By Nicolas Dubreuil, Polar Expedition Leader with PONANT For more than 20 years, I’ve been on expeditions to the most isolated parts of the planet. From the Arctic ice pack to the deepest reaches of the Amazon rainforest, on foot, by kayak, on skis, by sleigh or by diving, I have spent long periods of … Read more
Mick Fogg is one of the most experienced expedition leaders in Australia. He now works for the luxury, small-ship fleet of Ponant. In a three-part series, he shares his favourite destinations. When I think of all the places I have been, all the things I have seen and all the people I have met, there … Read more
The cruise lines heard the call from their loyal foodies missing the dishes served on their favourite ships. Now cruisers can recreate dishes they miss while they’re at home and waiting for the return of cruise. From Viking’s cookbook of recipes from around to world, Carnival Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises on board crowd favourites, … Read more
Family-friendly luxury cruise ship Le Paul Gauguin has announced exclusive savings offers of up to $1,600 per person for all new guests booking voyages from June 2020 onwards. The ship, which has recently joined the PONANT family, will undertake a comprehensive refit before returning to service in June 2020. The cruise company says she will … Read more
Ice expedition cruising has been one of the fastest growing travel sectors in years. It has come in leaps and bounds, with thousands more cruisers heading to the polar regions. There are an increasing number of lines building ships for these regions, including Viking which earlier this year, announced two new expedition vessels. And while … Read more
French luxury line Ponant has lined up a series of new cruises to Asia in 2021 taking in magnificent UNESCO world heritage sites and idyllic islands from India, Sri Lanka, Japan to the Philippines. The line’s Asian itinerary includes a 13-day epic crossing of the Bay of Bengal on board Le Laperouse from 10 to … Read more
It is going to be big year for luxury cruises in 2021. And the continuing strength of the luxury cruise market means passengers are booking further and further ahead. The year will usher in new, innovative super-elegant ships heading to exotic, exciting and remote parts of the world. On the cards are the launch of … Read more
Luxury yachts used to be exclusive holiday vessels of billionaires. But as more cruise lines are launching their own, cruisers can take their pick from the line up for their next luxury holiday. Big lines like Celebrity Cruises and Scenic have both launched their luxury expedition yachts this year, and Crystal is due to follow … Read more
It’s one of the world’s most luxurious small ship cruise lines, and now French company Ponant is offering passengers the opportunity to dive in some of the world’s most popular underwater sites. Who’s for scuba?! Over the coming two years, the award winning luxury expedition cruise line will feature scuba diving destinations across over 80 voyages. It’s … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
