed atmosphere, an outdoor grill on Deck 3 will serve spirit, Le Jacques Cartier will embody the unique atmosphere grilled meats with a variety of salads and desserts. that is the cruise line's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, PUBLIC AREAS intimacy and comfort. Le Jacques Cartier has many common areas that are designed Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience and equipped to meet all of your needs while preserving the the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the intimacy of each passenger. possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations A 140 m² reception area includes: in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. A reception/concierge desk, Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on An excursions desk, authenticity and passion for travel. The ship's administrative services, RESTAURANTS The sales office, manned by our Guest Relations Officer, As it is an essential part of French culture, gastronomy will Our 50 m² boutique which sells clothing, jewellery, beauty naturally have pride of place aboard this products, postcards and various accessories, Toilets accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. A new hydraulic platform with adjustable height provides:

0800 945 3327 (within New Zealand) | +64 (0) 3 365 1355 | 1800 107 715 (within Australia) [email protected] | wildearth-travel.com Easier boarding than on any other cruise ship, 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.

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