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Ponant expands expedition program to the unseen islands of Japan

Ponant has rolled outs its Japanese luxury expedition program for 2024, which includes three brand new itineraries that offer a new side to Japanese travel. Ponant will be the first cruise operator to visit many […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 20 2023
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A guide to luxury cruising in Australia priced from $655 per night

Crystal has returned to operations with the line set to start sailings in May under the ownership of upmarket tour company Abercrombie & Kent. But what should we expect when the once most awarded luxury […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 16 2023
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The best cruises to beautiful Okinawa from $110 per person per night

There’s something magical about sailing to Okinawa – the 160 subtropical Ryukyu islands off Southern Japan where time has stood still. These remote islands, many of them just tiny fishing villages and coastal towns have […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 23 2023
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Why our $100,000 caviar cruise to Antarctica is worth it

Sydney doctors Anthony and Karen Leung are on board their sixth Ponant cruise – this time, a $100,000, 27-day extravaganza from Christchurch, New Zealand to Ushuaia, Argentina…via the White Continent of Antarctica. The intrepid pair […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 16 2023
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Millions of dollars worth of future cruise credits are unclaimed – what you should know about your rights

At the start of the pandemic two years ago next month, cruise lines had to think quickly about how to handle the passengers affected by hundreds of cancelled cruises. The answer:  future cruise credits. Hundreds […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 10 2023
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Ponant set to launch biggest Kimberley campaign 2023

Ponant’s Le Laperouse is currently sailing around Tasmania after following the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. But by April, she will be a flag carrier for the line in its biggest season yet in Australia’s […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 2 2023
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Ponant to bring their newest expedition ship, Le Jacques-Cartier to the Kimberley

Ponant has revealed their newest ship, Le Jacques-Cartier set to make its Australian debut, joining Le Lapérouse for the very first time in the country. The ship will start sailing in the Kimberley in April 2024 and will […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 24 2022
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You’re invited to Ponant’s Explore to Inspire Roadshow Series

Just when you think yourself to be a seasoned expedition cruiser, Ponant has some fresh new discoveries in store for their passengers and they’re hitting the road to share their newest adventures in luxury voyages […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 4 2022
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Ponant goes remote: revealing 12 brand new departures for summer 2023/2024

Ponant has launched its 2023/2024 voyages for the southern hemisphere summer and the menu is nothing but spectacular.  You can expect not just the Ponant luxurious facilities and top-tier service but also the chance to […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 14 2022
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The Northern Territory lifts its cap on cruising

The Northern Territory’s Chief Health Officer has announced “post-emergency” directives for cruise ships visiting the Northern Territory, which include a lifting of the previous cap of 350 passengers. Cruise Lines International Association’s local Manager Director […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jun 28 2022
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Last minute savings from Ponant – get 30% off Kimberley expeditions for May/June sailings

If you have been mulling over whether to cruise to the bucket-list Kimberley destination, one of Australia’s most picturesque region, this is your chance. Luxury French expedition line, Ponant is offering last minute savings of […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . May 11 2022
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Travel in style onboard Le Paul Gauguin on a 13-night Fly-and-Cruise package to French Polynesia this June

If you are yearning to holiday in style and travel by private jet to discover the magic of French Polynesia, Tahiti and Society Islands, look no further than the 11-night, luxurious Chairman Cruise on board […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 27 2022