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Ponant to launch expedition cruises to Ryuku Islands in Japan next year

Even the locals may not have visited the southern islands of Japan. But from next year, French luxury expedition line Ponant will become the first company to take international travellers to the subtropical Ryukyu Islands […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Sep 29 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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Your last chance to cruise the iconic Kimberley this year with Ponant’s new two departures

At last, the long wait is over. French luxury expedition line, Ponant will return to the coveted Kimberley next week with Le Laperouse and Le Soleal kicking off their new season offering 10-night cruises between Broome […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 21 2022
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Ponant adds two new voyages to the Kimberley because of overwhelming demand

Ponant has been swamped with “incredible demand” for its sailings to the iconic and unspoilt Kimberley region starting this month that it has added two new itineraries to meet overwhelming response. “Kimberley 2022 is almost […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 14 2022
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Save up to 30 per cent* on Ponant’s 2023 Kimberley Luxury Expeditions

Escape to the Kimberley in 2023 and experience the iconic untamed coast in comfort onboard a luxury small ship with Ponant, the World Leader of Luxury Expeditions. In 2023, Le Lapérouse will return to the […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Oct 20 2021
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Big cruise lines “unlikely” – but small ships could restart our cruise season

Tourism Restart Taskforce member John Hart maintains it is “totally unlikely that big international cruise ships with thousands of passengers” will be allowed to sail in Australian waters soon. But the Taskforce is hopeful small […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 31 2020
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Eight Ponant ships are sailing again

Luxury French line, Ponant has restarted operations with eight ships sailing in France, Iceland and Tahiti for local cruisers as travel restrictions ease. “By Thursday this week, we will have eight ships resuming cruising in […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 23 2020
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Best time for single cruisers as supplements are slashed

Solo cruising is increasing in popularity and more cruise lines are recognising the single traveller by creating specialty cabins and offering reduced fares. Azamara Club Cruises has released heavily reduced solo fares, with passengers only […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 25 2016
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For the first time in history, boutique ships will be berthed at the OPT

For the first time in history, two boutique ships will be berthed at the Overseas Passenger Terminal for the day. Ponant’s luxurious Le Soleal and Azamara Quest will be sharing the OPT this Saturday. At […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 8 2016