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Polar & Tropical

EXPEDITIONS

MAY 2019 - APRIL 2020 CRUISES ARCTIC • ANTARCTICA • ASIA • INDIAN OCEAN • OCEANIA • LATIN AMERICA

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Set off on a luxury expedition with PONANT Humans are by nature curious. We are knowledge-seekers. We conquer final frontiers. We endeavor to be The First. Centuries of explorers can attest to this curiosity, as they set off to brave terra incognita in the furthest reaches of our planet. Whatever goal drove the early adventurers—scientific discovery, a search party, an untold fortune, glory for themselves or their country—their journeys all began with one question: What will I find? And they explored to discover the answer. When you find yourself asking that question, a PONANT expedition cruise is the platform for discovering your answer. While a traditional cruise focuses inward, to what’s happening aboard the ship, our expedition cruises focus outwards, to what’s happening beyond our decks. Nature is your entertainer. Discovery is your purpose. Learning—about a new land, a new animal species, a new culture, about the Earth itself—is at the forefront. While on expedition there is always a larger intention. PONANT has made a name as the world leader in luxury expeditions because we are committed to experience, technology, environmental respect, elegance, and access. If our company has one driving mission, it is to inspire discovery in Earth’s last wild places—the Antarctic and the Arctic, Latin America, the Indian Ocean, Oceania—and our tradition of excellence continues year after year. Discoveries are out there, and it is our mission to take you to them. We invite you to browse through the pages of this collection, then come aboard one of our small ships for a life-changing journey to your bucket-list destination. See you on board very soon!

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Arctic page 18

Latin America & the Caribbean page 58

Antarctica page 36

Contents Calendar of cruises......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Luxury expedition voyages by PONANT ..................................................................................................................... 8 Our naturalists .............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Respect for the environment ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Expedition cruises in the Arctic ................................................................................................................................. 18 Expedition cruises in the Antarctic ........................................................................................................................... 36 Expedition cruises in Latin America and the Atlantic Islands ............................................................................. 58 Expedition cruises in Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean................................................................................... 72

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Asia & Oceania page 72

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Access the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Treasures by Sea The PONANT fleet ......................................................................................................................................................... 90 Yacht cruises................................................................................................................................................................... 92 Deck and stateroom plans ......................................................................................................................................... 94 Price list ........................................................................................................................................................................ 102 Formalities ................................................................................................................................................................... 108 General terms and conditions of sales................................................................................................................... 110 Particular terms and conditions of sale.................................................................................................................. 114

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Calendar of Cruises DEPARTURE

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13 May 2019

L'Austral

Dublin • Tromsø

Arctic

23 May 2019

Le Lapérouse

Darwin • Broome

Australia

24 May 2019

L'Austral

Tromsø • Longyearbyen

Arctic

2 June 2019

L'Austral

Longyearbyen • Longyearbyen

Arctic

2 June 2019

Le Lapérouse

Broome • Darwin

Australia

9 June 2019

L'Austral

Longyearbyen • Longyearbyen

Arctic

12 June 2019

Le Lapérouse

Darwin • Broome

Australia

24 June 2019

Le Soléal

Petropavlovsk • Juneau

Arctic

30 June 2019

L'Austral

Longyearbyen • Longyearbyen

Arctic

2 July 2019

Le Boréal

Longyearbyen • Longyearbyen

Arctic

2 July 2019

Le Lapérouse

Darwin • Broome

Australia

12 July 2019

L'Austral

Longyearbyen • Kangerlussuaq

Arctic

12 July 2019

Le Lapérouse

Broome • Darwin

Australia

22 July 2019

Le Lapérouse

Darwin • Broome

Australia

26 July 2019

L'Austral

Kangerlussuaq • Kangerlussuaq

Arctic

1 August 2019

Le Lapérouse

Broome • Darwin

Australia

5 August 2019

Le Boréal

Reykjavik • Kangerlussuaq

Arctic

11 August 2019

L'Austral

Kangerlussuaq • Kangerlussuaq

Arctic

11 August 2019

Le Lapérouse

Darwin • Broome

Australia

15 August 2019

Le Boréal

Kangerlussuaq • Kangerlussuaq

Arctic

21 August 2019

Le Lapérouse

Broome • Darwin

Australia

22 August 2019

Le Soléal

Seward • Vancouver

Arctic

24 August 2019

L'Austral

Kangerlussuaq • Nome

Arctic

10 September 2019

Le Soléal

San Diego • Puerto Quetzal

Latin America

15 September 2019

L'Austral

Nome • Vancouver

Arctic

18 September 2019

Le Boréal

Nome • Seward

Arctic

8 October 2019

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Dakar • Dakar

Africa

16 October 2019

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Dakar • Praia

Africa

24 October 2019

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Praia • Dakar

Africa

1 November 2019

Le Soléal

Valparaiso • Ushuaia

Antarctica

5 November 2019

L' Austral

Valparaiso • Ushuaia

Antarctica

13 November 2019

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Fort-de-France • Fort-de-France

Latin America

15 November 2019

L' Austral

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

19 November 2019

Le Lyrial

Montevideo • Ushuaia

Antarctica

24 November 2019

Le Boréal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

25 November 2019

Le Lapérouse

Singapore • Darwin

Asia

25 November 2019

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Fort-de-France • Fort-de-France

Latin America

6 December 2019

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

6 December 2019

Le Lapérouse

Darwin • Cairns

Oceania

9 December 2019

Le Soléal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

MAY

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DECEMBER

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10 December 2019

L’Austral

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

14 December 2019

Le Boréal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

14 December 2019

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

19 December 2019

Le Soléal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

20 December 2019

L' Austral

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

26 December 2019

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

29 December 2019

Le Boréal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

30 December 2019

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Colon • Puerto Caldera

Latin America

2 January 2020

Le Lapérouse

Hobart • Dunedin

Sub Antarctic Islands

3 January 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

4 January 2020

Le Soléal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

5 January 2020

L' Austral

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

8 January 2020

Le Boréal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

11 January 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

14 January 2020

Le Soléal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

15 January 2020

L' Austral

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

19 January 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

27 January 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

27 January 2020

Le Boréal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

2 February 2020

Le Lapérouse

Dunedin • Dunedin

Sub Antarctic Islands

3 February 2020

Le Soléal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

4 February 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Zanzibar

Indian Ocean

6 February 2020

Le Boréal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

9 February 2020

Le Lyrial

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

18 February 2020

L' Austral

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

19 February 2020

Le Soléal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

25 February 2020

Le Lyrial

Ushuaia • Cape Town

Antarctica

26 February 2020

Le Boréal

Ushuaia • Ushuaia

Antarctica

28 February 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

28 February 2020

L' Austral

Ushuaia • Montevideo

Antarctica

7 March 2020

Le Boréal

Ushuaia • Valparaiso

Antarctica

11 March 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Nosy Be

Indian Ocean

20 March 2020

Le Bougainville

Nosy Be • Mahe

Indian Ocean

21 March 2020

L' Austral

Recife • Dakar

Latin America

21 March 2020

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Fort-de-France • Cayenne

Latin America

25 March 2020

Le Lyrial

Durban • Mahe

Indian Ocean

29 March 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

30 March 2020

Le Lapérouse

Auckland • Honiara

Oceania

1 April 2020

Le Soléal

Latauka • Guam

Oceania

9 April 2020

Le Lyrial

Mahe • Port Louis

Indian Ocean

11 April 2020

Le Lapérouse

Honiara • Cairns

Oceania

18 April 2020

Le Bougainville

Mahe • Mahe

Indian Ocean

22 April 2020

Le Lyrial

Port Louis • Mahe

Indian Ocean

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LUXURY EXPEDITIONS by Ponant

Choosing a PONANT Expedition means choosing to be truly connected to your environment. Our cruises offer a blend of luxury and immersive experiences, exploration and great comfort, adventure and refinement…even in the world’s most remote regions. From the Antarctic to Papua New Guinea, from the Arctic to the Great Rivers of Latin America, PONANT’s polar, tropical, or subtropical expeditions will take you as close as possible to pristine nature and ancient cultures, far from the most popular maritime routes.

Marvel at the most unspoiled places on our planet.

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Luxury amenities… An expedition with PONANT assures the best conditions of day-to-day comfort in some of the most remote places on the planet. The comfortable public areas of the ship, the luxurious appointments in each stateroom, personalized and attentive service, and refined cuisine all complete the unique atmosphere that creates a privileged feeling of being aboard one’s own private yacht.

… in the heart of extreme lands Whether navigating an Antartic fjord or along the Orinoco River, the small size of our ships and their shallow drought mean we can venture as close as possible to these hard-to-access areas. This proximity offers the privileged discovery of preserved sites. Our expedition teams are always on the lookout for the unexpected and the surprises inherent to these itineraries, and our flexibility enables us to adapt quickly.

A tradition of excellence, professionalism and expertise With almost 20 years of experience in extreme regions and more than 400 polar cruises completed, PONANT is a true expedition specialist. We have the talent and experience to take you to remote lands in complete safety. Our captains and crew members are specially trained in expedition sailing. PONANT’s latest-generation fleet, the youngest in the world, has the most modern technologies and equipment to assure your safety and to protect the regions visited. Our stable and silent ice-certified ships meet the most stringent international standards: 3D seabed visualization using a dual sonar system, satellite weather station, and GPS trackers on the Zodiac® landing craft.

Why take an

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For an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experience. To escape civilization and learn about the flora, fauna, and landscapes of some of the most remote places on our planet. For exclusive opportunities to meet local people who live according to their ancestors’ customs and traditions. For the thrill of Zodiac® outings and shore visits. To cruise with a team of specialists, who will share their knowledge and experience. To experience the most isolated corners of the world in the total comfort afforded by luxury amenities and services. For a worry-free trip. All expedition outings are conveniently included.

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Polar or Tropical Expeditions: Expand Your Boundaries D I TI O

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Polar Expedition Voyages

Tropical Expedition Voyages

The leader in expeditions to polar regions and an expert for over 20 years in the Arctic, Antarctic, and Sub-Antarctic Islands, PONANT lets you live your dream of adventure. In the Antarctic, set off to discover the icy vastness and the endemic fauna, including whales, seals, and—of course— penguins. In the Arctic regions, fjords, glaciers, and luminescent icebergs await you alongside polar bears, Arctic foxes, walruses, orcas, and whales. The Arctic also promises special interactions with native Inuit people—an experience not soon to be forgotten.

A tropical expedition is a matter of encounters. PONANT transports you to remote and seldom-visited destinations in order to discover the ancient customs of people who continue the rituals of their forefathers. During visits to isolated villages (such as Papuan, Polynesian or Māori) take time to interact with warm and friendly locals and build priceless memories. Interacting with nature is also an essential aspect of a tropical expedition. PONANT guides reserve local means of transport—like dugout canoes, bush taxis, etc.—in order to reach a volcano or a nature reserve. Our small ships disembark guests directly onto idyllic white-sand beaches for snorkeling or diving.

Zodiac® Shore Visits and Outings

An Experienced Expedition Team

During Expedition voyages, our fleet of Zodiac® make landing ashore in remote, seldom-visited destinations safe and enjoyable, and enable guests to get as close as possible to glaciers and wildlife. Zodiacs® are designed to accommodate small groups of 10 guests. They are easy to board from the marina platform at the rear of your ship. Our inclusive Zodiac® excursions are unique, unforgettable experiences, whether you are landing on a deserted beach in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, spending time with remote tribes of New Guinea, or discovering the splendor of Antarctic glaciers.

The PONANT expedition team has been selected for their vast knowledge and expertise. These guides enhance your experience both on board and in the field, providing fascinating lectures and valuable insight into the culture, history, and wildlife of each region we visit. Accompanying you throughout your voyage, they are ideal companions for a journey of discovery.

All-inclusive Expeditions Once aboard, enjoy the adventure in total peace of mind. Everything is included: Zodiac® outings and shore visits, excursions, lectures, and parkas and boot rental for polar expeditions. During some cruises, optional excursions are offered at an additional cost to visit sites that can be reached only with a local infrastructure.

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1 - Getting as close as possible to wildlife 2 - ZodiacÂŽ outings in remote and rarely-visited places 3 - Briefings on board with the naturalists

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The Expedition team

The PONANT Expedition team, led by Nicolas Dubreuil and Mick Fogg, are internationally renowned for their precise and accurate knowledge of extreme environments. By conducting preliminary exploratory trips and preparing carefully for each itinerary, providing expert supervision, and leading discussions and informal chats, our expedition leaders and naturalists forge ties and turn PONANT guests into true ambassadors of the shores visited.

Nicolas Dubreuil - Expedition Leader Nicolasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first expedition was from Vancouver to Anchorage at the age of 18. Since then, he has been spending more than eight months of each year near the poles, which he has traveled across by kayak, on skis, on a sleigh, on foot, and under water. From Alaska to South Georgia, via Nunavut, Spitsbergen, Siberia, Iceland, the Antarctic Peninsula and Greenland, he accompanies and guides expeditions for athletes, scientists, film crews, and the mobility impaired. Nicolas has been a PONANT expedition leader, guide, and ethnologist for 12 years.

Mick Fogg - Expedition Leader In 2012, Mick was appointed first Ambassador of Orangutan Foundation International as a reward for his conservation work in Indonesia. He has led over 300 expeditions through the Asia-Pacific region, sharing his passion for these territories with guests. As an award-winning wildlife photographer and adventurer, Mick has spent the past 17 years leading expeditions to some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most remote and spectacular destinations, from the Sub-Antarctic Islands to Southeast Asia.

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John Frick - Expedition Leader

Florence Kuyper - Expedition Leader

John’s wanderlust surfaced during his undergraduate studies and has since led him to live in Alaska, to work in Nepal as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and to lead hundreds of expeditions. His voyages have taken him to many far-flung areas of the globe including Africa, Alaska, South America, the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, India, and the South Pacific. He looks forward to sharing his enthusiasm for the wonders of the natural world, in particular for the White Continent.

Born in the Netherlands, Florence discovered Antarctica in 2004, and she returns there every year. When she is not on board our ships, she works on sailing vessels in the Arctic and Antarctica. During the 2012/2013 season, she was base head chief of Port Lockroy, a British base in Antarctica. Florence enjoys sharing her passion for polar regions and penguins.

Mark “Harry” Christensen - Naturalist

Mark Watson - Naturalist

Harry is a Marine Biologist by trade, with extensive experience in educating people about the biodiversity of Indo-Pacific Coral Reefs. For over 25 years he has provided educational programs to visitors in Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Borneo, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the Kimberley region. Harry has extensive experience in the Kimberley, where he has worked as a guide and as an expedition leader for several seasons.

Delphine Aurès - Expedition Leader Deeply passionate about sea and traveling, Delphine has been sailing the world’s oceans for the last 20 years. Her interest in remote islands and small communities has led her to various accomplishments: biologist for the Institut Polaire Français, freelance journalist, writer and presenter of a series of TV documentaries, and dogsled driver in Spitsbergen. Delphine is happy to share her passion for polar regions and the natural world.

Mark has been working as a naturalist and field guide for more than 20 years, mostly in Tasmania, the Kimberley, and Southeast Asia. He trained as a ranger on the one-million-acre wilderness park of El Questro, cruising the many spectacular gorges in search of rare birds, plants and crocodiles. He is passionate about all aspects of the old-world tropics, from the biodiversity of the coral triangle to the rain forests that are home to endemic birds and primates.

Sandrine Erwin-Rose Assistant Expedition Leader Sandrine Erwin-Rose has always shown curiosity for wildlife. She studied zoology and marine biology at James Cook University in Australia. While working as a research assistant she explored some of the most diverse environments in the world: the tropical rain forests rich in biodiversity, the arid deserts ruled by her beloved reptiles, and the colorful world of coral reefs.

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1 - Pristine beach in the Scattered Islands 2 - Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Austral mooring in front of the Falkland Islands 3 - ZodiacÂŽ excursion to meet wildlife 4 - Greenlandic girl in traditional dress

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Respect for the environment PONANT is committed to being a leader in environmental protection. As we sail into sensitive areas, it is imperative for us to preserve the marine environment and the places we visit ashore.

Commitment to the environment

IAATO and AECO Member

Our ships have been awarded the coveted “Clean Ship” label by Bureau Veritas, ensuring environmental regulatory compliance in our operations and anticipating new rules. On board, we practice recycling, reuse practices, waste and sewage treatment, reduced exhaust emissions, sustainable purchasing practices, and use low energy bulbs for lighting.

PONANT is a full and proud member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). IAATO is an industry group organization that sets the highest possible tourism operating standards in an effort to ensure appropriate, safe and environmentally sound travel to Antarctica. Its rules include guidelines about maximum amount of guests during shore landings, and other specific guidelines about wildlife watching, visitor briefings and key safety obligations of operators. In the Arctic, PONANT is a member of the AECO, Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators. AECO is dedicated to managing responsible, environmentally friendly and safe tourism in the Arctic.

In December 2016, PONANT was awarded the Blue Charter Trophy from the French Shipowners’ Association, recognizing its exemplary nature in terms of economic and social development and care for the environment.

Le Cercle Polaire®

Support to local communities

For the last seven years, PONANT has actively supported Le Cercle Polaire®, a think-tank focused on preserving polar environments. To raise awareness, members of Le Cercle Polaire are regular guests of honor on our polar cruises, during which they discuss their projects with passengers. www.lecerclepolaire.com

Local communities are an invaluable resource that deserve our support. PONANT initiated a partnership with the Upernavik FabLab (fabrication labratory) with the goal of training local craftsmen of the Inuit community and giving them the means to reproduce their handicrafts through sustainable means. These items are then sold in museums and on board our ships. PONANT donates 10€ to the association each time our passengers select to receive their travel documents by email.

Our zero-impact disembarkation protocol As the global leader of polar and tropical expeditions, PONANT applies a strict protocol to all of its disembarkations. A dedicated team is assigned to our ambitious goal: to make zero impact on the ecosystem when disembarking, thus preserving the ecosystem. This initiative has garnered international recognition for our company’s commitment to sustainable tourism.

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Polar

EXPEDITIONS

RUSSIA Petropavlovsk Juneau Vancouver CANADA

Seward

ALASKA

Nome

Geographic North Pole GREENLAND Kangerlussuaq

SPITSBERGEN Longyearbyen

Reykjavik ICELAND Dublin IRELAND

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TromsÃ¸ NORWAY

Heading North:

the Arctic

Spitsbergen Surrounded by the icy Arctic Ocean, the Svalbard Islands share an exceptionally rich history. Your ship will have sailed to latitude 78° north when it reaches the chiseled coasts of Spitsbergen, the last island before the North Pole. Land excursions will have you following in the footsteps of the great explorers to discover extraordinary landscapes of snow-covered peaks, sheer cliffs, and fjords scattered with icebergs. The days at sea will be interspersed with outings in Zodiac® landing craft to search for polar bears.

Greenland A land forgotten by time where the primeval beauty of the environment conjures feelings of rare intensity, Greenland is an island at the end of the world. As your ship slowly inches its way towards the coast, the earth reveals the full magnificence of its landscapes, composed of greenery, water, ice, icebergs, and dazzling light. Cruise in the wake of the great Scandinavian explorers who once lived along these shores.

Alaska With its wide open spaces, gigantic glaciers, jagged mountains, and sparkling lakes, Alaska invites you to journey in the footsteps of the fur traders and gold prospectors. Alaska’s famed Inside Passage was sculpted by imposing glaciers to make room for vertiginous fjords. Here, nature is shaped by glacier fronts, coniferous forests, and myriad islands and islets where the soft sun lights up the sky. With PONANT, you will discover the wild nature between Alaska and Eastern Siberia, from the Wrangel Nature Reserve to the Pribilof Islands.

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Spitsbergen

Ice Floes Monaco Glacier Ytre Norskoya Wijdefjorden Virgohamna Texas bar Magdalena Bay Jotunkjeldene Lilliehöök Glacier 14th July Glacier Ny-Alesund Kongsbreen Nordenskiöld Glacier Pyramiden SPITSBERGEN Bakanbukta Alkhornet Longyearbyen Greenland Sea

NORWAY

Bellsund Gåsbergkilen

Agarbutka Boltodden

Hornsund / Horn Glacier Isbukta

Spitsbergen’s appeal lies in its majestic landscapes, made up of ice floes and rugged mountains with sheer faces, icebergs and ice caps, steep-sided valleys covered with tundra and deep fjords.

14th July Glacier

Magdalena Bay

At the entrance to Cross Bay, between tundra, plutonic rocks and mountains covered with a endemic flora, set off to discover the 14th July Glacier. It was named by Prince Albert I of Monaco, following an expedition he led at the beginning of the 20th century. The glacier’s surroundings are frequented by numerous birds as well as Arctic foxes and reindeer. As you arrive in front of the glacier, admire the impressive wall of ice and the reflection of the cliffs in the water.

Nestled in northwestern Spitsbergen, Magdalena Bay is one of Svalbard’s unmissable sites. In a landscape of snow-topped Alpine mountains, deep fjords, and majestic glaciers, it offers multiple opportunities for amazement. Observe whales, walruses, seals, terns, polar bears and Arctic foxes here. The site of Gravneset, located in Magdalenafjorden, is home to the remnants of a former whaling station used during the 17th century, as well as the graves of many sailors buried here up until the end of the 18th century.

Gnålodden Cliff

Kongsbreen, Kongsfjorden

The Gnålodden Cliff stands at over 2,300 feet high and is home to over a thousand species of sea birds. Tridactyl gulls, northern fulmars, and thick-billed murres are lords and masters in an oftendeafening commotion, particularly during the nesting season. Polar bears and Arctic foxes also frequent the site. The “bird cliff”, as it is known, is surrounded at its foot by a carpet of moss unfurling across a floor of wild tundra.

From the former mining town of Ny-Ålesund, set off to discover Kongsbreen. Sail in one of the most beautiful fjords in Svalbard: Kongsfjorden (the fjord of the King). Here, the snow-capped mountains are reflected in the water where towering icebergs try to outdo each other in their beauty—a delight for photographers. Bearded seals, reindeer, barnacle geese, and black guillemots are frequent here.

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Alkhornet Cliff At the northern entrance of Isfjorden, Alkhornet Cliff is a small paradise for bird lovers. It is home to a rich avifauna, made up of thousands of birds frolicking in a joyous tumult: gulls, guillemots, pink-footed geese, terns, seagulls, puffins, Arctic skuas, etc. Reindeer, attracted by the tundra that covers the foot of the mountain, come to graze in a verdant pastureland. With a little luck, you may have the opportunity to see some seals and Arctic foxes, which are also regular visitors.

Monaco Glacier Located to the northwest of the Svalbard Archipelago, the Monaco Glacier is probably one of Spitsbergenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful and majestic. Named in honor of Prince Albert I of Monaco, a sailor, it stands as an impenetrable, blue-tinged jagged wall, the last glacier before reaching a latitude of 80Â° north. Imagine the sound of the ice cracking as it breaks free and crashes into the translucent water. And to make the magical landscape even more perfect, you might be lucky enough to spot bears and whales, as these two animals have a special fondness for this area.

The Polar Bear As a symbol of the power and the fragility of the Far North, the polar bear is a source of fascination for its immaculate fur coat, its calm elegance, and its mysterious aura. An excellent swimmer, the polar bear has partially webbed feet, which allow it to venture into deep water, and its fur is adapted to underwater excursions. Another distinguishing feature is that it is the only bear species that does not hibernate (with the exception of females looking for the best place to give birth).

The Svalbard Reindeer Smaller and stockier than its mainland cousins, with a thick layer of fat and extremely dense fur, the Svalbard reindeer has successfully adapted to the harshness of its environment. Today it is one of three species of land mammals living on the Svalbard Archipelago. Its fur is almost white in winter, in sharp contrast to its light brown color in summer. Living alone or in small groups, it moves around very little due to the geographical limitations presented by the fjords, glaciers and mountain ranges. The Svalbard reindeer is tame and unbothered by human visitors.

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Greenland

Humboldt Glacier Thule Savissivik Kullorsuaq Baffin Sea

GREENLAND Rode Fjord Eqi Glacier

Ilulissat Sisimiut Kangerlussuaq Nansen Harbor Evighedsfjorden Skjoldungen Nuuk Narsaq Prins Christian Sund North Atlantic Ocean

From the UNESCO World Heritage site of Disko Bay, which harbors the largest icebergs in the Northern Hemisphere, to the fjords punctuated by small, brightly-colored houses, Greenland will not fail to delight.

Qaanaaq (Thule)

Kullorsuaq

Welcome to Greenland’s northernmost town. With some 600 inhabitants, Qaanaaq perfectly illustrates the quintessence of Inuit culture. Shrouded in darkness during the long winter months, this town, where most people get around by dog sled, was created in the 1950s.

Well beyond the Arctic Circle lies the village of Kullorsuaq, the last bastion of Greenland’s traditional hunters. Here is where you will find Greenland’s true character… vast mineral expanses, sumptuous mountains, impressive glaciers and, above all, the local population which still lives off fishing and seal or bear hunting. Hospitality and respect for nature are essential elements in the daily lives of these people, who live an austere life.

Ilulissat Fjord

Savissivik

The Ilulissat Fjord offers an extraordinary spectacle. We invite you to embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard a local boat to discover this river of ice. When the light changes as the sun’s angle shifts, the icebergs display strange colors, draping themselves in gold, pink, red, and mauve as off in the distance, the houses light up for nightfall. In the isolated bay, the horizon, water, and ice meld together and become one.

Some places in this world are so magical that their beauty cannot be described. Savissivik, a small Inuit village with less than a hundred inhabitants, is one such place. Rightly considered the biggest iceberg graveyard in Greenland, it is a stunning sight to behold. Sail between these icy giants via Zodiac® and go ashore to enjoy breathtaking views over these icebergs. Photographers will cherish the incredibly diverse range of shapes and colors on display.

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Nuuk Inhabited by Vikings during the 10 th century, Nuuk has since become the refuge of Inuit populations. Greenland’s capital extends gradually over Davis Strait and boasts a historic center with a particularly rich heritage. The bright reds, blues, greens, and yellows of the houses contrast with the dark waters to warm the heart and spirit of local inhabitants during the winter. The rich colors of the tundra mingled with the sea and sky create a stunning picture.

Paul-Émile Victor Base Camp, Eqi Glacier “The most beautiful place in the Arctic” is how Paul-Émile Victor described Greenland. The Eqi Glacier is one of the region’s most impressive sights. Here, where the silence is broken only by the roaring and cracking of the ice; it is impossible to know if one is shivering from cold or from the sheer thrill of the place. Imagine the vast outline of a glacier, its translucent crystals glowing with an ice-blue fire in the sunlight. Victor’s shelter cannot be overlooked; it was where the French Polar Expeditions’ anthropological and geographic explorations set off in the 1950s.

Meeting the Inuit For more than 4,000 years, the Inuit people have maintained an ancestral way of life in the midst of the icy vastness of Nunavut territory. This people’s oral history speaks of a time when Man and Nature communicated and when the spirits of the Earth and the Sea controlled Inuit destiny. The Inuit are skilled craftsmen producing veritable works of art by sculpting walrus tusks or caribou antlers and deftly sewing the skins and furs of marine mammals.

The Narwhal The narwhal is a medium-sized whale that is best known for its long thin tusk (actually an elongated canine tooth) that protrudes, unicorn-like, from its head. The narwhal is a uniquely specialized Arctic predator, feasting on Arctic cod and Greenland halibut during the summer and flatfish under dense pack ice during the winter. The Inuit people have hunted this fascinating creature, utilizing its meat and ivory, for over a thousand years.

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Alaska

Wrangel Island

Big Diomede King Island ALASKA Bering Fjord College Sea Cordova HubardGlacier Seward Juneau Elfin Geographic Harbor Red BluffCove Bay Endicott Arm Sitka Saint Paul Unga Island Dutch Harbor North Pacific Ocean

In Alaska, nature has shaped landscapes unlike any other in the world: islands crowned with majestic volcanos, high cliffs capped with greenery plunging into the sea, and dense primary forests.

Volcanic Pribilof Islands

Dutch Harbor, Unalaska

Part of the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history was written between Alaska and Russia. Lost in the middle of the Bering Sea, the Pribilof Archipelago is made up of four volcanic islands. Here, on the islands of Saint Paul and Saint George, you will find majestic volcanoes, lava deserts, and crater lakes, offering a magnificent vantage point from which to observe fur seals.

Discover the exceptional site of Unalaska Island and its port, Dutch Harbor. Located between the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea, on the Aleutian Islands, Dutch Harbor is the only deep-water port in the archipelago. The island offers volcanic wind-swept summits and lush green valleys, sometimes covered with bright summer flowers, sometimes with deep winter snow. Unalaska is not only an island with astonishing nature, it is also rich in history. Ancient indigenous cultures and remains from World War II are found here.

Geographic Harbor

Hoggatt Bay

South of Katmai National Park, explore every part of Geographic Harbor and its tall cliffs plunging into the sea. Along the sandy beach, grizzly bears improvise hunting sessions in search of fish and clams. In the thickets, these omnivores eat berries, roots and grasses. Brown bears are also at home here and seemingly undisturbed by the presence of humans, all of which makes for a fascinating and unforgettable show.

Situated on Baranof Island, Hoggatt Bay boasts mountains and dense forests that are exactly what most people expect to see on a postcard of Alaska. Grizzly bears feast on seaweed, shellfish, and grass that they find along the beaches.

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Wrangel Island Imagine a natural island that is mostly mountainous and whose remaining landscapes alternate between vast tundra plains and areas of great lakes, lagoons, and cliffs. Welcome to Wrangel, the world’s most important hotspot of Arctic biodiversity. Situated between the East Siberian Sea and the Chukchi Sea, the island is a UNESCO World Heritage site with an ancient ecosystem. It is home to the majestic polar bear and the vast majority of the Russian Arctic’s walrus population.

Sitka Some places on Earth seem to have been created for curious souls in search of adventure. If you fit that description, then Sitka will be a must-see stop on your cruise. Lying at the foot of Edgecumbe Volcano, the pearl of Alaska lies in the country’s southeast, surrounded by a flotilla of islets and high, treecovered mountains. The town is full of history and still carries traces of its indigenous inhabitants—the Tlingit tribes—and their many totems.

The Bald Eagle The iconic bald eagle nests in the heart of Canada’s forests near large bodies of water. Its immaculate white head and tail, which contrast with the dark brown of the rest of its plumage, distinguish this proud and wild bird from other eagles. During your cruise, you might experience the thrill of this great lord of the Canadian skies as it circles above.

The Brown Bear A distant cousin of the grizzly, the brown bear is easily recognized by its imposing size and its brown fur. The arrival of summer is the wake-up call for brown bears; the crystal lakes and streams are their main larder, especially during the salmon spawning season. The abundance of food at this time brings them out of their hiding places, making it easier to observe them— particularly the mothers and their winter-born cubs.

The Sea Otter The sea otter, with its long, streamlined body and thick brown fur, is the smallest marine mammal in the world. This charming little rodent prefers to live near the shore in shallower waters with rocky beds, due more to its dietary preferences than any fear of the open sea. Sea otters can be found floating gently on their backs or wrapped around giant seaweeds, which help hold them in place while they feed or sleep.

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Discovery of the King of the Arctic

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Texas bar Monaco Glacier

LONGYEARBYEN

Greenland Sea

Alkhornet Greenland Sea

LONGYEARBYEN NORWAY

Hornsund

Bellsund Agarbutka Boltodden

ITINERARY

Flight Paris/Longyearbyen (Norway). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

Lilliehöök Glacier (Norway) 14th July Glacier(Norway)

Gnalodden - Hornsund (Norway)

Magdalena Bay (Norway) Virgohamna (Norway)

Bakanbukta - Ginevrabotnen - Agardhbukta (Norway)

Boltodden - Isbukta (Norway)

Ahlstrandhalvoya, Bellsund (Norway)

Ny-Ålesund - Kongsbreen, Kongsfjorden (Norway)

Sailing towards the ice floes

Daghogda, Wijdefjorden (Norway)

Jotunkjeldene - Monaco Glacier (Norway)

At sea - Sailing towards the ice floes - Ytre Norskoya (Norway)

Signehamna - 14th July Glacier (Norway)

Alkhornet - Nordenskiöld Glacier (Norway)

Longyearbyen (Norway) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Longyearbyen/Paris

Sailing towards the ice floes

Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden (Norway) Monaco Glacier (Norway)

6 7 8

Ny-Ålesund (Norway) Kongsbreen, Kongsfjorden (Norway) Alkhornet (Norway) Pyramiden (Norway) Nordenskiöld Glacier (Norway) Longyearbyen (Norway) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Longyearbyen/Paris

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Isbukta

ITINERARY

18.00

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Flights Paris

DAY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

SPITSBERGEN

Flights Paris

DAY

U R ALI AT

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

Highlights*:

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides

• The most complete PONANT cruise to Spitsbergen: this 13-day expedition provides a fully-comprehensive introduction

• Hiking opportunities ashore

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides

• Sailing in Spitsbergen’s fjords and towards the ice floe • Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers • Wildlife: polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses, whales, puffins *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Ny-Alesund

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14th July Glacier Kongsbreen Nordenskiöld Glacier Pyramiden

Ny-Alesund EE

Ytre Norskoya Jotunkjeldene Wijdefjorden 14th July Glacier Kongsbreen Nordenskiöld Glacier Bakanbukta Alkhornet

D I TI O

Monaco Glacier

RK A GI F

Lilliehöök glacier

U R ALI AT

Virgohamna Magdalena Bay

D I TI O

Ice Floes

June 30, 2019 From $14,430

L AR

L’AUSTRAL 13 days / 12 nights

8 days / 7 nights From $9,420

LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN

L AR

L’AUSTRAL June 2 & 9, 2019 LE BORÉAL July 2, 2019

LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN

The Best of Spitsbergen

• Hiking opportunities ashore • Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, plains covered with moss and lichens, lakes and rivers • Wildlife: polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses, whales

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

Pristine Spitsbergen TROMSØ • LONGYEARBYEN

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Located on the shore of Kongsfjorden, the world’s northernmost town serves as a scientific research station. In summer it welcomes some one hundred researchers specialized in the study of the polar regions and environmental monitoring. This small community was the departure point of several expeditions to the Arctic, including that of explorer Roald Amundsen who, in 1926, successfully flew over the geographical North Pole in an airship. A small railway still remains from when Ny-Ålesund experienced extensive coal mining.

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Ytre Norskoya SPITSBERGEN Magdalena 14th July Glacier Bay Nordenskiöld Glacier Ny-Alesund LONGYEARBYEN Alkhornet Gasbergkilen Flight Recherchefjorden Hornsund Paris

D I TI O

Ny-Ålesund

May 24, 2019 From $9,910

L AR

L’AUSTRAL 10 days / 9 nights

Bjornoya Greenland Sea

TROMSØ DAY

ITINERARY

Flight Paris

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Paris/Tromsø (Norway). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Sailing by Bjørnøya (Bear Island) (Norway) Gnålodden (Norway) Hornsund (Norway) Gåsbergkilen (Norway) Recherchefjorden (Norway) Magdalena Bay (Norway) Ytre Norskøya (Norway) Sailing towards the ice floes 14th July Glacier (Norway) Ny-Ålesund (Norway) Alkhornet (Norway) Nordenskiöld Glacier (Norway)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

18.00

Longyearbyen (Norway) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Longyearbyen/Paris

Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Hiking opportunities ashore • Sailing in Spitsbergen’s fjords and towards the ice floe • Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers • Wildlife: polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses, whales, puffins *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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14 days / 13 nights From $13,300

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RK A GI F

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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Eqi Glacier Ilulissat

Isabella Bay Kivitoo

Sisimiut

KANGERLUSSUAQ Flights Paris

CANADA

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Paris/Longyearbyen (Norway). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Jan Mayen Island (Norway) Isikajia (Greenland) Røde Fjord (Greenland) Ittoqqortoormiit (Greenland) Blosseville Coast (Greenland) Ammassalik (Greenland) Qingminguartalik (Greenland) Nansen Harbour (Greenland) Skjoldungen (Greenland) Prince Christian Sound (Greenland) Narsaq (Greenland) Nuuk (Greenland) Evighedsfjorden (Greenland) Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Kangerlussuaq/Paris

Tugtutoq FR

Blosseville Coast Ammassalik Nansen Harbor Flight Paris Evighedsfjorden Skjoldungen ICELAND Nuuk Narsaq Fjord Prins Christian Sund ITINERARY

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Sam Ford Fjord

KANGERLUSSUAQ

DAY

18.00

DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Paris/Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Ilulissat (Greenland) Ilulissat (Greenland) Paul-Émile Victor Base Camp, Eqi Glacier (Greenland) Tugtutoq (Greenland) Kullorsuaq (Greenland) Savissivik (Greenland) Qaanaaq (Thule) (Greenland) Pond Inlet (Canada) Sam Ford Fjord (Canada) Isabella Bay, Ninginganiq (Canada) Kivitoo (Canada) Sisimiut (Greenland) Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Kangerlussuaq/Paris

18.00

L’Austral departure: Day 2: At sea, Day 5: Upernavik Fjord

Highlights*:

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Hiking opportunities ashore • Explore the east coast of Greenland and its pristine territories • Visit traditional villages and meet the Inuit people • The scenery: fjords, rugged mountains, glaciers, icebergs, wild tundra, sheer cliffs and the polar ice cap • The wildlife: polar bears, walruses, Arctic terns, musk oxen, Arctic foxes and hares, belugas, Minke whales, and orcas

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Hiking opportunities ashore • Visit traditional villages and encounter the Inuit people • Call at Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to see the Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs • Landscapes: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers • Wildlife: polar bears, Arctic terns, walruses, whales, musk oxen, orcas

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Baffin Sea

U R ALI AT

GREENLAND

Kullorsuaq

Pond Inlet

D I TI O

Savissivik A

Thule

Flight Paris

Jan Mayen Isikajia Island Rodefjord Ittoqqortoormiit

D I TI O

SPITSBERGEN LONGYEARBYEN

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L’AUSTRAL August 11, 2019 LE BORÉAL August 15, 2019

July 12, 2019 From $12,420

KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ

L AR

L’AUSTRAL 15 days / 14 nights

LONGYEARBYEN • KANGERLUSSUAQ

GREENLAND

Baffin Bay Secrets

NEW

Greenland of Great Explorers

Ultima Thule, the Horizontal Everest

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K A GI F

Evighedsfjorden ICELAND Skjoldungen Nansen Harbor Nuuk REYKJAVIK

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Narsaq Fjord

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Flight Paris

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Ilulissat

D I TI O

KANGERLUSSUAQ EE

Prins Christian Sund North Atlantic Ocean

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Paris/Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Sisimiut (Greenland) Qikiqtarjuaq - Kivitoo (Canada) Arctic Harbor - Isabella Bay, Ninginganiq (Canada) Sam Ford Fjord (Canada) Icy Arm Fjord - Baie de Feachem (Canada) Beatrice Point - Coburg Island (Canada) Pim Island - Alexander Bay (Canada) Geomagnetic North Pole (Canada) Hans Island - Humboldt Glacier (Greenland) Etah - Siorapaluk (Greenland) Cape York - Savissivik (Greenland) Kullorsuaq (Greenland) Nuliarfik (Greenland) Ilulissat (Greenland) Evighedsfjorden (Greenland) Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Kangerlussuaq/Paris

GREENLAND

ITINERARY

Baffin Sea

RK A GI F

DAY

U R ALI AT

Savissivik Coburg Island Cape York Beatrice Point Kullorsuaq Baffin Sea Feachem Bay Nuliarfik Icy Arm Fjord Sam Ford Fjord Isabella Ilulissat Bay Arctic Harbor Flights Paris Kivitoo Sisimiut CANADA Qikiqtarjuaq KANGERLUSSUAQ Evighedsfjorden

D I TI O

Hans Island Geomagnetic North Pole Alexander Bay Humboldt Glacier Pim Island Etah Siorapaluk GREENLAND

August 5, 2019 From $8,500

L AR

LE BORÉAL 11 days / 10 nights E

July 26, 2019 From $17,610

REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ

L AR

L’AUSTRAL 17 days / 16 nights

KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ

Adventure in Greenland

18.00

DAY

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Reykjavik (Iceland) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea

1 2

18.00

Nansen Harbour (Greenland) Qingminguartalik (Greenland)

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Skjoldungen (Greenland) Prince Christian Sound (Greenland) Narsaq (Greenland) Nuuk (Greenland) Ilulissat (Greenland) Ilulissat (Greenland) Evighedsfjorden (Greenland) Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Kangerlussuaq/Paris

Highlights*:

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides

• Wildlife: polar bears, humpback whales, Arctic terns, belugas, bearded seals, orcas, narwhals

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Visit traditional villages and meet the Inuit people • Sail along the Prins Christian Sund (Price Christian Sound), a 60mile long passage that winds its way through cliffs and glaciers • Call at Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to see the Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs • Scenery: fjords, iridescent glaciers and icebergs, wild tundra, lakes, and mountain ranges • Wildlife: musk oxen, Arctic foxes, humpback whales, orcas, seals

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

• Visit traditional villages and encounter the Inuit people • Call at Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to see the Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs • Discover of the area of Ultima Thule—the mythical northern kingdom—in the footsteps of the Vikings

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Wildlife and Forests of Alaska

The Northwest Passage

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

K A GI F

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VANCOUVER

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Seattle/Anchorage (United States). Welcome and transfer to Seward. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Fjord Barry Arm - Fjord College (United States) Cordova (United States) Glacier Hubbard (United States) Elfin Cove (United States) Inian Islands (United States) Red Bluff Bay (United States) Rowan Bay (United States) The Brothers (United States) Kake (United States) Endicott Arm (United States) Petersburg (United States) Wrangell Narrows (United States) Rudyerd Bay (United States) At sea Seymour Narrows (Canada) Vancouver (Canada) 07.00 Disembarkation.

18.00

Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Hiking opportunities ashore • The wildlife: bald eagles, black bears, grizzlies, sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, and sea lions • Admire the icy College Fjord and Hubbard Glacier • Discover the primary rain forest along the east coast of Alaska and the west coast of British Columbia • Sail along the Interior Passage for an unforgettable journey surrounded by islets, fjords, and snow-capped mountains *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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CANADA

ITINERARY

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Little Point Holman Fury Beach GREENLAND Diomede Barrow Beechey Herschel Island Savissivik Island Minto Kullorsuaq lnlet NOME Franklin Tugtutoq Pond Bay Edinburgh Fort Inlet Ilullissat ALASKA Island Ross Sisimiut King Gjoa Haven Island Flight CANADA Paris Flight KANGERLUSSUAQ Seattle

Seymour Narrows

DAY

D I TI O

RK A GI F T

Elfin Cove Endicott Arm Red Bluff Bay The Brothers Wrangell Narrows Rowan Bay Rudyerd Bay

North Pacific Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Hubbard Glacier

Flight Seattle

ALASKA

D I TI O

College Fjord Cordova SEWARD

August 24, 2019 From $24,870

L AR

L’AUSTRAL 23 days / 22 nights E

August 22, 2019 From $8,060

KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME

L AR

LE SOLÉAL 13 days / 12 nights

SEWARD • VANCOUVER

DAY

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Paris/Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). Welcome and 1 transfer. Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 2 Sisimiut (Greenland) Flight 3 Ilulissat (Greenland) Seattle 4 Tugtutoq (Greenland) 5 Kullorsuaq (Greenland) 6 Savissivik (Greenland) 7 Pond Inlet (Canada) 8 Beechey Island (Canada) 9 Fury Beach (Canada) 10 Qariaraqyuk - Fort Ross - Sailing in the Bellot Strait (Canada) 11 Gjoa Haven, King William Island (Canada) 12 At sea 13 Edinburgh Island (Canada) 14 Holman (Ulukhaktok) (Canada) 15 Minto Inlet (Canada) 16 Franklin Bay (Canada) 17 At sea 18 Herschel Island (Canada) 19 Point Barrow (United States) 20 At sea 21 Inalik, Little Diomede - Fairway Rock (United States) 22 King Island (United States) Nome (United States) 09.00 23 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Nome/Seattle

22.30

Highlights*: • Cross the legendary Northwest Passage • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Visit traditional villages and meetthe local people • From Ilulissat: Helicopter flight over a glacier (optional) *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

Saint Matthew Bering Sea Saint Paul

VANCOUVER CANADA

Dutch Harbor

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Seattle/Nome (United States). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 18.00 to 19.00 At sea Saint Matthew (United States) Saint Paul (United States) Dutch Harbor, Unalaska (United States) Unga Island (United States) Geographic Harbor (United States) At sea Tsaa Fjord (United States) Sitka (United States) Hoggatt Bay (United States) Prince Rupert (Canada) At sea Alert Bay (Canada) Vancouver (Canada) 08.00 Disembarkation.

20.00

Big Diomede

NOME

DAY

Flights to and from Seattle

RENT

Geographic Harbor Chankliut Island Pacific North Ocean

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

2 3

Provideniya (Russia)

Big Diomede (Russia)

5 to 8

Wrangel Island Nature Reserve (Russia)

At sea Provideniya (Russia) Saint Matthew (United States) Saint Paul, Pribilof (United States)

Dutch Harbor, Unalaska (United States)

Chankliut Island (United States)

Geographic Harbor (United States)

Seward (Canada) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Anchorage/Seattle

ALASKA SEWARD

Flight Seattle/Nome (United States). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea

Provideniya

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K A GI F

U R ALI AT

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Flight Seattle

RUSSIA

ITINERARY

D I TI O

K A GI F

ALASKA Bering Sea Tsaa Fjord Saint Icy Bay Matthew Geographic Harbor Sitka Saint Hoggatt Bay Paul Unga Prince Rupert Island Alert Bay Dutch Harbor

DAY

Wrangel Island

Chukchi Sea

NOME

North Pacific Ocean

U R ALI AT

D I TI O

September 18, 2019 From $11,750

L AR

LE BORÉAL 15 days / 14 nights E

September 15, 2019 From $9,630

NOME • SEWARD

L AR

L’AUSTRAL 15 days / 14 nights

NOME • VANCOUVER

Fire and Ice in the Arctic

In the Wake of Pioneers

18.00

Highlights*:

• In partnership with NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FRANCE • Cruise hosted by a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC photographer • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Hiking opportunities ashore • Visit traditional villages and encounter the Aleut people • Landscapes: fjords, tall mountains, huge glaciers, primary forest, jagged cliffs • Wildlife: black bears, walruses, Arctic terns, grizzly bears, musk oxen, whales, and orcas

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Cruise the stunning volcanic landscapes of Alaska and Russia • Discover Wrangel Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Sail in the heart of the Bering Sea and in the Chukchi Sea • See grizzly bears at Geographic Harbor in Katmai National Park • The wildlife: polar bears, grizzly bears, walruses, grey whales, sea otters, spotted seals, and seagulls • Meet the locals: the Aleut and Chukchi people

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Magnificent Volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands

NEW

PETROPAVLOVSK • JUNEAU

“Undertaking expeditions was a childhood dream… without knowing that I would make it my life.” —Jean-Louis Étienne

Icy Elfin Bay Cove Holgate Glacier Bering Sea JUNEAU Hidden Harbor Geographic PETROPAVLOVSK Harbor Attu Adak Island Unga Island Kiska Flight Davidof Island Dutch Harbor Seoul Flight Seattle

K A GI F

RENT

North Pacific Ocean

DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Seoul/Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski (Russia). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Attu (United States) Kiska (United States) Davidof Island (United States) Adak Island (United States) At sea Dutch Harbor, Unalaska (United States) Unga Island (United States) Geographic Harbor (United States) Hidden Harbor, Kinak Bay (United States) Holgate Glacier (United States) Fjord Tsaa, Icy Bay (United States) Inian Islands (United States) Elfin Cove (United States) Juneau (United States) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Juneau/Seattle

18.00

Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of naturalist guides • Discover the northern section of the Pacific Ring of Fire • Landscapes: volcanic islands, glaciers, old-growth forest • Wildlife: whales, orcas, seabirds, grizzly bears • Kiska Island, dominated by a 3,300-foot-tall volcano • Unga Island, home to the vestiges of a Aleutian village and a great variety of seabirds *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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In his company and through his onboard lectures, you will be able to better understand what is at stake in terms of the transformations taking place in these territories that are both so distant and so dear to us.

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This departure will be joined by French explorer Jean-Louis Étienne. A doctor, explorer, sailor and mountaineer, Jean-Louis has been roaming the extreme lands of our planet for almost 40 years. He was the first man to reach the North Pole solo and a corecord holder of the longest crossing of the Antarctic on a dog sled. Jean-Louis has constantly pushed his limits, both physically and mentally, in order to discover perfectly preserved nature.

U R ALI AT

RUSSIA

D I TI O

Jean-Louis Étienne

June 24, 2019 From $10,320

L AR

LE SOLÉAL 13 days / 12 nights

The Hebrides and Lofoten DUBLIN • TROMSØ

U R ALI AT

Geiranger

NORWAY Shetland Islands Kirkwall John O’Groats St Kilda Iona - Staffa Portrush Islay

K A GI F

RENT

Svolvaer Leknes

The Lofoten Islands… their name alone conjures images of a different world, of the lights and colors of the Far North. With its mountainous terrain cut by fjords and its fishing villages nestling in inlets, the archipelago is a gem of nature in its most pristine state. The Islands stand out against the ocean backdrop and the Gulf Stream provides a milder climate to this myriad of islands and islets where countless bird colonies nest. Here, the Arctic light gives the landscapes a special glow, the blue water echoes the sky, and the bright red fishermen’s houses contrast with the soft green slopes.

TROMSØ

D I TI O

Lofoten Archipelago

May 13, 2019 From $6,910

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L’AUSTRAL 12 days / 11 nights

Flight to Paris

IRELAND UNITED KINGDOM DUBLIN

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Dublin (Ireland) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Portrush (Ireland) Islay, Hebrides (United Kingdom) Iona, Hebrides (United Kingdom) Staffa, Hebrides (United Kingdom) Saint Kilda, Hebrides (United Kingdom) At sea John O'Groats (United Kingdom) Kirkwall, Orkney (United Kingdom) Shetland Islands (United Kingdom) Geiranger (Norway) At sea Leknes, Lofoten (Norway) Svolvaer, Lofoten (Norway) Navigation in Trollfjord (Norway) Tromsø (Norway) 06.30 Disembarkation and transfer. Flight Tromsø/Paris

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Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft • Discover four archipelagos on the same cruise: the Hebrides, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Lofoten Islands • UNESCO World Heritage sites: St. Kilda islands in the Outer Hebrides, Geirangerfjord, Dublin • Very rich wildlife: multiple species of birds (puffins, sea eagles, terns, northern gannets, red-billed choughs, corn crakes), whales, dolphins, seals, otters • Diverse landscapes: heathland, immense beaches, forests, huge cliffs, basalt grottos, Norwegian fjords *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Shore Excursion Reservation and payment of this excursion must be made when booking your cruise or at least 60 days prior to your cruise. Prices can be changed or modified. A minimum of participants is required to confirm.

Ilulissat, Greenland Helicopter flight over the glacier (2 h) • From $780 per person After a quick flight over Ilulissat, a small, typical Greenlandic village whose name means “iceberg”, you will head to the famous Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which calves impressive icebergs. From the sky, the view is extraordinary.

Available on following cruises: Kangerlussuaq • Kangerlussuaq - July 26, 2019 aboard L’Austral Kangerlussuaq • Kangerlussuaq - August 11, 2019 aboard L’Austral Kangerlussuaq • Nome - August 24, 2019 aboard L’Austral Reykjavik • Kangerlussuaq - August 5, 2019 aboard Le Boréal Kangerlussuaq • Kangerlussuaq - August 15, 2019 aboard Le Boréal

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Pre- and post-cruise programs Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with carefully designed, high-quality programs organized to tie in with the flights selected by PONANT. These are group excursions and are available either immediately before or after your cruise. They must be booked before departure. Full tour program and prices are available on our website, www.ponant.com, 12 months prior to your cruise, or with your travel agent. The programs with the “Escorted” logo feature a PONANT accompaniment (subject to a minimum of 20 participants).

Dublin, Ireland Discover Dublin (2 days/1 night) Immerse yourself in Irish culture during this stay in the capital of Ireland! Accompanied by a guide, discover Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. In the grounds of Trinity College is the Old Library, which displays the Book of Kells. Enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant offering a musical show and traditional Irish dance, as well as a tasty Irish Breakfast served at your hotel. Pre-cruise program on: Dublin • Tromsø - May 13, 2019 aboard L’Austral

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Seattle, the Emerald City

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From Nome and Juneau, Alaska, United States (3 days/2 nights)

This scenic tour offers wonderful views over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Discover Washington State University, the fish ladders that enable salmon to head to fresh water to spawn, the Space Needle, Pike Place farmers’ market, and more. Also visit the Boeing assembly plant.

Pre-cruise program on: Nome • Vancouver - September 15, 2019 aboard L’ Austral Post-cruise program on: Kangerlussuaq • Nome - August 24, 2019 aboard L’Austral Petropavlovsk • Juneau - June 24, 2019 aboard Le Soléal

Vancouver, Canada Discover Vancouver (2 days/1 night)

Discover Vancouver and its natural beauty, including Stanley Park—not only the biggest park in the city but also a cultural and historic site featuring many totem poles. Visit the Anthropology Museum, Chinatown, and Gastown, Vancouver’s historic district.

Post-cruise program on: Nome • Vancouver - September 15, 2019 aboard L’ Austral Seward • Vancouver - August 22, 2019 aboard Le Soléal

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Heading South:

the Antarctic Antarctic Peninsula Imagine a vast polar expanse, a chain of snow-covered peaks plunging into the Drake Passage, and majestic icebergs separating themselves from the ice shelf… you are in Antarctica! In this place where the fog adds an extra touch of mystery to the pervading icy atmosphere, you will truly feel like you are at the end of the world. During your shore visits in a Zodiac®, meet the colonies of penguins as they welcome you on their lands. The Gentoo, Adélie, and Chinstraps are certainly not camera shy.

South Georgia South Georgia was formed by an underwater mountain chain that extends from the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula. All the wildlife of the Far South can be found here: King and Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, fur seals mingling on the beautiful dark sand beaches. At sea, orcas, humpback whales, and other cetaceans will escort you along your navigation through frozen waters. You might get the chance to discover the majestic glaciers of Gold Harbour and the vast plains of Fortuna Bay. If you are fortunate enough to land at Salisbury Plain, you can expect a wonderful spectacle: more than 300,000 King penguins have taken up residence there. Whatever your itinerary, South Georgia offers beautiful panoramas and surprising encounters.

Falkland Islands Located to the southeast of South America, the Falkland Islands were discovered by a Spanish expedition at the beginning of the 16th century. More than two hundred years later, sailors from SaintMalo, known as Malouins, occupied the island and gave it the name of Îles Malouines, used until the British conquered these lands in 1833. Scattered with tufts of grass and surrounded by a grey and often wild sea, the islands are a small country of moors and rugged coastlines carved by the South Atlantic, where the wildlife and plant life form a link between Patagonia and Antarctica. Take the time to observe and photograph the abundant wildlife of these wild and stunning islands.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and seeing certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. The program varies from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your trip is as rich as possible, while complying with international safety regulations.

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SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town URUGUAY Montevideo CHILE Valparaiso

SOUTH GEORGIA

FALKLAND ISLANDS

Ushuaia ARGENTINA

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Geographic South Pole

TASMANIA Hobart AUSTRALIA Dunedin NEW ZEALAND

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Antarctic Peninsula

Elephant Island Half Moon Antarctic Strait Deception Island Port Lockroy Astrolabe Island Lemaire Channel Port Charcot Wilhelmina Bay Neko Harbour Pleneau Island Weddell Sea Petermann Island Paradise Bay Antarctic Polar Circle

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Drifting icebergs, ice floes, imposing glaciers and snow-topped mountains: you will be fascinated by the exceptional landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Neko Harbour

Paradise Bay

Neko Harbour is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sites on the Antarctic Peninsula. Mountains, snow, ice, and unspoiled nature combine to offer a unique landscape. Wildlife is as abundant as it is exceptional: sea birds such as gulls, Cape petrels, and cormorants, as well as marine mammals like seals, orcas, and whales. Excursions aboard our Zodiac® landing crafts allow youIsland to sail close to blueWrangel tinged icebergs or disembark near colonies of penguins, observe leopard seals basking on the shore or watch the Antarctic terns flying overhead. Big Diomede

With its spectacular landscapes of towering glacial peaks plunging down into the icy waters of the Antarctic, Paradise Bay is true to its name. Discovered and named by whalers in the early 20th century, this protected natural site is currently home to a wide variety of fauna, from Antarctic cormorants and leopard seals to sheathbills and Gentoo penguins, who mingle on the long stretch of rocky beaches. With some luck, you’ll even be privy to an unforgettable underwater dance between passing humpback whales.

King Island

Bering Sea

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Fjord College Cordova HubardGlacier Seward Cove Juneau Geographic Harbor RedElfin Bluff Bay Endicott Arm The Lemaire Channel is a narrow passageway that plunges Situated in the heart of the ShetlandSaint Archipelago, Half Moon Island Sitka Paul Islandcoastline straight into the sea between the high cliffs of Booth Island and offers a surreal and mysterious setting. Here, Unga jagged Dutch Harbor

Half Moon Island

alternates with gently sloping bays, dominated by ancient petrified North Pacific volcanic vents. In the center of the island, Camara, Argentina’s Ocean former geopolitical base, nestles in the curve of a vast crescent-shaped beach covered in large, soot-colored pebbles pounded by the sea. This provides a refuge for numerous animal species on the edge of the Antarctic, promising captivating discoveries.

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Lemaire Channel

the Antarctic Peninsula. Traversed in 1898 by the Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlache, who named it after his compatriot Charles Lemaire, the Lemaire Channel is seven miles long and one mile wide. It is a spectacular site, considered to be one of the most beautiful passages in this part of the peninsula. Orcas, fin whales and seals regularly come through this natural corridor.

Port Charcot

Deception Island

Named in honor of the talented photographer who accompanied Jean-Baptiste Charcot on his 1903 expedition, Pleneau Island has become a refuge for myriad Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals. At the heart of the island, Port Charcot comes into view. This great bay served as Captain Charcot’s first winter quarters during an expedition aboard his vessel Pourquoi Pas? and it still bears traces of that fabulous adventure.

Deception Island rewards the traveler’s gaze with volcanic beaches and the vestiges of its abandoned huts. This was an important whaling port for a long time and in the early 19th century it became a refuge where sailors could wait for storms or icebergs to pass. The island’s greatest asset is its exceptional wildlife. Today Deception Island is home to one of the largest colonies of Chinstrap penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula, as well as elephant and fur seals.

The Gentoo Penguin Smaller than its cousins, standing just two and a half feet tall, the Gentoo’s black and white coat is brightened by its bright red-orange feet. White triangles highlight its mischievous eyes.

The Chinstrap Penguin A medium-sized bird renowned for its boldness and agility, this species is easily recognizable by the fine band of black feathers that adorn its throat. A very sociable animal, it often shares its land with other colonies of Gentoo or Adélie penguins.

The Weddell Seal A lengthy sail in the Weddell Sea will provide an opportunity for you to meet the Weddell seal, which rules these parts and is recognizable by its small head, short muzzle, and large hind flippers. The males of the species have dark gray fur, while the females’ coat ranges from beige to mottled light gray. A skilled diver and swimmer, this placid animal is able to remain submerged for more than an hour when hunting and is particularly fond of life in groups.

The Humpback Whale Renowned as the most impressive marine mammal, this playful acrobat offers an astonishing sight; its huge, powerful blue tail slaps the water’s surface, challenging spectators and photographers alike. A large number of whales can be observed around the Antarctic Peninsula from January to March.

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South Georgia

Salisbury Plain Fortuna Bay Stromness Grytviken

Atlantic Ocean

SOUTH GEORGIA Saint Andrews Bay

Gold Harbour Cooper Bay

A large variety of landscapes awaits you in South Georgia: lush green plains with streams running through them, sheer cliffs streaked with waterfalls, beaches of black sand and hanging glaciers.

Salisbury Plain

Ice Floes

Gold Harbour

Monaco Glacier Salisbury Plain is home to one of the most unforgettable Majestic glaciers with blue-tinged reflections, waterfalls that Ytrenatural Norskoya Wijdefjorden Virgohamnathe vistas of South Georgia. Formed by the retreat of Grace Glacier, sparkle in the sunlight, beaches with volcanic sand in darkest Texas bar Magdalena Bay Jotunkjeldene same majestic peaks that once awed Shackleton still tower over black… that is how one might describe Gold Harbour’s landscapes. Lilliehöök Glacier 14th July Glacier the surrounding land. The island’s bluish landscape exudes the This wonder of nature is draped in the luminous green of the Ny-Alesund Kongsbreen Nordenskiöld Glacierand boasts a chain of mountains with snow-covered beauty of unspoiled nature. At the heart of this wild refuge lies aPyramiden tussock grass Bakanbukta colony of 300,000 King penguins. Fur seals can beSPITZBERGEN spotted nosing peaks. Fur seals, elephant seals, and colonies of King penguins are Alkhornet Longyearbyen

their way through the crowd of black and oragne heads. Under like minuscule dark specks covering the area. Man is welcome as NORWAY Greenland Sea the austral sunlight flocks of birds are carried by the winds in a a special guest only—a tolerated witness to the wildlife in these Agarbutka Bellsund graceful show of nature’s wonder. southern lands. Boltodden Gåsbergkilen

Fortuna Bay

Hornsund / Horn Glacier

Fortuna Bay sits at the foot of the abrupt heights of the Breakwind Ridge Mountains and its beauty is bewitching: here, the many cliffs plunge into the frozen sea and the surrounding vast plains are covered in grassland dotted with tussock. As for the bay, its curve extends as far as the sea to form a perfect arc cut by a stream. Retrace the steps of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who landed here during the final part of his famous Antarctic odyssey in 1916, and meet the 50,000 couples of King penguins that have taken up residence on the island.

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Cooper Bay

Isbukta

Take a seat in one of our Zodiac® landing craft and head out to explore Cooper Bay. Named after the first lieutenant of Captain James Cook, the bay offers an unexpected sight: long basalt canyons form high cliffs that loom over a turquoise-blue water. In the center of the bay, a magical atmosphere reigns when just a few rays of sunshine pierce the gauzy layer formed by the morning mist. The craggy coastlines are home to colonies of Macaroni penguins who pay close attention to the arrival of our tiny craft.

Grytviken We will honor Sir Ernest Shackleton’s historic expedition by paying a special visit to Grytviken. Visit an old Norwegian whaling station, which offers a glimpse into the early 20th-century vestiges of this industry. Also visit a museum devoted to the history of South Georgia and a charming church. A calming desolation reigns here.

Saint Andrews Bay Facing out towards the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, you’ll safely disembark along Saint Andrews Bay with the assistance of your naturalist guides. From the bay’s long grey-sand beach, home to abundant fur seals and elephant seals, you can easily access a vast glacial trough bordered by steep mountainsides and enclosed by Ross Glacier. Here, at the heart of this valley, lies the highlight of your visit: the largest colony of King penguins on South Georgia.

The King Penguin Easy to identify with its bright yellow head and neck and grey dorsal feathers, this exceptional swimmer can be seen only in South Georgia. King penguins are very sociable, traveling in huge colonies that can include many thousands of individuals.

The Elephant Seal The largest members of the seal family, this mammal’s colossal silhouette is adorned with a trunk-shaped nose, forming a sound box that allows it to express itself from the shore.

The Antarctic Fur Seal These sociable animals favor windswept beaches, finding shelter in the surrounding rocks. They are are carnivorous pinnipeds, just like seals and walruses (though the latter can only be found in the Arctic). Their external ears and their particularly mobile flippers distinguish fur seals from their cousins. On the Antarctic Peninsula, only young males are observed.

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Falkland Islands

Steeple Jason The Neck, Saunders Islands Grave Cove New Island

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The Falkland Islands offer the visitor unexpected landscapes of moors punctuated with moss and lichen, and beaches of white sand bordering the turquoise waters of the Southern Atlantic Ocean.

New Island

Steeple Jason

Salisbury Plain

Fortuna Bay If one island of the Falklands calls for use of superlatives, it would Considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Stromness Falklands, New Island, which is located on the western edge of theGrytvikenundoubtedly be Steeple Jason. Located at the extreme northwest Atlantic corner of the Falklands, the island is home to the largest blackarchipelago, is home to a tiny village of two families. The golden Ocean sand and flower-lined beaches look like paradise and contrast SOUTH GEORGIA browed albatross colony in the world. You’ll be rapt at the sight of these magnificent birds. Photographers will delight in the with the sheer cliffs plunging into the ocean. One can observe Saint Andrews Bay endless ballet of the albatross, which soars majestically and then albatrosses swooping down from the cliffs and skimming the alights awkwardly amidst nests. Caracaras, Gentoo penguins, and waves that crash against the rocks. A narrow pathway weaves Gold Harbour Magellanic penguins are also abundantly present. around typical Falkland moorland and leads to the heart of a colony of Southern Rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatross Cooper Bay and Imperial shags.

The Neck, Saunders Island The Neck is a narrow stretch of land connecting the two sides of Saunders Island, located on the northwestern edge of the Falklands. These blustery surroundings offer a superb panorama to visitors who dare to venture there. Several bird species, also attracted to this stunning location, have settled here. You’ll encounter Magellanic Ice Floes penguins, Southern Rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatross, Monaco Glacier and King penguins, all basking in the beauty of their surroundings. Ytre Norskoya Virgohamna Magdalena Bay Lilliehöök Glacier

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Ny-Alesund

SPITZBERGEN

Wijdefjorden Texas bar Jotunkjeldene

14th July Glacier Kongsbreen Nordenskiöld Glacier Pyramiden Bakanbukta

Grave Cove Make your way through the turbulent Woolly Gut Strait and emerge in the stillness of Grave Cove. Located on the northern edge of the Falkland Islands, this bay owes its name to the vestiges of whalers’ graves that overlook the long white-sand beach. A stroll along the grassy dunes will lead you to a vast plain of lush green grass, tended by a few sheep. On the other side of the island you’ll find one of the largest Gentoo penguin colonies in the area. Sea lions scouring the waves for their next meal or the beautiful Commerson’s dolphins, elegantly adorned in black and white, offer visitors impressive and amazing scenes of life.

The Black-Browed Albatross This elegant bird of the polar seas, whose wingspan can reach about 10 feet, has white feathers and a scattering of black on its wings, while its eyes seem to have been drawn in charcoal. Playing in the air currents, they will become your favorite traveling companions.

The Magellanic Penguin A black and white sea bird with short wings ideal for swimming, this penguin is found only in the Falkland Islands and is the only species that digs and nests in burrows on the edge of the beach.

The Sea Lion This mammal of the seal family owes its name to the long, dense fur around its neck and shoulders, redolent of a large mane. They make their home on rocky beaches and are talented swimmers, at ease both in water and on shore.

The Rockhopper Penguin Easily recognizable by the tuft of yellow feathers on either side of their head, Rockhoppers are truly one of the most astonishing penguin species. Generally nesting on cliff-tops, they get around and climb rocks through a series of hops, keeping their flippers together as they jump over cracks. These excellent fishers can dive down to over 330 feet to feed off small fish, krill, and squid. They only come back to land during the moulting period and the mating season.

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Christmas and New Year’s in Southern Lands

CHRI ST NEW MAS & YEAR ’S

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• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Lectures and information sessions hosted by our guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection, and more • Spend the winter holidays in Antarctica • Hiking opportunities ashore • Landscapes: moors scattered with moss and lichen, white-sand beaches and turquoise waters in the Falkland Islands; alpine landscapes, lush green plains and suspended glaciers in South Georgia; drifting icebergs, ice floe, glaciers and snow-capped mountains on the Antarctic Peninsula • Wildlife: black-browed albatrosses, snowy albatrosses, Magellanic penguins, Gentoo penguins, and Southern Rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands; King penguins, elephant seals, fur seals, and Macaroni penguins in South Georgia; humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, Adelie penguins, Chinstrap penguins, leopard seals, crabeater seals, and Weddell seals on the Antarctic Peninsula

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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New Island

Drake Passage

South Shetlands

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FALKLAND ISLANDS

Atlantic Ocean

The winter holidays are often considered to be the most special time of the year. We are offering you a chance to make them unforgettable by embarking on an exceptional voyage of discovery to the mysterious White Continent. Set off for a magical Christmas spent discovering these faraway lands, or join us to celebrate the end of 2019 in the heart of Antarctica—all in the company of penguins, seals, and whales, surrounded by a unique setting composed of floating icebergs, ice floes, and tall snowcovered peaks. It is bound to be a holiday to remember.

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Spend Christmas and New Year’s in Antarctica

From $15,770

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L’AUSTRAL 17 days / 16 nights - December 20, 2019 LE SOLÉAL 17 days / 16 nights - December 19, 2019

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA DAY

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Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia (Argentina).Welcome and transfer for lunch and time at leisure in the Arakur Resort. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

At sea

New Island - Grave Cove (Falkland Islands)

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At sea

6 to 8

South Georgia

At sea

10 to 13 Antarctic Peninsula 14 to 16 At sea - Drake Passage 17

Ushuaia (Argentina). 07.00 Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

Christmas in Antarctica

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LE BORÉAL 16 days / 15 nights

New Year’s Day on the NEW White Continent YEAR ’S USHUAIA • USHUAIA

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LE BORÉAL 11 days / 10 nights

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Drake Passage

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South Shetlands

Weddell Sea

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Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA DAY

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Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia (Argentina). Welcome and transfer for lunch and time at leisure in the Arakur Resort. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00

2, 3

At sea - Drake Passage

4 to 8

Antarctic Peninsula

9, 10

At sea - Drake Passage

Ushuaia (Argentina). 07.00 Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

At sea

New Island - Grave Cove (Falkland Islands)

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At sea

6 to 8

South Georgia

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At sea

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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA DAY

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South Shetlands

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Drake Passage

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New Island

From $12,210

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Atlantic Ocean

From $15,310

FALKLAND ISLANDS

December 29, 2019

December 14, 2019

Buenos Aires

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ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

11 to 13 Antarctic Peninsula

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

14, 15 At sea - Drake Passage 16

Ushuaia (Argentina). 07.00 Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

Highlights*:

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Lectures and information sessions hosted by our guides covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection, and more • Hiking opportunities ashore • Wildlife: black-browed albatrosses, snowy albatrosses, Magellanic penguins, Gentoo penguins, and Southern Rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands; King penguins, elephant seals, fur seals, and Macaroni penguins in South Georgia; humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, and Weddell seals in the Antarctic Peninsula

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Lectures and information sessions hosted by our guides covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection, and more • Hiking opportunities ashore • Visit research stations and former whaling stations • Wildlife: humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, Adelie penguins, Chinstrap penguins, leopard seals, crabeater seals, Weddell seals, and numerous sea birds

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Emblematic Antarctica

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Buenos Aires

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USHUAIA

South Shetlands

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Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA DAY

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Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia (Argentina). Welcome and transfer for lunch and time at leisure in the Arakur Resort. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

2, 3

At sea - Drake Passage

4 to 8

Antarctic Peninsula

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At sea - Drake Passage

Ushuaia (Argentina). 07.00 Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Lectures and information sessions hosted by our guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection, and more • Hiking opportunities ashore • Visit research stations and former whaling stations • Wildlife: humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, Adelie penguins, Chinstrap penguins, leopard seals, crabeater seals, Weddell seals, and numerous sea birds *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Drake Passage

Although the existence of an Antarctic Continent was mentioned by Aristotle, it wasn’t until 1773 that James Cook crossed the Antarctic Polar Circle for the first time. Other explorers would follow in his footsteps and undertake expeditions to the South Pole: Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien De Gerlache, Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Paul-Émile Victor would open the way to the most extreme of all continents. We invite you to retrace the journeys of these pioneers, who set out to conquer the final frontier and travel to the very ends of the Earth.

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LE BORÉAL - November 24, 2019; January 8 & 27, 2020; February 6 & 26, 2020 LE SOLÉAL - December 9, 2019; January 4 & 14, 2020; February 19, 2020 L’AUSTRAL - January 5, 2020; February 18, 2020

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The Great Austral Loop

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South Shetlands

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Antarctic Circle

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New Island

U R ALI AT

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA DAY

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Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia (Argentina). Welcome and transfer for lunch and time at leisure in the Arakur Resort. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00

At sea

New Island - Grave Cove (Falkland Islands)

4, 5

At sea

4, 5

At sea

6 to 8

South Georgia

6 to 8

South Georgia

9, 10

At sea

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

At sea

11 to 13 Antarctic Peninsula

10 to 12 Antarctic Peninsula

14, 15 At sea - Drake Passage

Ushuaia (Argentina). 07.00 Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

South Shetlands

SOUTH GEORGIA

ARGENTINA

Atlantic Ocean

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Drake Passage

FALKLAND ISLANDS

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USHUAIA

Atlantic Ocean

Buenos Aires

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New Island

U R ALI AT

FALKLAND ISLANDS

17 days / 16 nights From $17,530

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L’AUSTRAL January 15, 2020 LE SOLÉAL February 3, 2020 LE LYRIAL February 9, 2020

November 15, 2019 From $14,600

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L’AUSTRAL 16 days / 15 nights

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Cross the Antarctic Circle

14 to 16 At sea - Drake Passage Ushuaia (Argentina). 07.00 Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

Highlights*:

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A cruise in partnership with GEO magazine Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft Lectures and information sessions on board with naturalists Hiking opportunities ashore Wildlife: black-browed albatrosses, Gentoo penguins, and Southern Rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands; King penguins, elephant seals, fur seals in South Georgia; humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, and Weddell seals in the Antarctic Peninsula

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft Lectures and information sessions on board with naturalists Cross the Antarctic Polar Circle Hiking opportunities ashore Wildlife: black-browed albatrosses, Gentoo penguins, and Southern Rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands; King penguins, elephant seals, fur seals in South Georgia; humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, and Weddell seals in the Antarctic Peninsula

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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SOUTH GEORGIA South Shetlands

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Montevideo (Uruguay). Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea New Island - Grave Cove (Falkland Islands) Volunteer Point (Falkland Islands) At sea South Georgia At sea South Orkney Islands At sea Antarctic Peninsula At sea - Drake Passage

18.00

Ushuaia (Argentina). 07.00 Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft • The most comprehensive of our cruises to the Antarctic, journeying to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Orkney Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula • Hiking opportunities ashore • Landscapes: white-sand beaches; lush green plains and glaciers; snow-capped mountains; icebergs and snow-capped mountains • Wildlife: Magellanic penguins, Gentoo penguins and Southern Rockhopper penguins, King penguins, elephant seals, fur seals and Macaroni penguins, humpback whales, Adelie penguins, Chinstrap penguins, leopard seals, crabeater, and Weddell seals *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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L AR

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SOUTH ORKNEYS

ITINERARY

USHUAIA K A GI F

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA DAY

ll e c t i o n

South Shetlands

Volunteer Point Drake Passage

tes se nt

Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA

Grave Cove

U R ALI AT

Atlantic Ocean

FALKLAND ISLANDS

December 10, 2019 From $11,680

D I TI O

MONTEVIDEO

ARGENTINA

USHUAIA

Buenos Aires

November 19, 2019 From $16,500

L’AUSTRAL 11 days / 10 nights

LE LYRIAL 21 days / 20 nights

USHUAIA • USHUAIA

L AR

NEW

MONTEVIDEO • USHUAIA

URUGUAY

Antarctica and Climate Change Qu

The Antarctic Odyssey

DAY

ITINERARY

Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia (Argentina). On arrival in Ushuaia, transfer to the Arakur Resort for overnight. Join fellow travelers and our lecturers for dinner this evening.

3, 4

Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea - Drake Passage

5 to 9

Antarctic Peninsula

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

18.00

10, 11 At sea - Drake Passage 12

Ushuaia (Argentina). 07.00 Disembarkation. Transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

Highlights*: • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Two renowned New York Times science contributors, Henry Fountain and James Gorman, join guest on board to discuss polar environments and climate change • Hiking opportunities • Visit research stations and former whaling stations • Drifting icebergs, ice floe, imposing icebergs, snow-covered mountains • Gentoo, Adelie, and Chinstrap penguins, Minke and humpback whales, Weddell seals, sea leopards and sea birds *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

From Antarctica to Africa

ARGENTINA

Buenos Aires

SOUTH GEORGIA

The Neck New Island

South Shetlands

Weddell Sea

USHUAIA

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA DAY

ITINERARY

Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia (Argentina). Welcome and transfer for lunch and time at leisure in the Arakur Resort. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00

2, 3

At sea

4 to 6

Antarctic Peninsula

7, 8

At sea

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

South Georgia

12 to 15 At sea 16

Tristan da Cunha Nightingale Gough Island

Montevideo (Uruguay). Disembarkation.

07.00

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

K A GI F

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Drake Passage

USHUAIA

Atlantic Ocean

K A GI F

SOUTH AFRICA CAPE TOWN

ARGENTINA

U R ALI AT

Atlantic Ocean

MONTEVIDEO

D I TI O

URUGUAY

Buenos Aires

February 25, 2020 From $9,750

L AR

LE LYRIAL 22 days / 21 nights E

February 28, 2020 From $12,750

USHUAIA • CAPE TOWN

L AR

L’AUSTRAL 16 days / 15 nights

USHUAIA • MONTEVIDEO

The Great Adventure

SOUTH GEORGIA

FALKLAND ISLANDS

DAY

ITINERARY

Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia (Argentina). Welcome and transfer for lunch and time at leisure in the Arakur Resort. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 18.00

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

2 3 4 5, 6 7 to 9 10 to 13 14 15 16 17 to 20 21 22

At sea New Island - Grave Cove (Falkland Islands) Steeple Jason Island - The Neck (Falkland Islands) At sea South Georgia At sea Tristan da Cunha Island Nightingale Island Gough Island At sea Navigation in front of the Cape of Good-Hope - Cape Town Cape Town (South Africa). Disembarkation. 07.00

Highlights*:

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft and lectures aboard with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Sail from Antarctica to Africa on the same cruise • Hiking opportunities ashore • Wildlife: black-browed albatrosses, Gentoo penguins, and Southern Rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands; King penguins, elephant seals, fur seals in South Georgia; Atlantic Yellow-nosed albatross, Tristan albatrosses, and Northern Rockhopper penguins in Tristan da Cunha • Discover the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, the most remote island in the world • Sail around the Cape of Good Hope

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Adventure in Patagonia VALPARAISO • USHUAIA

LE SOLÉAL November 1, 2019 From $7,540

L AR

VALPARAISO

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9, 10 11 12

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*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Agostini Glacier

naturalist guides Navigate glaciers, channels, and fjords If weather conditions allow, disembark at Cape Horn Discover Quemchi, a traditional town the island of Chiloé Stop in Tortel, a picturesque village with wooden pontoons and footbridges, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site Visit Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, on an optional excursion Observe Magellanic penguins, guanacos, caracaras, dolphins, humpback whales, fur seals, sea lions, alpacas, condors, and cormorants Call at Puerto Williams, the southernmost village in the world

Chiloe Island South Pacific ARGENTINA Ocean Tortel Flight to Pie XI Glacier Buenos Aires Chilean Fjords El Brujo Glacier Estero Las Montanas Puerto Natales

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• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of

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CHILE

Chart a course towards the south of Chile, to archipelagos and torturous fjords where majestic glaciers meet the ocean. This remote setting is remarkable for its slow and powerful glaciers that have been transforming and reshaping the landscapes over centuries. During stopovers, guests will have many opportunities to set out aboard Zodiac® landing craft, piloted by naturalist guides, to get as close as possible to an untamed natural world where the presence of human beings is almost imperceptible.

Highlights*:

D I TI O

Chilean Fjords

14 days / 13 nights

LE BORÉAL March 7, 2020 From $7,320

USHUAIA • VALPARAISO

USHUAIA

Puerto Williams Beagle Canal Cape Horn

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Valparaiso (Chile) Embarkation from 12.30 to 13.30 At sea Chiloe Island (Chile) At sea Tortel (Chile) Pie XI Glacier (Chile) El Brujo Glacier (Chile) Estero Las Montanas (Chile) Puerto Natales (Chile) Agostini Glacier (Chile) Cape Horn (Chile) Sailing Cape Horn and the Beagle Channel (Chile) Puerto Williams (Chile) Ushuaia (Argentina) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

This itinerary operates in both directions.

15.00

In the Heart of Chilean Fjords VALPARAISO • USHUAIA

VALPARAISO

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

Cape Horn

November 5, 2019 From $5,580

L AR

L’AUSTRAL 11 days / 10 nights

ARGENTINA

Tortel Pie XI Glacier Jorge Montt Glacier El Brujo Glacier

RENT

Flight to Buenos Aires

K A GI F

South Pacific Ocean

CHILE

L’Austral will sail around the legendary cliff of Cape Horn and, weather conditions permitting, will disembark you at its foot. Climb up wooden steps to the memorial dedicated to all the sailors who lost their lives on early attempts to round the cape. A solemn atmosphere reigns over this intensely wild land surrounded by a powerful ocean.

USHUAIA Ainsworth Bay Puerto Williams Garibaldi Glacier Cape Horn DAY

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of

naturalist guides

• See glaciers, channels, and fjords as we navigate narrow passages • If weather conditions allow, disembark at Cape Horn • Stop in Tortel, a picturesque village with wooden pontoons and

footbridges, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site

• Opportunities to see Magellanic penguins, caracaras, dolphins,

humpback whales, fur seals, sea lions, condors, and cormorants

• View spectacular landscapes of fjords, the snow-capped peaks

of the Andes, and iridescent glaciers

*Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

2, 3

Valparaiso (Chile) Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00 At sea

Chilean Channels north entrance

Tortel (Chile) - Jorge Montt Glacier (Chile)

English Passage - Pie XI Glacier (Chile)

El Brujo Glacier (Chile)

Sailing in the Gabriel Channel Ainsworth Bay (Chile)

Garibaldi Glacier (Chile)

Cape Horn (Chile) Puerto Williams (Chile)

Ushuaia (Argentina) 07.00 Disembarkation and transfer to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires International (Pistarini).

Highlights*:

ITINERARY

20.00

Beagle Channel At the extreme south of the continent, the Beagle Channel separates Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego from a multitude of smaller islands, the last of which forms the majestic promontory of Cape Horn. The northwest branch of the canal is known as Glacier Alley: it is a succession of high walls of ice that finish their journey in the salty seawater. The combination of the forces of nature are on full display, with sheets of ice cracking and collapsing into the sea to form a captivating spectacle.

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Fiordland and the Sub-Antarctic Islands Expedition DUNEDIN • DUNEDIN

NEW ZEALAND

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

Sub-Antarctic Islands

February 2, 2020 From $10,290

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LE LAPÉROUSE 14 days / 13 nights

Milford Sound

DUNEDIN

Doubtful Sound Dusky Sound

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Snares Islands

K A GI F

The Sub-Antarctic Islands are among the last unspoiled environments on Earth. Almost half of the world’s albatross and penguin species reside here. For nature lovers, birders, photographers, and travelers wishing to venture where few have gone before, these UNESCO World Heritage sites provide a glimpse into an incredible world.

Auckland Islands Campbell Island Macquarie Island DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

ITINERARY Dunedin (New Zealand) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Dusky Sound - Doubtful Sound (New Zealand) Milford Sound (New Zealand) Snares Islands (New Zealand) At sea Anare Station, Macquarie Island (Australia) Sandy Bay, Macquarie Island (Australia) At sea Campbell Island (New Zealand) Musgrave Inlet, Auckland Islands (New Zealand) Enderby Island, Auckland Islands (New Zealand) At sea Dunedin (New Zealand) Disembarkation.

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

06.30

Highlights*:

Wildlife that is Unique in the World Endemic wildlife has taken up residence in these wild landscapes shaped by water and ice, which are hundreds of thousands of years old. More than half of all known species of albatrosses and penguins live here, and it is a nesting site for thousands of sea birds. Sea lions and fur seals boast impressive colonies. The Sub-Antarctic Islands are a dream destination for all nature lovers, photographers, and travelers seeking out the privilege of exploring regions where few have ventured and visitor numbers are strictly restricted. 52 | May 2019 - April 2020 cruises

• Explore the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, one of the least visited regions in the world • Zodiac® outings & shore visits with your expedition team • Opportunities for hiking with guided walks on the Auckland Islands, Campbell Island, and Macquarie Island, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites • Wildlife: colonies of fur seals, elephant seals, King and Yelloweyed penguins, Gibson’s albatross, giant petrels, Auckland shags, and rorquals • Landscapes: Beaches of black sand, cliffs and lush green prairies, contrasting with snow-capped mountain chains overlooking glacial valleys fjords *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

The Sub-Antarctic Islands Expedition from Tasmania HOBART • DUNEDIN

NEW ZEALAND

Macquarie Island

Macquarie Island A nature reserve located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Australia and Antarctica, Macquarie Island is a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage site. It offers an exceptional spectacle of natural and wild beauty, between abrupt cliff faces and coastal plateaus, scattered with ponds and lakes and covered in extraordinary vegetation, despite the harsh climate under this wind-exposed latitude. The island is a gathering point for a number of bird colonies such as the endemic Royal penguin or the Macquarie cormorant.

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Campbell Island

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Hobart, Tasmania (Australia) 1 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 2, 3, 4 At sea 5 Anare Station, Macquarie Island (Australia) 6 Sandy Bay, Macquarie Island (Australia) 7 At sea 8 Campbell Island (New Zealand) 9 Enderby Island, Auckland Islands (New Zealand) 10 Musgrave Inlet, Auckland Islands (New Zealand) 11 Snares Islands (New Zealand) Milford Sound (New Zealand) 12 Doubtful Sound (New Zealand) 13 Dusky Sound (New Zealand) 14

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Snares Islands Auckland Islands

Tasman Sea

DAY

Milford Sound DUNEDIN Doubtful Sound Dusky Sound

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TASMANIA HOBART

AUSTRALIA

Visitors to New Zealand’s “forgotten islands” are strictly regulated by the government in order to preserve the unique ecosystem. With a cold, wet, windy, and cloudy climate, the Auckland Islands are inhospitable to humans yet ideal for Sub-Antarctic flora and fauna. Some of the rarest birds on Earth can be found here, including the endemic Auckland shag, Auckland teal, Auckland rail, and Auckland snipe. Seabirds include the Southern Rockhopper and Yellow-eyed penguins and Antipodean, Southern Royal, Light-mantled, and White-capped albatrosses.

D I TI O

The Auckland Islands

January 2, 2020 From $10,720

L AR

LE LAPÉROUSE 14 days / 13 nights

Dunedin (New Zealand) Disembarkation.

18.00

09.00

Highlights*: • Explore the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, one of the least-visited regions in the world • Zodiac® outings & shore visits with your expedition team • Opportunities for hiking with guided walks on the Auckland Islands, Campbell Island, and Macquarie Island, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites • Wildlife: colonies of fur seals, elephant seals, king and yelloweyed penguins, Gibson’s albatross, giant petrels, Auckland shags, and rorquals • Landscapes: Beaches of black sand, cliffs and lush green prairies, snow-capped mountain chains, and glacial valleys *Subject to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.

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Pre- and post-cruise programs Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with carefully designed, high-quality programs organized to tie in with the flights selected by PONANT. These are group excursions, and are available either immediately before or after your cruise. They must be booked before departure. Full tour program and prices are available on our website, www.ponant.com, 12 months prior to your cruise, or with your travel agent. The programs with the “Escorted” logo feature a PONANT accompaniment (subject to a minimum of 20 participants).

“Welcome to Ushuaia” Premium Pre-cruise Program • From $600 per person To enable you to enjoy your cruise to the Antarctic in the greatest comfort, we have put together a premium package. This program will enable you, after a restful night spent in Ushuaia, to discover the world’s southernmost city and its spectacular setting and to take an excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park before boarding your ship. In Ushuaia, you will stay at the Arakur Resort hotel. This luxurious establishment is one of the most recently constructed in Ushuaia. It overlooks the city and Ushuaia Bay, in the Cerro Alarken Nature Reserve. Surrounded by forests and green spaces, the hotel offers stunning views from its rooms and the indoor pool. The next day, you will make your way by coach to Tierra del Fuego National Park, accompanied by a local Englishspeaking guide. The park’s landscapes include snow-capped mountains, glacial valleys, forests, lakes and peat bogs. Then you will be taken directly to the port to board your ship and set sail for the Antarctic! Pre-cruise program on: All cruises departing from Ushuaia “Welcome to Ushuaia” premium program is designed to fit in with the Buenos Aires/Ushuaia flights selected by PONANT. It includes dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast at the Arakur Resort, as well as the guided excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park with lunch at the restaurant. A detailed description of the program is available from your travel advisor upon request. Since this program replaces the standard “flights and transfers” package included by default in your cruise, please contact your travel advisor if you wish to book it. Please note that availability is limited.

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From Ushuaia, Argentina Patagonia, land of contrasts (5 days/4 nights)

Discover the highlights of the attractive capital of Argentina, then explore the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, and its huge deep blue ice walls. Admire the wilderness of Patagonia in the nature reserve of Torres del Paine, with lakes, glaciers, ancient forests, and a rich fauna including guanacos, foxes, pumas, and a diverse array of birds. If a minimum of 10 participants is reached, the excursion will feature a dedicated English-speaking guide and motorcoach. Pre-cruise program on: All cruises departing from Ushuaia

Overnight in Buenos Aires (2 days / 1 night) Meet with fellow travelers at the five-star Brick M-Gallery Hotel by Sofitel (or similar). Enjoy dinner at an Argentine steakhouse. The next day, following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the Buenos Aires airport for your flight to Ushuaia. In Ushuaia, you will be transferred to the pier to embark.

Pre-cruise program on: All cruises departing from Ushuaia

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Tropical

EXPEDITIONS

San Diego UNITED STATES GUATEMALA Puerto Quetzal Puerto Caldera COSTA RICA

CAPE VERDE MARTINIQUE Praia Fort-de-France PANAMA Dakar FRENCH GUIANA Colรณn SENEGAL Cayenne

BRAZIL Recife

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Heading to

Latin America and the Atlantic Islands Between the Caribbean and Orinoco In the Caribbean Islands, the sea is everywhere. In the south, it outlines the curves of the long sandy beaches that stretch out in the shade of the palm trees, while in the north it is topped with white spray as it splashes at the foot of volcanoes. The Caribbean is truly a paradise for divers, offering an exceptional underwater environment of coral reefs and multicolored fish. And in the mythical Orinoco Delta, one of the last sanctuaries of preserved tropical life, our small ships penetrate the intimacy of an immense aquatic labyrinth. Incomparable fauna and flora thrive here, and a thousand-year-old people lives here in perfect harmony with the forest. In the heart of this virgin nature, feel the first explorers’ spirit of adventure come to life.

Central America Central America is a land of contrasts, offering travelers vast territories dominated by exceptionally beautiful , wild nature. Set off to discover these lush tropical forests, rocky coasts, mangrove swamps, majestic volcanos and preserved bays edged with idyllic beaches. You will find astonishingly rich terrestrial and marine fauna, such as in the Sea of Cortez, where dolphins, sea turtles, whales, hammerhead sharks, sea lions, rays, and other aquatic species thrive. Or in Panama’s Darien National Park, home to monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, and a multitude of birds with magnificent plumages. Some of the last indigenous tribes of America still live in these parts, far removed from the modern world.

Islands of the Atlantic Ocean Between two continents, discover remarkable natural sites of exceptional biodiversity and traditional communities. Stretching like a crescent moon into the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Verde archipelago boasts isolated beaches, lush volcanic landscapes, and terrace crops. The mix of African, Portuguese, Mediterranean, and Latin influences has shaped a unique personality of tranquillity and hospitality on each of these ten small isolated islands off the coast of Senegal. Halfway between the Tropic of Cancer and the equator, the Bijagós Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, are one of the best-preserved archipelagos on the planet. Far from the major maritime routes and popular tourist destinations, these 88 islands and islets provide an authentic experience for the rare visitors who see them.

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Between the Caribbean and Orinoco Pigeon Point/Soufriere Port Elizabeth, Bequia MARTINIQUE Mayreau Island/Tobago Cays Fort-de-France SAINT LUCIA Bridgetown ST. VINCENT AND BARBADOS THE GRENADINES Saint Georges Charlotteville GRANADA TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Caribbean Sea

El Arroyo Puerto Ordaz

El Toro

Orinoco VENEZUELA

Salvation Paramaribo Islands SURINAME Cayenne FRENCH GUIANA

Saint Lucia and Soufriere

Bequia

The small, lush, English-speaking island of Saint Lucia offers visitors wild nature and long fine-sand beaches, not to mention its iconic twin peaks. When our ship drops anchor here, do not miss your chance to discover the island’s majestic volcano, La Soufriere. The thick mantle of greenery in Saint Lucia’s rain forest gives way to a lunar landscape where the smell of sulfur pervades and the fumaroles and steam jets shoot out of the ground—proof that this imposing volcano is still very active.

With its charming beaches of fine sand, its turquoise waters home to brightly colored coral reefs, and its many bays surrounded by deep green hills, Bequia is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Lying at the heart of the Grenadines, this multi-faceted island was also the former hideout of the notorious pirate Blackbeard, who lurked in the waters during the 18th century.

Tobago Cays

Pigeon Island

One of the jewels of the Grenadines Islands, Tobago Cays Marine Park boasts natural harbors, a pristine beach complete with resident sea turtles, nature reserves, and small villages. Bound together by the most beautiful coral reef in the West Indies, the rocky outcrops will provide the mooring for our ship, allowing you to feast your eyes on the beauty all around you.

Linked to Saint Lucia by a sand causeway, Pigeon Island has been a designated National Park since 1979. This wild and preserved land is quite simply an invitation for exploration. Discover its abundant bird life and extremely rich flora. Its hills offer stunning views over the magnificent sandy beaches, nestled on the southern side of the island and bathed by crystal-clear waters.

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French Guiana An adventure destination of the highest order, French Guiana is where nature reigns supreme. This exotic territory reveals the infinite green of its Amazonian forest, home to caimans, cocoi herons, great egrets, and wattled jacanas. Set out to visit the “French Amazon” where the historic remains of former prisons lie alongside the ultramodern space station at Kourou.

Salvation Islands Lying off the coast of Kourou, the Islands of Salvation were known as “Devil’s Island” because of the strong sea currents that made access to them perilous. Once infamous for a harsh jail, today they are a peaceful place where coconut palms cast shade over the crystal-clear waters. Visit the prison’s abandoned remains, including cell blocks and the hospital.

The Orinoco Delta PONANT invites you to penetrate the aquatic labyrinth that is Venezuela’s Orinoco River. Get as close as possible to abundant wildlife, whose presence is announced by rustling in the forest and calls that resonate beneath the canopy.

Meeting the Waraos “Nearby in the rain forest the jaguar is listening to us,” sings a Warao grandfather, preparing his grandson for the challenges of life ahead. The Warao are boat people, spread out among the innumerable islands of the Orinoco Delta, sheltering in thatched huts on stilts which rise above the vast Orinoco River’s seasonal flooding. The first Westerner to encounter this tribe, Alonso de Ojeda, named the region Venezuela—“little Venice.” About 20,000 Warao remain, the sole speakers of their indigenous language, which is linguistically unrelated to every other human language on Earth. You may hear their songs, accompanied by bone flutes, as the Warao weave their basketry.

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Central America

Coronado Danzante Espiritu Santo San Jose Cerralvo Cabo San Lucas MEXICO Sea of Cortez

Huatulco GUATEMALA

Caribbean Sea

Colon COSTA RICA Puerto Caldera Viveros Herradura PANAMA Punta Alegre Quepos Darien Pacific Ocean National Park

The Sea of Cortez

Punta Alegre - Darien National Park

To the south of California, a slim desert peninsula advances into the Pacific Ocean. This â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baja Californiaâ&#x20AC;? forms the boundary of the Sea of Cortez, scattered with some 200 hilly islands and islets, formed from red volcanic rock that plunges into the incredibly transparent turquoise sea. But it is the breathtaking aquatic wildlife that earned the Sea of Cortez its listing among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Admire the playful sea lions and pelicans, try and spot whales, and keep an eye out for sea turtles and the silvery flashes of anchovy shoals. The magic will continue after nightfall under the star-filled sky of Mexico.

Darien National Park, Panama, is a natural bridge between South and Central America. It is home to an exceptional variety of habitats: sandy beaches, rocky coastlines, mangrove, and marshes, as well as low- and medium-altitude rain forests that provide shelter to remarkable flora and fauna. Covering some 2,300 square miles and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this small and isolated corner of paradise hides much unexpected beauty. Meet the indigenous Emberas community, which still subsists by hunting, fishing, cultivating the land, and producing colorful crafts.

Puerto Caldera

Herradura

The port of Puerto Caldera lies on the Pacific coast in the Gulf of Nicoya. Further inland, step into the midst of a luscious tropical forest. Among the countless natural wonders to be found here, the Poas Volcano towers up in all its majestic glory. Venture deeper into the canopy and enjoy a unique experience as you slide from one tree to the next in total safety. Back on firm ground, an untouched cove offers up glimpses of osprey.

Herradura takes its name from the horseshoe form of its bay, which is covered in lush tropical vegetation and enhanced by the looming hills in the background. This small town is surrounded by national parks that are remarkable for the rich variety of fauna and flora they protect. When our ship calls here, we will journey along the Tarcoles River, whose banks are home to crocodiles and iguanas. Look for the flamboyant Scarlet Macaw, with its striking red, blue, and yellow plumage.

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Quepos - Manuel Antonio National Park Anchor off Quepos, from where you can visit the nearby Manuel Antonio National Park—the smallest national park in Costa Rica but undoubtedly the richest. This charming and unspoiled area is the habitat of lush tropical vegetation and strange-looking animals, such as the languorous sloth, the squirrel monkey, and the colorful iguana. It is also bordered by many beaches. Footpaths overlooking the calm sea lead to spectacular viewpoints, so don’t forget to bring your camera.

Encounter the Embera people Journey back in time to discover the Embera Indian tribe, loyal guardians of the forest. This proud people have successfully preserved their traditions and their ancestral way of life which pre-date Spanish colonization. We meet this indigenous community in Darien National Park on a special expedition. Take a seat in a traditional dugout boat called piragua and travel upriver. Little by little, huts start to appear, emerging from the vegetation, and the village chief will welcome us. Watch traditional ancient dances before learning more about the customs of this very endearing tribe.

The Wildlife of the Sea of Cortez Captain Jacques Cousteau called Sea of Cortez “the world’s aquarium.” Here in the warm, calm waters, a teeming underwater world awaits you. The wealth of the species represented is incredible. It contains 39% of all marine mammal species on Earth, nearly 900 species of fish, and 33 cetacean species including the bottlenose dolphin and grey and blue whales, who come here to reproduce during the winter period.

The Sea Turtle The sea turtle is a fascinating animal found along the coast of Central America. It weighs 350 pounds on average and is one of the fastest of its species, reaching speeds of over 20 mph while swimming. In Central America, you might encounter this species while scuba diving or snorkeling. With its hydrodynamic shell and front flippers, the sea turtle truly gives the impression of flying through the water.

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Islands of the Atlantic Ocean

Caravela / Carache Mindelo São Nicolau Boa Vista Dakar CAPE VERDE SENEGAL Fogo Orango Praia Bijagós Maio/Formosa GUINEA-BISSAU Fernando de Noronha

BRAZIL

Recife Atlantic Ocean

Fernando de Noronha

Fogo

The main island in the archipelago of the same name, Fernando de Noronha lies off Brazil’s northeast coast. Its pristine natural environment has given it UNESCO World Natural Heritage status. In Dolphins Bay, spinner dolphins cavort in pristine waters against a backdrop of green hills. You might also see whale sharks and hawksbill turtles. Next to the port of Santo Antonio, you’ll see petrels and albatrosses cruising over deserted beaches. For insight into the island’s culture, visit Vila dos Remédios, a seaside village featuring many historic buildings.

Lying west of Praia, the volcanic island of Fogo is Cape Verde’s highest landmark. In this protected area located within a national park, you can see recent lava flows and older ones sprouting with new growth. Pico do Fogo is the only volcano which is still active and lies behind the contrasting scenery of the island. Between desert, coniferous forest, and sugar cane fields, Fogo offers stunning panoramas.

Boa Vista

São Nicolau

Boa Vista offers visitors stunning white-sand beaches and emerald water. Dubbed “the sand dune island”, it is particularly well-known for its wild desert landscapes that are windswept all year round. The dunes, oases, and arid plains are generally explored aboard a 4WD vehicle to discover the lunar aspect of this small tract of land that is barely 18 miles in length. Boa Vista is also popular with surfers and marine wildlife enthusiasts.

The island of São Nicolau will surprise you with its jagged but lush reliefs. Little-known and rather isolated, this small island has managed to preserve all of its authenticity. Admire rare dragon trees and meet local inhabitants, eager to share their traditions. Wild and endearing, this marvelous island will reveal itself to the slow and soft rhythm of morna, the emblematic music of Cape Verde.

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Orango National Park Orango National Park spreads to the south of the Bijagós Islands, between mangroves, lagoons, savannah, palm groves and marine zones. This paradise on earth remarkably has managed to preserve its intimacy: nature follows its course here and evolves in a perfect balance with the ocean and the tropics. Here you will find the largest diversity of animal and plant species on the archipelago and can see the rare sea hippo, crocodiles, marine turtles, dolphins, and countless varieties of fish, as well as large colonies of birds.

Encounter the Bijagos Of the 88 islands and islets that make up the Bijagós archipelago, only 23 islands are inhabited, including Caravela, where you will get acquainted with the Bijago people whose ancestral customs are still very much alive. In the heart of small villages, with palm frond roofs nestled in the mangrove, discover their way of life, unchanged for thousands of years, and based on a matriarchal society centred on the sacred.

The Saltwater Hippopotamus Found in just one location on the planet—Orango Islands National Park in the Bijagós Archipelago—the saltwater hippopotamus is a perfect example of environmental adaptation. Having lived for thousands of years in this former delta, it has become accustomed to saltwater and finds refuge there when the lagoons dry up and fresh water becomes scarce. This semi-aquatic mammal spends the major part of its day immersed in water, with only its eyes, ears and nostrils above the surface. Its rather unusual silhouette gives it a somewhat clumsy appearance, but this is deceiving: despite its heavy body and short legs, the saltwater hippopotamus is fast and agile.

The Dolphin Dolphins are one of the only wild animals to be unafraid of humans, to the point where they sometimes engage in play. The dolphin possesses a highly social nature and incredible capacity to communicate. Many species of dolphins live in the world’s oceans and seas, including the long-beaked dolphin that can be spotted off the coast of Brazil in Dolphins Bay. The better-known bottlenose dolphin is easy to recognize due to its large dorsal fin. Spot it near the Bijagós Archipelago along with the humpback dolphin, which owes its name to a hump at the base of its dorsal fin.

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Caribbean and Orinoco

March 21, 2020 From $6,380

U R ALI AT

MARTINIQUE FORT-DE-FRANCE SAINT LUCIA Pigeon Point / Soufriere

Pigeon Point / Soufriere Bridgetown

Charlotteville

El Arroyo Puerto Ordaz El Toro Orinoco

VENEZUELA

El Arroyo Orinoco Puerto Ordaz El Toro

SURINAM

Salvation Islands

D I TI O

OVERLAND: Canaima National Park by air from Puerto Ordaz (see page 70).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Fort-de-France (Martinique) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Pigeon Point - Soufriere (Saint Lucia) Port Elizabeth, Bequia (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) Tobago Cays (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) Saint George’s (Grenada) At sea El Toro, Orinoco (Venezuela) Puerto Ordaz, Orinoco (Venezuela) El Arroyo, Orinoco (Venezuela) At sea Paramaribo (Surinam) Salvation Islands (French Guiana) Cayenne (French Guiana). Disembarkation 06.00

18.00

PI CA

DAY

PI CA

8 9 10 11 12 13

18.00

2 3 4 5 6 7

Paramaribo

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Fort-de-France (Martinique) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Pigeon Point - Soufriere (Saint Lucia) Port Elizabeth, Bequia (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) Mayreau Island (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) Saint George’s (Grenada) At sea El Toro, Orinoco (Venezuela) Puerto Ordaz, Orinoco (Venezuela) El Arroyo, Orinoco (Venezuela) Charlotteville (Trinidad and Tobago) Bridgetown (Barbados) Tobago Cays (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) Fort-de-France (Martinique). Disembarkation 06.00

Caribbean Sea

CAYENNE FRENCH GUIANA

ITINERARY

U R ALI AT

GRENADA THE GRENADINES

VENEZUELA

DAY

D I TI O

Tobago Cays Port Elizabeth, Bequia Saint George’s ST.VINCENT AND

VING

Saint George’s Caribbean Sea

PI CA

Port Elizabeth Mayreau Island/ Tobago Cays

D I TI O

FORT-DE-FRANCE

LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE 13 days / 12 nights

FORT-DE-FRANCE • CAYENNE

PI CA

November 13 & 25, 2019 From $6,010

LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE 13days/12nights

FORT-DE-FRANCE • FORT-DE-FRANCE

NEW

Adventure in Orinoco

D I TI O

OVERLAND: Discover the Kourou Space Center from Salvation Islands (see page 70).

Highlights:

• Cruise between the Caribbean and the Orinoco region

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with experienced

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with experienced • •

• •

naturalist guides in the Orinoco River Encounter the native Warao tribes Observe an incredible variety of endemic wildlife including spider monkeys, macaws, toucans, scarlet ibises, caimans, iguanas, and river dolphins UNESCO World Heritage sites: Saint Lucia and its two rocky peaks; the historical center of Bridgetown Dive and snorkel with an onboard diving instructor

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naturalist guides in the Orinoco River

• Encounter the native Warao tribes • See endemic wildlife including spider monkeys, macaws, toucans,

scarlet ibises, caimans, iguanas, cocoi herons, wattled jacanas, and river dolphins • Stroll through the former prisons of the Salvation Islands, now covered in lush, exotic vegetation • UNESCO World Heritage site: Saint Lucia and its two rocky peaks • See underwater life in the Grenadines

Natural and Cultural History in Central America NEW YEAR

U R ALI AT

Herradura Quepos

COLÓN PANAMA

Cerralvo

MEXICO

DAY 1 2, 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10, 11 12 13 14

U R ALI AT

COSTA RICA PUERTO CALDERA

VING DI

Los Islotes / Partida Espiritu Santo

Huatulco

D I TI O

Caribbean Sea

Coronado Danzante Monserrat / Puerto Agua Verde

Sea of Cortez

SAN DIEGO

San Jose Cabo San Lucas

PI CA

D I TI O

December 30, 2019 From $3,770

UNITED STATES

LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE 8 days / 7 nights

COLÓN • PUERTO CALDERA

PI CA

September 10, 2019 From $7,140

LE SOLÉAL 14 days / 13 nights

SAN DIEGO • PUERTO QUETZAL

CRUI SE T

The Sea of Cortez

GUATEMALA

ITINERARY San Diego (United States) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) Coronado - Danzante (Mexico) Monserrat - Puerto Agua Verde (Mexico) San Jose - Punta Colorada (Mexico) San Jose - Bahia Amortajada (Mexico) Los Islotes (Mexico), Partida (Mexico) Espiritu Santo (Mexico) Cerralvo (Mexico) At sea Huatulco, Santa Maria Huatulco (Mexico) At sea Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) Disembarkation

Panama Canal

Pacific Ocean

PUERTO QUETZAL ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

Viveros Punta Alegre Darien National Park

DAY

ITINERARY

Colón (Panama) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Crossing the Panama Canal (Panama)

Viveros (Panama)

Punta Alegre, Darien National Park (Panama)

At sea

Quepos (Costa Rica)

Herradura (Costa Rica)

Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica). Disembarkation

18.00

07.00

06.00

Highlights:

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of

• UNESCO World Heritage sites: the islands and protected zones of the Gulf of California; La Antigua de Guatemala and its colonial architecture from Puerto Quetzal

• Call at Darien National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site

experienced naturalist guides

• Opt for excursions in Carara National Park and Manuel Antonio

National Park

• Landscapes: reliefs of red volcanic rock plunging into the turquoise water, dazzling white sandy beaches in Huatulco

• Sunbathe on the magnificent Perlas Islands and the picture-

• Wildlife: sea lions, dolphins, hammerhead sharks and whale sharks, sea turtles, tuna, barracuda, rays, pelicans

• Sail through the Panama Canal, a masterpiece of civil

• Swim with sea lions at Los Islotes

• Encounter the indigenous Emberas tribe in Darien National Park

postcard beaches of Quepos

engineering and human innovation

• Enjoy complimentary excursions in Huatulco • Dive and/or snorkel with an experienced instructor

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October 8, 2019 From $5,480

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DAKAR SENEGAL

DAY 1 2 3, 4 5 to 8 9 10 11 12

Caravela Carache

Fernando de Noronha

Bijagós

RECIFE

ITINERARY Recife (Brazil) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Fernando de Noronha (Brazil) At sea Ampincha Island, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau) Caravela, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau) Laterite Beach, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau) Dakar (Senegal) Disembarkation

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

Atlantic Ocean

BRAZIL

PI CA

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

08.00

DAY

Maio

Orango

ITINERARY

Dakar (Senegal) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Maio, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau)

Caravela, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau)

Carache, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau)

Orango, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau)

Carache, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau)

Caravela, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau)

Dakar (Senegal) Disembarkation

GUINEABISSAU

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

08.00

Highlights:

• UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Bijagós and Fernando de Noronha islands • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with naturalist guides (subject to authorization in the Fernando de Noronha islands) • Landscapes: pristine beaches in Fernando à Noronha; mangrove swamp, savannah, tropical rain forests, and white-sand beaches in the Bijagós Islands • Wildlife: turtles, sharks, dolphins, fish, and birds in the Fernando de Noronha islands; saltwater hippos, crocodiles, sea turtles, rays, sawfish, otters, manatees, dolphins, birds of prey, pelicans, large wading birds, snakes, gazelles, and monkeys in the Bijagós • Visit traditional villages and meet the Bijago people

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Discover preserved islands with exceptional biodiversity in an area classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve • Wildlife: saltwater hippos, crocodiles, sea turtle, rays, sawfish, otters, manatees, dolphins, birds of prey, pelicans, large wading birds, snakes, gazelles, monkeys • Visit traditional villages and encounter the Bijago people

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D I TI O

LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE 9 days / 8 nights

SENEGAL DAKAR Caravela / Carache GUINEABijagós BISSAU

DAKAR • DAKAR

PI CA

NEW

March 21, 2020 From $4,410

L’AUSTRAL 12 days / 11 nights

RECIFE • DAKAR

Adventure in the Bijagós Archipelago

Remote Islands of the Atlantic: Fernando de Noronha and the Bijagós Archipelago

October 16, 2019 From $5,480

U R ALI AT

Porto Novo Mindelo São Nicolau

DAKAR SENEGAL

PRAIA

Fogo

Atlantic Ocean

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9, 10 11 12

ITINERARY Flight Paris/Praia (Cape Verde). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 São Nicolau (Cape Verde) Mindelo (Cape Verde) Porto Novo (Cape Verde) Fogo (Cape Verde) At sea Maio, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau) Caravela, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau) Carache, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau) Caravela, Bijagós (Guinea-Bissau) Dakar (Senegal) Disembarkation

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

Flight to Paris

Boa Vista

PRAIA

Bijagós Caravela / Laterite Beach Maio Ampincha / Binte DAY

PI CA

CAPE VERDE

Flight from Paris

CAPE VERDE Fogo

D I TI O

LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE 9 days / 8 nights

Porto Novo Mindelo São Nicolau

DAKAR • PRAIA

PI CA

NEW

October 24, 2019 From $8,900

LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE 12 days / 11 nights

PRAIA • DAKAR

Cape Verde

The Bijagós Archipelago and Cape Verde NEW

DAKAR SENEGAL

Atlantic Ocean

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

08.00

DAY

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Dakar (Senegal) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea

São Nicolau (Cape Verde)

Mindelo (Cape Verde)

Porto Novo (Cape Verde)

Fogo (Cape Verde)

Boa Vista (Cape Verde)

Praia (Cape Verde) Praia (Cape Verde) Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Praia/Paris.

18.00

08.00

Highlights:

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Cidade Velha, the historic center of Ribeira Grande (island of Santiago), a UNESCO World Heritage site • The city of Mindelo and its elegant British and Portuguese colonial buildings • The sugar cane plantations and savannah on Fogo • Wildlife in the Bijagós: saltwater hippos, crocodiles, sea turtle, rays, sawfish, otters, manatees, dolphins, birds of prey, pelicans, large wading birds, snakes, gazelles, monkeys • Visit traditional villages and encounter the Bijago people

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Cidade Velha, the historic center of Ribeira Grande (island of Santiago), a UNESCO World Heritage site • The Cape Verde archipelago and the cultural mix that exists there due to Portuguese, African and Mediterranean influences • The city of Mindelo and its elegant British and Portuguese colonial buildings • The small villages and the fishermen of Porto Novo • The sugar cane plantations and savannah on Fogo • The beautiful fine-sand beaches on Boa Vista

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Shore Excursions Reservation and payment of these excursions must be made when booking your cruise or at least 60 days prior to your cruise. Prices can be changed or modified. A minimum of participants is required to confirm.

From Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela

From Salvation Islands, French Guiana

Canaima National Park by Air (9 h 30m)

Discover the Guiana Space Center (6 h 30m)

• From $595 per person

• From $200 per person

Departing from Puerto Ordaz, fly to Canaima National Park, one of the most beautiful regions of Venezuela. The region is surrounded by majestic tepuis (table-top mountains) and rivers of crystalclear waters punctuated with natural viewing points. When you arrive in Canaima, a safari truck will take you to your lodge, from where you will sail in a pirogue canoe on the lagoon. Disembark on a small beach to get as close as possible to the Salto Hacha waterfall before returning to your lodge for a traditional lunch.

Sail by catamaran to Kourou to reach the Guiana Space Center, the launch pad for European and French space exploration. Discover its many structures, including the nerve center for the launch of the Ariane 5 rockets, then continue with a visit to the Space Museum.

Fort-de-France • Fort-de-France November 13 & 25, 2019 aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville

Fort-de-France • Cayenne March 21, 2020 aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville

Pre- and post-cruise programs Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with carefully designed, high-quality programs organized to tie in with the flights selected by PONANT. These are group excursions, and are available either immediately before or after your cruise. They must be booked before departure. Full tour programs and prices are available on our website, www.ponant.com, 12 months prior to your cruise, or with your travel agent. The programs with the “Escorted” logo feature a PONANT accompaniment (subject to a minimum of 20 participants).

Fort-de-France, Martinique Discover Martinique, Isle of Flowers (3 days/2 nights)

Transfer to the Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa (or similar). The next day, board a catamaran at Pointe du Bout Harbour and cruise along the southern coast of Martinique. On day three, visit Le Domaine de La Pagerie, where Joséphine de Beauharnais (wife of Napoleon) spent her childhood, or the Sugar Cane Museum. Continue to the Trois Rivières Distillery for a rum tasting or choose to stroll the Balata Botanical Garden. Pre-cruise program on: All cruises embarking in Fort-de-France aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville 70 | May 2019 - April 2020 cruises

Heritage of Martinique (2 days/1 night) Transfer to the Hotel Bakoua. The following day, visit Le Domaine de La Pagerie, where Joséphine de Beauharnais (wife of Napoleon) spent her childhood. Continue to the Commune of Sainte Luce to visit one of Martinique’s oldest rum distilleries, the Trois Rivières. Enjoy a rum tasting and lunch at a local restaurant. (Note that in the event Le Domaine de La Pagerie is closed, it will be replaced by the Sugar Cane Museum.) Pre-cruise program on: All cruises embarking in Fort-de-France aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville

From Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica Natural Wonders of Costa Rica (3 days/2 nights)

Take advantage of three days to discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s national parks. Take a hike to get as close as possible to the craters of active volcanoes, such as the Poás Volcano or the Arenal Volcano and its near-perfect cone shape. Travel down the Peñas Blancas River by boat through a lush forest and observe the rich diversity of its tropical fauna. Post-cruise program on: Colón • Puerto Caldera - Dec. 30, 2019 aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville

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Heading to

Oceania and the Indian Ocean Islands of the Indian Ocean The Vanilla Islands and Mascarenhas Archipelago were once simply stopovers for Arab and Portuguese sailors, and have long remained far removed from the rest of the world. Isolated and uninhabited until the arrival of the first settlers, these exotic lands have witnessed the development of exceptionally rich endemic fauna and flora. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Seychelles, Madagascar, the Scattered Islands, Reunion, or Mauritius, they all offer spectacular landscapes, with mountainous reefs, idyllic beaches, and huge virgin forests. The underwater world here is teeming with flamboyant animal and plant species.

Australia, Indonesia, and Micronesia Indonesia has rare and fragile fauna, marked by extreme diversity. The many national parks and natural reserves of this gigantic archipelago are home to an incredible variety of endemic species. In Australia, the Northern Territory and the Kimberley regions reveal spectacular natural spaces: canyons, desert plains, rocky formations, and impressive Aboriginal rock art galleries. These lands are among the best-preserved places in the world and provide refuge for a large range of animal species. Even wilder, timeless Micronesia and its sumptuous underwater world are an invitation to a total change of scenery. The region, whose name means â&#x20AC;&#x153;minuscule islandsâ&#x20AC;?, is peopled by many ethnic groups who, far removed from the modern world, still live in accordance with ancestral customs.

The Archipelagos of Oceania The archipelagos of Oceania offer infinite natural and cultural riches. With their golden beaches, immense forests, coral reefs, mangroves, and volcanic relief, the thousands of islands and islets that make up this distant region offer contrasting landscapes that are ideal for hiking, snorkeling, and diving. From the Moluques Islands to Vanuatu, from the Solomon Islands to Papua New Guinea, these islands have been inhabited for millennia by indigenous tribes who, because of their isolation, have conserved their customs and dialects over the centuries.

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TANZANIA Zanzibar Nosy Be MADAGASCAR Durban SOUTH AFRICA

SEYCHELLES Mahe Port Louis MAURITIUS

SINGAPORE Singapore

GUAM Guam SOLOMON ISLANDS Honiara Darwin

Broome

Cairns AUSTRALIA

Lautoka FIJI

Auckland NEW ZEALAND

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Islands of the Indian Ocean

Mahe Poivre Alphonse

Zanzibar TANZANIA Kilwa Kisiwani COMOROS

SEYCHELLES Indian Ocean Aldabra Glorieuses

Scattered Islands

MAYOTTE

Nosy Be

Coronado Danzante Espiritu Santo San Jose Cerralvo Cabo San Lucas MEXIQUE Mer de Cortez

Huatulco GUATEMALA

Puerto Caldera Herradur Quepo

Majunga Juan de Nova

Scattered Islands MADAGASCAR

Sainte-Marie Island MAURITIUS

Océan Pacifique

REUNION ISLAND

The Seychelles

Madagascar

Made up of 115 islands lying to the southeast of the African continent, the Seychelles have some of the best-preserved marine environments on the planet. Indeed, it is quite fitting that Jacques Cousteau chose these islands to film the footage for his movie The Silent World. Plunge into the jade waters to discover the rich and astonishing sealife, sheltered by the coral reefs resplendent in their shimmering colors. Whether you see Napoleon wrasse, Picasso triggerfish, or butterflyfish, these exotic creatures never fail to surprise.

The island of Madagascar became detached from the African continent some 240 million years ago. Its geographic isolation explains the presence of a high number of endemic species. It is home to nearly a thousand different orchids and a large number of lemurs—small, sociable primates that enliven the forest with their calls as they leap from tree to tree.

Islands of Tanzania

The Scattered Islands

Once a mythical post along the Indian Ocean trade route, a certain whiff of adventure still pervades in Zanzibar. It is brimming with natural treasures such as the Jozani Forest, a huge primeval forest that once covered the island. Latham Island is renowned for its coral reefs and its marine life, while the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani Island (a UNESCO World Heritage site) promise a deep-dive into the heart of the former sultanate.

The Scattered Islands, dotted around Madagascar, form an archipelago of unrivaled beauty. Their geographical isolation and limited human settlement make them a true geological sanctuary, classified as a nature reserve since 1975. Regularly used as the “zero point” in scientific studies, they boast pristine vegetation composed mainly of mangrove, as well as long beaches of shimmering sand stretching out behind turquoise lagoons, and coral reefs that are home to the world’s highest concentration of sea turtles.

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Reunion Island Mountainous, tropical, volcanic, lush, and lined with idyllic beachesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Reunion Island has many faces. The Piton des Neiges and Piton de la Fournaise Volcanoes offer spectacular panoramas. Due to its rugged terrain, the island boasts a multitude of microclimates and an extremely varied fauna and flora.

Mauritius Mauritius has magnificent surprises in store: folkloric markets, delicious culinary specialities, turquoise lagoons, and a unique multicultural heritage. Set off to explore its hidden treasures, such as the Black River Gorges National Park. While the lush forest that once covered the island has practically disappeared in place of sugar cane crops and tea plantations, the park still boasts guava, ebony, and palm trees welcoming many endemic bird species. The nearby Chamarel Dunes, full of volcanic ash, are bedecked in multiple shades of reds, blues, and purples, depending on the light.

The Giant Tortoise The giant tortoise of the Seychelles is the largest species of tortoise on Earth. Its shell is brown or beige in color and domed in shape, while the head and feet are covered in tiny scales. Its favorite hiding places are the islands and islets of the Seychelles archipelago, deep in the coral reef, mangroves, and coastal dunes.

The Lemur A species endemic to Madagascar, the lemur is believed to have first arrived to the island riding on floating tree trunks. Considered to be a distant cousin of the monkey, this tiny animal is recognizable for its brown silky fur and its pointed nose. It lives in a group and hides in the tops of trees, jumping from branch to branch, feeding on fruit, leaves, and bark.

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Australia and Indonesia SINGAPORE Singapore Tanjung Puting INDONESIA Komodo

Darwin Kimberley Mitchell Falls Broome

Yirrkala Cairns Coral Sea

AUSTRALIA

Fraser Island

The Kimberley Coast

Australia’s Northern Territory

Located in the desolate northern region of Western Australia, the Kimberley is one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. At over 163,500 square miles, it is three times the size of England, yet there is only one paved road traversing it. This is an ancient land, built on 1.8 billion-year-old sandstone that has been uplifted, contorted, and eroded to form spectacular gorges, desolate mountains, and magnificent waterfalls. It is a national biodiversity hotspot listed in the top 3.7% of least-impacted marine environments worldwide.

The cradle of Aboriginal culture, Australia’s Northern Territory offers a real plunge into the heart of one of the oldest existing civilizations on Earth. Occupying the island-continent for over 40,000 years, these indigenous people still carry on their ancestral traditions. The Tiwi Islands are home to a people famous for their wood carvings of birds, which play an important part in this tribe’s mythology. Further west, the Yirrkala community has several renowned Aboriginal artists who are masters in the manufacture of the didgeridoo, or yidaki, the traditional musical instrument.

Aboriginal Rock Art

Indonesia

Discover many caves and rocky overhangs decorated with paintings dated to more than 15,000 years ago. The stylized human figures and the details of outfits and weapons in pigments of deep purple are fascinating testimonies to a very rich ancient culture. The Aborigines who still live here are the guardians of these traditions. They will share their tales of the “Dreamtime”, a legend about the origins of the world.

Like a string of pearls set against a coral backdrop, the Indonesian archipelago is a reserve of natural resources scattered across 18,000 islands between Asia and the Pacific Ocean. Indonesia is a fascinating melting pot of cultures and an inexhaustible reserve of natural resources. The land and its volcanoes have contributed to shaping its identity, giving it fertile lava on which to establish lush paddy fields.

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Komodo National Park The remote island of Komodo boasts a protected nature reserve that is home to the largest lizards still walking the Earth: the monitor lizard—also known as the Komodo Dragon. Komodo National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991 and is home to around 5,700 giant endemic lizards.

Tanjung Puting National Park Discover the magnificent Tanjung Puting National Park, one of Indonesia’s must-see sites. Listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is home to a wide variety of animal species, which you will have the chance to observe from a Zodiac® or klotok (the local boats). Macaques, gibbons, proboscis monkeys, Malayan sun bears, cervids, panthers, crocodiles, hornbills, kingfishers and herons all live here. But people tend to come especially for the orangutans. These fascinating primates have been part of a local rehabilitation program for several years.

The Saltwater Crocodile Earth’s largest and one of the deadliest living reptiles, the saltwater crocodile has the broadest distribution of any other crocodile, ranging from eastern India to northern Australia. “Salties” are formidable, opportunistic predators that feed on prey both large and small, including fish, other reptiles, birds, water buffalo, monkeys, wild boar, and sharks. They have the strongest bite of any modern animal. Males can reach up to 20 feet long and weigh up to 3,000 pounds. Females are much smaller and often do not grow larger than nine feet long.

The Short-eared Rock Wallaby The “acrobat of the marsupial world” can be found leaping and bounding around the rocky outcrops and cliff ledges. Their agility is due in part to feet that grip rock with skin friction rather than claws. The short-eared rock wallaby is found in limited areas of northern Australia, yet in abundance, and is named for ears that are not more than half the length of their heads.

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Oceania

GUAM Guam Chuuk MICRONESIA Maluku INDONESIA Banda Neira

Rabaul PAPUA-NEW-GUINEA Tufi Honiara SOLOMON Vanikoro Darwin ISLANDS Ambrym Cairns VANUATU AUSTRALIA Lifou NEW CALEDONIA

Micronesia

The Vanuatu Archipelago - Ambryn Island

Made up of several hundred small islands located at the crossroads of the currents of the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Sea, Micronesia boasts exceptional marine biodiversity. The ocean beds of Chuuk lagoon are home to the remains of an entire Japanese fleet, sunk during the Second World War. In Guam, the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest volcanic island, you will discover the Chamorro culture, the indigenous inhabitants of the island.

The Vanuatu Archipelago is home to a unique blend of ancient traditional villages, picture-perfect beaches, active volcanoes, and coral reefs teeming with life. It offers an idyllic setting for anyone seeking adventure. Traditional art, from body decorations and tattoos to elaborate masks, headwear, and carvings, are a vital part of ritual celebrations and the social life of the many villages spread throughout the archipelago.

The Islands of Maluku

The Solomon Islands

Mountainous and volcanic, the Maluku are also known as the Spice Islands. Indeed, it was the trade in nutmeg and cloves that made the fortunes of the Dutch settlers in the 16th century. An omnipresent sea and brightly colored coral reefs offer some of the best diving sites in the world, with deserted beaches of immaculate sand edged with coconut palms.

One of the last areas to fall under European control, the Solomon Islands remain a hidden paradise. It is a land of contrast and adventure, best known for its crystal waters and spectacular white-sand beaches. Comprised of over 990 islands, the diversity of landforms and cultures is striking. Village life remains much as it has done for centuries, unhurried, undeveloped, and unspoiled. The island chain also played a significant role during the Second World War, and the many relics and shipwrecks found here provide a window into this tumultuous period.

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Papua New Guinea - Tufi Traveling to Papua New Guinea means leaving the beaten track, meeting native tribes, and discovering a rich and still little-known culture. A land at the end of the Earth, Papua New Guinea brings together a number of islands in the heart of Oceania. It promises rich encounters with a robust culture where the methods of hunting and fishing coupled with ancient rituals promise a journey that is out of the ordinary. With more than 600 tropical islands, this land of adventure boasts a plethora of natural delights: long white sandy beaches, mysterious caves, isolated inlets, and immense primary rain forests.

New Caledonia Discover two New Caledonian islands that are paradise on Earth: Lifou and Kouare. The Loyalty Islands (of which Lifou is one) weren’t discovered by the Europeans until the beginning of the 19th century. From immaculate beaches to dense tropical rain forest and coral beds, Lifou offers a dazzling palette of contrasts. In the protected Great Southern Lagoon, tiny Kouare Islet is a jewel of beauty and harmony.

Encounter the Asmat People The trees soar high above in the mudflats of southern Papua New Guinea. “Asmat,” here, is the name for wood, and the Asmat believe they were created from the trees, which are inhabited with the souls of the dead. As such, they create from the wood— ancestral masks and fertility totems so beautifully proportioned and intricately carved, that an entire room at the Museum of Metropolitan Art is devoted to them. Their hourglass-shaped drums, fitted with lizard skins, are integral to their way of life, and their dance ceremonies are thrilling experiences. Until the 1950s, the Asmat had virtually no contact with the outside world.

Snorkeling Excursions Don’t miss the snorkeling excursions organized by your team of naturalist guides. Contemplate an infinitely rich underwater world, with coral reefs, abundant fish, sea turtles, and brightlycolored marine plants. From the beach, the ship’s marina platform, or out in the open sea drift-diving from the Zodiac® dinghies, our naturalist guides will accompany you on an unforgettable underwater adventure. Scuba diving with an instructor is offered on cruises marked with the “Diving” logo at an extra charge. See www.ponant.com for more information.

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The Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll T

December 14, 2019; February 28, 2020; March 29, 2020; April 18, 2020 From $6,570

D I TI O

Praslin Aride Curieuse La Digue

SEYCHELLES

VICTORIA, MAHE Poivre Alphonse

U R ALI AT

PI CA L

LE BOUGAINVILLE 13 days / 12 nights

MAHE • MAHE

VING

Desroches

Aldabra Astove

Highlights: • O utings in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides and landings on idyllic beaches • UNESCO World Heritage site: the Vallée de Mai nature reserve in Praslin and Aldabra, the largest coral atoll in the world • The Seychelles’ Aride Nature Reserve, with some 180 acres of colorful vegetation and more than one million birds • The bare red earth on Curieuse Island and the coral island of Desroches, home to lush vegetation • Anse Source d’Argent, the most famous beach on La Digue • Tortoises on Aldabra and Curieuse • Scuba dive (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board, or snorkel with your expedition team

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Indian Ocean

DAY

ITINERARY

Victoria (Mahe, Seychelles) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

Aride (Seychelles)

Praslin (Seychelles) Curieuse (Seychelles)

Poivre (Seychelles)

Alphonse (Seychelles)

At sea

7, 8

Aldabra (Seychelles)

Astove (Seychelles)

At sea

Desroches (Seychelles)

La Digue (Seychelles) Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles)

Victoria (Mahe, Seychelles). Disembarkation.

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

21.30 07.00

Aldabra Atoll Located in the very heart of the faraway Seychelles archipelago, Aldabra Atoll is considered to be one of the last virtually untouched sanctuaries on Earth, where a large population of sea turtles has found refuge. This UNESCO World Heritage site is formed by four small coral reef islands separated by narrow passes and an emerald-water lagoon lined with mangrove and fine-sand beaches.

The Scattered Islands and the Seychelles

Curieuse

Grande Soeur

SEYCHELLES La Digue VICTORIA, MAHE

VING

Assumption / Aldabra Glorieuses

Praslin La Digue Sainte Anne

SOUTH AFRICA

DAY

ITINERARY

Victoria (Mahe, Seychelles) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

Indian Ocean

Sainte Anne Marine National Park (Seychelles)

Saint Joseph (Seychelles)

Curieuse (Seychelles)

Aride (Seychelles)

Grande Sœur (Seychelles)

Praslin (Seychelles)

La Digue (Seychelles)

Victoria (Mahe, Seychelles). Disembarkation.

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

Alphonse

VING

Nosy Komba

Juan de Nova Scattered Islands MADAGASCAR

VICTORIA, MAHE

Saint Joseph

PI CA

U R ALI AT

D I TI O

SEYCHELLES Aride

March 25, 2020 From $7,620

LE LYRIAL 16 days / 15 nights

DURBAN • MAHE

PI CA

December 6, 2019; January 3, 11, 19 & 27, 2020 From $4,190 December 26, 2019 From $4,730

LE BOUGAINVILLE 9 days / 8 nights

MAHE • MAHE

The Essential Seychelles

DURBAN

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

07.00

DAY 1 2, 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Europa Indian Ocean

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Durban (South Africa) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Europa, Scattered Islands (France) At sea Juan de Nova, Scattered Islands (France) At sea Glorieuses, Scattered Islands (France) Nosy Komba (Madagascar) Assumption (Seychelles) Aldabra (Seychelles) Astove (Seychelles) At sea Alphonse (Seychelles) La Digue (Seychelles) Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) Victoria (Mahe, Seychelles). Disembarkation.

21.00

19.00 07.00

Highlights:

• Shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft • UNESCO World Heritage site: the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve in Praslin • Discover eight Seychelles islands on a single cruise • The Aride Nature Reserve, with some 180 acres of colorful vegetation and more than one million birds • Anse Source d’Argent, the most famous beach of La Digue • Observe tortoises on Saint Joseph and Curieuse • Scuba dive (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board, or snorkel with your expedition team

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to the world’s largest population of tortoises • The Scattered Islands, a geological sanctuary with nature reserve status since 1975 • A variety of idyllic landscapes: atolls, coral reefs, lagoons, mangrove, white-sand beaches • A rich and protected fauna and flora • Scuba dive (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board, or snorkel with your expedition team

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Glorieuses Scattered Islands

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 La Digue (Seychelles) Poivre (Seychelles) Alphonse (Seychelles) At sea Aldabra (Seychelles) Glorieuses, Scattered Islands (France) Mamoudzou, Mayotte (France) At sea Kilwa Kisiwani (Tanzania) Latham Island (Tanzania) Pemba Island (Tanzania) Zanzibar (Tanzania). Disembarkation

Majunga Tamatave

MADAGASCAR

Sainte Marie

PORT LOUIS MAURITIUS REUNION

Pointe des Galets

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

06.00

Highlights: • Discover the Seychelles, the Scattered Islands, Mayotte, and several islands of Tanzania on a singular cruise • Outings in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides and landings on idyllic deserted beaches • UNESCO World Heritage sites: Aldabra, the largest coral atoll in the world; the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani; Zanzibar’s Stone Town • The Scattered Islands, a geological sanctuary with nature reserve status since 1975 • Anse Source d’Argent, the most famous beach on La Digue • See tortoises and many species of birds on Aldabra and Latham Island • Scuba dive (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor, or snorkel with your expedition team

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VING

Nosy Mitsio Nosy Komba

Indian Ocean

ITINERARY

Glorieuses

Mamoudzou Mayotte DAY

U R ALI AT

Indian Ocean

Alphonse

Kilwa Kisiwani Aldabra

Alphonse

SEYCHELLES

VING

La Digue

D I TI O

VICTORIA, MAHE

PI CA

Latham

TANZANIA

Poivre

ZANZIBAR

U R ALI AT

La Digue

VICTORIA, MAHE

From $6,610

D I TI O

SEYCHELLES Pemba

LE LYRIAL 14 days / 13 nights

MAHE • PORT LOUIS - April 9, 2020 PORT LOUIS • MAHE - April 22, 2020

PI CA

February 4, 2020 From $6,970

LE BOUGAINVILLE 13 days / 12 nights

MAHE • ZANZIBAR

Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius T

Zanzibar & the Treasures of the Indian Ocean

DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

ITINERARY Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 La Digue (Seychelles) Alphonse (Seychelles) At sea Glorieuses, Scattered Islands (France) Nosy Komba (Madagascar) Majunga (Madagascar) Nosy Mitsio (Madagascar) At sea Sainte Marie (Madagascar) Tamatave (Madagascar) At sea Pointe des Galets, Reunion (France) Port Louis (Mauritius). Disembarkation

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

06.00

This cruise operates in both directions.

Highlights: • Discover the Seychelles, Scattered Islands, Madagascar, Reunion Island, and Mauritius, all on one cruise • A variety of idyllic landscapes: atolls, coral reefs, lagoons, mangrove, white-sand beaches • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • On Reunion Island, take an optinal scenic helicopter flight over the famous “cirques”, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Madagascar’s rich and preserved endemic flora and fauna • Scuba dive (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor, or snorkel with your expedition team

The Vanilla Islands LE BOUGAINVILLE - March 20, 2020 From $5,790

PI CA L

LE BOUGAINVILLE - March 11, 2020 From $6,480

MAHE • NOSY BE

La Digue

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

Mayotte

10 days / 9 nights

NOSY BE • MAHE

VICTORIA, MAHE

Mayotte, a small French archipelago sitting between the vast expanse of continental Africa and the huge island of Madagascar, is home to many natural treasures. Protected by a double barrier reef—an extremely rare geological formation—its lagoon is the refuge of an incredibly rich fauna. Tropical fish, dolphins, rays, giant turtles and the region’s last dugongs can be observed here. Humpback whales are also fond of the warm waters in this peaceful lagoon, coming here to birth and rear their calves.

SEYCHELLES

Poivre

VING

Alphonse

Aldabra Indian Ocean Mohéli Comoros

Glorieuses Scattered Islands

NOSY BE Mamoudzou MADAGASCAR Mayotte DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ITINERARY

Flight to Mauritius ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 La Digue (Seychelles) Poivre (Seychelles) Alphonse (Seychelles) At sea (Seychelles) Aldabra (Seychelles) Glorieuses, Scattered Islands (France) Mohéli (Comoros) Mamoudzou, Mayotte (France) Nosy Be (Madagascar). Disembarkation, transfer to the airport. Flight Nosy Be/Mauritius.

18.00

06.00

This cruise operates in both directions.

Highlights:

Mohéli Mohéli is the smallest island in the Comoros archipelago; it is also the wildest. It is home to the first protected natural environment in the Comoros, called Mohéli National Park. A huge sanctuary with rare and endemic fauna, this reserve provides the opportunity to discover the island’s incredible biodiversity. Visitors may spot the Comoro falcons, the Maki (a lemur living exclusively in this region) and Livingstone’s fruit bats, the largest flying foxes in the world with a wingspan of up to five feet. The site is also an important egglaying spot for green sea turtles.

• Discover the Seychelles, Scattered Islands, Comoros (a new port of call), Mayotte and Madagascar, all on the same cruise • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft • Encounter local people • A variety of idyllic landscapes: atolls, coral reefs, lagoons, granite, and white-sand beaches • Anse Source d’Argent, the most famous beach on La Digue • Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to the world’s largest population of tortoises • The Scattered Islands, a geological sanctuary with nature reserve status since 1975 • Scuba dive (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board, or snorkel with your expedition team

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Australia’s Iconic Kimberley

U R ALI AT

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

PI CA

June 2; July 12; August 1; August 21, 2019 From $9,570

D I TI O

LE LAPÉROUSE 11 days / 10 nights

BROOME • DARWIN

PI CA

Pulau Meatimiarang

May 23; June 12; July 2; July 22; August 11, 2019 From $9,570

LE LAPÉROUSE 11 days / 10 nights

DARWIN • BROOME

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley

INDONESIA Timor Sea

Timor Sea

King George River

King George River DARWIN Vansittart Bay Hunter River & Mitchell Falls Wyndham Freshwater Cove Lacepede Raft Point Islands Montgomery Reef Talbot Bay

BROOME DAY

Lacepede Islands

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Darwin (Australia) Embarkation from 14.30 to 15.30 Pulau Meatimiarang (Indonesia) - Technical stop -

3 4

Hunter River & Swift Bay Freshwater Cove Raft Point Montgomery Reef Talbot Bay

BROOME

AUSTRALIA

ITINERARY

DARWIN

Vansittart Bay

DAY

AUSTRALIA

ITINERARY

Broome (Australia) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Lacepede Island (Australia)

Wyndham (Australia)

Talbot Bay (Australia)

King George River (Australia)

Freshwater Cove (Australia)

Vansittart Bay (Australia)

Montgomery Reef - Raft Point (Australia)

Hunter River and Mitchell Falls (Australia)

Raft Point - Montgomery Reef (Australia)

Swift Bay (Australia)

Freshwater Cove (Australia)

Vansittart Bay (Australia)

Talbot Bay (Australia)

King George River (Australia)

Lacepede Island (Australia) Broome (Australia) Disembarkation and transfer.

At sea Darwin (Australia) Disembarkation

16.00

07.00

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

08.00

Highlights:

• Sail with our highly qualified local expedition team • Enjoy regular Zodiac® outings and shore visits to get close to Kimberley nature • Discover billion-year-old landscapes and ancient rock art • Listen to stories of the “Dreamtime” from Aboriginal Australians • Explore pristine mangrove environments, home to the world’s largest living reptile: the saltwater crocodile • Witness the unique tidal phenomena of the Horizontal Falls • In Wyndham, enjoy one of three complimentary excursions

• Sail with our highly qualified local expedition team • Enjoy regular Zodiac® outings and shore visits to get close to Kimberley nature • Discover billion-year-old landscapes and ancient rock art • Listen to stories of the “Dreamtime” from Aboriginal Australians • Explore pristine mangrove environments, home to the world’s largest living reptile: the saltwater crocodile • Witness the unique tidal phenomena of the Horizontal Falls • Discover the caves of ancestral rock art in Swift Bay

(Subject to availability on a first-come first-served basis in chronological order of booking. Please contact our travel advisors for more information.)

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November 25, 2019 From $6,310

D I TI O

T X

PI CA

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

INDONESIA

LE LAPÉROUSE 12 days / 11 nights

SINGAPORE • DARWIN

PI CA

December 6, 2019 From $5,560

LE LAPÉROUSE 11 days / 10 nights

DARWIN • CAIRNS

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Ancient Cultures of Northern Australia and Papua

Asmat

SINGAPORE Tembelan Islands Tanjung Puting National Park

INDONESIA Wurrumiyanga Elcho Island Yirrkala

Banda Sea

Kalabahi Badas Maumere Pink Beach Loh Liang

DARWIN

AUSTRALIA DAY

ITINERARY

Darwin (Australia) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Wurrumiyanga, Tiwi Islands (Australia)

3 4 5

DARWIN AUSTRALIA

CAIRNS ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

DAY

ITINERARY

Singapore (Singapore) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Tembelan Islands (Indonesia)

At sea

Elcho Island (Australia)

Tanjung Puting National Park (Indonesia)

Yirrkala (Australia)

At sea

Badas, Sumbawa (Indonesia)

Pink Beach, Komodo National Park (Indonesia)

Loh Liang, Komodo National Park (Indonesia)

Maumere, Flores (Indonesia)

Kalabahi, Alor (Indonesia)

At sea Darwin (Australia) Disembarkation

At sea

Asmat (Papua, Indonesia)

8 to 10 At sea Cairns (Australia) 11 Disembarkation

18.00

08.00

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 18.00

09.30

Highlights:

• Meet the indigenous people of Australia’s Northern Territory and the Papuans in the Asmat region • Zodiac® shore visits with your expedition team • Cultural performances in several remote Aboriginal communities • Shop Aboriginal works of art directly from the artists • Discover the Asmat region and its small traditional villages, inhabitants, and warrior ceremonies

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • UNESCO World Heritage site: Komodo National Park • Pink Beach, one of the few pink-sand beaches in the world • View orangutans in their natural environment at Tanjung Puting National Park • Meet local tribes and learn about their customs and culture • Visit traditional villages and local markets in Badas, Flores and on the Alor Archipelago • Snorkel in the uninhabited idyllic Tembelan Islands

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From Fiji to Micronesia T

April 1, 2020 From $6,530

Honiara is the capital city of the Solomon Islands, a provincial town on the northwestern coast of Guadalcanal Island. Its name comes from the local Ghari Language “naho-ni-ara” meaning “facing the ara”—or the place where the southeast winds meet the land. Discover this small city, its beautiful landscape, and the significant role it played in World War II. Alternatively, you can journey to a traditional village.

Pulap Gaferut Chuuk Satawal

D I TI O

GUAM GUAM

PI CA

MICRONESIA

U R ALI AT

Honiara

LE SOLÉAL 16 days / 15 nights

LAUTOKA • GUAM

VING

Rabaul

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Honiara

SOLOMON ISLANDS Santa Ana Espiritu Santo

VANUATU DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10, 11 12 13 14 15 16

ITINERARY

Ambrym FIJI

LAUTOKA

ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Lautoka (Fiji) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Ambrym (Vanuatu) Espiritu Santo (Vanuatu) At sea Santa Ana (Solomon Islands) Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands) Roderick Bay, Florida Islands (Solomon Islands) At sea Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea) At sea Chuuk (Micronesia) Pulap (Micronesia) Satawal (Micronesia) Gaferut (Micronesia) Guam (Guam). Disembarkation 09.00

18.00

Roderick Bay

Highlights:

Part of the Florida Islands, Roderick Bay is surrounded by beautiful white-sand beaches and fringing coral reefs. These clear tropical waters give rise to a myriad of colorful corals just a few feet from the shore. Adding to this stunning environment is the wreck of the World Discoverer, a ship beached here in 2001 after striking a charted rock at the northern entrance to Sandfly Passage. Venture ashore at Roderick Bay for a welcome ceremony, take a walk through the village, or snorkel around the shipwreck to see the marine environment that is currently attempting to reclaim this invader.

• Shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • The traditional villages, tropical beaches, coral reefs, and active volcanoes of Vanuatu • The Solomon Islands, a secret destination in the South Pacific • Micronesia, a scattering of islands and atolls with breathtaking underwater scenery • Encounter local people through visits to villages, watching cultural performances, dances, and purchasing arts and crafts • Scuba dive (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board, or snorkel with your expedition team

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Ancient Cultures of Papua New Guinea

Espiritu Santo

VANUATU Kouaré

PAPUA NEW Rabaul GUINEA Buka

Tanna Lifou

Coral Sea

1 2 3, 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

ITINERARY

D I TI O

U R ALI AT

Kieta

Lusançay Islands Tufi Fergusson HONIARA Dobu SOLOMON ISLANDS Samarai Island

NEW CALEDONIA

DAY

U R ALI AT

Brisbane

NEW ZEALAND

PI CA

Vanikoro Ureparapara

D I TI O

SOLOMON ISLANDS

April 11, 2020 From $7,100

HONIARA

LE LAPÉROUSE 12 days / 11 nights

HONIARA • CAIRNS

PI CA

March 30, 2020 From $7,890

LE LAPÉROUSE 13 days / 12 nights

AUCKLAND • HONIARA

Treasures of the Pacific Expedition

AUSTRALIA CAIRNS

Waitangi

AUCKLAND ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Auckland (New Zealand) 18.00 Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 Bay of Islands, Waitangi (New Zealand) At sea Kouaré (New Caledonia) Lifou (New Caledonia) Tanna (Vanuatu) At sea Espiritu Santo (Vanuatu) Ureparapara (Vanuatu) Vanikoro (Solomon Islands) At sea Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands) 07.00 Disembarkation, transfer to the airport and flight Honiara/Brisbane

DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

ITINERARY

Coral Sea

Flight from Brisbane ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Flight Brisbane/Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands). Welcome and transfer. Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00 At sea Kieta, Bougainville Island (Papua New Guinea) Buka, Bougainville Island (Papua New Guinea) Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea) At sea Lusançay Islands (Papua New Guinea) Tufi (Papua New Guinea) Fergusson Island - Dobu Island (Papua New Guinea) Samarai Island (Papua New Guinea) At sea Cairns (Australia) 07.00 Disembarkation

18.00

Highlights:

• Shore visits in Zodiac® landing craft with a team of experienced naturalist guides • New Caledonia, boasting the world’s most beautiful shores and numerous cultural discoveries • The traditional villages, tropical beaches, coral reefs, and active volcanoes of Vanuatu • The Solomon Islands, a secret destination in the South Pacific • Encounter local people through visits to villages, watching cultural performances, dances, and purchasing arts and crafts • Mount Yasur, an imposing volcano • Visit the last-known location of the 1788 “lost voyage” of La Pérouse in Vanikoro • Numerous opportunities to swim and snorkel

• The mysteries of Papua New Guinea, land of a thousand cultures • Take part in PONANT’s madien voyage to the Bougainville Autonomous Region • Zodiac® outings & shore visits with your expedition team • Tufi, a spectacular tropical fjord, where the inhabitants produce traditional tapa cloth • The Lusançay Islands and the D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago • Swim and snorkel on deserted beaches surrounded by coral reefs, home to very rich underwater life • Encounter local people through visits to villages, watching cultural performances, dances, and purchasing arts and crafts

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Pre- and post-cruise programs We invite you to enhance your cruise and extend your trip with carefully designed, high-quality programs, organized to tie in with the flights selected by PONANT. These are group excursions, and are available either immediately before or after your cruise. They must be booked before departure. Full tour program and prices are available on our website www.ponant.com 12 months prior to your cruise, or with your travel agent.

Darwin, Australia Discover Darwin (2 days/1 night) Take advantage of a day to discover Darwin on your own. Stay at the Hilton Darwin, ideally located in the heart of the city and within walking distance to shopping and entertainment. This program will be a pleasant prelude to your embarkation. Pre-cruise program on: Darwin • Broome - May 23, 2019 aboard Le Lapérouse Darwin • Broome - June 12, 2019 aboard Le Lapérouse Darwin • Broome - July 22, 2019 aboard Le Lapérouse Darwin • Broome - August 11, 2019 aboard Le Lapérouse Post-cruise program on: Broome • Darwin - June 2, 2019 aboard Le Lapérouse Broome • Darwin - July 12, 2019 aboard Le Lapérouse Broome • Darwin - August 1, 2019 aboard Le Lapérouse Broome • Darwin - August 21, 2019 aboard Le Lapérouse

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The Welcome on board...

Fleet

Fluid lines, streamlined bow, and an appearance enhanced by two glass arches which let in light and provide water views: the exterior lines of our ships reflect the spirit of a subtly revisited nautical theme. On board, an elegant selection of fine materials in discreet and soothing shades of taupe, grey, white and natural wood gives these ships a unique style that is both contemporary and inviting.

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Luxury Expeditions by

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Luxury cruising, PONANT style Access the world’s treasures aboard luxurious limited-capacity yachts with PONANT. Our experienced crew, attentive service, and fine cuisine all promise an authentic and refined travel experience.

Limited-capacity ships, personalized service Our ships are designed to accommodate a small number of guests, with just 92 staterooms on our PONANT EXPLORERS series, 132 on sister ships Le Boréal, L’ Austral, and Le Soléal, and just 122 staterooms on Le Lyrial This focus on a smaller number of staterooms is a far cry from the current industry trend towards mega-cruise liners and guarantees an aura of exclusivity. Because our ships are smaller, they can easily access less visited and less crowded ports of call. Just as on a private yacht, our crew are determined to give each guest attentive and personalized service. And for even more comfort and peace of mind, guests traveling in one of the suites on Deck 6 of the sister ships have a butler at their disposal.

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A journey to the land of flavors Whether you are enjoying breakfast among friends with the horizon as special guest, a sun-kissed lunch on one of our exterior decks, or a delicious dinner prepared by our talented chefs in the elegant setting of our gastronomic restaurants, you will enjoy our refined and varied cuisine, served with a selection of fine wines presented by our expert sommeliers. To continue this tradition of excellence aboard our ships, PONANT has joined forces with Ducasse Conseil, a catering center of excellence run by Alain Ducasse Entreprise.

Spa and well-being between sea and sky A cruise is an ideal moment for treating yourself, and that is why PONANT has joined forces with the leading French cosmetic house, SOTHYSâ&#x201E;˘, to offer a series of expert, top-of-the-line spa treatments. The gym (featuring large plate glass windows), the heated saltwater pool, and the hair salon also invite total relaxation and fitness on board. Luxury Expeditions by

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Sister ships: L’Austral, Le Boréal, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial Fitted with only 132 carefully designed staterooms and suites (122 aboard Le Lyrial), 95% with balconies and all with sea views, our sister ships offer all guests exacting levels of service and real interaction with the crew. By virtue of their compact size, these vessels have the advantage of being able to sail close to shore, in some of the most remote places on the planet. These limited-capacity ships are perfectly suited to island- and city-hopping. They boast large windows and exterior decks so guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the horizon.

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Deck plan Zodiac®

7 Zodiac®

GRILL RESTAURANT GRILL RESTAURANT GRILL RESTAURANT

POOL POOL POOL

GRILL RESTAURANT

DeckPOOL 6 - Le Lyrial

GRILL RESTAURANT GRILL RESTAURANT HAMMAM GRILL RESTAURANT ESPACE PHOTO HAMMAM

POOL POOL

POOL

HAMMAM

IMAGE & PHOTO DESK

HAMMAM Deck 6 - Le Boréal - L’Austral - Le Soléal HAMMAM HAMMAM (1)

HAMMAM (2) (3)

IMAGE & PHOTO DESK

IMAGE & PHOTO DESK IMAGE & PHOTO DESK IMAGE & PHOTO DESK

THÉÂTRE

604 602 614 612 610 608 606 Grand Deluxe Deluxe 602 626 624 622 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 Owner’s Suite Suite Deluxe PANORAMIC 602 626 624 622 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 Suite PANORAMIC Owner’s Suite TERRACE DeluxeINTERNET LOUNGE suite PANORAMIC PANORAMIC Suite 605 603 601 TERRACE LOUNGE PANORAMIC INTERNET 615 611 609 607 PANORAMIC Deluxe Owner’s 602 539 607 603 Deluxe 601 TERRACE 626 625 624 623 622 621 620 619 618 617 616 615 614 611 612 609 610 Suite 608 605 LOUNGE Owner’s INTERNET Suite Deluxe Suite LIBRARY Deluxe Suite 539 625 623 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 Deluxe 601 Suite Suite Suite LIBRARY Deluxe Deluxe PANORAMIC PANORAMIC Suite 602 Suite LIBRARY LOUNGE 626 624 622 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 Owner’s TERRACE INTERNET 602 Suite 626 539 624 625 622 623 620 621 618 619 616 617 614 615 612 611 610 609 608 607 605 603 Deluxe 601 Owner’s Suite Deluxe Suite Deluxe Deluxe PANORAMIC PANORAMIC Suite Suite Suite LIBRARY LOUNGE 602 INTERNET TERRACE 626 624 622 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 Owner’s PANORAMIC PANORAMIC TERRACE 539 625 623 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605Suite 603 Deluxe 601 INTERNET LOUNGE Suite Deluxe 539 611 520 609 518 607 516 605 514 603 512Deluxe 601 508 506 504 502 536 625 534 623 532 621 530 619 528 617 526 615 524 522 510 PANORAMIC Suite Deluxe Suite LIBRARYPANORAMIC Deluxe TERRACE LOUNGE Suite Suite INTERNET LIBRARY 539 625 623 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 601 508 506 504 502 PASSERELLE 536 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 Deluxe Deluxe 508 506 504 502 536 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 Suite 514 512 510 509LIBRARY 539 537 535 533 531 529 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 Suite 511 507 505 503 501 BRIDGE 509 BRIDGE 539 507 508 505 506 503 504 501 502 536 537 534 535 532 533 530 531 528 529 526 527 524 525 522 523 520 521 518 519 516 517 514 515 512 511 510 509 539 537 535 533 531 529 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 507 505 503 501 BRIDGE 508 506 504 502 536 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 509 508 536 539 534 537 532 535 530 533 528 531 526 529 524 527 522 525 520 523 518 521 516 519 514 517 512 515 510 511 507 506 505 504 503 502 501 BRIDGE 510 408 509 508 406 506 404 504 402 502 BRIDGE 511 509 507 505 503 501 511 507 505 503 501 BRIDGE 408 406 404 402 509 434 432 430 431 428 429 426 427 424 425 422 423 420 421 418419 416 417 414 517 412 515 410 511 408 407 507 406505 404503 402501 539 435 537 433 535 533 531 529 527 525 523 521 519 437 415 411 409 405 403 401 536 432 534 430 532 428 530 434 539 537 535 533 539 537 535 533 434 432 430 428

528 426 531 531 426

526 424 529 529 424

524 422 527 527 422

522 420 525 525 420

520 418 523 523 418

518 416 521 521 416

516 414 519 519 414

514 412 517 517 412

512 410 515 515 410

THEATRE (1) Hammam (2) Locker (3) Massage / Le Lyrial configuration: (1) Hammam (2) Massage (3) Massage Le Soléal configuration:

434 435 432 433 430 431 428 429 426 427 424 425 422 423 420 421 418 419 416 417 414 415 412 410 408 407 405 406 403 404 401 402 437 411 409 437 435 433 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401

THEATER THEATRE

434 432 430 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 434 437 432 435 430 433 428 431 426 429 424 427 422 425 420 423 418 421 416 419 414 417 412 415 410 411 408 409 407 406 405 404 403 402 401

THEATRE THEATRE BUREAU DES EXCURSIONS

THEATRE GRAND SALON MAIN LOUNGE

MAIN LOUNGE

MARINA

SHOP SHOP

MAIN LOUNGE RESTAURANT SHOP GASTRONOMIQUE

MARINA

GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT

MARINA

GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT

MARINA

432 435 332 435

430 433 330 433

428 431 328 431

426 424 422 420 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401 407 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 405304 403302 401

EXCURSION DESK EXCURSION RÉCEPTION DESK

334 437 332 435 330 433 328 431 326 429 324 427 322 425 320 423318 421316 419314 417312415310411308 409 407306405304 403302 401

RECEPTION EXCURSION DESK DESK RECEPTION DESK EXCURSION DESK RECEPTION EXCURSION DESK DESK

337 334 335 332 333 330 331 328 329 326 327 324 325 322 323 320 321 318 319 316 317 314 315 312 311 310 309 308 307 305 306 303 304 301 302 300

EXCURSION DESK RECEPTION DESK RECEPTION DESK

334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 300 337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 300

RECEPTION DESK

337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 300

GASTRONOMIC Gastronomic Restaurant - Marina RESTAURANT MARINA GASTRONOMIC MARINA

SHOP

MAIN LOUNGE

MAIN LOUNGE MAIN LOUNGE

BOUTIQUE

434 437 334 437

RESTAURANT

28 Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT MARINA Staterooms 8 Superior (Staterooms 300 & 301 have a porthole) - Main Lounge Shop - Reception desk - Excursion desk - Medical center

Owner’s Suite Deck 6 Privilege Suites Deck 6 - Le Lyrial Grand Privilege Suite Deck 6 - Le Lyrial

334 335 332 333 330 331 328 329 326 327 324 325 322 323 320 321 318 319 316 317 314 315 312311 310 309 308 307 305 306303 304301 302300 337

337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 300 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 334 337 332 335 330 333 328 331 326 329 324 327 322 325 320 323 318 321 316 319 314 317 312 315 310 311 308 309 307 306 305 304 303 302 301 300

35 Prestige Staterooms with private balcony - Theater

37 Prestige Staterooms with private balcony (with 22 Prestige Staterooms convertible into 11 Prestige Suites) - Fitness - Sothys™ Beauty Corner: Balneo, Hammam, Massage, Hairdresser Relaxation room - Image & photo desk - Bridge

Prestige Suites Deck 6 - 5 (except Le Lyrial) Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 - Le Lyrial Deluxe Suites Deck 6

Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal: Owner’s Suite - 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony - 20 Prestige Staterooms with private balcony (with 18 Prestige Staterooms convertible into 9 Prestige Suites) - Le Lyrial: Owner’s Suite 1 Grand Privilege Suite - 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite 8 Privilege Suites - 1 Prestige Stateroom - Pool - Grill Restaurant - Internet space - Library Panoramic lounge - Panoramic terrace

Open-air bar - Sun deck

Prestige Staterooms Deck 4 - 5 - 6 Deluxe Staterooms Deck 3 Superior Staterooms Deck 3

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Discover your Stateroom L’Austral, Le Boréal and Le Soléal accommodations OWNER’S SUITE

(45 sq.m + 9 sq.m. private balcony / 484 sq.ft + 97 sq.ft. private balcony) Balcony

Dining room

Sofa

Bar Desk

Spa bathtub

Dressing room

Shower

Suite Armateur - AUSTRAL - UK

6 3 DELUXE SUITES (27 sq.m. +PONT 6 sq.m. private balcony /

20 PRESTIGE SUITES (36 sq.m. + 8 sq.m. private balcony / 398 sq.ft. + 86 sq.ft. private balcony) 92 PRESTIGE STATEROOMS (18 sq.m. + 4 sq.m. private balcony / 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. private balcony) Balcony

Balcony

290 sq.ft. + 54 sq.ft. private balcony)

Balcony

Balcony Balcony

Balcony

Bar Daybed

Sofa

Shower WC WC

(1) (2)

Bar Bar

Dressing room

Daybed

Sofa

Dressing room

Bar

Dressing room

Dressing

Shower room Shower(1)

WC WC

Sofa

Bar Bar Bar

Shower

Sofa

Shower

Dressing room

Shower(2)

Dressing room

Shower

Bar

Suites Prestige - AUSTRAL Prestige Suites aboard Le Boréal & Le Soléal: 1 showerPONTS and 1 bathtub. 6-5 Prestige Staterooms aboard Le Boréal & Le Soléal, Decks 5 & 6: 1 shower or bathtub depends on cabins.

Dressing room

Suites Deluxe - AUSTRAL

Cabines Prestiges - AUSTRAL - Deluxe UK Suites aboard Le Boréal: 1 shower and 1 bathtub. PONT 6 PONTS 4 - 5 - 6

28 DELUXE STATEROOMS

8 SUPERIOR STATEROOMS

(18 sq.m. + 4 sq.m. private balcony / 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. private balcony)

(21 sq.m. / 226 sq.ft)

Balcony

Balcony Daybed

Bar

Amenities • • • • • • •

Shower

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Dressing room

Shower

Cabines Deluxe - AUSTRAL - UK PONT 3

Individually-controlled air conditioning Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds, communicating Staterooms available (children welcome) Minibar Flat screen satellite TV iPod™ players Desk with stationery

Bar

Shower

Daybed

Bar

Dressing room

Bar

Dressing room

Shower

Dressing room

CWC W

Shower

Dressing room

Cabines Supérieures - AUSTRAL - UK PONT 3

• • • • • • • •

Safe French bath products Dressing table, bath robes, hairdryer Direct line telephone 110V American (two flat pins) / 220V European (round sockets with two round pins) 24hr room service WiFi Internet access

Le Lyrial accommodations OWNER’S SUITE

GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE

54 sq.m + 12 sq.m. private balcony / 581 sq.ft + 129 sq.ft. private balcony

54 sq.m + 12 sq.m. private balcony 581 sq.ft + 129 sq.ft. private balcony Balcony

Balcony

Sofa

Tv Tv Dining Room

Tv Tv

Tv Bar

Spa bathtub

Dressing room Shower

GRAND DELUXE SUITE

8 PRIVILEGE SUITES

45 sq.m + 10 sq.m. private balcony 484 sq.ft + 108 sq.ft. private balcony

Bar

Bathtub

Dressing room

Suite de l’Armateur - LYRIAL PONT 6 73

Dressing room

Shower

Dressing room

Suite Grand Privilège - LYRIAL PONT 6

PRESTIGE STATEROOMS

18 sq.m. + 4 sq.m. private balcony / 194 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. private balcony

36 sq.m + 8 sq.m. private balcony 388 sq.ft. + 86 sq.ft. private balcony

11 PRESTIGE SUITES

36 sq.m. + 8 sq.m. private balcony / 388 sq.ft. + 86 sq.ft. private balcony Balcony

Balcony

Balcony Balcony

Balcony

Bar Sofa

Tv Sofa

Dining room

Bathtub

Dressing room

Shower

Suite Grand Deluxe - LYRIAL - UK PONT 6

27 sq.m. + 6 sq.m. private balcony 291 sq.ft. + 65 sq.ft. private balcony

Shower

Dressing room

Cabines Prestige LYRIAL - UK Decks 5-6 PONTS 4 - 5

8 SUPERIOR STATEROOMS 21 sq.m. / 226 sq.ft

Balcony

Daybed

Shower

Deck 4

18 sq.m. + 4 sq.m. private balcony 194 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. private balcony

Bar

Bar Bar

Bar

Daybed

Bar

Shower

28 DELUXE STATEROOMS

Balcony

Dressing room

"Suites" Prestige - LYRIAL PONT 5

Suite Privilège - LYRIAL PONT 6

Balcony

Dressing room

Shower

3 DELUXE SUITES

Dressing room

Bar

Dressing room Shower

Dressing room

Public areas

Bar

Shower Douche

Bar

Bar Bar

Spa bathtub

Tv Tv

Desk

Dressing room

Sofa

Shower

Suites DELUXE - LYRIAL - UK PONT 6

Dressing room

Shower

Dressing room

Shower

DressingDressing roomroom

Shower

Dressing room

Shower

Cabines Deluxe - LYRIAL PONT 3

Cabines Supérieures - LYRIAL - UK PONT 3

LOBBY

LOUNGES

1 453 sq.ft. / 135 sq.m. Concierge lounge including reception, customer relations and excursions desk, concierge service

• Main Lounge • Theater 2 745 sq.ft. / 255 sq.m. 2 690 sq.ft. / 250 sq.m. Inside capacity: 110 Capacity: 250 Outside capacity: 30 Main show room for conferences and live Afternoon tea, lounge, live music, dance floor entertainment on selected evenings and cocktail bar State-of-the-art audio and video technology Access to the outside terrace • Fitness & Beauty Corner • Panoramic Lounge Fitness room: Kinesis equipment, treadmills, 1 184 sq.ft. / 110 sq.m. stationary bicycles Library, internet desk, cocktail bar, live Sothys™ Beauty Corner featuring Hairdresser, entertainment on selected evenings 2 Massage rooms, Balneo room, Hammam, Direct access to the panoramic terrace Relaxation room

RESTAURANTS

• Gastronomic Restaurant 3 982 sq.ft. / 370 sq.m. Capacity: 268 Elegant main dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving French and international cuisine, fine wine cellar • Grill Restaurant 2 530 sq.ft. / 235 sq.m. Inside capacity: 90 Outside capacity: 60 Casual eating venue for breakfast, buffet lunch and themed dinner

• Open-air Bar (Pool deck) Seating: 50 Overlooking the pool deck

RECREATION / RELAXATION

• Leisure area Wii™ area, photoshop

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NEW

The PONANT EXPLORERS: Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville and Le Dumont-d’Urville At just 430 feet long, with only 88 staterooms (each with a private balcony), and four suites, (each with a private terrace), the smaller capacity of the PONANT EXPLORERS creates an intimate atmosphere, while the 110 crew members provide professional and attentive service. The elegant, warm, and contemporary interior design is directly inspired by the colors seen in PONANT’s tropical destinations. All ships in the PONANT Explorers series are equipped with an underwater guest lounge, called Blue Eye. Located within the hull beneath the water line, this area allows you to experience the submarine world, where all five senses are stimulated. The PONANT Explorers are also fitted with a movable marina platform, enabling guests to swim and engage in other activities directly from the ship, including kayaking and paddle boarding..

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DECK 7

SPA

DECK 7

SPA FITNESS

DECK 7

Deck plan*

SPA

Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa -FITNESS Sundeck

DECK 7

FITNESS Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa -SPA Sundeck

DECK 6 DECK 7 Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa -SPA Sundeck FITNESS DECK 6 SPA

Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa -FITNESS Sundeck DECK 6

ART GALLERY / PHOTO VIDEO / KID’S CLUB

PANORAMIC LOUNGE

Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa -FITNESS Sundeck

ART GALLERY / PHOTO VIDEO / KID’S CLUB

PANORAMIC LOUNGE

DECK 6

Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige stateroomsART(including into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owne GALLERY / 10 Prestige staterooms convertible PANORAMIC PHOTO VIDEO / LOUNGE Fitness - Ponant Yacht Spa - Sundeck KID’S CLUB

DECK 6

Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owne

DECK 5 DECK 6 Panoramic lounge - 14 DECK 5

ART GALLERY / PHOTO VIDEO / KID’S CLUB

PANORAMIC LOUNGE

ART GALLERY / PHOTO VIDEO / KID’S CLUB

PANORAMIC LOUNGE

Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Own BRIDGE

Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owne ART GALLERY / PANORAMIC

DECK 5

PHOTO VIDEO / KID’S CLUB

LOUNGE

BRIDGE

WC Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owne

DECK Bridge -529 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand De BRIDGE

WC Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige staterooms (including 10 Prestige staterooms convertible into 5 Luxury suites) - 2 Deluxe suites - 2 Privilege suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite - 1 Owne DECK Bridge -529 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand De

BRIDGE WC DECK 4 DECK 5 Bridge - 29 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand D BRIDGE DECK 4 WC

Bridge - 29 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand De

DECK 4

RESTAURANT

BRIDGE

Bridge - 29 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand De

DECK 4 4

RESTAURANT

Restaurant - 23 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite Bridge - 29 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility and 26 Prestige staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige suites) - 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege suites - 2 Grand De

RESTAURANT DECK 4 Restaurant - 23 Prestige staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite DECK 3 RESTAURANT DECK 4 Restaurant - 23 Prestige GRILL staterooms (including 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite DECK 3 SHOP EXCURSION DESK

RESTAURANT

GRILL staterooms MAIN LOUNGE(including 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite Restaurant POOL - 23 Prestige

DECK 3 3

SHOP RESTAURANT

MAIN LOUNGE(including 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite POOL - 23 Prestige staterooms Restaurant WC GRILL

DECK 3

SHOP

THEATRE

RECEPTION EXCURSION DESK DESK

THEATRE

RECEPTION DESK EXCURSION DESK

Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck - Shop - Medical Center - Theater - 13 Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite (including 1 forWC person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe suite Restaurant GRILL staterooms MAIN LOUNGE POOL - 23 Prestige THEATRE

DECK 3

SHOP

RECEPTION EXCURSION Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck DESK- Shop - Medical Center - Theater - 13 Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite DESK

DECK 2POOL GRILL MAIN LOUNGE THEATRE WC DECK 3 SHOP RECEPTION EXCURSION DESK DESK - Shop - Medical Center - Theater - 13 Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite Reception Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck DECK 2POOLDesk - Excursion MAIN LOUNGE THEATRE GRILL WC 2

SHOP

RECEPTION

MARINA DESK EXCURSION Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck DESK - Shop - Medical Center - Theater - 13 Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite

DECK 2POOL

MAIN LOUNGE

THEATRE

WC RECEPTION DESK

MARINA

Reception Desk - Excursion Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck - Shop - Medical Center - Theater - 13 Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite

DECK 2

0 2 3

Marina MARINA Reception - Excursion lounge Desk - Main Lounge - Pool Deck- -23 Shop - Medical Center(including - Theater - 136Deluxe staterooms - 1 Deluxe suite Staterooms DECK 0: BlueDesk Eye underwater Prestige Staterooms Panoramic lounge - 14 Prestige 4 Restaurant DECK 2 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe Suite (including 10 Prestige Staterooms convertible Marina PMarina MARINA Restaurant - 23 Prestige Staterooms (including into 5 Luxury Suites) - 2 Deluxe Suites DECK 2 Desk - Excursion Desk - Main 1 for person of reduced mobility) - 1 Deluxe Suite 2 Privilege Suites - 1 Grand Deluxe Suite Reception 1 Owner’s Suite Marina MARINA - Pool Deck - Shop - Medical Lounge 5 Bridge - 29 Prestige Staterooms (including 1 Deluxe stateroom suite Privilege suite Owner suite Centre - Theatre - 13 Deluxe Staterooms Deluxefor person of reduced mobility and 26 5Prestige DeckSuite 3 Deck 3 - Deck 4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck - Deck 6 7 Fitness - Ponant Deck 6Yacht Spa - Sundeck - 1Marina Deluxe Staterooms convertible into 13 Prestige Suites) MARINA Deluxe stateroom Deluxe-suite Privilege suite Owner suite 1 Deluxe Suite - 2 Privilege Suites - 2 Grand Prestige Deck 3 stateroom Deck 3 - Deck - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck - Deck 6suite Deck 6 Prestige suite4Suites Grand5 Deluxe Marina Deluxe Deck 4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 5 - Deck 6

Prestige stateroom Deluxe stateroom Deluxe suite Prestige suite Marina Owner’s Grand Deck 43 Suite - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 53--Deluxe Deck Deck Deck64Suites - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 6 Deck 5 - 6 Deluxe stateroom Deluxe suite Privilege Prestige Suites Deck 3 Suites Deck 3 - Deck 4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Prestige stateroom Prestige Deck 5 -46- Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 5 - 6suite Deck Deck 5 Deck Deluxe stateroom Deluxe suite 6 Prestige Prestige suite4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 3 stateroom Deck 3 - Deck Deck 4 -plans, Deck 5ships - Deck 6 construction. Deck 5 - Deck 6 * Non-contractual under Deluxe stateroom Deluxe suite Prestige Prestige suite4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 3 stateroom Deck 3 - Deck Deck 4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6 Deck 5 - Deck 6 Prestige stateroom Deck 4 - Deck 5 - Deck 6

Prestige suite Deck 5 - Deck 6

Privilege suitesuite Grand Deluxe Deluxe Suites Deck Deck Deck 55- -Deck 66 Deck 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 Privilege suite Prestige Staterooms Deck 5 - Deck 6 Grand Deck 4Deluxe - 5 - 6 suite Deck 5 Deck Privilege suite 6 Grand5 Deluxe Deck - Deck 6suite Deck 5 - Deck 6 Privilege suite Grand5 Deluxe Deck - Deck 6suite Deck 5 - Deck 6 Grand Deluxe suite Deck 5 - Deck 6

Owner suite Deck 6 Owner suite Deck 6 Owner suite Deck 6 Owner suite Deck 6

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Discover your Stateroom* Accommodations OWNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUITE

45 sq.m + 30 sq.m. private terrace with hot tub and sliding bay windows 484 sq.ft + 328 sq.ft. private terrace with hot tub and sliding bay windows

WC Spa

Patio

Dressing Room

Shower

Balneo bathtub

3 GRAND DELUXE SUITES

4 PRIVILEGE SUITES

45 sq.m + 30 sq.m. private terrace and sliding bay windows 484 sq.ft + 328 sq.ft. private terrace and sliding bay windows

32 sq.m + 8 sq.m. private balcony with sliding bay window 344 sq.ft + 86 sq.ft. private balcony with sliding bay window

Balneo bathtub

Dressing Room

WC Shower

Shower

Dressing Room Minibar

Dressing Room

Minibar Patio

Balcony

18 PRESTIGE SUITES

38 sq.m + 8 sq.m. private balcony with sliding bay window 409 sq.ft + 86 sq.ft. private balcony with sliding bay window

WC Dressing Room

66 PRESTIGE STATEROOMS

19 sq.m + 4 sq.m. private balcony with sliding bay window 204 sq.ft + 43 sq.ft. private balcony with sliding bay window

Shower

Suite Privilege

Dressing Room

5 DELUXE SUITES

27,5 sq.m + 6 sq.m. private balcony with sliding bay window 291 sq.ft + 65 sq.ft. private balcony with sliding bay window

Shower

13 DELUXE STATEROOMS

19 sq.m + 4 sq.m. private balcony with French window 204 sq.ft + 43 sq.ft. private balcony with French window

Dressing Room

WC Dressing Room

Shower Dressing Room

Minibar

Sofa Bed

Balcony

Minibar

Balcony

Suite Prestige 100 | May 2019 - April 2020 cruises

Minibar

Balcony

Minibar

Schlafsofa

Suite Deluxe

Shower

Amenities • •

Individually-controlled air conditioning Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds, communicating Staterooms available (children welcome) • Minibar • Flat screen satellite TV • Video on demand • iPod™ players • Desk with stationery

• • • • • • •

Public areas RECEPTION AREA

RESTAURANTS

RECREATION / RELAXATION

140 sq.m. - 1 507 sq.ft. - Reception/concierge desk, excursions desk, ship’s administrative services, sales office, 50 sq.m. - 538 sq.ft. boutique

• Grill Restaurant Capacity: 70 Buffets - Grills

MAIN LOUNGE

• Panoramic Restaurant Capacity: all passengers Buffet & table service opens onto the outside

• Hydraulic platform - Easier boarding - Easier Zodiac® embarkation and disembarkation - Easier access to the sea for enjoying water sports such as kayaking or paddle-boarding

200 sq.m. - 2 153 sq.ft. Capacity: all passengers

BLUE EYE LOUNGE

Multi-sensory underwater space Capacity: 40

• Pool deck - Pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a counter-current swimming system - Solarium - Outdoor bar and lounge • Theater Capacity: 188 - Main show room for conferences and live entertainment on selected evenings - State-of-the-art audio and video technology

* Non-contractual plans, ships under construction.

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Price list The rates of our cruises are per person, based on double-occupancy and including taxes. For single-occupancy rates, please contact us. For details, refer to General and Particular Terms and Conditions of Sales on pages 110 to 114.

Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

$15,060 $16,130 $17,850 $18,660 $19,500 $26,600 $35,550 $37,250 $42,570

$680 $1,430 $80

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

102 | May 2019 - April 2020 cruises

-25%

$13,300 $14,180 $15,610 $16,270 $16,970 $22,840 $30,240 $31,640 $47,100 $730 $1,690 $170

Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

$510 $1,120 $50

LONGYEARBYEN • KANGERLUSSUAQ July 12, 2019; 14 nights Greenland of Great Explorers Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

$14,120 $15,080 $16,650 $17,400 $18,170 $24,630 $32,790 $34,330 $39,190

Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

Up to

-15%

$12,420 $13,240 $14,570 $15,210 $15,860 $21,360 $28,290 $29,600 $39,190 $790 $1,560 $150

KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME August 24, 2019; 22 nights The Northwest Passage Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

$24,870 $26,670 $29,570 $30,930 $32,350 $44,310 $59,400 $62,250 $71,210

ANT BO Up to

-0%

$24,870 $26,670 $29,570 $30,930 $32,350 $44,310 $59,400 $62,250 $71,210 $1,240 $1,910 $110

$9,420 $10,050 $11,060 $11,520 $12,020 $16,160 $21,390 $22,370 $25,480

$20,170 $21,610 $23,950 $25,040 $26,180 $35,780 $47,900 $50,190 $57,390

ANT BO Up to

-15%

$17,610 $18,830 $20,820 $21,750 $22,720 $30,880 $41,180 $43,130 $57,390 $900 $1,690 $170

NOME • VANCOUVER September 15, 2019; 14 nights In the Wake of Pioneers Superior Stateroom

$9,420 $10,050 $11,060 $11,520 $12,020 $16,160 $21,390 $22,370 $25,480 $400 $1,430 $80

KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ July 26, 2019; 16 nights Ultima Thule, the Horizontal Everest Superior Stateroom

Up to

-0%

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$16,770 $17,950 $19,850 $20,730 $21,670 $29,490 $39,360 $41,230 $47,100

Up to

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ August 11, 2019; 13 nights Baffin Bay Secrets Superior Stateroom

$14,430 $15,440 $17,080 $17,850 $18,640 $25,390 $33,890 $35,510 $42,570

Deluxe Suite

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

-5%

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$9,910 $10,590 $11,690 $12,200 $12,740 $17,270 $22,980 $24,060 $31,970

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN June 30, 2019; 12 nights Discovery of the King of the Arctic

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

PON

$620 $420 $50

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$11,330 $12,130 $13,420 $14,030 $14,660 $19,990 $26,710 $27,980 $31,970

PON

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

Deluxe Stateroom

LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN June 2, 2019 & June 9, 2019; 7 nights The Best of Spitsbergen

PON

Deluxe Suite

Superior Stateroom

Up to

-15%

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$6,910 $7,400 $8,200 $8,570 $8,950 $12,230 $16,360 $17,140 $22,820

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$7,900 $8,480 $9,420 $9,850 $10,300 $14,160 $19,020 $19,930 $22,820

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

-15%

ANT BO

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

TROMSØ • LONGYEARBYEN May 24, 2019; 9 nights Pristine Spitsbergen

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

DUBLIN • TROMSØ May 13, 2019; 11 nights The Hebrides and Lofoten

PON

L' Austral

PON

Arctic

-25%

$12,130 $13,000 $14,390 $15,050 $15,730 $21,500 $28,780 $30,140 $34,480

$9,630 $10,290 $11,330 $11,820 $12,330 $16,660 $22,120 $23,140 $34,480 $790 $1,000 $40

$9,420 $10,050 $11,060 $11,520 $12,020 $16,160 $21,390 $22,370 $25,480

$9,420 $10,050 $11,060 $11,520 $12,020 $16,160 $21,390 $22,370 $25,480 $400 $1,430 $80

Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

$9,250 $9,910 $10,950 $11,450 $11,960 $16,280 $21,740 $22,770 $26,010

Up to

-10%

$8,500 $9,090 $10,030 $10,480 $10,930 $14,820 $19,740 $20,660 $26,010 $560 $860 $100

KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ August 15, 2019; 13 nights Baffin Bay Secrets Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

$16,770 $17,950 $19,850 $20,730 $21,670 $29,490 $39,360 $41,230 $47,100

PON

ANT BO

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

-0%

REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ August 5, 2019; 10 nights Adventure in Greenland

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN July 2, 2019; 7 nights The Best of Spitsbergen

PON

Le Boréal -25%

$13,300 $14,180 $15,610 $16,270 $16,970 $22,840 $30,240 $31,640 $47,100 $730 $1,690 $170

Le Soléal

$11,750 $12,530 $13,780 $14,380 $14,990 $20,180 $26,730 $27,960 $35,100 $790 $1,600 $60

$10,700 $11,360 $12,440 $12,950 $13,460 $17,890 $23,480 $24,540 $27,860

Up to

-5%

$10,320 $10,940 $11,970 $12,450 $12,940 $17,150 $22,460 $23,460 $27,860 $680 $2,100 $60

SEWARD • VANCOUVER August 22, 2019; 12 nights Wildlife and Forests of Alaska Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

Luxury Expeditions by

PON

$12,750 $13,620 $15,010 $15,670 $16,350 $22,120 $29,400 $30,760 $35,100

ANT BO

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

-10%

PETROPAVLOVSK • JUNEAU June 24, 2019; 12 nights Magnificent Volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

NOME • SEWARD September 18, 2019; 14 nights Fire and Ice in the Arctic

-25%

$10,200 $10,950 $12,150 $12,710 $13,300 $18,230 $24,470 $25,650 $29,360

$8,060 $8,620 $9,520 $9,940 $10,390 $14,080 $18,760 $19,650 $29,360 $680 $680 $20

| 103

Antarctica

L' Austral

Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included) incluse

$13,310 $14,240 $15,770 $16,470 $17,220 $23,480 $27,220 $28,490 $32,540

$10,520 $11,220 $12,370 $12,890 $13,460 $18,150 $20,960 $21,910 $32,540 $560 $1,340 $50

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

$840 $1,340 $50

USHUAIA • USHUAIA January 15, 2020; 16 nights Beyond the Polar Circle Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

$14,600 $15,620 $17,290 $18,070 $18,880 $25,720 $29,780 $31,190 $41,430

ANT BO Up to

-20%

$18,520 $19,850 $22,010 $23,020 $24,080 $32,970 $38,260 $40,080 $56,600

$18,520 $19,850 $22,010 $23,020 $24,080 $32,970 $38,260 $40,080 $56,600 $900 $1,340 $50

PON

Up to

-30%

$21,390 $22,960 $25,520 $26,710 $27,960 $38,490 $44,750 $46,900 $53,690

$15,770 $16,870 $18,660 $19,490 $20,370 $27,740 $32,120 $33,620 $53,690 $900 $1,340 $50

USHUAIA • MONTEVIDEO February 28, 2020; 15 nights The Great Adventure Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

-25%

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$16,730 $17,930 $19,890 $20,810 $21,760 $29,810 $34,590 $36,240 $41,430

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

USHUAIA • USHUAIA January 5, 2020; February 18, 2020 10 nights Emblematic Antarctica

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

PON

$560 $630 $30

Deluxe Stateroom

USHUAIA • USHUAIA December 20, 2019; 16 nights Christmas and New Year’s in Southern Lands

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

Superior Stateroom

Up to

-15%

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$6,970 $5,580 $7,450 $5,940 $8,260 $6,550 $8,620 $6,820 $9,010 $7,110 $12,280 $9,570 $16,400 $12,660 $17,180 $13,240 $19,630 $19,630

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

-25%

ANT BO

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

USHUAIA • USHUAIA November 15, 2019; 15 nights The Great Austral Loop

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

VALPARAISO • USHUAIA November 5, 2019; 10 nights In the Heart of Chilean Fjords

-10%

$13,940 $14,970 $16,630 $17,400 $18,220 $25,030 $29,090 $30,490 $34,890

$12,750 $13,680 $15,170 $15,860 $16,600 $22,730 $26,390 $27,650 $34,890 $840 $880 $30

$13,910 $14,840 $16,370 $17,070 $17,820 $24,080 $27,820 $29,090 $33,140

104 | May 2019 - April 2020 cruises

$11,680 $12,420 $13,650 $14,210 $14,810 $19,820 $22,810 $23,820 $33,140 $560 $1,940 $50

Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$12,440 $13,900 $14,600 $15,310 $21,340 $28,950 $30,390 $31,910 $35,070 $36,820

Up to

-15%

$10,720 $11,960 $12,560 $13,160 $18,290 $24,760 $25,980 $27,270 $29,960 $36,820 $730

DUNEDIN • DUNEDIN February 2, 2020; 13 nights Fiordland and the Sub-Antarctic Islands Expedition Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$14,270 $15,960 $16,740 $17,570 $24,520 $33,270 $34,920 $36,660 $40,300 $42,300

PON

-20%

ANT BO

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

HOBART • DUNEDIN January 2, 2020; 13 nights The Sub-Antarctic Islands Expedition from Tasmania

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

USHUAIA • USHUAIA December 10, 2019 10 nights Antarctica and Climate Change

PON

Le Lapérouse -30%

$10,290 $11,480 $12,020 $12,600 $17,470 $23,590 $24,750 $25,970 $28,510 $42,300 $730

Le Boréal

$10,520 $11,220 $12,370 $12,890 $13,460 $18,150 $20,960 $21,910 $32,540 $560 $1,340 $50

Up to

-10%

$16,730 $17,930 $19,890 $20,810 $21,760 $29,810 $34,590 $36,240 $41,430

$15,310 $16,390 $18,150 $18,980 $19,840 $27,080 $31,380 $32,870 $41,430 $840 $1,340 $50

USHUAIA • USHUAIA December 29, 2019; 10 nights New Year’s Day and the White Continent Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

$13,990 $14,990 $16,610 $17,360 $18,140 $24,780 $28,730 $30,080 $34,370

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

$13,310 $14,240 $15,770 $16,470 $17,220 $23,480 $27,220 $28,490 $32,540

ANT BO

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

S NU

Superior Stateroom

USHUAIA • USHUAIA December 14, 2019; 15 nights Christmas in Antarctica

S NU

USHUAIA • USHUAIA Nov. 24, 2019; Jan. 8, 2020; Jan. 27, 2020; ANT BO Up to Feb. 6, 2020; Feb. 26, 2020; 10 nights -25% Emblematic Antarctica

-15%

$12,210 $13,060 $14,440 $15,080 $15,740 $21,390 $24,740 $25,890 $34,370 $560 $1,340 $50

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

$730 $880 $30

PON

$7,320 $7,790 $8,570 $8,930 $9,310 $12,490 $16,510 $17,270 $25,580

$13,310 $14,240 $15,770 $16,470 $17,220 $23,480 $27,220 $28,490 $32,540

$560 $1,340 $50

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Privilege Suite - Deck 6 Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

PON

-30%

$22,620 $24,360 $27,160 $28,470 $29,840 $41,380 $48,260 $50,620 $58,070 $78,230 $79,010

$16,500 $17,720 $19,680 $20,590 $21,550 $29,630 $34,450 $36,100 $41,310 $55,430 $79,010 $1,120 $630 $30

PON

$730 $630 $30

USHUAIA • USHUAIA February 9, 2020; 16 nights Beyond the Polar Circle Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Privilege Suite - Deck 6 Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

$7,540 $8,050 $8,880 $9,270 $9,680 $13,100 $17,420 $18,230 $28,990

ANT BO Up to

-25%

$22,490 $24,150 $26,850 $28,110 $29,440 $40,550 $47,160 $49,440 $56,600 $76,210 $76,950

$17,530 $18,770 $20,800 $21,740 $22,740 $31,070 $36,030 $37,740 $43,110 $57,820 $76,950 $900 $1,340 $50

$21,390 $22,960 $25,520 $26,710 $27,960 $38,490 $44,750 $46,900 $53,690

$900 $1,340 $50

USHUAIA • USHUAIA February 3, 2020; 16 nights Beyond the Polar Circle Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flights (included) Airport taxes (included)

Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Privilege Suite - Deck 6 Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

Luxury Expeditions by

ANT BO Up to

-25%

$22,490 $24,150 $26,850 $28,110 $29,440 $40,550 $47,160 $49,440 $56,600

$17,530 $18,770 $20,800 $21,740 $22,740 $31,070 $36,030 $37,740 $56,600 $900 $1,340 $50

USHUAIA • CAPE TOWN February 25, 2020; 21 nights From Antarctica to Africa Superior Stateroom

$16,700 $17,880 $19,800 $20,690 $21,630 $29,530 $34,220 $35,840 $53,690

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

$10,060 $10,790 $11,980 $12,530 $13,120 $18,000 $24,170 $25,330 $28,990

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

MONTEVIDEO • USHUAIA November 19, 2019; 20 nights The Antarctic Odyssey

-30%

PON

Le Lyrial

Up to

Superior Stateroom

Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

VALPARAISO • USHUAIA November 1, 2019; 13 nights Adventure in Patagonia Superior Stateroom

$10,520 $11,220 $12,370 $12,890 $13,460 $18,150 $20,960 $21,910 $32,540

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$9,120 $9,750 $10,790 $11,270 $11,770 $16,020 $21,380 $22,390 $25,580

ANT BO

-25%

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

-25%

USHUAIA • USHUAIA December 19, 2019; 16 nights Christmas and New Year in Southern Lands

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

USHUAIA • USHUAIA Dec. 9, 2019; Jan. 4, 2020; Jan. 14, 2020; ANT BO Up to Feb. 19, 2020; 10 nights -25% Emblematic Antarctica

S NU

Superior Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

USHUAIA • VALPARAISO March 7, 2020; 13 nights Adventure in Patagonia

PON

Le Soléal

-30%

$12,840 $13,760 $15,270 $15,970 $16,710 $22,890 $26,570 $27,840 $31,820 $41,970 $42,390

$9,750 $10,390 $11,450 $11,940 $12,460 $16,790 $19,360 $20,250 $23,040 $30,140 $42,390 $1,180 $880 $30

| 105

Latin America, Oceania & the Indian Ocean

Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$450

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$8,190 $9,130 $9,580 $10,050 $13,970 $18,930 $19,860 $20,850 $22,910 $24,040

$6,010 $6,670 $6,990 $7,320 $10,060 $13,530 $14,180 $14,880 $16,320 $24,040 $670

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

COLÓN • PUERTO CALDERA December 30, 2019; 7 nights Natural and Cultural History in Central America Deluxe Stateroom

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

ANT BO Up to

-30%

$5,150 $3,770 $5,450 $3,980 $5,600 $4,080 $5,770 $4,200 $7,750 $5,590 $11,090 $7,920 $11,410 $8,150 $11,750 $8,380 $12,110 $8,640 $12,450 $12,450 $390

PON

$450 $830 $40

$12,000 $13,320 $13,930 $14,580 $20,020 $26,870 $28,150 $29,520 $32,370 $33,940

$620 $760 $40

FORT-DE-FRANCE • CAYENNE March 21, 2020; 12 nights Caribbean and Orinoco Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$8,900 $9,820 $10,250 $10,700 $14,510 $19,310 $20,200 $21,160 $23,160 $33,940

ANT BO Up to

-25%

$8,190 $9,130 $9,580 $10,050 $13,970 $18,930 $19,860 $20,850 $22,910 $24,040

$6,380 $7,080 $7,420 $7,770 $10,710 $14,430 $15,130 $15,870 $17,420 $24,040 $670

Up to

-30%

$5,930 $4,410 $6,400 $4,740 $6,760 $4,990 $6,970 $5,140 $7,170 $5,280 $9,610 $6,980 $10,340 $7,490 $10,650 $7,710 $11,170 $11,170

106 | May 2019 - April 2020 cruises

$620

SAN DIEGO • PUERTO QUETZAL September 10, 2019; 13 nights The Sea of Cortez Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$8,220 $8,850 $9,890 $10,370 $10,880 $15,130 $20,490 $21,500 $24,690

ANT BO Up to

-15%

$7,140 $7,670 $8,560 $8,960 $9,400 $13,010 $17,570 $18,420 $24,690 $730

LAUTOKA • GUAM April 1, 2020; 15 nights From Fiji to Micronesia Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

RECIFE • DAKAR March 21, 2020; 11 nights Remote Islands of the Atlantic: Fernando de Noronha and the Bijagós Archipelago Superior Stateroom

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

Le Soléal PON

L' Austral

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Stateroom

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$5,480 $6,000 $6,240 $6,490 $8,630 $11,320 $11,830 $12,370 $13,480 $19,510

S NU

FORT-DE-FRANCE • FORT-DE-FRANCE NT BO A Nov. 13, 2019 & Nov. 25, 2019; 12 nights Up to -30% Adventure in Orinoco

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$7,190 $7,930 $8,280 $8,640 $11,690 $15,540 $16,260 $17,030 $18,620 $19,510

PON

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

PRAIA • DAKAR ANT BO October 24, 2019; 11 nights Up to The Bijagós Archipelago and Cape Verde -30%

PON

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Stateroom

Up to

-30%

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$5,480 $6,110 $6,390 $6,700 $9,280 $12,540 $13,140 $13,780 $15,150 $20,970

ANT BO

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$7,100 $7,940 $8,320 $8,730 $12,170 $16,510 $17,320 $18,170 $19,990 $20,970

-25%

DAKAR • PRAIA October 16, 2019; 8 nights Cape Verde

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

DAKAR • DAKAR October 8, 2019; 8 nights Adventure in the Bijagós Archipelago

PON

Le Dumont-d’Urville

-30%

$8,820 $9,510 $10,060 $10,350 $10,660 $14,280 $15,390 $15,830 $16,610

$6,530 $7,010 $7,390 $7,600 $7,810 $10,350 $11,130 $11,430 $16,610 $840

Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Transfer

Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

PON

$620

$7,890 $8,300 $8,500 $8,730 $11,370 $15,820 $16,260 $16,700 $17,180 $21,630

PON

ANT BO Up to

-30%

$6,500 $7,270 $7,630 $8,000 $11,130 $15,090 $15,830 $16,630 $18,270 $19,180

$4,730 $5,270 $5,530 $5,780 $7,970 $10,750 $11,270 $11,830 $12,970 $19,180 $450

$7,610 $8,050 $8,290 $8,530 $11,460 $16,390 $16,880 $17,370 $17,890 $18,430

Up to

-30%

$5,560 $5,870 $6,040 $6,200 $8,250 $11,710 $12,050 $12,390 $12,760 $18,430 $560

Le Bougainville HONIARA • CAIRNS April 11, 2020; 11 nights Ancient Cultures of Papua New Guinea Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included) Chartered flight (included) Airport taxes (included)

$8,050 $8,470 $8,690 $8,920 $11,660 $16,310 $16,760 $17,230 $17,710 $18,220

ANT BO Up to

-15%

$7,100 $7,460 $7,640 $7,840 $10,170 $14,120 $14,500 $14,900 $15,310 $18,220 $620 $780 $90

MAHE • MAHE Dec. 14, 2019; Feb. 28; Mar. 29; Apr. 18, 2020 ANT BO Up to 12 nights, The Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll -30% MAHE • ZANZIBAR February 4, 2020; 12 nights Zanzibar and the Treasures of the Indian Ocean Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$8,980 $10,020 $10,510 $11,030 $15,350 $20,800 $21,820 $22,900 $25,170 $26,410

$6,570 $7,290 $7,640 $8,000 $11,030 $14,840 $15,550 $16,310 $17,900 $26,410 $670

MAHE • MAHE NT BO Dec. 6, 2019; Jan. 3, 2020; Jan. 11, 2020; AUp to Jan. 19, 2020; Jan. 27, 2020; 8 nights -30% The Essential Seychelles Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$5,720 $4,190 $6,390 $4,660 $6,700 $4,870 $7,030 $5,110 $9,790 $7,040 $13,250 $9,460 $13,910 $9,920 $14,600 $10,400 $16,050 $11,420 $16,840 $16,840 $450

MAHE • NOSY BE March 11, 2020; 9 nights The Vanilla Islands

ANT BO Up to

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

Grand Deluxe Suite

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

-20%

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

Up to

$670 $780 $50

MAHE • MAHE December 26, 2019; 8 nights The Essential Seychelles

Deluxe Stateroom

Privilege Suite

Deluxe Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$9,420 $9,930 $10,190 $10,470 $13,770 $19,340 $19,880 $20,440 $21,030 $21,630

ANT BO

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

$560 $100

AUCKLAND • HONIARA March 30, 2020; 12 nights Treasures of the Pacific Expedition Deluxe Stateroom

Deluxe Suite

DARWIN • CAIRNS December 6, 2019; 10 nights Ancient Cultures of Northern Australia

PON

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$6,310 $7,020 $7,350 $7,710 $10,640 $14,350 $15,040 $15,780 $17,320 $23,930

PON

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$8,130 $9,080 $9,520 $9,990 $13,900 $18,850 $19,770 $20,750 $22,810 $23,930

-25%

PON

Deluxe Suite

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

Up to

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

$9,570 $10,690 $11,200 $11,750 $16,320 $22,090 $23,180 $24,320 $26,730 $29,490

PON

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5

$10,030 $11,210 $11,750 $12,330 $17,140 $23,210 $24,360 $25,560 $28,090 $29,490

Deluxe Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

SINGAPORE • DARWIN November 25, 2019; 11 nights Exploring the Indonesian Archipelago

S NU

DARWIN • BROOME May 23, June 12, July 2, July 22, & Aug. 11, 2019; 10 nights BROOME • DARWIN June 2, July 12, Aug. 1, ANT BO Aug. 21, 2019; 10 nights Up to Australia’s Iconic Kimberley -5%

PON

Le Lapérouse

-30%

$8,590 $9,500 $9,920 $10,360 $14,080 $18,790 $19,680 $20,610 $22,570 $23,650

$6,480 $7,120 $7,410 $7,720 $10,330 $13,620 $14,250 $14,900 $16,270 $23,650 $500 $780 $90

Le Lyrial

$7,600 $8,400 $8,760 $9,140 $12,390 $16,480 $17,250 $18,060 $19,760 $20,700

$5,790 $6,350 $6,600 $6,870 $9,140 $12,010 $12,540 $13,110 $14,300 $20,700 $500 $780 $90

Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Privilege Suite - Deck 6 Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite Safety and port taxes (included)

$10,380 $11,200 $12,510 $13,110 $13,750 $19,140 $25,930 $27,220 $31,250 $39,780 $40,170

$7,620 $8,190 $9,110 $9,530 $9,980 $13,750 $18,500 $19,410 $22,230 $28,200 $40,170 $840

MAHE • PORT LOUIS Apr. 9, 2020; 13 nights NT BO A PORT LOUIS • MAHE Apr. 22, 2020; 13 nights Up to -30% Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius PON

PON

-30%

DURBAN • MAHE ANT BO March 25, 2020; 15 nights Up to The Scattered Islands & the Seychelles -30%

Luxury Expeditions by

$9,010 $9,710 $10,850 $11,370 $11,930 $16,610 $22,500 $23,600 $27,110 $34,510 $34,850

S NU

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4

Up to

S NU

Deluxe Stateroom

ANT BO

S NU

NOSY BE • MAHE March 20, 2020; 9 nights The Vanilla Islands

$6,610 $7,100 $7,900 $8,260 $8,650 $11,930 $16,050 $16,820 $19,280 $24,460 $34,850 $730

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Formalities FOR ALL CRUISES The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information. Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, PONANT will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.

SPECIFIC FORMALITIES THE ARCTIC LE BORÉAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ - 15th AUGUST 2019 (1) NOME • SEWARD - 18th SEPTEMBER 2019 (2) (4) L’AUSTRAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ - 26th JULY & 11th AUGUST 2019 (1) KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME - 24th AUGUST 2019 (1) (2) NOME • VANCOUVER - 15th SEPTEMBER 2019 (1) (2) LE SOLÉAL: PETROPAVLOVSK • JUNEAU - 24th JUNE 2019 (2) (4) SEWARD • VANCOUVER - 22nd AUGUST 2019 (1) (2) (1) Canada: Travel by sea - The eTA is not required for US, Australian and British citizens. Other nationalities: a Visa may be required, please contact Canada consulate website for details. http://www. canada.ca/en/index.html (2) USA: Visa may be required for non-U.S. citizens. Please contact USA consulate website for details. (3) Canada: An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) must be obtained before your arrival in Australia. Entry by air - The ETA is required for Australian and British citizens; US citizens are exempt. Other nationalities, please contact Canada consulate website for details. http://www.canada.ca/en/index.html (4) Russia: An individual Russian visa (single-entry tourist visa type) must be obtained prior to your cruise. A copy of your passport (photo page) must be sent to PONANT at time of booking of your cruise, this in order to prepare the “letter of invitation” necessary to obtain your visa. A copy of your visa must be sent to PONANT at the very latest 70 days prior to your cruise date. Please note: in case PONANT does not receive a copy of your Russian visa by the deadline, the immigration procedures specific to the areas visited won’t be obtained for your embarkation. ANTARCTICA Argentina: Should you require a visa to travel to Argentina, we recommend you apply for a double-entry visa as a technical stop in Chile might be scheduled. LE LYRIAL: USHUAIA • CAPE TOWN - 25th FEBRUARY 2020 (1) (1) South Africa: Anti-malarial treatment is recommended (see your doctor) especially if you are participating in a pre or post cruise program in Kruger National Park. LATIN AMERICA L’AUSTRAL: VALPARAISO • USHUAIA - 5th NOVEMBER 2019 (1) (2) RECIFE • DAKAR - 18th MARCH 2020 (4) (5) LE BORÉAL: USHUAIA • VALPARAISO - 7th MARCH 2020 (1) (2) VALPARAISO • GUAYAQUIL - 20th MARCH 2020 (2) LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE: FORT-DE-FRANCE • CAYENNE - 21st MARCH 2020 (3) (4) LE SOLÉAL:

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VALPARAISO • USHUAIA - 1st NOVEMBER 2019 (1) (2) (1) Argentina: Should you require a visa to travel to Argentina, we recommend you apply for a double-entry visa as a technical stop in Chile might be scheduled (2) Chile: Entry/Exit requirements for Australian and Mexican citizens entering/exiting Chile must have a valid passport and pay a RECIPROCITY TAX that will be issued for a stay of up to 90 days upon payment. Currently, the fee is only charged at the Santiago International Airport. Payment can be made in U.S. currency or by credit card. At time of print, the fees were as follow (subject to change without notice): Australia: US$117 - Mexico: US$23 (3) Suriname: A transit visa will be issued and charged on board (15€; subject to change). (4) French Guyana, Brazil and Bijagós: The yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Bring the original certificate. Anti-malarial treatment is highly recommended (check with your doctor). (5) Brazil: Should you need a visa for Brazil, we strongly recommend you start the necessary application process early. ASIA and OCEANIA LE LAPÉROUSE: SINGAPORE • DARWIN - 25th NOVEMBER 2019 (2) (3) DARWIN • CAIRNS - 6th DECEMBER 2019 (3) (4) (5) HOBART • DUNEDIN - 2nd JANUARY 2020 (4) DUNEDIN•DUNEDIN - 2nd FEBRUARY 2020 (4) AUCKLAND • HONIARA - 30th MARCH 2020 (3) (6) (7) HONIARA • CAIRNS - 11st APRIL 2020 (4) (7) (9) (10) LE SOLÉAL: LAUTOKA • GUAM - 1ST APRIL 2020 (1) (6) (7) (8) (1) USA: Visa may be required for non-U.S. citizens. Please contact USA consulate website for details. (2) Indonesia: Visa delivered and charged on board (35€; subject to change) valid for 30 days. (3) It is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advice relating to travel through these regions. (4) Australia: An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) must be obtained before your arrival in Australia. For more information, please visit www.immi.gov.au. Carriers should be aware that there will not be any physical evidence in your passport. Australian customs regulations are very strict, especially for the import of food items such as fresh food (even sealed), fruits, eggs, meat, plants, vegetables, seeds, grains. Fur and feathers are also forbidden. We highly recommend you consult this website for further details: www.customs.gov.au (5) Indonesia: Visa delivered and charged on board (35€; subject to change) valid for 30 days. (6) Solomon Islands: Visa delivered on board free of charge (7) Vanuatu Islands: No visa required (8) Solomon Islands: Visa delivered free of charge on arrival. Please send a copy of your passport (photo page) to PONANT at least 30 days prior to cruise date. (9) Papua New Guinea: Visa delivered on board free of charge.

INDIAN OCEAN LE BOUGAINVILLE: MAHE • ZANZIBAR - 4th FEBRUARY 2020 (1) (2) (3) MAHE • NOSY BE - 11th MARCH 2020 (2) (4) (5) (6) NOSY BE • MAHE - 20th MARCH 2020 (2) (4) (5) (6) LE LYRIAL: DURBAN • MAHE - 25th MARCH 2020 (2) (4) (7) (8) MAHE • PORT LOUIS - 9th APRIL 2020 (4) (6) (9) PORT LOUIS • MAHE - 22nd APRIL 2020 (4) (6) (9) (1) Mayotte: Entry and exit by sea - no visa required. (2) Scattered Islands: Some nationalities may require a visa. Please check on https://france-visas.gouv.fr/ (3) Tanzania: Visa delivered and charged on board (50€; subject to change), valid for 90 days. The visa fee for US citizens is 100€. The yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Bring the original certificate. It is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advice relating to travel through these regions. (4) Madagascar: Visa delivered and charged on board (20€; subject to change), valid for 14 days. (5) Mayotte and Comoros: Entry and exit by sea - no visa required. (6) Immunization against diphtheria-tetanus-polio is essential. It is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advice relating to travel through these regions.

(7) It is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advice relating to travel through these regions. (8) Anti-malarial treatment is recommended (see your doctor) especially if you are participating on a program in the Kruger National Park. (9) Scattered Islands & Réunion: Some nationalities may require a visa. Please check on https://france-visas.gouv.fr/ AFRICA, CAPE VERDE LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE: DAKAR • PRAIA - 16th OCTOBER 2019 (1) PRAIA • DAKAR - 24th OCTOBER 2019 (2) (3) (1) Cape Verde: Visa delivered and charged on board (25€; subject to change). Valid for 15 days. (2) Cape Verde: Visa required prior to your cruise. This visa as well as airport assistance is included to all guests on the PONANT selected flight from Paris to Praia. Please ensure you submit full passport details to PONANT at least 60 days prior to your cruise. (3) Guinea Bissau: Visa delivered and charged onboard (85€; subject to change). The yellow fever inoculation is not mandatory for this cruise. However, it is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advice relating to travel through these regions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Visas: Before departure, please check carefully that your visas are valid for the right date and time spent in the countries in order to avoid unpleasant situations. Warning about the use of drones: The use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region traveled through, as well as a pilot’s licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorizations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceeding. Medication: If you have a medical treatment, do not forget your prescription. Polar expedition cruises: Complimentary polar parka: For all cruises marked with the “parka gift” logo, a PONANT polar waterresistant parka is offered (adult sizes only—in case of consecutive cruises, only one parka per person). When packing your suitcases, we recommend you follow clothing instructions and advice provided with your travel documents. Do not hesitate to contact us if in doubt. Complimentary boot rental: Boot rental will be offered on board (for adults only) on Expedition cruises where the logo “Free Boot Rental” appears. Book your boots up to 7 days prior to departure, on our dedicated website https://boutique.ponant.com/, boots section. You will find them on board after embarkation. For more information, please contact us.

In Antarctica and for Northwest Passage: • Traveling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience in remote areas: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is extremely expensive. Without adequate medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe to full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully, be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive, especially if you are insured by your credit card. PONANT offers an insurance contract with extensive guarantees, please contact us for more information. In addition, it is mandatory to return the medical questionnaire, provided at time of booking, between 90 and 45 days departure. This questionnaire is very important in order to respect mandatory safety rules in polar zones. Any false information on this questionnaire may lead prior departure to a refusal of your embarkation at the port of departure, without any possible recourse. • Ports of call, visited sites, outings and landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice, winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time. The Captain and the Expedition Leader may at any time cancel or stop any activity, or even modify the itinerary. The final itinerary will be confirmed by the Captain, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. His decision will be based on advice from experts and authorities. Expedition programs include activities such as Zodiac® outings and landings (sometimes with wet landing), moderate walks to more active hikes, all accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides. • By choosing an expedition cruise, passengers agree to follow the rules of good conduct presented by the expedition team during the cruise. NB: Panama Canal program: The schedules depend on several factors and despite our best efforts, crossing the Panama Canal during the day is not guaranteed. DI

VING

DIVING CRUISES PONANT offers SCUBA diving when authorized by local authorities and feasible with ship equipment and Zodiac® landing craft. Rates: $80 per standard dive; $95 per dive when local equipment or staff must be used; $95 for a “Discover SCUBA DIVING” course. In order to participate, guests must have with them a medical certificate less than one year old and their up-to-date dive book. Luxury Expeditions by

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General Terms and Conditions of Sale Important notice These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTCS) form an integral part of the Contract entered into by CDP and the Traveller. The Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale (PTCS) – which are specific to each Cruise season, summer or winter – may create an exception to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale. In any event, the specifications of the Cruise Ticket and of the Passenger Ticket shall prevail over the General and Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale. All these contractual documents make up the Contract entered into by CDP and the Traveller. In the event that a provision in these General Terms and Conditions of Sale and/or in the Contract breaches a mandatory legal provision, and/or is considered as invalid, this invalidity shall not affect the validity of the other clauses. In accordance with Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 regarding data privacy, Travellers have the right to view and correct any personal information that concerns them, and that Compagnie du Ponant may be required to gather for the purposes of its business activities. 1. Definitions: 1.1 “Tickets”: refers interchangeably to Transportation, Cruise, and/or Airline Tickets. 1.2 “Airline Ticket”: A document that contains the specifications of the air transportation contract via which the Airline undertakes to carry the Traveller between the airports mentioned therein. 1.3 “Cruise Ticket”: a document that contains the specifications of the cruise contract via which the Organiser of the Cruise undertakes to have the Traveller carried by the Sea Carrier, and to provide them with the amenities and services that are mentioned on the Cruise Ticket. The Cruise Ticket delivered to the Traveller is governed by the general terms and conditions of the Cruise Ticket. 1.4 “Passenger Ticket”: a document that contains the specifications of the passenger transportation agreement via which the Sea Carrier undertakes to carry the Traveller between the ports mentioned therein. The Passenger Ticket delivered to the Traveller is governed by the general terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket. 1.5 “CDP”: Compagnie du Ponant, a simplified joint stock company, which has its registered office at 408, avenue du Prado 13008 Marseille, with share capital of €3,644,607. The company is registered on the Marseille Trade and Companies Register under No. 344 497 011, holds Government Licence No. 013.06.0005, is a member of SNAV (French National Travel Agents’ Association) and is registered with ATOUT France under No. IMO13120040. The company’s financial cover is provided by APST, 15 avenue Carnot, 75017 Paris. Compagnie du Ponant has subscribed to an insurance policy covering its Professional Civil Liability under No. AA714708 with Generali Assurance IARD – 7 boulevard Haussmann – 75456 Paris Cedex 09. 1.6 “Signing of the Contract”: refers to the point when the contract is entered into between the Traveller(s) and CDP, i.e. when the latter confirms their booking to the Traveller. 1.7 “General Terms and Conditions of Sale” or “GTCS”: the clauses in this document. 1.8 “Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale” or “PTCS”: the contractual clauses applicable to the Contract, which are specific to each Cruise season – summer or winter. 1.9 “Contract”: all the respective obligations incumbent upon CDP and the Traveller, as specified on the invoice and the Tickets, as well as in the GTCS and PTCS. 1.10 “Cruise”: a round-trip by sea as described in the CDP Sales Brochure and/or on the CDP website, and on the Cruise Ticket. 1.11 “Expedition Cruise”: cruise during which exploration excursions are planned in inflatable boats, accompanied by nature guides. 1.12 “Pre-Booked excursion and/or extension”: Services including Transfers, sight-seeing trips and ground services before, during and/or after the Cruise. 1.13 “Fixed-Rate Package”: refers to the combination of a Cruise with a flight and/or a Transfer and/or Pre- and Post-Cruise Services, and/or Pre-Booked Excursions and/or Extensions, and/or any other tourism service booked when Signing the Contract. The Fixed-Rate Package does not include land excursions that have not been booked at the same time as the Cruise, and the services offered on board the ship. 1.14 “Organiser of the Cruise”: a private individual or a company that undertakes to have the Travellers carried by the Sea Carrier, and to provide them with the amenities and services that are mentioned on the Cruise Ticket, and whose letterhead appears on the Cruise Ticket. 1.15 “Disabled Person” or “Person with Reduced Mobility”: any person affected by a restriction on their movements or a restriction preventing them from enjoying the Services agreed due to a significant alteration of one or several of their physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, or psychological functions, to multiple handicaps, or to a debilitating health problem. 1.16 “Service”: refers to any Cruise, Fixed-Rate Package, flight, Transfer, Pre- and Post-Cruise Service, Pre-Booked Excursion and/or Extension, and any other tourism service booked when Signing the Contract. 1.17 “Price”: total cost of the Services booked by the Traveller. 1.18 “Pre- and Post-Cruise Services”: Services including Transfers, sight-seeing trips and ground services before and/or after the Cruise, as mentioned in the Contract. 1.19 “Transfer”: an operation that consists in carrying Travellers between the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation and a meeting point determined by CDP (airport, hotel, or railway station, etc.). 1.20 “Sea Carrier”: a private individual or company that operates the ship that carries the Travellers, and whose letterhead is shown on the Passenger Ticket. 1.21 “Air Carrier”: a company that under takes to carry the Travellers by air, and whose letterhead is shown on the Airline Ticket. 1.22 “Vendor”: a private individual or legal entity that has sold the Services included in the Contract directly to the Travellers. 1.23 “Travellers”: any person named at the time of the booking and/or Signing of the Contract, and whose name is shown on an invoice and/or on the Tickets issued by CDP or by the Vendor. 2. Acceptance and application of the General Terms and Conditions 2.1 The Signing of the Contract implies acceptance of all these GTCS and PTCS by the Traveller, with no reservations, together with the clauses and conditions in the Passenger Ticket and the Cruise Ticket. 3. Applicable legislation 3.1 Where CDP acts in the capacity of a Sea Carrier, the contractual relations between CDP and the Traveller shall be governed by the Passenger Ticket and by the provisions of the French Transport Code, and specifically Articles L. 5420-1 to L. 5421-12, by the Application Decree of 31 December 1966, and by the provisions of the London International Convention of 19 November 1976, as well as by the provisions of Regulation 392/2009 issued by the European Parliament and Council on 23 April 2009, where applicable, which form an integral part of the Passenger Ticket. 3.2 Where CDP is the Organiser of the Cruise, the contractual relations between CDP and the Traveller shall be governed by the Contract, which includes the Cruise Ticket, as well as by Articles 47 to 49 of Law No. 66-420 of 18 June 1966 regarding chartering and sea carriage contracts, and its application decree of 31 December 1966. 3.3 Where CDP is the Vendor of a tourism package within the meaning of Article L. 211-2 of the French Tourism Code, the contractual relations between CDP and the Traveller shall be governed by the Contract, and by Articles L. 211-1 et seq. and R. 211-1 et seq. of the French Tourism Code. 4. Payment of the Price 4.1 The Signing of the Contract implies payment of 25% of the Price of this Service as an advance, while the balance must be paid within 60 business days at most prior to the beginning of the first Service featured in the Contract. 4.2 As an exemption to Article 4.1, the balance must be paid within 90 days at most before the beginning of the first Service featured in the Contract in the case of Expedition Cruises. 4.3 Once the Service has been paid for in full, the Traveller shall receive the Ticket(s) and the exchange vouchers, where applicable, together with the insurance policy, if that policy has been subscribed directly with CDP.

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5. Rates and reductions per person and per cruise 5-1: Public rates are the reference rates of the cruise applicable for the validity period of the brochure. Public rates are per person and based on double occupancy. 5.2: Ponant Bonus Fares is a special savings program off published cruise only rates for selected voyages. Ponant Bonus is the guaranteed best price you can obtain on the day you make your reservation. It can save you up to 30% off the public rates (rate port to port only, exclusive of port taxes, security and airline fare and possible ground services). Ponant Bonus fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may change at any time without notice. 5.3 Single Supplement. The single supplement shall apply to any person who occupies a cabin on their own. The Supplement shall apply to the port-to-port section (excluding port taxes) of the Ponant Bonus rate in effect. This supplement may change depending on the occupancy rate of the cruises concerned. It may therefore change for certain categories of cabins and/or suites only, or for an entire cruise at any time with no notice. The single supplement shall be offered in certain cabin categories for a selection of cruises. This selection shall be updated in accordance with the occupancy rate, and can be viewed on our website at www.ponant.com. 5.4 Depending on the occupancy of the ship (with the exception of the Le Ponant yacht) at the time of reservation, a “guaranteed” Deluxe Staeroom Deck 3 may be offered. This means that the booking has been made in the Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 category without a cabin number being assigned, and that the cabin shall be assigned at the Company’s discretion, and may change at any time until embarkation. Once the cabin number has been assigned, no request for a change may be accepted. This formula offers the advantage of potentially benefiting from a cabin in a higher category without a price surcharge. The minimum category selected at the time of booking shall be guaranteed in any event. 5.5 Other Savings These offer are not combinable with any other discounts or special offers, and are not applicable on Ocean Voyage (except Grand Admirals of the Ponant Yacht Club who also benefit from these advantages on Ocean Voyage) If you could obtain more discounts, the amount of the second discount is calculated from the price obtained after deducting the 1st and so on. 5.5.1 Combination of cruises (Discount only applies to port/port cruise fare does not include port charges, not applicable to Ocean Voyages, and subject to availability at time of booking). Both offers below are not cumulative. • On all our cruises: 10% off on any combined cruise • On a particular selection of cruises accessible on our website: - 20% off the 2nd cruise - 30% off the 3rd cruise - 40% off the 4th cruise 5.5.2 Ponant Yacht Club Grand Admiral Members -5% off the cruise-only rate, port taxes excluded. This offer will also work for Ocean Voyages. -10% off the cruise only rate, port taxes excluded of your 2nd cruise in the same year - excluding back to back cruises. 5.5.3 Ponant Yacht Club Admiral Members -5% off the cruise only rate, port taxes excluded of your 2nd cruise in the same year – excluding back to back cruises. 5.5.4 Honeymoon Offer For any cruise taken within the 12 months after the wedding or civil union (1), you can enjoy the following advantages: • Classic Offer (cruises in Staterooms): - €300 off your stateroom - Bottle of champagne on arrival - A photography session and -25% off your photos (except on board Le Ponant) - Surprise aboard. • Prestige Offer (cruises in Suites on board all our ships except Le Ponant): - Enjoy all the benefits of the Classic Offer - Your 2 favourite photos are free - 1 spa treatment per Suite (maximum value: €115). (1) Offer valid on presentation of proof. 5.5.5 Wedding Anniversary If you are celebrating any multiple of five years of marriage or civil union (1), enjoy a € 200 / AUD 300 / US$ 260 /£ 175 reduction per stateroom /suite for a cruise taken during the calendar year of your anniversary. (1) Offer valid on presentation of proof. Reduction applies only once per year of anniversary. 5.5.6 Family & Friends • Any group booking that includes at least 5 paying persons will receive an unconditional 5% reduction on that cruise port/port (port taxes not included). • Preferential rate for 8 to 17 year-olds sharing a stateroom or Suite with 1or 2 adults. Please contact us. 5.5.7 Referral Program Introduce PONANT to your relatives and friends and take advantage of the Sponsorship offer. As a sponsor, you receive a 300 € reduction per stateroom on your next cruise, after the person you sponsor has returned from theirs; they in turn enjoy a reduction of 200 €* on their first cruise. When you refer somebody, on his/her first cruise the person you are referring will receive a €50 discount on any pre/post-cruise programme or flight booked through PONANT. The pre- and post-cruise Referral Bonus can only be used once per cabin and per referred person. The discount applies to any purchase of a flight booked through PONANT or of a pre- or post-cruise programme with a minimum stay of one night. The number of sponsored persons is not limited; you are allowed to cumulate reductions. 5.5.8 Booking on board -5% off the cruise only (excluding port charges and security) for each new cruise booked with our onboard staff. Except the Privilege Single Offer and the PONANT Bonus, the offers described above are not combinable. 6. Passports, Visas and Vaccination Certificates 6.1 Every Traveller who is a French national shall be responsible for performing the administrative and/or health formalities required by the countries concerned by the Services, including those formalities disclosed by CDP and viewable on the www.ponant.com website as well as in the brochure, prior to Signing the Contract. 6.2 Travellers who are foreign nationals must contact the relevant embassies and/or consulates and perform the administrative and/or health formalities required by the countries concerned by the Services prior to Signing the Contract. 6.3 CDP shall not be held responsible for the consequences of a Traveller failing to comply with police, customs, or health formalities prior to or during the length of the Services under any circumstances. A Traveller who is unable to board a flight or a ship because they cannot present the documents required may not claim any refund or compensation. 6.4 In any event, Travellers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. CDP advises Travellers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations prepared by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the http://www. diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs website, or to make enquiries by telephone (+33 1 43 17 53 53, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs). CDP specifically draws Travellers’ attention to the fact that the information provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travellers to adjust their behavior to the visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid carrying valuable objects during their travel.

7. Embarkation and sea carriage conditions • General rules 7.1 The Traveller must present themselves for embarkation under the conditions determined by the Passenger Ticket, and at least two hours before the ship’s scheduled departure time. The Passenger Ticket and/or the Cruise Ticket issued by CDP shall only be valid for the Cruise and the ship mentioned on the ticket. 7.2 The purpose of the Passenger Ticket is to transport the Travellers and their luggage from the time when they embark at the port of departure to the time when they disembark at their destination. 7.3 All Travellers must hold a valid passport, or an identity card, where applicable, that are valid for six months following the date of their return, together with the visas and vaccination certificates likely to be required in the ports where the ship calls and the port of destination. Every Traveller shall be personally responsible for complying with the legal and regulatory provisions required prior to departure. The Carrier, the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or CDP, and/or the Captain may refuse to allow a Traveller who does not show the documents enabling them to disembark at the port of destination port and at the scheduled ports of call to embark or disembark. 7.4 If a Traveller who has reserved a Cruise solely on a port-to-port basis organises their own air or ground transport to the port of embarkation and/or to their home address, they are strongly advised to purchase changeable and refundable transportation tickets, and to allow for reasonable transfer times between the station, the airport, and the port. In the event of a delay, cancellation or change, CDP shall not be responsible for the transport and Transfer expenses and/or for any other kind of amenities and services not included in the Cruise Ticket that were not directly purchased from CDP. CDP shall not be responsible for any incidents or accidental damage to equipment and/or bodily injury that may occur during travel to and/or from the ship. 7.5 Every Traveller shall guarantee that they are fit to travel by sea, and that their state of health or behaviour shall not harm the other Travellers or the proper performance of the Services agreed and/ or proposed. If a Traveller’s state of health is likely to limit their ability to enjoy the Services agreed, or to disrupt the proper provision of those Services, they must inform CDP, and must provide a medical certificate certifying their fitness on request. Any health problem, if known, must be mentioned to CDP’s Medical Department in writing when Signing the Contract or before the departure of the ship (or prior to the beginning of the Services) at the latest. 7.6 Travellers shall be responsible for Doctor’s appointments, medical care, and medication on land or on board the ships. All Travellers must ensure that they are covered by an appropriate medical insurance policy. 7.7 In the event of the threat of an epidemic, the Carrier, the Organiser of the Cruise, CDP, the Captain of the ship, or any other local health authority may demand that the Traveller fill in a health questionnaire and take a screening test, where applicable, before or at the time of embarkation or disembarkation, including during port calls. 7.8 In the specific case of Expedition Cruises, where you are reminded that any medical facilities are several days away by sea, a mandatory full medical questionnaire (a document provided on Signing the Contract) must be filled in by the Traveller’s referring attendant physician between 90 and 45 days prior to the beginning of the Services, and must be returned to CDP’s Medical Department (medical@ponant.com) by mail or e-mail within 40 days prior to the beginning of the Services at the latest. Any medical certificate issued prior to the determined period shall not be valid. Any Traveller who has not returned their duly completed mandatory medical certificate shall not be allowed to embark, and shall not benefit from any refund. 7.9 Travellers must comply with the rules on board throughout the journey. Travellers are required to attend any safety demonstrations and explanations that are organised on board, and to follow the crew’s instructions at all times. 7.10 If they consider it necessary, the Carrier, the Organiser of the Cruise, CDP and/or the Captain of the ship may terminate the contract and refuse to carry any Traveller who does not comply with the conditions for entering into the destination ports, or whose presence on board could be harmful to the comfort, health, and safety of the other Travellers and the crew, breach the laws and rules of the ports where the ship calls, or render the Carrier, the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or CDP liable for the Traveller’s legal defence or repatriation. Accordingly, the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP, and/or the Captain of the ship may decide to take the following appropriate measures: Refuse to allow the Traveller(s) to embark or disembark in any port that the ship calls at; 2) Disembark the Traveller(s) at any port that the ship calls at; 3) Transfer the Traveller(s) to another ship; 4) Confine the Traveller(s) on board, in their cabin, or in a cabin managed by the on-board medical team; 5) Have the doctor and their team administer any drugs, medications, or other permissible substances, and/ or confine the Traveller in hospital or in any other similar facility at the port of destination if the onboard doctor considers it necessary. • Disabled Persons and Persons with Reduced Mobility 7.11 Due to safety requirements, every Traveller must be independent, or travel with a person who is capable of providing them with all the assistance required during the performance of the Services. 7.12 Travellers whose mobility is restricted due to a physical disability or to a condition that requires special treatment and/or special assistance, including people who use wheelchairs, must inform CDP in writing at the time when they make the booking request, or as soon as the Traveller becomes aware of their disability if that disability occurs following the booking, but in any event at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the Services, in order to enable CDP to confirm to the Traveller that they will be physically able to enjoy the Cruise on board the ship and/or the Services agreed, inter alia. 7.13 The Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP, and/or the Captain reserve the right to refuse access to Travellers who have failed to inform CDP or the Vendor about a disability or their need for assistance, if such disability and need are not compatible with the applicable safety rules and the specific regulations for the navigation area, or require care that CDP and/or the Carrier would not be in a position to provide, or if the design of the passenger ship, and the port infrastructure and facilities, including port terminals, make the embarkation, disembarkation, or transportation of the person concerned under satisfactory safety conditions impossible. 7.14 Going ashore may be difficult or even impossible for Travellers with Restricted Mobility, or Disabled Travellers, especially in the event of disembarkation in launches or/and excursions in inflatable boats. 7.15 Once they have received CDP’s written agreement, Travellers who use a wheelchair must embark with their own wheelchair, and must absolutely be accompanied by a person who is capable of assisting them at all times. Every disembarkation shall nonetheless be subject to the approval of the Captain. 7.16 Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial all have three cabins that are specially equipped to receive Disabled Persons, or Persons with Restricted Mobility (two cabins on board Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville and Le Dumont-d’Urville). Please note that the Le Ponant yacht specifically does not allow access to Persons with Restricted Mobility or Disabled Persons due to a different design. • Children and Pregnancy 7.17 Children under three years of age shall not be authorised to embark on the ships. Children aged over three and under eight may only embark on the ships on presentation of an embarkation authorization from PONANT, which shall preferably be requested as soon as the child is registered as a Traveller, and issued against a release, and which must be presented at the time of embarkation in all cases, failing which the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP shall not be able to admit the child on board. 7.18 In the case of all the Expedition Cruises, children must be fully independent during all the outside activities organised and during disembarkation in rubber boats, be sufficiently tall to sit on the inflatable sides of the boats, and old enough to understand, and immediately respond to the orders given by the persons in charge. As a result, children’s participation in any activity in an inflatable boat shall be subject to the agreement of the Captain and of the Expedition Head, depending on the sea conditions, and the difficulty of disembarking at each location visited. The ships do not carry Parka’s in children’s sizes. Parents must arrange to bring a suitable Parka for children. 7.19 Minor children shall remain under their parents or guardians’ full and entire responsibility when on board and/or during excursions. 7.20 As the ships do not have any facilities to enable women to give birth on board, women who are over six months pregnant shall not be allowed to embark on the ships. In any event, pregnant women travelling on board the ship are advised to consult a doctor prior to embarkation, in order to ensure that their state of health is compatible with the planned cruise.

• Authorised luggage 7.21 Every Traveller must label each luggage item correctly, and indicate their full name, the name of the ship, their destination, and their cabin number in a highly legible manner. The markings must be visible and permanent. 7.22 Goods, property, and items where the contents may threaten the health and safety of the other Travellers and their Luggage, of persons or of property, and may damage or pollute the ship, inflammable, explosive, corrosive, hazardous, or odorous materials, or materials that are likely to leak, items where importation is prohibited or that do not comply with customs or police regulations, and generally speaking property and items other than those intended for the Traveller’s personal use are prohibited on board and in their luggage (hereinafter the “Prohibited Items”). In any event, the Traveller shall be liable for any injury, loss, or damage suffered as a result of the presence of Prohibited Items in their luggage or in their cabin, and shall hold the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP harmless against any proceedings that may be initiated against them as a result of the presence of these Prohibited Items on board or at the time of embarkation or disembarkation. These Prohibited Items may be disembarked, destroyed, thrown into the sea, or rendered harmless at any time and any place by the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, the crew, and/or CDP, without compensation, and notwithstanding payment of any destruction costs by the Traveller. 7.23 Travellers must keep an eye on their luggage and personal effects throughout the length of the Services, including their stay on board and during embarkation, transfer, and disembarkation operations. The Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP shall decline any liability for luggage that is left unsupervised by the Traveller, and where the latter has not taken all necessary precautions to avoid theft, loss, or damage. The Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier and/or CDP shall not be liable for fragile items, jewellery, watches, money, cash, computers and other electronic appliances, mobile ‘phones, or any other valuable items that the Traveller has not declared as valuables, and entrusted for custody on board with a descriptive inventory and an estimate, and for which they have not paid the corresponding proportional custody fees. 7.24 Travellers shall be liable under civil and criminal law for any direct or indirect damage that they cause to the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP, and to the other Travellers or third parties. They shall be solely liable for any fine or penalty inflicted by the relevant authorities on their account. 7.25 Travellers shall agree to allow the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, the officers of the crew and/or CDP, together with the customs, health and/or administrative authorities in port of call countries or the State where the ship is registered free access to their cabin, luggage, and personal effects on request and without delay. 7.26 The Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or CDP shall not be liable for the damage caused to photographic, telephone, and electronic equipment and cameras that are lost or damaged during the performance of the Services, whether on board the ship or in ancillary facilities, or during embarkation and disembarkation operations, or for any damage caused to items that have fallen into the water. • Pets 7.27 Pets, including service or medical assistance animals are prohibited on board the ships, and are not admitted for embarkation. • Smoking policies 7.28 The ships are non-smoking except for the specifically designated areas on the outside decks (the policy also applies to electronic cigarettes). 8. Air carriage 8.1 The full Airline Tickets shall be presented in the form of electronic tickets. The surnames and given names must strictly be those indicated on the Traveller’s valid passport. Any error or request for alteration shall result in the purchase of a new Airline Ticket. 8.2 In accordance with French Decree No. 2007-669 of 2 May 2007 regarding the obligation to inform Travellers of the identity of the Airline Carrier, CDP shall inform Travellers of the identity of the known Airline Carrier(s) likely to provide air transportation as at the date when they register. In the event of a change subsequent to the signing of the Contract, CDP undertakes to disclose any changes in the identity of the Airline Carrier(s) prior to departure as soon as it becomes aware of them. 8.3 Airline companies may enter into so-called mutual code-sharing agreements, which consist in marketing a flight under their own name even though it may be operated by an aircraft belonging to another airline. 8.4 The term “direct flight” means that there shall be no change of aircraft, but does not exclude the possibility of one or several stop-overs. The term “non-stop direct flight” means a flight with no change of aircraft and no stop-overs. 8.5 The timetables and types of transport mentioned by CDP shall be those disclosed by the Airline Carriers. They shall therefore be indicative up until the time of departure, and subject to alterations for all kinds of reasons (additional stop-overs, weather conditions, air traffic control authorisations, and strikes, etc.). In accordance with the Warsaw and Montréal Conventions, the timetables and itineraries, and the departure and destination airports shall never be a contractual feature of the Transportation Ticket; under these conditions, CDP cannot be held liable for any changes beyond its control. 8.6 CDP cannot be held responsible for any technical, climate-related or political incident, delay, cancellation or strike, additional stop-over, or change of aircraft or routing, etc that may arise during the air transportation, and no compensation may result on any grounds whatsoever. If a Traveller wishes to waive their right to benefit from a Service, they shall be liable for the cancellation fees set out below. 8.7 The Airline Carrier’s responsibility shall be limited in the event of damage, complaints, or claims of any kind, in accordance with the conditions set out on the Airline Tickets. CDP shall not refund any expenses (taxis, meals and hotels, etc.) if the Traveller is under the responsibility of the Airline Carrier. The consequences of any accidents and/or incidents that may arise during the performance of the air transportation shall be governed by the Warsaw and Montréal Conventions, and by the local regulations governing domestic transport systems in the country concerned. 8.8 Depending on the Airline Carrier, the usual baggage allowance on regular international flights (excluding the benefits granted to members of loyalty programmes) is strictly limited to a maximum of 23 kg in the hold and 8 kg in the cabin per Traveller. On regular domestic flights, the allowance usually ranges between a maximum of 15 and 20 kg in the hold. On charter flights operated by CDP, the maximum hold luggage allowance is 23 kg (subject to confirmation by the selected Airline Carrier) and 5 kg for each item of luggage in the cabin. Travellers are advised to pay close attention to this restriction. Airline Carriers do not hesitate to charge additional fees for excess baggage, and sometimes refuse to check luggage that is too heavy or too bulky due to strict security rules. The liability of CDP and of the Airline Carrier cannot be engaged in the event of refusal to check in a Traveller due to the fact that their luggage exceeds the allowance. 9. Transfer of the Contract 9.1 A Traveller may transfer their Contract to a third party who fulfils the same conditions as them for the performance of all the Services, as long as those Services have not begun, in accordance with Article R. 211-7 of the French Tourism Code, and only where this Code applies to CDP. 9.2 The transferor and/or the transferee shall be required to pay the resulting fees. They must inform CDP of this decision by any means that enables them to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt (registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, e-mail, or fax, etc.) within 60 business days at the latest prior to the beginning of the Services. 9.3 In the event that a Traveller transfers their Contract without informing CDP in accordance with the procedures provided for above, this transfer shall not be valid, and the Services provided for in the Contract shall be cancelled with no possible refund.

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General Terms and Conditions of Sale 10. Cancellation or alteration of the Contract by the Traveller 10.1 Pursuant to Article L. 121-21 of the French Consumer Code, Travellers are informed of the fact that they do not benefit from the right of withdrawal provided for in Article L. 121-17 of said Code. 10.2 Travellers cannot alter the Services provided for in the Contract without CDP’s prior agreement. 10.3 If a Traveller alters or cancels a portion or all of the Services provided for in the Contract, shall need to inform CDP via any means that enables them to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt (fax, email, or registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt) as soon as the event resulting in this alteration or cancellation occurs. The date on which the document was sent shall be the date on which the alteration and/or cancellation fees are invoiced. Requests to alter a cruise shall only be accepted subject to Compagnie du Ponant being informed within a timeframe of at least 90 days before the departure of the cruise, via the means set out above. This timeframe shall be increased to 150 days for Expedition Cruise programmes. Beyond that deadline, alteration requests shall be considered as cancellation requests, and shall therefore be managed according to Paragraph 10.5, which governs cancellation fees. The alteration terms and conditions exclusively involve the option for the traveller to replace a portto-port cruise with another port-to-port cruise with Compagnie du Ponant. 10.4 Alteration fees: In the event of an alteration involving a higher-value travel package, and subject to compliance with the terms and conditions set out in Points 10.4.a to 10.4.d, no alteration fee shall be applied to the cruise service, or to the other services, (e.g. air travel). The rebooking fees shall amount to the expenses already incurred by Compagnie du Ponant: • 10.4. a: The passenger may alter their cruise subject to replacing it with a more expensive cruise than the one that is being replaced; • 10.4. b: The departure date of the cruise booked as a replacement must fall within a maximum timeframe of 12 months as from the date when the alteration request was made; • 10.4.c: The reservation and payment of the deposit for the replacement cruise must be made at the same time as the alteration request; • 10.4. d: The replacement cruise selected shall become non-exchangeable and non-refundable from that point; the passenger may only cancel it. In the event that the Contract is switched to a Service of a lower value than the initial value, alteration fees shall apply, and shall be equal to those in the cancellation terms and conditions set out in Article 10.5 below. The fee percentage shall then apply to the difference between the price of the initial Service and/or of the new Service. Specific terms and conditions for an alteration request from Ponant Yacht Club High Admirals In the event of the 1st alteration of a tourism package: no fees shall be applied to the cruise service, as long as the request is made within a timeframe of at least 90 days before the departure of the cruise. This timeframe shall be extended to 150 days for Expedition Cruise programmes. New departure within 12 months after the date of departure initially scheduled. Only one alteration without penalty charges per calendar year and per person entitled to Grand Admiral status, regardless of the cruise. Any alteration request aside from the alteration of the 1st cruise shall be subject to the general sales condition applicable by default. In the case of other services (e.g. air travel), the alteration fees shall amount to the expenses already incurred by Compagnie du Ponant: 10.5 Cancellation fees: For the Expedition Cruises: • From the registration confirmation date up to 91 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 25% of the total amount of the Services; • Between 90 days and 76 days before the departure of the Cruise: 50% of the total amount of the Services; • Between 75 days and 61 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 75 % of the total amount of the Services; • Less than 61 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 100 % of the total amount of the Services. For other cruise programmes: • From the registration confirmation date up to 91 days prior to departure: 10% of the total amount of the Services; • Between 90 days and 61 days before the departure of the Cruise: 25% of the total amount of the Services; • Between 60 days and 46 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 50 % of the total amount of the Services; • Between 45 days and 31 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 75% of the total amount of the Services; • Less than 30 days prior to the departure of the Cruise: 100 % of the total amount of the Services. For the other Services: No refund shall be granted for any cancellation or waiver of an airline or ground Service included in the contract, or of any service that forms part of the Cruise, for any reason whatsoever. 10.6 In the event that a Traveller is prevented from taking the Cruise by a force majeure event, or due to their death, the Contract shall be terminated via the notice provided by the Traveller or their beneficiaries prior to the execution of the Contract. One quarter of the price of the Contract shall then be payable to CDP. The same conditions shall apply to the family members of a Traveller who was prevented from taking the Cruise by a force majeure event or who has died, and who were meant to be travelling with them. 10.7 A Traveller who does not present themselves at the departure of a Service, or who finds themselves unable to depart, or decides not to depart for any reason whatsoever, including due to a connection delay, cannot claim any refund. 10.8 Once the Services have begun, the Traveller shall be required to pay the full price of the Contract, regardless of the reason that may lead them to decide to waive it. 11. Cancellation, interruption, or alteration of the Contract by CDP 11.1 The arrival and departure times are provided for information purposes and are not definitive. In its capacity as the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/or the Vendor of a Package, CDP cannot guarantee that the times will fit in with (air plane and train, etc.) connection timetables. 11.2 CDP may assign travellers different cabins than those initially provided for. 11.3 CDP reserves the right to interrupt a Cruise or to change its itinerary for any reason that it shall consider valid; in this case, CDP cannot be held liable for any loss or harm. 11.4 Specifically in the event of adverse weather conditions, or due to the political or social situation in a port of call country, or due to any other event that may endanger the safety of the Travellers, property, or the ship, or in the event of orders imposed by public authorities, the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/or CDP shall have the option to change the itinerary or the ports of call or destination, to delay the trip or to end it, to divert the ship, to tow another ship or to be towed, to transfer the Travellers and their luggage to any other means of transport, even if such transfer results in extending or shortening the length of the programme. 11.5 The ship may provide assistance to any person or property at sea under all circumstances, and cannot be held liable for the consequences of a change to the Cruise programme for that reason. 11.6 Where CDP is required to alter the Cruise after the Travellers have embarked for reasons beyond its control, the Travellers cannot claim any compensation other than the refund of the Services that were not provided and not replaced, or of the unused portion of the Tickets less any expenses incurred, from either CDP, the Carrier, or the Organiser of the Cruise. Conversely, CDP may ask the Travellers to pay a price supplement corresponding to the additional services provided to the Travellers due to an extension of the trip. 11.7 In the case of external events beyond the control of the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/or CDP, or for any reason relating to the safety of the Travellers, or of the ship, or due to an insufficient number of participants, CDP may cancel the Cruise, and must inform the Travellers and/or the Organiser of the Cruise, where applicable, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, or via e-mail, or via a press release. 11.8 CDP’s Cruises and other Services are subject to a minimum number of participants. 11.8.1 CDP reserves the right to cancel a Cruise up to 21 days prior to departure if the minimum number of Travellers registered is less than or equal to 50% of the ship’s “passenger capacity” (200 Passengers for the Expedition Cruise programs, 244 passengers for the other Cruises on board L’Austral, Le Boréal, Le Lyrial and Le Soléal, 172 passengers on board Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville and Le Dumont-d’Urville, and 55 passengers for the Le Ponant Yacht). 11.8.2 CDP reserves the right to cancel any other service other than the Cruise if the number of Passengers is less than 20 participants (unless specified otherwise).

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11.9 Where CDP is the Organiser of the Cruise, and regardless of the reason for the cancellation, no compensation shall be payable to the Traveller, who shall have a choice between the following solutions: (i) The full refund of the price of the Contract, (ii) another Service at an identical price, (iii) a Service at a lower price, and the refund of the difference in price between the two Services on the basis of the published prices. Travellers must inform CDP of their choice as soon as possible, and in any event prior to the cut-off date mentioned in the cancellation documents. 11.10 The means of transport that are the subject of the Services shall be reserved by CDP in accordance with the terms and conditions of each operator who provides these services. CDP reserves the right to substitute one means of transport for another, or one hotel for another in the same category. In the second case, if the hotel is in a lower category, the excess amount paid shall be refunded to the Travellers. 11.11 All the Services shall be offered within the limit of the places available. If there is no more room in the category proposed, CDP may offer additional places in exchange for a price supplement, depending on availability. 12. Liability 12.1 Where it acts in the capacity of a Sea Carrier, CDP shall be liable for any harm caused to Travellers in accordance with the provisions and compensation limits provided for in the following legislation, depending on their respective scopes of application, namely Articles L. 5421-1 to 5421-8 of the French Transport Code, and (EC) Regulation 392/2009 issued by the European Parliament and Council on 23 April 2009. Where this Regulation is applicable, the compensation limits assigned to the Carrier in the event of death or bodily harm amount to 400,000 drawing rights per Traveller and per event. 12.2 Where it acts in the capacity of a Sea Carrier, CDP shall be liable for any damage caused to luggage in accordance with the provisions and compensation limits provided for in the following legislation, depending on their respective scopes of application, namely Articles L. 5421-9 to 542112 of the French Transport Code, Decree No. 67-268 of 23 March 1967, as amended by Decree No. 86-1065 24 September 1986, and (EC) Regulation 392/2009 issued by the European Parliament and Council on 23 April 2009. Where this Regulation is applicable, the compensation limits assigned to the Carrier in the event of loss of or damage to luggage shall be 2,250 special drawing rights for each passenger and trip, while an excess of 149 special drawing rights per Traveller shall be applied in any event. Where (EC) Regulation 392/2009 does not apply, the maximum compensation for loss of or damage to luggage payable by the Carrier shall be €1,520 per Traveller and per trip. 12.3 In any event, where it acts in the capacity of a Sea Carrier, CDP shall benefit from the compensation limits included in the London International Convention of 19 November 1976, as amended by the 1996 Protocol; these limits shall prevail over any other limits determined by legislation where the application is not mandatory. 12.4 Where it operates as the Organiser of the Cruise, CDP shall be liable for any bodily harm or damage to property that occurs on board the ship or in its ancillary facilities or vessels during embarkation or disembarkation, or that occurs during carriage at sea within the same limits and under the same conditions as the Carrier. Where this damage or injury occurs outside such circumstances, but between the beginning and the end of the cruise, the compensation potentially payable to the Traveller by the Organiser of the Cruise and/or CDP shall be capped at 50% of the price of the Cruise. 12.5 Where it is involved in the capacity of the vendor of a fixed-price travel package within the meaning of the French Tourism Code, CDP shall be responsible for any harm or damage caused to Travellers or their luggage within the limits and conditions specified in Article L. 211-16 of said Code. CDP’s liability may specifically not be engaged in relation to the consequences of the following events: a) Loss or theft of the Tickets, failure to present the correct documents, or presentation of identity or health documents that are out of date or where the validity period is insufficient (identity card, passport, visas, and vaccination certificates, etc.), or that do not comply with the instructions mentioned in the documents delivered to the Traveller; b) unforeseeable and unavoidable incidents or events that affect a third party to the travel contract (force majeure events). Where a cancellation is required by circumstances that have the nature of a force majeure event and/or for reasons relating to the security of Travellers, and/or as the result of an injunction issued by a French or foreign administrative authority. 12.6 CDP’s liability in its capacity as the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/or the Vendor of a Package shall be expressly excluded in the case of non-pecuniary losses, loss of enjoyment and so-called punitive and or similar damages. 12.7 Where a Traveller is not allowed to embark on the ship – including after of during a port call – under the conditions mentioned in Articles 6, neither CDP, in its capacity as Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier, and/or the Vendor of a Package, nor the Captain of the ship, nor the crew shall be held liable on any grounds whatsoever. 12.8 CDP shall not be held liable for bodily harm, or damage to property or non-physical damage caused by wars, blockades, riots, strikes, social conflicts, acts of piracy or terrorism, epidemics or periods of quarantine, natural disasters and catastrophes, nuclear fusion, fission, pollution or explosion or its consequences, the closure of the port of departure, of call, or destination, the impounding, requisition, or seizure of the ship for whatever reason, the use of the ship for special Government purposes, or due simply to the threat of the above events. Moreover, it shall not be held liable for any harm caused by the Traveller’s deliberate involvement in an affray or in a hazardous activity or action that was not rendered necessary in order to safeguard human life. 12.9 CDP shall not be held liable under any circumstances for any damage caused by the interruption and/or the alteration of the trip as the result of a force majeure event, including, wars, blockades, riots, strikes, social conflicts, acts of piracy or terrorism, epidemics or periods of quarantine, natural disasters and catastrophes, nuclear fusion, fission, pollution or explosion or its consequences, the closure of the port of departure, of call, or destination, the impounding, requisition, or seizure of the ship for whatever reason, the use of the ship for special Government purposes, or due simply to the threat of the above events. 12.10 In the event that CDP is responsible for transporting luggage during a period prior or subsequent to the disembarkation of the ship in its capacity as the Organiser of the Cruise, and/ or the Carrier, and/or the Vendor of a Package, it shall act as a representative on the Traveller’s behalf, and its liability shall not replace the liability of the carriers who are effectively responsible for transporting the luggage. 12.11 Luggage that is not claimed at the time when the ship or any other means of transport arrives shall remain at the port at the Travellers’ expense and at their own risk. 12.12 Any delay in delivering the luggage that inconveniences the Traveller may only give rise to the payment of a compensation amount that cannot exceed 20% of the amount that would be payable in the event of the loss of the luggage stowed in the hold under the terms of Article 12.2. CDP reserves a period of 3 (three) months to look for lost luggage. 12.13 Unless a specific written contractual agreement is in place, ground or air transport, Transfers, water sports and scuba diving from the deck, services included in the Pre-and Post-Cruise Services, Excursions and/or Extensions, excursions on land, including, where applicable, the booking of hotels and restaurants and guided tours when booked from the ship with CDP and invoiced by the latter, are supplied by independent service providers who are neither representatives nor employees of the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, the Vendor of the Package, and/or CDP. Travellers shall use these services at their own risk, and CDP shall only be involved as an intermediary, in its capacity as the Organiser of the Cruise, the Carrier, and/or the Vendor of the Package, and shall not assume or engage any liability for the services, regardless of whether such liability involves bodily harm or damage to property, cancellation, delay or a change of programme. 12.14 Any Traveller who takes part in outside activities as part of the Expedition Cruises agrees to take part in them in good faith and solely at their own risk. In this case, participation engages the liability of each participant, in terms of their physical fitness, their safety, their behaviour, and their comfort. Travellers’ attendance at the information briefings provided on board is mandatory. The liability of CDP, its Managing Directors, Directors, officers, crew members, and expedition team members, and the activity leaders cannot be engaged in the event of loss or damage suffered while taking part in outside activities offered during Expedition Cruises under any circumstances.

13. Price reviews 13.1 The prices proposed by CDP are established in accordance with the economic conditions on the day when they are published. These economic conditions include, inter alia, the cost of transportation and fuel, the royalties and taxes relating to the services proposed (entry and/or exit duties in the countries visited, airport or port taxes, embarkation or disembarkation taxes, visa fees, and the cost of admission to tourist attractions), and the exchange rates used when setting the price of the programmes. CDP expressly reserves the right to review its prices. Any change in the cost of transportation and fuel, in taxes, royalties, in the euro and US dollar exchange rates, or special drawing rights and visa fees shall be fully reflected in the price of the trips, including travel agents’ commissions, where applicable. Where the French Tourism Code applies, CDP also has the option to lower the Price pursuant to Article L. 211-12 of said Code, on the understanding that, in this case, no pricing review may occur less than 30 business days prior to the scheduled departure date. 13.2 Where the French Tourism Code applies, Travellers shall be informed of any increase in the Price via registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt – or via any other means as long as it enables the effective receipt of the correspondence to be proved – on the basis of a notice period of (30 ) days prior to the departure date. When they receive this notice, the Passenger and/or the purchaser of the Ticket(s) may cancel their contract and receive an immediate refund of the amount paid by informing the Vendor in writing within a period of 7 (seven) days following receipt of the notice of the price increase. Any daily surcharge (S) in the case of cruise services only shall be calculated as follows:

(change in the price of fuel* X daily consumption**) Capacity of the ship ***

(*): MGO FOB Rotterdam 0.1% in US$ (**): L’Austral, Le Boréal, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial: 20 tonnes; Le Ponant: 5.5 tonnes; Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville and Le Dumont-d’Urville: 10 tonnes (***): L’Austral, Le Boréal, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial: 200 for Expedition Cruises and 244 for the other programmes; Le Ponant: 55; Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville and Le Dumont-d’Urville: 172. 14. Travel Insurance 14.1 The sale of the Services by CDP does not include any kind of insurance. 14.2 CDP offers optional insurance that covers Travellers against the risks of cancellation, and in the event of assistance, repatriation, damage to and loss of their luggage, and medical expenses. These optional insurance policies must be subscribed at the time when the Contract is Signed. 15. After-sales 15.1 Any comment or claim relating to a trip or stay must be sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, clearly specifying the alleged incident and loss, to either Compagnie du Ponant – 408 avenue du Prado 13008 Marseille, if the Traveller signed their Contract directly with CDP, or to the travel agency that sold them the Services, within a period of one month following the date of their return, subject to the statute of limitations. CDP encourages passengers to fill in the satisfaction questionnaires delivered on board the ship at the end of the Cruise. 15.2 Once they have contacted the After-Sales Departments mentioned in Article 14.1, and failing a satisfactory reply within a period of 60 days, the Traveller may contact the French Tourism and Travel Mediator, whose details and contact methods are available on the following website: www.mtv.travel. 15.3 Any proceedings initiated by the Traveller against CDP in its capacity as the Organiser of the Cruise, and/or the Carrier must be initiated within a period of 1 (one) year for damage to property and of 2 (two) years for bodily harm, subject to the statute of limitations as from the date when the Traveller disembarked or should have disembarked. 15.4 The statute of limitations for any proceedings against CDP in its capacity as the vendor of a Package shall expire within the timeframe specified by Articles 2224 and 2226 of the French Civil Code. 16. Applicable law & Jurisdiction 16.1 This Contract is governed by French law. 16.2 Only the courts in the area of the Marseille District Court, France, have jurisdiction to hear any proceedings initiated against CDP, its employees 17. Excerpt from the French Tourism Code The information contained in CDP’s hard-copy brochures and on the company’s website is the prior information provided to the Traveller and provided for by Article L. 211-9 of the French Tourism Code. However, in accordance with Article R. 211-5 of the French Tourism Code, Compagnie du Ponant expressly reserves the right to alter certain items prior to the signing of the Contract. Excerpt from the French Tourism Code determining the conditions for performance of the activities relating to the organisation and sale of trips or stays: Article R. 211-3: Subject to the exclusions provided for in the third and fourth sub-paragraphs of Article L. 211-7, any offer and sale of travel or accommodation services shall give rise to the delivery of appropriate documents that comply with the rules determined in this section. In the event of the sale of airline travel tickets or tickets for travel on a regular shipping line, which does not include services relating to this transportation, the vendors shall deliver one or several passenger tickets for the entire trip to the purchaser, issued by the carrier or under their responsibility. In the event of on-request transportation, the name and the address of the carrier on behalf of whom the tickets are issued must be mentioned. The separate invoicing of the various components of the same travel package shall not release the vendor from the obligations incumbent on them as a result of the regulatory provisions in this section. Article R. 211-3-1: The exchange of pre-contractual information on the availability of contractual terms shall be in writing. This process may take place via e-mail under the validity and performance conditions provided for in Articles 1369-1 to 1369-11 of the French Civil Code. The vendor’s name or company name and their address shall be mentioned, together with the number relating to their registration on the register provided for under Sub-Paragraph a) of Article L. 141-3, or, where applicable, their name, address and a number relating to their registration with the association or union mentioned in the second sub-paragraph of Article R. 211-2. Article R. 211-4: The vendor or must disclose information on the price, dates, and the other components of the services provided at the time of the trip or the stay to the consumer prior to the signing of the contract; this information shall include: 1) The destination, the means, the characteristic features, and the categories of transport used; 2) The accommodation type, its location, its level of comfort and its main characteristic features, its accreditation and its tourism classification in accordance with the regulations or practices of the host country; 3) The catering services provided; 4) A description of the itinerary where a tour is involved; 5) The administrative and health formalities to be performed by French nationals or by nationals of another EU Member State, or of a State that is party to the European Economic Area Agreement, specifically in the event that the crossing of borders is involved, together with the timeframe for performing those formalities; 6) The tours, excursions, and other services included in the fixed-price, or that may be available in exchange for a price supplement; 7) The minimum or maximum size of the group that will enable the trip or stay to go ahead, as well as the cut-off date for informing the consumer in the event that the trip or stay is cancelled, if the trip or stay going ahead is dependent on a minimum number of participants; that date cannot be set at less than twenty-one days prior to the departure date; 8) The amount or the percentage of the price payable as an advance on signing of the contract, as well as the timetable for payment of the balance; 9) The terms and conditions for price reviews, as provided for by the contract, pursuant to Article R. 211-8; 10) The contractual cancellation terms and conditions; 11) The cancellation terms and conditions set out in Articles R. 211-9, R. 211-10, and R.-211-8; 12) The information relating to optional subscription to an insurance policy covering the consequences of certain cancellation events, or to an assistance policy covering certain specific risks, including repatriation expenses in the event of an accident or illness; 13) Where the contract includes air transport services, the information for each leg of the flight, as provided for in Articles R. 211-15 to R. 211-18.

Article R. 211-5: The prior information provided to the consumer shall commit the vendor, unless the vendor specifically has the right to alter certain aspects of that information. In that case, the vendor must clearly specify the extent of that alteration, and which aspects it covers. In any event, any alterations made to the prior information must be disclosed to the consumer prior to the signing of the contract. Article R. 211-6: The contract entered into by the vendor and the purchaser must be in writing, and drawn up in two copies, one of which shall be given to the purchaser, and signed by both parties. Where the contract is entered into via electronic means, Articles 1369-1 to 1369-11 of the French Civil Code shall apply. The contract must include the following clauses: 1) the name and address of the vendor, their guarantor and their insurance company, together with the name and address of the organiser; 2) the trip destination or destinations, and the various periods and their dates in the event of a segmented trip; 3) the means of transport used, and their characteristic features and categories, and the departure and return dates and locations; 4) the accommodation type, its location, comfort level and main characteristic features, and its tourism classification pursuant to the regulations or practices of the host country; 5) the catering services provided; 6) the itinerary where a tour is involved; 7) the tours, excursions or other services included in the total price of the trip or stay; 8) the total price of the services invoiced, together with an indication of any potential review of that invoice pursuant to the provisions of Article R. 211-8; 9) an indication, where necessary, of the royalties or taxes relating to certain services such as landing disembarkation or embarkation taxes at ports and airports, and hotel taxes when they are not included in the price of the service or services provided; 10) the timetable and procedures for payment of the price; the final payment made by the purchaser cannot be less than 30% of the price of the trip or stay, and must be made at the time when the documents enabling the trip or stay to take place are delivered; 11) the special terms and conditions requested by the purchaser and accepted by the vendor; 12) the procedures according to which the purchaser may lodge a claim against the vendor on the grounds of their failure to execute, or their poor execution of the contract; this claim must be made as soon as possible, via any means that enables an acknowledgement of receipt by the vendor to be obtained (fax, e-mail, or registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt), and, where applicable, mentioned in writing to the organiser of the trip and to the service provider concerned; 13) the cut-off date for informing the purchaser in the event that the trip or stay is cancelled by the vendor if the trip or stay going ahead is dependent on a minimum number of participants, in accordance with the provisions of Sub-Paragraph 7) of Article R. 211-4; 14) the contractual cancellation terms and conditions; 15) the cancellation conditions provided for in Articles R. 211-9, R. 211-10, and R. 211-11; 16) further information regarding the risks covered, and the amount of the cover provided by the insurance policy covering the consequences of the vendor’s professional third-party liability; 17) information regarding the insurance policy covering the consequences of certain cancellation cases subscribed by the purchaser (policy number and name of the insurance company), together with the information regarding the assistance policy covering certain specific risks, including repatriation expenses in the event of an accident or illness; in this case, the vendor must give the purchaser a document specifying the risks covered and the risks excluded, at the very least; 18) the cut-off date for informing the vendor in the event that the purchaser transfers the contract; 19) an undertaking to provide the following information to the purchaser, at least 10 days prior to their scheduled departure date: a) the name, address, and telephone number of the vendor’s local representative, or else, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of local organisations likely to assist the consumer in the event of a problem, or else the telephone number enabling emergency contact to be made with the vendor; b) in the event of trips and stays abroad involving minors, a telephone number and an address that enables direct contract with the child or the person in situ responsible for their stay to be established; 20) the clause governing the cancellation and refund, free of charge, of the amounts paid by the purchaser in the event of non-compliance with the information obligation provided for in SubParagraph 13) of Article R. 211-4; 21) the undertaking to inform the purchaser of the departure and arrival times in good time prior to the beginning of the trip or the state. Article R. 211-7: The purchaser may transfer their contract for the trip or stay to a transferee who meets the same conditions as them, as long as the contract has not taken effect. Unless the transferor benefits from a more favourable clause, they are required to inform the vendor of their decision via any means that enables an acknowledgement of receipt to be obtained (fax, e-mail, or registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt) at least seven days prior to the beginning of the trip. This deadline shall be extended to 15 days where it involves a cruise. This transfer shall not be subject to prior authorisation by the vendor under any circumstances. Article R. 211-8: Where the contract includes an express price review option, within the limits provided for in Article L. 211-12, it must mention the specific calculation procedures for the price changes, in the case of both increases and decreases, and specifically the amount of the transportation expenses and related taxes, the currency or currencies that may have an impact on the price of the trip or the stay, the portion of the price to which the change applies, and the exchange rate for the currency or currencies used as a benchmark when determining the price shown in the contract. Article R. 211-9: Where the vendor finds themselves required to alter one of the key aspects of the contract prior to the purchaser’s departure, such as by significantly increasing the price, and where they ignore the information obligation mentioned in Sub-Paragraph 13) of Article R. 211-4, the purchaser may take the following measures, without prejudice to any appeals for compensation for the loss that they may suffer, and once they have been informed by the vendor via any means that enables an acknowledgement of receipt to be obtained (fax, e-mail, or registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, etc.): – either cancel the contract and obtain immediate repayment of the amounts paid with no penalty; – or accept the change or the substitute trip proposed by the vendor; in that case, an amendment to the contract specifying the alterations made shall then be signed by the parties; any price decrease shall be deducted from the amounts that may remain payable by the purchaser, and if the payment already made by the latter exceeds the price of the altered service, the excess amount must be returned to them prior to their departure date. Article R. 211-10: In the event provided for in Article L. 211-14, where the vendor cancels the trip or the stay prior to the purchaser’s departure, they must inform the purchaser via any means that enables an acknowledgement of receipt to be obtained (fax, e-mail, or registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, etc.); the purchaser shall then obtain immediate repayment of the amounts paid from the vendor without any penalty, without prejudice to any claims for compensation for any loss that they may have suffered; in this case, the purchaser shall receive a compensation amount that is at least equal to the penalty that they would have paid if they had been responsible for the cancellation on this date. The provisions of this article shall not prevent the reaching of an amicable agreement with a view to the purchaser accepting a replacement trip or stay offered by the vendor under any circumstances. Article R. 211-11: Where the vendor finds themselves unable to provide a major portion of the services provided for in the agreement, and which account for a significant percentage of the price paid by the purchaser after the latter’s departure, the vendor must immediately take the following measures, without prejudice to the claims for compensation for any losses that may have been suffered: – either offer services as a replacement for the services provided for, and potentially bear any additional cost, and, if the services accepted by the purchaser are of a lower quality, the vendor must refund the price difference to them as soon as they return; – or, if they cannot offer any replacement service, or if that service is refused by the purchaser on valid grounds, provide the purchaser with transportation tickets enabling them to return to their place of departure under conditions that may be considered as equivalent, or to another place agreed by both parties, at no additional cost. The provisions of this article shall apply in the event of noncompliance with the obligation provided for in Sub-Paragraph 13) of Article R. 211-4. Article R. 211-12: The provisions of Articles R. 211-3 to R. 211-11 must be included in the brochures and the travel contracts offered by the persons mentioned in Article L. 211-1. Article R. 211-13: The purchaser can no longer claim the benefit of the clause provided for under SubParagraph 20 of Article R. 211-61 once the service has been provided.

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Particular Terms and Conditions of Sale 1 - The rates of our cruises are per person and include the following: • All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation) • Captain’s welcome cocktail and gala dinner • “Open Bar” (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands, mineral water, tea and coffee. List available upon request) • Evening entertainment and events • 24h room service (special selection) • Highly qualified bilingual expedition team on all cruises identified by “Expedition” logo • English speaking lecturer on selected sailings identified by “lecturer on board” logo • English speaking golf escort on selected sailings identified by “golf cruise” logo • English speaking dive master on selected sailings identified by “diver on board” logo • Water sports activities (except scuba diving) using the ship’s equipment, when permitted by local authorities and confirmed by ship Master according to safety and sea conditions onsite • Park entry fees into protected areas • Gratuities to onboard crew, local guides and drivers 1-1 Our Antarctica “Cruise, Flights* Transfers” program rates are per person and also include: • “Cruise, Flights & Transfers” Programmes for expedition voyages Ushuaia-Ushuaia: flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires • “Cruise, Flights & Transfers” Program for expedition voyages Ushuaia-Montevideo and MontevideoUshuaia: one-way flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia or Ushuaia/Buenos Aires • “Cruise, Flight & Transfer” Program for expedition voyage Ushuaia-Cape Town: one-way flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia • Meet and Greet by our representatives in Ushuaia and direct luggage transfer from the airport to the ship for port clearance (or between the Arakur Resort and the port of Ushuaia in case of reservation of the pre-cruise programme “Welcome to Ushuaia”) • On embarkation days in Ushuaia: transfer to the Arakur Resort located inside Cerro Alarken Natural Reserve, enjoy time at leisure and lunch. (In case of reservation of the “Welcome to Ushuaia” pre-cruise program, mentioned program replaces the activities of this day) • On disembarkation days in Ushuaia: direct transfer from the ship to the airport (not included on Ushuaia – Montevideo cruise) • Complimentary boot rental (except for guarantee deposit) • Complimentary polar parka for you to keep * All flights indicated and included in the cruise package are in economy class. In case of the Traveler’s opposition, prior to the Signing of the Contract, to the Flights & Transfers Service included in the Fixed-rate Package, a penalty fee of 30% of the Service amount excluding taxes will be charged to the Traveler. 1-2 Our “Cruise, Flights* & Transfers” program rates are per person and also include: • Cruise packages Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen; Kangerlussuaq-Kangerlussuaq; LonyearbyenKangerlussuaq; Tromso-Lonyearbyen roundtrip flight from/to Paris on a European airline. • Cruise package Reykjavik-Kangerlussuaq; Dublin-Tromso: one-way return flight to Paris on a European airline • Cruise package Kangerlussuaq-Nome, outbound flight Paris to Kangerlussuaq, return flight Nome to Seattle • Cruise package Nome-Seward, outbound flight Seattle to Nome, from Seward bus transfer to Anchorage followed by flight Anchorage to Seattle • Cruise package Nome-Vancouver: outbound flight Seattle-Nome • Cruise package Petropavlovsk-Juneau: outbound flight Seoul-Petropavlovsk and return flight Juneau-Seattle • Cruise package Seward-Vancouver: outbound flight Seattle-Anchorage followed by a bus transfer to Seward • “Valparaiso-Ushuaia”: on disembarkation day – direct transfer from the ship to the airport. Flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires - Complimentary boot rental (except for guarantee deposit) - Complimentary polar parka for you to keep (no children sizes available) • “Ushuaia-Valparaiso”: on embarkation day – flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, meet and greet by our representatives in Ushuaia, transfer to the Arakur Resort located inside Cerro Alarken Natural Reserve, enjoy time at leisure and lunch - Complimentary boot rental (except for guarantee deposit) - Complimentary polar parka for you to keep (no children sizes available) • “Victoria-Nosy Be”: on disembarkation day, coach transfer from the port to Nosy Be airport, for flight Nosy-Be/Mauritius • “Nosy Be-Victoria”: on embarkation day, flight Mauritius/Nosy Be, meet and greet at the airport followed by direct coach transfer to the port of Nosy Be. • “Dakar-Praia”: on disembarkation day, coach transfer from the port to Praia airport, for flight Praia/ Paris • “Praia-Dakar”: on embarkation day, flight Paris/Praia, meet and greet at the airport followed by direct coach transfer to the port of Praia. • “Auckland-Honiara”: on disembarkation day, coach transfer from port to the Honiara airport, for flight Honiara-Brisbane • “Honiara-Cairns”: on embarkation day, flight Brisbane-Honiara, meet and greet at the airport followed by coach transfer to the port of Honiara. In case of the Traveler’s opposition, prior to the Signing of the Contract, to the Flights & Transfers Service included in the Fixed-rate Package, a penalty fee of 30% of the Service amount excluding taxes will be charged to the Traveler. * These flights are being studied and are subject to change until the flight plan is confirmed up to 3 months prior to each cruise. All flights indicated and included in the cruise package are in economy class. 1-3 Our “Cruise & Transfers*” program rates are per person and also include: Following transfers*: • Broome*-Darwin: group transfer from the town center to the port in time for embarkation • Darwin-Broome*: Group transfer from the port to your hotel or the airport. For guests who have an afternoon flight, enjoy time at leisure in the town center before your transfer to the airport. 2 - Our cruise rates do not include: • The optional excursion “Tierra del Fuego National Park” on embarkation days in Ushuaia. This excursion must be prebooked and paid at least 3 months prior to departure. • The optional 1-night “Welcome to Ushuaia” which has limited capacity and needs to be prebooked at time of the cruise reservation. The program includes transfers in Ushuaia, 1 night based on double occupancy, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and the excursion to the Tierra del Fuego National Park including lunch. The flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires and transfers included in your cruise. • Any ground services before and/or after the cruise other than the ones mentioned in each “Cruise, Flights & Transfers” package and for which details are available upon request. Don’t hesitate to contact your travel agent or consult www.ponant.com • The optional pre- and post-cruise programs, overlands and shore excursions presented in this brochure and on www.ponant.com

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• Visa expenses (which may include additional administrative charges imposed by the authorities of a country) and/or immigration reciprocity taxes if applicable. • Luggage handling • Optional Spa package to be booked prior your departure • Beverages other than the ones mentioned • Dives when authorized by local authorities and feasible with ship equipment and Zodiac®. Rates: $80 per standard dive; $95 per dive when local equipment or staff must be used, $95 for a “Discover SCUBA Diving” course. On some cruises a dive package might be on offer. In order to participate in diving sessions, guests must have a medical certificate less than 1 year old and their up-to-date dive book with them. • Laundry services, hair salon and à la carte Spa treatments • Personal expenses, on board medical consultations and drug prescriptions • Cancellation/luggage/assistance/repatriation/medical insurance(s) 3 - Ground services Ground services in the port of departure, transfers to the ship, including, as applicable, hotel room and restaurant bookings or guided tours, are performed by independent suppliers who are not employees of Compagnie du Ponant. In this respect, Compagnie du Ponant acts only as an agent and shall not be held liable for said services or for the acts or omissions of sub-contractors or other contractors. The passenger agrees that Compagnie du Ponant acts as agent and/or trustee for any person including ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service forming, or in connection with, any part of the cruise. Our Cruise and Flights package programmes are made in connection with Compagnie du Ponant selected regular or private charter flights. Final timings and schedule of the day by day program will be communicated with the cruise ticket. All our programs are based on economy class air and according to number of seats available. If the class is not available anymore, we will suggest, depending on the availability, extra seats with a supplement. On International flights, check-in luggage is limited to 23kg/50lbs and 8kg/11 to 17lbs per person for carry-on luggage (besides airlines frequent flyer advantages). On regular domestic or intercontinental flights, check-in luggage limits are between 15 and 20 kg/33 to 44lbs and 5 to 8kg/17lbs per person for carry-on. On Compagnie du Ponant Private charter flights, check-in luggage is limited to 23 kg/50lbs and 5kg/11lbs maximum per person as carry-on. We thank you for taking these restrictions into account. Airline carriers charge for extra weight and sometimes refuse, for strict security reasons, to check-in overweight and oversized luggage. Compagnie du Ponant and the airline carriers waive all liability for luggage with extra weight that is refused at the check-in. 3-1 Services included in “Cruise, flights and Transfers packages”: Packages “Cruise, Flights and Transfers” include ground services before and/or after the cruise as described in documents available 12 months prior departure of each cruise and available on www. ponant.com. However, the complete details will only be made available once the flight times have been confirmed (approximately 3 months prior to departure). 3-2 Ground activities included during expedition cruises itself: By choosing an expedition cruise, passengers agree to follow the rules of good conduct presented by the expedition team during the cruise. We remind you that being properly equipped is essential (clothing, sunglasses, etc.) and we recommend bringing binoculars to enable you to observe the wildlife comfortably and respectfully during your excursions and shore visits. 3-3 Pre- and post-cruise programs and pre-bookable tours Pre- and Post-cruise programs (as detailed on www.ponant.com), pre-bookable tours and shore excursions are performed by independent suppliers who are not employees of Compagnie du Ponant. In this respect, Compagnie du Ponant acts only as an agent and shall not be held liable for said services or for the acts or omissions of sub-contractors or other contractors. The passenger agrees that Compagnie du Ponant acts as agent and/or trustee for any person including ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service forming, or in connection with, any part of the cruise. Hotel accommodations are based on 4 and 5-star rated hotels. Official check-in time is 4pm, check-out time is 11am unless early check-in or late check-out supplement are paid. Programs marked with “Escorted” logo benefit from a PONANT escort, (accompaniment by a PONANT tour leader is subject to a minimum of 20 participants per program). Travelers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. CDP advises Travelers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations. CDP specifically draws Travelers’ attention to the fact that the information provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travelers to adjust their behavior to the visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid carrying valuable objects during their travel. 3-4 Shore excursions Unless otherwise noted, shore excursions are sold and charged on board and are ruled by general conditions that apply to the contract signed with the local tour operator and the relevant national regulations. The passenger agrees that CDP acts as agent and/or trustee for any person including ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service in connection with any part of the cruise. Excursions can involve activities that may not suit persons with disabilities. Prices are only given as an indication and may change. Before departure, you will receive a tour program detailing the excursions on offer with the latest rates. Five months before cruise departure, shore excursions can also be viewed on www.ponant.com. Shore excursions are currently only bookable onboard. In the event of an excursion being cancelled due to a technical reason, shortage of participants or a case of force majeure, the client will not be charged and will not be eligible for any compensation. Please note that you will not be reimbursed for excursions if you cancel after registration. Any meals offered during excursions are simple and should not be compared to the standards on board the ship. 3-4-1 Cruises with Included Shore Excursions: Included Shore Excursions: selection of predefined shore excursions, which are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, for details check our website. No reimbursement will be made if selecting an excursion for sale instead of an included one. The included shore excursions are non-changeable, nor exchangeable with the shore excursions or overlands which are available for sale, they are also non-refundable. The shore excursion credit associated to the loyalty programme does not apply on cruises with complimentary shore excursions. In case you decide not to participate on those included shore excursions, we kindly ask you, for organizational reasons, to inform the Shore Excursions desk onboard. The tours are subject to a minimum and/or maximum of participants, each reservation will be confirmed onboard based on availability. PONANT thanks you in advance for your understanding in the event of cancellation of a tour due to the lack of participants or if the maximum number of participants has been reached.

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