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ARCTIC & ALASKA

COLLECTION SUMMER CRUISES 2016

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“Dear passengers, don’t stay in your cabins. An incredible spectacle is unfolding on the starboard side!” announced the Captain of L’Austral, which had just positioned itself off the coast of Kamchatka in the Russian Far East.

Indeed, a grey whale and its calf had just appeared at the water’s surface.

Excerpt from a passenger’s journal.

Drawing on more than twenty years’ experience, PONANT brings you a choice of exceptional itineraries through the Arctic Far North, an extraordinary destination where a whole new world will be yours to discover. On the edge of the Arctic Circle, from Iceland to Spitsbergen, and Greenland to Baffin Bay, right up to the Russian Far North, this will be a unique experience full of unusual encounters.

Unless you choose to venture even farther, to the remote expanses of Alaska, where nature forms steep mountains, vast glaciers, sumptuous forests and snow-covered peaks. From the mythical city of Vancouver to the legendary Klondike Gold Rush, via the remarkable Misty Fjords National Monument, you’ll be captivated by this pristine and wild region.

During your cruise aboard Le Boréal, L’Austral or Le Soléal, we invite you to experience a 5* Expedition in true PONANT style: a refined atmosphere on the far reaches of these extreme lands – magical places where we catch ourselves dreaming of absolute purity...

See you on board very soon.

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SUMMARY WHY SAIL IN ALASKA & IN THE ARCTIC WITH PONANT?......................................06 YOUR CRUISES......................................................................................................08 YOUR NATURALIST-GUIDES...................................................................................10 FIVE STARS EXPEDITION........................................................................................12 THE ARCTIC FAR NORTH.......................................................................................14

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THE ALASKA.........................................................................................................38 LE BORÉAL, L’AUSTRAL & LE SOLÉAL......................................................................54 STATEROOMS & DECKS.........................................................................................56 GENERAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................................................................58 INSURANCE..........................................................................................................62

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WHY SAIL IN ALASKA & IN THE ARCTIC WITH

PONANT? PROVEN EXPERIENCE

Thanks to its 16 years of experience in the polar regions and as a leader in Arctic cruises, PONANT has made its reputation as a true specialist in extreme environments. This year again, for our 2016 season, we are bringing you a selection of unique cruises through the polar expanses of the Far North and the still virgin and unspoiled lands of Alaska, aboard L’Austral, Le Boréal or Le Soléal. A privilege which gives to our expeditions an exclusive atmosphere.

5* COMFORT IN POLAR LANDS: A UNIQUE CONCEPT PONANT promises you a rare and privileged opportunity to experience all the intensity of an expedition in a standard of five-star comfort unique in these remote regions.

SAFETY & RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The safety of our passengers has always been our number one priority as ship owners and is the constant concern of our experienced Captains. Our three ships are stable and quiet and all have ice-going classification, meaning that they meet the most demanding international criteria and are at the cutting edge of technology in terms of their safety equipment. Our excellence of service requires a continuous improvement of our performances in environment which are implicit for our clients.

Due to the nature of our business, the safety of our vessels is of critical importance.

As we sail into sensitive areas it is essential for us to respect the environments, including the marine environment, and the local communities where we operate.

With its 4 sisterships awarded "Clean Ship" and member of La Charte Bleue d’Armateurs de France, PONANT is committed to responsible behavior to safeguard the flora and fauna.

THE « PONANT » SIGNATURE AT THE HEART OF THE FAR NORTH

• The world’s number 1 cruise company in polar regions.

• 12 itineraries to discover 7 remote lands and meet 5 different ethnic groups.

• The Arctic Far North, only 4 hours from Paris.

• Alaska, halfway between USA & Russia.

• 5* Expedition cruises aboard ultra-modern ships, blend of elegance, luxury and cutting-edge technology.

• Ships certified with the label "Clean Ship" protecting the environment.

• A crew of polar and ice specialists, experts in extreme sailing.

• Lecturers and/or a team of naturalist-guides, on all departures, selected for their areas of expertise.

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Access the World’s treasures by Sea…

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LONGYARBYEN GREENLAND RUSSIA

NOME ALASKA

SPITSBERGEN

KANGERLUSSUAQ CANADA

REYKJAVIK ICELAND

PETROPAVLOVSK QUEBEC

JAPAN

KANAZAWA

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ICELAND, GEYSERS & GLACIERS.......................p24

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July 13 2016

L'AUSTRAL

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ICELAND, GEYSERS & GLACIERS.......................p24

July 20th 2016

L'AUSTRAL

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ICELAND, GEYSERS & GLACIERS.......................p24

July 20th 2016

LE BORÉAL LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN

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THE BEST OF SPITSBERGEN................................p18

July 27 2016

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Aug. 03 2016 L'AUSTRAL

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THE INEXPLORED GREENLAND..........................p26

Aug. 16th 2016 L'AUSTRAL

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THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE..............................p28

Aug. 26th 2016 LE BORÉAL

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THE BAFFIN SEA................................................p20

Sept. 07 2016 L'AUSTRAL

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BEST OF KAMCHATKA.......................................p30

Sept. 08 2016 LE BORÉAL

KANGERLUSSUAQ • QUEBEC

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THE CANADIAN FAR NORTH.............................p22

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L'AUSTRAL

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RUSSIA BERING STRAIT

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PRIBILOF ISLANDS

SEWARD

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BERING SEA

ALASKA

ALASKA GULF

CANADA

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June 05 2016

LE SOLÉAL

SEWARD • VANCOUVER

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ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA...........................p42

June 18 2016

LE SOLÉAL

VANCOUVER • JUNEAU

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IN THE WAKE OF PIONEERS..............................p44

June 25th 2016

LE SOLÉAL

JUNEAU • VANCOUVER

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IN THE WAKE OF PIONEERS..............................p44

July 02nd 2016

LE SOLÉAL

VANCOUVER • JUNEAU

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IN THE WAKE OF PIONEERS..............................p44

July 28 2016

LE SOLÉAL

SEWARD • ANADYR

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NORTHERN ALASKA & WRANGEL ISLAND......p46

Aug. 12 2016 LE SOLÉAL

ANADYR • SEWARD

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THE BERING SEA & KODIAK PENINSULA...........p48

SEWARD • VANCOUVER

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ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA...........................p42

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YOUR NATURALIST- GUIDES*

NATURALISTS, GEOLOGISTS, LECTURERS AND EXPERIENCED GUIDES, OUR TEAM OF WELL- KNOWN PROFESSIONALS ARE THE IDEAL COMPANIONS TO HAVE AS YOU EXPLORE THESE REMOTE LANDS, BETWEEN ALASKA AND THE FAR NORTH. Nicolas DUBREUIL - Expedition Leader Nicolas fell in love with the region to such an extent that he wrote an ethnology thesis on it. The Antarctic polar expanses have no secrets for this expedition leader.

Armed with his experience, Nicolas has been working with PONANT for more than eleven years now, helping the captain plan routes. He is only too delighted to share his memories and knowledge. ”Sublime Grimsey Island, where I organized a shore visit, I can still hear the cries of a million arctic sterns gathered in the mist.”

Alain BIDART Passionate about the Antarctic, sub-polar and polar regions, Alain works with the International Polar Federation to make science more accessible to students and teachers.

He has travelled to the Antarctic as part of educational projects, spending 2 months in a tent on an ice cap with a team of mountain climbers, and one month on an icebreaker for the first ever observation of a total solar eclipse in the Southern Ocean. In order to be able to share his general knowledge about the polar regions and his love of wildlife observation, he is now a naturalist- guide and lecturer on our cruises.

Sophie FAVROLT An Art Historian and qualified tour guide, Sophie developed an interest in the Vikings and this led her to the Far North - Norway, Iceland and Greenland - as well as to the countries of the Baltic Sea. For the last five years, her appreciation of extreme destinations has seen her accompany our cruises to the Antarctic region.

“What moves me in the Arctic is the feeling that history is just as well preserved there as Nature. What we see is exactly what the explorers of the 19th century looked upon.”

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Raphaël SANÉ - Expedition Leader Raphaël is passionate about nature and holds a degree in hydrobiology. He has been studying and working at nature conservation since the age of 15. In parallel, he has participated in several research expeditions to the Arctic and in the peruvian jungle. After working for naturalist associations for 7 years and taking part in several expeditions, he is now expedition leader on our polar and tropical itineraries, where passengers appreciate his contagious passion, his teaching style and his availability.

José SARICA From an early age, protecting nature has been a true vocation for José. He trained as a zoo therapist in Quebec then studied the belugas of Saint-Laurent. Fascinated by marine mammals, he has published many articles in international scientific reviews and he has been a naturalist- guide specializing in cetology on polar cruises since 2009. ”Once again today, emotion overwhelmed me when I thought of the huge fin of a right whale emerging from the water just a stone’s throw from our Zodiac®, and waving gently in the air as if to say hello...”.

Ombline CHABASSEUR Ombline is passionate about the polar universe; she first lived in Finland then travelled to many Arctic countries. She decided to become a hiking trip leader and spent many summer seasons in the Far North, sharing her passion and her knowledge of the plant and wildlife, history and customs of these remote countries. Aboard the ship, she will gladly share her knowledge of this fragile and fascinating environment. ”I have never seen anything like it in all my expeditions. As the ship sailed closer, a grandiose landscape appeared, so moving...” *List not complete. Subject to availability.

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FIVE STARS Our cruises in Alaska and in the Arctic are above all “Expedition” cruises where the route taken by your ship can each day bring a new adventure or an unexpected surprise. Each morning, the Captain and the expedition leader will decide on the day’s schedule, taking into account the state of the ice and the weather conditions. Let the adventure begin…

This summer, we planned new itineraries especially for you, bringing you new opportunities to discover nature, fauna and flora under the guidance of our passionate and experienced naturalists and guides. Destinations include Greenland, Iceland, Spitsbergen or the Baffin Sea, without forgetting the Canadian Far North, but also remote areas of Alaska offering incomparable landscape, between glacial fronts, primary forests and islands, where the soft light of the midnight sun irradiates the sky and the horizon.

YOUR TRIPS IN A ZODIAC® DINGHY

SHORE VISITS

Daily trips in small groups aboard a Zodiac dinghy will allow you to get as close as possible to the majestic giants of ice and their iridescent colors or to observe a group of walruses gathered on a floating section of pack ice.

Each sea trip is different. Accompanied by our experienced naturalist- guides, set out aboard our Zodiac® dinghies to immortalize a magic moment and discover the hidden treasures of the Far North.

Although at first glance, Alaska and the Arctic appear like vast wild and untouched expanses, there are some areas where we can set foot on solid ground, during delightful trips. Going ashore from one of our Zodiac® dinghies will allow you to discover the most beautiful nature reserves in Alaska, or will lead you to the territory of the majestic polar bear. You will also meet the ancient people Inuit or the amerindian tribes Tlingit. Whether you are a walker or a hiker, each shore visit offers the promise of a new encounter.

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EXPEDITION REFINED ADVENTURE Whichever cruise you choose, you will always find the same exceptional conditions of comfort, service and elegance that have forged the reputation of PONANT. Our ships have earned Class Comfort 1 certification, which allows it to navigate in the most extreme regions, whilst at the same time offering five-stars service and comfort. Aboard, you will enjoy a warm atmosphere, a subtle blend of refinement and authenticity. A certain idea of luxury, a way of experiencing cruising... differently.

A BUTLER SERVICE You will be welcomed into a warm environment. Your cruise will allow you to experience the french way of living, that subtle blend of relaxed elegance and conviviality that is our trademark. To make your trip even more perfect, a butler service is available to passengers travelling in one of the suites on Deck 6, to ensure a tailor- made and trouble- free cruise. Attentive and discreet, your butler will be your primary contact, providing personalized service each day and efficiently catering to all your requirements.

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THE ARCTIC FAR NORTH, NORTHERN ADVENTURES TO THE FAR REACHES OF POLAR LANDS...

If lands that fuel the passions and dreams of all adventurers and lovers of the great outdoors do indeed exist, the Far North is surely such a place.

Taking a trip to the Arctic means heading for lands that are extreme, grandiose and far from the most popular tourist itineraries. We’ll take you from Iceland to Spitsbergen, Greenland to Baffin Bay, and of course along the mythical Northwest Passage which was long coveted by generations of explorers, before reaching the rugged coastlines of the Russian Far East, between Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands.

Journey to incredible pristine landmasses standing in the middle of a sea of ice, where the infinite silence is broken only by the sounds of drifting icebergs as they crash, breaching humpback whales, or a sudden flight of puffins, and where you might glimpse a majestic polar bear searching for food along the ice... Sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT and Paul-Émile VICTOR, and muse at how fortunate you are to be able to enjoy this rare and fascinating experience.

Here, each Zodiac® outing is different. As you sail aboard L’Austral or Le Boréal, you’ll witness landscapes that are ever changing according to the light, the mood of the sea and the colour of the ice, which varies from pure white to deep blue. During your shore visits in a Zodiac® dinghy in the company of our naturalist-guides, you’ll also have the chance to come face to face with ancestral cultures, in the Inuit, Koryak or Chukchi villages, whose many traditions have been carefully protected for generations.

Let your imagination roam free during this timeless voyage, and come and experience PONANT hospitality in the heart of this frozen world where you’ll weave magical experiences and unforgettable memories.

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WHY THE ARCTIC? FOR ICELAND, WHERE FIRE AND ICE ARE KING As a land of extremes and contrasts on the edge of the Arctic Circle, Iceland boasts a range of wild and ruggedly beautiful landscapes where wind, stone, fire and ice mingle. Here, the volcanoes, geysers, fjords and wild expanses create a unique, almost surreal atmosphere where reigns a touch of intangible magic. This mythical realm shaped by the earth’s convulsions and under the influence of elves and arctic energy, unfurls an impressive colour palette, ranging from the jet black of the obsidian to the various shades of fawn in the rhyolite and the soft green of the meadows which run alongside its cliffs. Discover the land we call “the island of volcanoes”, which rose from the Ocean...

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FOR ITS EXCEPTIONAL WILDLIFE At the tip of the world, where the sun wavers between night and day, lies a magical land made of ice, water, and polar deserts with rugged but grandiose landscapes: the Arctic Continent. As you cruise along its frigid waters or explore its snow-covered lands, look out for a chance spotting of the graceful narwhal, elegantly nicknamed “unicorn of the sea” and renowned for its agility; the musk oxen, whose astonishing silhouette is covered in a thick woolly coat; the bearded seal, recognisable by its small head covered in an abundance of “vibrissae” ; or the polar bear, the undisputed lord of the ice.

FOR THE PRIMITIVE BEAUTY OF KAMCHATKA The Kamchatka is the archetype of wild lands and is one of the great unspoiled regions of the world. Located in the heart of the Far East’s remote regions, in this vast volcanic peninsula nature puts on a powerful and infinitely beautiful show for its visitors. Forged over the centuries by fire, earth and ocean, like a jewel in its precious setting, this pristine paradise reveals unspoiled nature, with landscapes including a chain of over 200 volcanoes, acid lakes, geysers, and old- growth forest. An exceptional spectacle awaits you, set against a backdrop of orange- tinged taiga, in the heart of the legendary brown bear’s kingdom.

FOR SHARING ETHNIC TRADITIONS There are peoples for whom we have an enduring fascination, for their simple way of life which continues as if the modern world had no bearing on it... During your cruise in the Arctic Far North, discover the Inuit people, the last descendants of the Arctic, still living to the rhythm of their culture and their art, and the Koryak people, who make a living from fishing and raising reindeer. Through these timeless encounters, discover ethnic groups with unique traditions, keepers of ancestral beliefs and traditions.

FOR THE MAGICAL GREENLAND Inhale, exhale... Discovering the vast island of Greenland means immersing yourself in a world of ice, where hard land must stay slender and beautiful if it hopes to be granted the right to stay. Still almost unknown just a century ago, the east coast of this island remains a region of great authenticity and majesty. Boasting stunningly beautiful and authentic landscapes ranging from winding fjords to twisting canyons, crystal- clear cascades and huge glaciers, it is also home to an abundant wildlife, including the elegant humpback whale, the unusual narwhal and the majestic polar bear in its snow-white fur. Aboard Le Soléal, set off to discover this icy continent, the biggest National Park in the world today, where each setting hides an unforgettable adventure.

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Nestling between millennial glaciers and carved mountains, and considered to be “the crown of Arctic Norway”, Spitsbergen is a place that never sees the night. Le Boréal will have sailed to latitude 78° North when it reaches the chiselled coasts of this island, considered the largest of the Svalbard Archipelago. Set off to discover this strange polar desert, land of cathedral-shaped glaciers.

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HIGHLIGHTS* •Outings and landings in Zodiac® dinghies.

• A team of experienced naturalist-guides.

• Sailing in the fjords of Spitsbergen.

• Hiking opportunity.

• Natural delights: ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, icecaps, steep-sided valleys, steep cliffs, huge glaciers, glacier fronts.

• Wildlife: arctic foxes, svalbard reindeers, arctic terns, walruses, whales, puffins possibility of viewing polar bears. * Just for example. Taking into acount the state of the ice and the weather conditions.

SAILING TO THE HEART OF SPITSBERGEN Remote, mysterious, authentic... The history of the Svalbard Islands is exceptionally rich. Located on the southern fringe of the Arctic Ocean and shaped by ice, wind and ocean, Spitsbergen, also called “the island with a thousand and one names”, was once inhabited by the Inuit and is now the biggest national park in the world. During your cruise, your excursions on land will have you following in the footsteps of the great explorers and whale hunters of old, to discover extraordinary landscapes composed of snow- covered peaks and sheer cliffs that throw themselves into fjords scattered with icebergs.

The days at sea will be interspersed with unusual ports of call and trips in Zodiac® dinghies at the first light of dawn in the hopes of spotting the lord of the ice, the solitary polar bear.

NY ALESUND As you cruise along the west coast of Spitsbergen, you’ll discover landscapes composed of fjords with vertiginous cliff faces and gigantic glaciers, set against a decor of mountains standing tall against the blue of the horizon. During your cruise, we invite you to follow in the footsteps of the first men to have explored these parts after setting sail from the coast of Norway, and discover Ny Alesund, a former mining town that has been transformed into a scientific research station. Founded in 1916, this small town was the departure point for many Arctic expeditions, including those of the famous explorer Roald AMUNDSEN. Let your imagination run free during this day of discovery at the heart of an extraordinary naturally-wild environment.

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During your cruise, Le Boréal will take you to Cross Fjord, which will reveal its typically arctic setting, made up of plutonic rocks and tundra. By the light of the midnight sun you can admire the vast expanses of flowers covering the mountain sides, at the heart of 14 alpine glaciers that make up the fjord, all sweeping majestically into the sea. The wild beauty of a remote land that various species of endemic wildlife have chosen as a haven.

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“From the exterior decks we observed the first Zodiac dinghy with our expedition team on board to assess the situation in Cross Bay, blocked at its extremity by the majestic Lilliehook Glacier. An hour later we disembarked in a lush, nearly closed bay and we headed to the rear of a lake that the bravest among us skirted around until we reached a flamboyant promontory. A delicious, mild, peaceful and unforgettable day”.

Extract from a passenger Travel Book. ®

Monaco Glacier SPITSBERGEN Magdalena Bay Ny Alesund

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Paris/Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen) on european airline flight. Welcome and transfer to the port.

Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

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Spitsbergen - Bellsund (Norway)

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Spitsbergen - Magdalena Bay (Norway) Sailing toward the ice floe

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Spitsbergen - North East National Park (Norway)

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Spitsbergen - Monaco Glacier (Norway)

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Spitsbergen - North West National Park (Norway)

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Spitsbergen - Ny Alesund / Cross Fjord (Norway)

FAUNA IN SPITSBERGEN

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A land of rocks and water, deserts and glaciers, a coastline that is often tormented but always grandiose, Iceland is a paradise for birds who come to make the most of the abundance of food available during the Summer. It is the favorite site for arctic sterns, the tireless long haul fliers. During their migration, these small, red beaked marine birds cross vast ocean expanses in a journey that can take 4 months, during which time they fly some 35,000 km, clocking up a total of 70,000 km in each twelve month cycle. Further on, the polar bear reigns supreme here, as it paces up and down the ice in search of the perfect hunting ground, while out at sea, the orca will gladly follow in our ship’s wake, giving a fortunate few the chance to glimpse this powerful, playful and bold mammal.

Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen). Disembarkation.

Discovery of Longyearbyen and transfer to the airport.

Longyearbyen/Paris on european airline flight.

An adventure which is not measured in terms of miles sailed or number of bears spotted, but in terms of emotions, sensations, experiences...

Le Boréal invites you to discover this land of ephemeral ice jewels, made all the more precious for their evanescence.

YOUR POST CRUISE INCLUDED • Discovery of Longyearbyen (Half - day) The excursion includes a panoramic tour of Longyearbyen followed by a visit to the Svalbard Museum. It is dedicated to the natural and cultural history of Svalbard, and examines the preservation of the lifestyle and activities in these Arctic areas, whilst explaining the close relationship between the land and the sea, between nature and the local culture.

Included in the price list.

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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AUGUST 26TH 2016 (13 nights) From 7 060 €

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We invite you to board Le Boréal for an exceptional cruise to discover the secrets of Baffin Bay. With its ice, snow and lands as yet unspoiled since the dawn of time, Greenland, the ultimate sanctuary for protected wildlife, will reveal to you its pristine beauty. Farther on, the Canadian Far North unfurls a wonderful fresco where nature is omnipresent and where the Inuit people have lived for thousands of years.

HIGHLIGHTS* •Outings and landings in Zodiac® dinghies among fjords, icebergs and glaciers.

•A team of experienced naturalist- guides.

• Nature delights: fjords, glaciers, iridescent icebergs, wild tundra, alpine peaks, jagged cliffs, polar ice cap.

• Wildlife: polar bears, humpback whales, arctic terns, migratory birds, belugas, many caribous, bearded seals, musk oxen, orcas.

•Encounters: Inuit people.

•Discover the Disko Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. *Just for example. Taking into acount the state of the ice and the weather conditions.

THE AURORA BOREALIS « It is impossible to witness such a beautiful phenomenon without a sense of awe », wrote Robert SCOTT, an early 20th century polar explorer. According to Viking legend, the aurora borealis are caused by the armor of the Valkyrie, which emits a strange flickering light as these warrior maidens fly off towards the palace of Odin. Scientific theory explains that these mysterious phenomena, named after Aurora, the goddess of dawn in roman mythology, and occurring in the Far North appear when solar wind particles collide with the gases in the earth’s high atmosphere, creating a dazzling explosion of colors.

These rainbows of orange, purple and emerald green dance across the night sky. They are often observed onboard of our ships at this time of the year.

WILDLIFE IN BAFFIN SEA Baffin Sea boasts unique landscapes: deserts of ice and snow swept by winds from another era, and unspoiled virgin lands, home to exceptional wildlife. During your cruise, you might spot some elegant humpback whales or the impressive narwhal, also known as “the unicorn of the sea”. The teeth of this strange cetacean have impressive attributes and shapes. The narwhal is recognisable by the long ivory tusk on its head. On land, you’ll be able to seek out the mysterious polar bear. A symbol of the power and fragility of the Far North, this mighty mammal is a source of fascination due to its immaculate fur, its calm elegance and its air of mystery.

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At the heart of Disko Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site the Ilulissat Ice fjord provides an extraordinary spectacle of almost surreal beauty. Here, Greenland is just as we imagine it. The sculptural icebergs continue their timeless journey, shimmering with their eternal light. Vast pieces of ice break off from the bergs and rejoin the inexorable movement of the sea. Close by lies the town of Ilulissat. Encircled by icebergs, it is considered to be the largest centre on the west coast and it has retained a unique mix of traditional Arctic life, with multi-coloured wooden houses, huskies and the leather tanners who still work today using the ancient methods of their ancestors. During your stop here, discover the coastline of this unusual village aboard a small traditional boat, before heading to the heart of Disko Bay to admire the majestic ice giants.

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Paris/Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) on european airline flight. Welcome and transfer to the port.

Optionnal discovery of the Polar Cape.

Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

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Cruising along the coast of Greenland Ilulissat - Disko Bay (Greenland)

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Ilulissat - Disko Bay (Greenland)

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Eqi Glacier - Paul-Emile Victor Base (Greenland)

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Upernavik Fjord (Greenland)

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Melville Bay (Greenland)

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Savissivik (Greenland)

MEETING THE INUITS

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Thule area (Greenland)

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. Their oral history speaks of a time when there were no differences between them and the animals they hunted, a time when Man and nature communicated and where 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. You will take a trip to meet this warm and hospitable people, who will willingly introduce you to their ancestral culture.

A unique experience which will not fail to move you.

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Pond Inlet (Canada)

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Sam Fjord (Canada)

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Clyde River (Canada)

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Isabella Bay (Canada) Crossing the Davis Strait

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Sisimiut (Greenland)

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Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). Disembarkation.

Discovery of the Tundra. Transfer to the airport.

Kangerlussuaq/Paris on european airline flight.

Arrival in the evening.

YOUR POST CRUISE INCLUDED • Discovery of the Tundra (2 hours) Aboard a 4x4 vehicle, you will follow a track that runs through magnificent and unspoiled scenery. The vehicle will stop in an area where it is possible to observe musk-oxen. The musk-ox seems to come straight from Prehistory; it was already alive when mammoths walked the tundra. It is also one of the emblems of the Arctic. Transfer to the airport at the end of the morning.

Included in the price list.

« I have to admit that the first emotion was aesthetic: the black water of Greenland, heavy with nascent ice, the light hues of the tundra, the sky and the sea that vary according to the seasons. A silence of captive energy ».

Jean MALAURIE, Ethno-geographer

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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Possibility of chaining with the cruise QUÉBEC • BOSTON Consult www.ponant.com

As Le Boréal heads south towards Quebec, the Northern extremity of Labrador will reveal its unexpected landscapes of majestic fjords and rugged mountain ranges with steep cliffs. The famous Torngat Mountains National Park awaits you, in the heart of wild, unspoiled nature where the Inuit people still live, attached to their land and their traditions.

SEPTEMBER 08TH 2016 (13 nights) From 4 550 €

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HIGHLIGHTS* •Hiking along the heights of Gros Morne National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Taking a scenic helicopter flight over the town of Saguenay and visiting Torngat Mountains National Park to admire its remarkable panoramas (optional).

• From Percé, visiting the Bonaventure Island National Park, sheltering many northern gannet, and discovering the small village of Percé Rock, a historical site with a unique natural heritage.

• Natural delights: tall mountains, lush valleys, rocky tundra, numerous fjords.

• Wildlife: whales, belugas, caribous, musk oxen, arctic foxes, polar and brown bears.

•A team of experienced naturalist-guides.

•Outings and landings in Zodiac® dinghies. * Just for example. Taking into acount the state of the ice and the weather conditions

AKPATOK Nestled into Ungava Bay, Akpatok is an inhabited island whose cliffs soar against the milky waters of the bay. The location is startlingly impressive, animated by the swoops and cries of the thousands of migratory arctic birds. It’s also one of the walrus’s favourite haunts and a traditional hunting ground for local Inuit.

Here is an excerpt from a naturalist guide, in summer 2011: « At the base of the cliff which forms a natural border for Akpatok, the first bear appeared, like an actor coming onto a stage and, in the most theatrical manner, he struck a pose for the zoom lenses of the watching cameras. A more modest female and her cub strolled across the landscape... nearby, the prehistoric- looking musk appear on their dainty legs and at the cliff tops, hundreds of thousands of guillemots provide an unexpected ‘fireworks’ display, fizzing about the skies and calling wildly.»

TORNGAT MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK “At the Northern extremity of the Labrador coast, a range of high barren mountains with sharp precipices extending inland from the sea was known to traditional Inuit as the abode of the master spirit in their mythology.” This is how Ernest William HAWKES, a famous american anthropologist, described the natural wonders of Torngat Mountains National Park. The territory of the Inuit for millions of years, this park offers the possibility to observe such a wide range of Mother Nature’s startling creations: steep mountains, bare and desolate valleys covered in rocky tundra, deep-water fjords...

Many boreal and arctic species live here, such as the legendary caribou and the intimidating tundra black bear.

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The Saint Lawrence river is a prodigious waterway which opens the Canadian Continent and was discovered by Jacques CARTIER in 1535. Some aboriginals used to call it “the path that walks”.

This mighty river, which in parts resembles an ocean, is also an estuary and it is home to exceptional natural beauty, living to the rhythm of the tides and sunsets. In the Saguenay fjord you will discover some of the thousand and one secrets of this waterway where the gleaming backs of fin whales emerge to the surface of the tranquil waters as seabirds take to flight. Along the navigator’s route, you will be seduced by the soft colors of the landscapes, the picturesque fishing villages and the vast and wild coastline.

Come and experience this incredible escape into the heart of this exceptional environment.

KANGERLUSSUAQ • QUÉBEC PARK

THE ST LAWRENCE - SAGUENAY

GREENLAND Sisimiut

Grinnell Glacier Akpatok

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Nachvak Fjord Saglek Fjord

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North Atlantic Ocean Battle Harbour Tadoussac Gros Morne Saguenay Perce

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Paris/Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) on european airline flight. Welcome and transfer to the port.

Optionnal discovery of the Polar Cape.

Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00

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Sisimiut (Greenland)

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Crossing the Davis Strait

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Grinnell Glacier (Canada)

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Akpatok (Canada)

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Nachvak Fjord - Saglek Fjord (Canada) Torngat Mountains National Park

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Sailing along the coast of Labrador

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Battle Harbour (Canada)

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Gros Morne - Woody Point (Canada)

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Perce (Canada)

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Tadoussac (Canada)

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Saguenay (Canada)

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Quebec (Canada). Disembarkation.

GROS MORNE The Gros Morne National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site located on the west coast of Newfoundland. This zone has been inhabited by various tribes for over 5,000 years and was one of the first parts of the Americas to have been visited by europeans – first by the Vikings in the 10th century, and later by basque, french and english fishermen. It is an area of spectacular natural beauty, with lakes, highlands, coastal dunes and boreal forests. The park is accessed through a freshwater fjord where glacial movement has carved out a fabulous landscape of coastal lowlands, alpine plateaux and steep cliffs. It is in this unforgettable environment that the park offers protection to several species of wildlife including the newfoundland black bear, moose and their little cousins the caribou.

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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ICELAND, GEYSERS & GLACIERS On the edge of the Arctic, rich in vast glaciers, breathtaking fjords, volcanoes and boiling geysers, Iceland offers a range of landscapes that are simultaneously wild and romantic.

Aboard L’Austral, we invite you set out to explore this extraordinary region, sailing along black sandy beaches where colonies of puffins soar to the summits of the chiseled cliffs.

ABOARD L’AUSTRAL JULY 06TH, 13TH, 20TH & 27TH 2016 (7 nights) From 2 350 € See price list page 37.

HIGHLIGHTS* •A team of passionated lecturers.

•Discovery of Reykjavik, Capital of Iceland.

•"Golden Circle" excursion: emblematic sites in Iceland.

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•Natural delights: vast glaciers, breathtaking fjords, volcanic rocks, basalt pillars, jagged cliffs and geysers.

•Wildlife: puffins, blue eyed cormorants, gannets, arctic terns. * Just for example. Taking into acount the state of the ice and the weather conditions.

ISAFJÖRDUR - ICELAND FJORDS L’Austral’s route will take you to the heart of the fjords of North-West Iceland, a wild land of lost valleys and steep cliffs, where man struggles to survive. In this very isolated region we find the Isafjördur fjord, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very ancient basaltic flows. The town of Isafjördur, which nestles at the back of its fjord, between imposing mountains, is a delightful little town that lives exclusively from fishing.

The capital of the Western fjords, its old wooden houses bear witness to its past as a major fishing port. With its relief and its bold and raw colors, Iceland offers lovers of wide open spaces an endless variety of unlimited pleasures.

THE “GOLDEN CIRCLE” IN ICELAND From Reykjavik, set off on an exceptional excursion into the mythical “Golden Circle”, to uncover Iceland’s most emblematic natural phenomena. You will discover the famous Golden Falls of Gullfoss, so named for the rainbow that crowns them when the sun shines on their mist. Farther on, you will discover the Geysir geysers, which eject columns of boiling hot steam to a height of up to 20 m. You will then plunge into the heart of the unique landscapes in Thingvellir National Park. Lastly, if you wish, you will discover the mysterious “Blue Lagoon”, with its craggy lava fields resembling the surface of the moon.

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REYKJAVIK • REYKJAVIK

Reykjavik, the "bay of smoke"... nestled in a bay that protects its dreamlike beauty from the wind, Reykjavik’s rhythm is determined by the infinite movements of the ocean. The capital of Iceland is also merely a stone’s throw away from the magnificent Icelandic outback, as evidenced by the large numbers of arctic terns and wild geese and duck that are to be found in the town centre! Established in around 874 by a viking chief, the world’s northernmost capital is simultaneously fierce and fascinating. Nearby, in the rugged lava fields, natural springs throw their turbulent water towards the sky, performing an incredible geyser dance dressed in amber tones.

Don’t miss out on this natural resplendence and the reflections of astonishing geological phenomena.

L’AUSTRAL - JULY 06TH, 13TH, 20TH & 27TH 2016 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Grimsey Island Isafjordur Grundarfjordur

Akureyri ICELAND

REYKJAVIK Heimaey

ICELAND’S FAUNA Iceland is a paradise for birds, which flock there to gorge on the abundance of food available during the summer. One species of visitor is the atlantic puffin. This charming bird with its rounded silhouette is nicknamed the "clown of the ocean". It is easily recognisable because of its striking appearance, with black and white plumage and a red, dark blue and yellow beak. Capable of diving from the sheerest cliffs, it combines vertiginous drops and lengthy dives, mostly feeding underwater. Puffins are inquisitive and gregarious animals and you will see them hopping around their burrows, their beaks full of silver fish. Iceland is also home to the timid arctic fox, which has ashen-grey fur and can be observed close up on the Hornstrandir Peninsula. In the island’s west, minke whales can mainly be observed from Faxaflói bay

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Reykjavik (Iceland) Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00

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Grundarfjordur (Iceland)

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Grimsey Island (Iceland)

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Akureyri (Iceland)

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Isafjordur (Iceland) Sailing in the fjords

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Heimaey (Iceland)

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Reykjavik (Iceland)

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Reykjavik (Iceland). Disembarkation.

There is no more imposing sight than Iceland emerging from the sea.

It seems to be lit from within, illuminating the sky with a mysterious and secret alchemy.

Volcanoes and geysers are terrestrial beacons that can even outshine the sun.

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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A land forgotten by time, mineral and frozen landscapes, an ancestral people surviving in the solitude of the Polar Regions.

Discover Greenland, the island at the end of the world.

Aboard L’Austral, we invite you to explore this vast, icy and remote location set against a backdrop of majestic icebergs and vertiginous fjords. An extraordinary voyage during which time ceases to exist.

AUGUST 03RD 2016 (13 nights) From 5 220 €

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HIGHLIGHTS* •Outings and landings in Zodiac® dinghies among icebergs and glaciers.

•Natural delights: fjords, iridescent glaciers and icebergs, wild tundra, lakes, alpine peaks.

•Wildlife: musk oxens, arctic foxes, humpback whales, orcas, seals, narwhals, possibility of viewing polar bears.

•Encounters: Inuit people. Discovery of its traditions and visit of villages.

•Disko Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

•Discovery of Nuuk, Capital of Greenland.

•A team of experienced naturalist-guides. * Just for example. Taking into acount the state of the ice and the weather conditions.

THE MAGICAL GREENLAND There are places whose primeval beauty conjures emotions of a rare intensity: Greenland, this remote and other-worldly island of frozen expanses, is one such example. Still almost unknown just a century ago, the East coast of Greenland remains a region of great authenticity and majesty and currently forms the largest National Park in the world.

Here, when the ice breaks up and the granite peaks shed their white mantle for a brief Summer, a spellbinding world of bewitching power and beauty emerges. In a silence broken only by the cracking of icebergs, L’Austral will forge a path to reveal to you the landscapes of this pristine and luminous land. Come aboard for an exceptional journey where each stop and visit is a timeless experience.

YOUR EVENING CRUISE AMONG THE ICEBERGS You’ll cruise through the heart of landscapes heavily punctuated with vertical lines and dotted with vertiginous cliffs and cathedral-like icy giants. When, as you admire them from the deck of L’Austral, these majestic mountains of ice tower over you and the sun shines upon them like a great floodlight, a palette of colors will reflect their extraordinary beauty: deep blue, white, turquoise, or as transparent as pure crystal. Nature’s creative genius will reveal itself before your very eyes in the form of an incredible confusion of ice sculptures. Icebergs are natural works of art, and they result from an accumulation of snow that is compressed over thousands of years. They set the backdrop for a timeless adventure.

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L’AUSTRAL - AUGUST 03RD 2016 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS

The East coast of Greenland is an authentic and mysterious region for visitors to explore. Here, the very high mountains merge intimately with the sea, while the fjords adorn themselves with snow-covered peaks and drifting icebergs. During your cruise, follow in the wake of Captain Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT’s famous ship, the “Pourquoi Pas”, to discover Ammassalik, a small island of primitive and wild beauty, home to the Inuit people.

Farther on, like true adventurers, you will discover the Sermilik Fjord, also known as “the iceberg trail”, with the icy vastness as a backdrop. Don’t miss the spectacular colours created when the sun’s rays are reflected against these icy giants: a unique blend of pink, mauve and white.

YOUR POST CRUISE INCLUDED • Discovery of the Tundra (2 hours) Aboard a 4x4 vehicle, you will follow a track that runs through magnificent and unspoiled scenery. The vehicle will stop in an area where it is possible to observe musk-oxen. The musk-ox seems to come straight from Prehistory; it was already alive when mammoths walked the tundra. It is also one of the emblems of the Arctic. Transfer to the airport at the end of the morning.

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He settled there with a group of his former countrymen, and the Norse remained the principal inhabitants until, over a period of 500 years, their population declined and gave way to the Inuit.

Nuuk is situated at the mouth of one of the largest fjords in the world, where the waters never freeze. The town spreads gently out towards the Davis Strait and enjoys an historic center that is particularly rich in national heritage. The vivid reds, blues, greens and yellows of the houses are a lively contrast to the somber waters of Greenland and serve to lift the spirits of the locals during the Winter months. Nuuk is visually emotive and imbued with the expressions of the tundra, the sea and the sky...

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Reykjavik (Iceland) Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

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Crossing the Denmark Strait

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Knut Rasmussen Fjord (Greenland)

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Ammassalik (Greenland)

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Sermilik (Greenland)

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Sailing along the Eastern coast of Greenland, observation of fjords and glaciers

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Passaging Cape Farewell (Greenland)

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Sailing along the Western Coast of Greenland

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Nuuk (Greenland)

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Ilulissat - Disko Bay (Greenland)

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Sailing in the fjords

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Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). Disembarkation.

Discovery of the Tundra. Transfer to the airport.

Kangerlussuaq/Paris on european airline flight.

Arrival in evening.

“This is the first time that I real feel something.

This village on the edge of Sermilik Fjord is magnificent. Large turquoise- and white- colored icebergs float around this strip of sea in a silvery grey atmosphere. I spend hours contemplating this pristine landscape. I begin to understand my father.”

Stéphane VICTOR - son of the explorer Paul-Emile VICTOR.

Included in the price list.

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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There are areas that have inspired Man’s imagination since time began, distant lands that generations of sailors and adventurers have tried to tame, many risking their lives to do so. This year again, we invite you to board L’Austral and set sail for the Far North, well inside the Arctic Circle, towards a legendary maritime route, that has been coveted, searched for and finally found: The North West Passage.

AUGUST 16TH 2016 (22 nights) From 10 500 €

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HIGHLIGHTS* •Crossing the legendary Northwest Passage, in the wake of Explorers.

•Outings and landings in Zodiac® dinghies.

•A team of experienced naturalist-guides.

• Natural delights: wide expanses of ice floe, myriad of jagged islands, blue glaciers, mountain ranges, tundra, steeped cliffs.

•Wildlife: arctic foxes, seabird colonies, bowhead whales, orcas and polar bears.

• From Ilullissat : Helicopter flight over a glacier (optional). * Just for example. Taking into acount the state of the ice and the weather conditions.

DISCOVER A MYTHICAL PASSAGE For four hundred years, finding the invisible Northwest Passage remained a dream, a myth, a challenge, but it had to be done at all costs. During this quest, many ships, sailors and explorers were trapped by the ice and storms of the Canadian Far North and numerous unknown shores were identified. But the passage itself, the maze of islands, channels and gulfs obstructed by ice floe, remained unattainable. Even the illustrious Captain COOK himself only found walls of icebergs and concluded that the existence of this passage was nothing more than a “geographical fantasy”. It wasn’t until June 1903 that the norwegian explorer Roald AMUNDSEN undertook his own search. After three years of making slow and perilous progress in extreme climatic conditions, his ship, the Gjoa, finally sailed into open sea... on the other side of the Earth. The Northwest Passage really did exist.

LITTLE DIOMEDE “We crossed the Bering Strait tonight! Russia is now on starboard side and the USA on port side, with the International Date Line passing in between! In the morning, we disembark on Little Diomede. We meet a small community of around 70 Inupiak inhabitants. They welcome us and guide us through the 2 main streets of their village composed by few tens of stilt houses. They give us a lot of interesting information about their way of life and activities, mainly hunting and fishing. After a visit of the school and a show of dance, we were really sad to leave this fantastic place that appeared to be deeply touching all of us…”

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Excerpt from a naturalist’s journal - Le Soléal, September 2013

A CAPTAIN’S ACCOUNT “We headed south towards the emblematic site of the explorer AMUNDSEN: Gjoa Haven. 110 years later, the spot now houses a cultural centre displaying the Inuit artefacts collected by the Norwegian sailor during his stay. After stopping at Edinburgh Island, Le Soléal headed to Franklin Bay to admire the clouds of smoke over the fascinating cliffs of Smoking Hills. On 9 September, Le Soléal rounded Cape Bathurst. During the final days of the expedition, the passengers will sail along the coast of the Yukon in Alaska to reach the Arctic Ocean and the Bering Strait.

On 16 September, Le Soléal will disembark in Anadyr, Russia.

Mission accomplished: PONANT has opened the way to the Northwest Passage!”

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“After several hours of sailing, our ship headed south, towards the emblematic site of the famous explorer Roald AMUNDSEN, the only inhabited part of the island, where only the Inuit bring a little life to this icy realm. Once we had disembarked, the unique landscapes of this remote land in the far reaches of the Arctic revealed themselves to us, and beautiful and intense emotion could be read on the faces of the crew and passengers. At the end of the particularly sheltered bay, a group of ill - assorted houses huddle together. Farther on lies a little museum and numerous sculptures depicting the most significant scenes from the past which our passengers quickly went off to photograph. We set sail again as soon as we were back on board, and the Captain navigated deftly through Simpson Strait, an especially narrow maze scattered with shoals.”

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Paris/Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) on european airline flight. Welcome and transfer to the port.

Optionnal discovery of the Polar Cape.

Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00

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Sisimiut (Greenland)

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Ilulissat - Disko Bay (Greenland)

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Upernavik Fjord (Greenland)

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Melville Bay (Greenland)

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Savissivik (Greenland)

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Pond Inlet (Nunavut, Canada)

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Leopold Cliff - Beechey (Nunavut, Canada)

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Fury Beach (Nunavut, Canada)

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Fort Ross (Nunavut, Canada) Passing the Bellot Strait

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Gjoa Haven (Nunavut, Canada)

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Sailing Queen Maud Gulf (Nunavut, Canada)

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Navigation inside Coronation Gulf and Duke of York Archipelago (Nunavut, Canada)

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Holman (NWT, Canada)

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Jesse Harbour (NWT, Canada) Sailing in the Prince of Wales Strait

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Franklin Bay - Smoking Hills (NWT, Canada)

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Sailing the Beaufort Sea

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Herschel Island (Yukon, Canada)

D 19

Sailing the Arctic Ocean

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Crossing the Bering Strait

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Little Diomede (Alaska, USA)

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Savoonga (Alaska, USA)

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Nome (Alaska, USA). Disembarkation.

Transfer to the airport - Nome/Seattle flight.

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

First time in the Northwest Passage - Le Soléal, September 2013.

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« Wherever you look, the landscapes of Kamchatka are unique. Like a jeweller, the volcanoes have carefully shaped the peninsula and their intense activity makes it ever more precious ». Like a jewel in its presentation case, the volcanic Kamchatka Peninsula offers a infinitely beautiful natural show.

Here, fire, land and the ocean have created an untamed paradise, which is still free and almost forgotten.

SEPTEMBER 07TH 2016 (14 nights) From 5 620 €

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See price list page 36.

HIGHLIGHTS* •Outings and landings in Zodiac® dinghies, hiking possibility.

•A team of experienced naturalist-guides.

•Natural delights: iush taiga, many volcanoes and geysers, vast expanses of tundra, birch forests, beaches of black sand, crater lakes, rivers.

•Wildlife: walruses, sea otters, reindeers, brown bears, bird colonies, whales.

•Encounters and traditions of Chukchi and Koryak peoples.

•From Petropavlovsk, opportunity to discover the “Valley of Geysers” by helicopter. * Just for example. Taking into acount the state of the ice and the weather conditions.

THE KAMCHATKA PENINSULA Between Alaska and Russia, part of the earth’s history is written.

Aboard L’Austral, we invite you to discover the Kamchatka Peninsula, a legendary region as yet unknown to the general public where, over the course of centuries, ocean and fire have shaped unique, mysterious and wild landscapes. Here, forests of birch trees cling to the slopes of majestic volcanoes, the taiga dons the golden colours of autumn, the wild rivers become the hunting ground of brown bears as they fish for salmon, and Avacha Bay offers a timeless landscape. For an instant, experience Kamchatka, located in the heart of remote lands extending from the Bering Sea to the japanese archipelago, and lift the veil on the rare beauty of nature here, untouched since the dawn of time...

THE VALLEY OF GEYSERS: HELICOPTER FLIGHT (optional) L’Austral calls at Petropavlovsk and it is from here that you may choose to take a helicopter flight over the natural phenomenon of the "Valley of Geysers", deep in the Kronotsky Nature Reserve.

The area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to 40 volcanoes, most of which are still active, and stretches over 8 km. It is a unique geological environment. Between the Karymsky volcano in the South and the Kronotsky volcano in the North, a crater lake filled with turquoise waters and verdant taiga complete the craggy landscape, which issues its call to all nature lovers.

Come and admire the sylvan carpet that spreads out below you, and the thermal springs with their curtains of gaseous fumes floating stretching over this jewel of nature on the Kamchatka peninsula.

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KAMCHATKA WILDLIFE Archetype of wild lands, Kamchatka’s landscapes, in the middle of which stand some 300 volcanoes, are home to exceptional wildlife. It is no surprise that the russian brown bear has made its home there. The bear: the teddy we told our secrets to as children, but also both the ferocious grizzly that mauls its prey savagely, and the furtive shadow that vanishes in the forest – the dream of all naturalists. Despite its corpulence, this is a very agile animal, a proficient swimmer, climber and sprinter. On the beaches, it’s the sea otters that have taken up residence in this remote sub-Arctic land. With its long, streamlined body and brown fur, this animal is considered to be the smallest marine mammal in the world.

Perfectly adapted to the marine environment, this charming rodent is also the only otter able to spend several months at sea without returning to land, taking shelter in reefs.

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It is difficult to imagine a more remote and isolated place than the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East. These distant lands were conquered in the 17th century by the Cossacks, the Russian tsars’ elite horsemen. Today, the descendants of these ancient tribes have settled in Russian towns and villages in the region, and to this day they maintain their ancestral beliefs and ways of life. The Chukchi people, with a community that is equally as structured as those of the Inuit and animist practices that are carried out by the shamans to this day, are spent in fantastical landscapes which they share with the local fauna.

Existing outside of the confines of time and space that bind our own world, do not miss the chance to discover this incredible civilisation with complex traditions, whose relationship to nature is currently being studied.

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Nikolskoye

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Flight Seattle/Nome (Alaska, USA).Transfer to the port.

Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00

D2

Crossing the data line change

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Providenya (Russia)

D4

Arakamchechen - Ittygran (Russia) Whalebone Alley (Russia)

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Navarin Cape - Gravilla Bay (Russia)

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Anastasia Bay (Russia)

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Natalia Bay - Glubokaya (Russia)

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Discovery of the Koryak and Olyutorskiy regions

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Verkhoturova Island - Tymlat (Russia)

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Commandeur Islands - Nikolskoye (Russia)

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Kronotskiy Biosphere Reserve (Russia)

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Sailing in Avacha Bay (Russia) Lisvenichnaya (Russia)

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Kekurny Cape - Russkaya Bay (Russia)

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Petropavlovsk (Russia)

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Petropavlovsk (Russia). Disembarkation. Transfer to the airport. Private flight Petropavlosk/Seattle.

Arrival in Seattle September 20th 2016*, late at night. *Flight details to bee confirmed 3 months before departure.

CROSSING THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE After disembarking, flying towards Seattle over the Bering Strait will have you crossing the International Date Line, the imaginary line that roughly follows the 180th meridian.

The calendar will say 21 September, yet once your flight arrives you will re-live the 20th, as though someone had turned back time.

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The 56 undulating islands that make up the Kuril archipelago are a geographical link between Russia and Japan, forming an arc between the tip of Kamchatka and the island of Hokkaido.

This is the Pacific’s ring of fire. The emerged peaks of a chain of underwater volcanoes gave rise to the Kuril Islands and bestowed upon them sumptuous landscapes ranging from circular lagoons to steaming rivers, boiling lakes, and colourful tundra and taiga.

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HIGHLIGHTS* •Outings and landings in Zodiac® dinghies with our naturalist-guides.

•Natural delights: many volcanoes, alpine landscapes, black sand beaches, lakes, volcanic craters and calderas.

•Wildlife: sea otters, porpoises, seals, walruses, manatees, foxes, brown bears, reindeers, eared seals, many bird species.

• Discovery of the Atlasov Island, considered as one of the most Northern of the world.

•Optional visit of Petropavlovsk and Kanazawa. * Just for example. Taking into acount the state of the ice and the weather conditions.

THE KURIL ISLANDS Lying in the cool waters of the Northern Pacific, the Kuril Islands extend over more than a thousand kilometers South of the tip of the Kamchatka Peninsula. Located on the Pacific ring, the archipelago also known as "The Northern Ring of fire" boasts timeless landscapes.

Belonging to Russia and extending to the North of the japanese island of Hokkaido, this archipelago is composed of sixteen islands and a few islets. In the heart of this unique part of the world, you will discover the thermal springs and steam jets that create a magical atmosphere at the foot of the Baransky Volcano. Nature has generously bestowed upon these islands an impressive number of rivers, sparkling waterfalls, majestic volcanoes, lava deserts and crater lakes. Do not miss this unique environment where photographers and well-travelled visitors are bound to experience a profusion of emotions.

WILDLIFE IN THE KURIL ISLANDS Extending over more than a thousand kilometres between Russia and Japan, the Kuril Islands offer a unique environment that seems to stretch on for eternity, an Eden where many animal species have taken up residence. Graceful reindeer in grey coats roam across the wild landscapes of the inland tundra, while powerful walruses gather together on the black sand beaches. The latter can weigh more than a tonne and love to nap in the sunshine. A particularly loyal animal, it prefers to live in groups and its communication is an art form. The cries and barks of walruses can be compared to a fervent song that rings out across the shores, ice floes and other ice banks where it likes to linger.

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From the middle of the Pacific Ring of fire you can approach the islands of Matua and Lovushki, which both Russia and Japan claim as national territory. This is extreme wilderness and these fabulous lands, with their still active volcanoes, provide a kaleidoscopic look at nature in all her forms but the tranquility of Matua Island, which is at the center of the volcanic Kuril archipelago, may also surprise you. Towering over the blue waters to a height of 1,496 m, Sarychev Peak was formed within a caldera that was more than 3 km wide! The untamed territory and the diverse fauna make this archipelago a veritable paradise. Despite the literal translation of its name, which means "Trap", it is home to myriad species of animal including sea lions, porpoise, tufted puffins and gulls. Perhaps they are right to choose the good life in this great Garden of Eden!

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Private flight Seattle/Petropavlovsk (Russia)

21 Sep.

Petropavlovsk (Russia). Transfer to the port.

Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00

22 Sep.

Petropavlovsk (Russia)

23 Sep.

Atlasova (Russia)

24 Sep.

Shumshu (Russia)

25 Sep.

Paramushir (Russia)

26 Sep.

Onekotan (Russia)

27 Sep.

Shiashikotani - Lovushi (Russia)

28 Sep.

Matua (Russia)

29 Sep.

Yanchicha - Shimushir (Russia)

30 Sep.

Chirpoy (Russia)

01 Oct.

Tulenyi (Russia)

02 Oct.

Korsakov (Russia)

03 Oct.

Otaru (Japan)

04 Oct.

At sea

05 Oct.

Kanazawa (Japan). Disembarkation.

ATLASOV ISLAND A vast chain of volcanic islands separating the Sea of Okhotsk from the Pacific Ocean, the Kuril Islands are fascinating for their primitive and authentic beauty. Considered to be one of the most remote regions in the world, this “Ring of Fire” boasts over 32 volcanoes - some of which are still active - and pristine, unspoilt nature whose landscapes could easily be mistaken for those that covered Earth several million years ago. During your cruise, we offer you the chance to discover this strange archipelago and, more particularly, the small island of Atlasov. Named after the Russian explorer Vladimir ATLASOV, it was the first of the Kuril Islands to be discovered in the 17th century. With its many black sand beaches, its craggy and lush coastlines and its volcano whose nearly- perfect shape has inspired numerous legends, today Atlasov is considered to be the most northerly island in the world and one of the archipelago’s most beautiful.

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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FORMALITIES FOR ALL CRUISES The below information 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 L’AUSTRAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME - AUGUST 06TH 2016 - PAGE 28 (1) (2) (3) LE BORÉAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ - AUGUST 26TH 2016 - PAGE 20 L’AUSTRAL: NOME • PETROPAVLOVSK - SEPTEMBER 07TH 2016 - PAGE 30 (1) (3) LE BORÉAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 08TH 2016 - PAGE 22 (2) L’AUSTRAL: PETROPAVLOVSK • KANAZAWA - SEPTEMBER 21TH 2016 - PAGE 32 (3)

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(1) USA: Visa may be required. Please contact USA consulate website for details.

(2) Canada: Visa or ETA may be required. Please contact Canada consulate website for details. http://www.canada.ca/en/index.html (3) Russia: An individual Russian visa (single-entry tourist visa type) must be obtained prior to your cruise. An «invitation letter» will be sent to you in order to obtain your visa. A copy of your passport (photo page) and a copy of your visa must be sent to PONANT, at the very latest, 40 days prior to departure. The non-respect of this deadline will incur in mandatory additional fees of €200 or more. In order to prepare the authorizations on time with the local authorities, we ask you to communicate your full passport details at the time of cruise booking.

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• A polar parka will be offered upon your arrival on board the ship for all expedition programs where the logo “parka” appears. We also kindly ask you to follow the dress-code instruction you will find with your travel documents. Don’t hesitate to contact us if needed.

• For Expedition cruises, a reasonable level of mobility is required to enjoy this expedition. We will ask you to return to our Medical Department, no later than 40 days prior your embarkation; a medical form completed with your physician between 90 and 45 days prior your departure. This is essential for security regulations in polar and/or isolated zones. If information mentioned in the questionnaire is not in accordance with reality, embarkation can be denied with no recourse against.

• Expeditions programs include activities such as Zodiac® outings (sometimes with “wet landing“), moderate walks to more active hikes. All this accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides. Certain Zodiac® outings will not allow for landings just cruising. Landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice and winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time.

• Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience. The raw beauty and untouched wilderness offer an unusual chance to experience a place where there is little evidence of human presence. Inevitably, there are some consequences that come with such remoteness: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is highly expensive. Without the necessary medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid from with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe a full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully and be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive.

• Taking into consideration the unusual and exceptional character of expedition itineraries, the calls shown are an indication only. The final route will be confirmed by the Captain and Expedition Leader, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. Their decision will be subject to that of local authorities and the expert pilots present on board during the navigation in polar and /or isolated zones.

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PRICE LIST*

CRUISES + FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS FARE AUGUST 26TH 2016 PON

-30%

KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ LE BORÉAL

From

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KANGERLUSSUAQ • QUEBEC LE BORÉAL

TB AN O

From

S NU

From

13 nights on board + outward flight & transfer included TB AN O

S NU

TB AN O

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LONGYEARBYEN • LONGYEARBYEN LE BORÉAL

SEPTEMBER 08TH 2016

13 nights on board + flights & transfers included PON

7 nights on board + flights & transfers included

PON

JULY 20TH 2016

-30%

Superior Stateroom

4 760 €

3 680 €

Superior Stateroom

9 560 €

7 060 €

Superior Stateroom

6 250 €

4 550 €

Deluxe Stateroom

5 140 €

3 940 €

Deluxe Stateroom

10 320 €

7 590 €

Deluxe Stateroom

6 750 €

4 900 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

5 500 €

4 190 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

11 050 €

8 100 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

7 220 €

5 230 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

5 720 €

4 350 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

11 490 €

8 410 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

7 510 €

5 430 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

5 950 €

4 510 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

11 950 €

8 730 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

7 810 €

5 640 €

Deluxe Suite

9 220 €

6 800 €

Deluxe Suite

18 520 €

13 330 €

Deluxe Suite

10 150 €

7 280 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

11 440 €

8 350 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

22 980 €

16 450 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

11 260 €

8 060 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

12 260 €

8 930 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

24 610 €

17 600 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

12 260 €

8 760 €

Owner Suite

13 110 €

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Owner Suite

26 340 €

-

Owner Suite

13 120 €

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3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

2 380 €

2 010 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

4 780 €

3 710 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

3 120 €

2 360 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

3 810 €

3 010 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

7 660 €

5 730 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

3 750 €

2 800 €

4 adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

3 810 €

3 010 €

4 adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

7 660 €

5 730 €

4th adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

3 750 €

2 800 €

Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

1 160 €

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Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

1 245 €

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Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

600 €

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Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 50%

th

Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 85%

Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 0%

Safety and port taxes (*)

378 €

Safety and port taxes (*)

728 €

Safety and port taxes (*)

650 €

Airport taxes

240 €

Airport taxes

280 €

Airport taxes

140 €

Flights Paris / Kangerlussuaq Kangerlussuaq / Paris and transfers included.

AUGUST 03RD 2016

AUGUST 16TH 2016 L’AUSTRAL

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-30%

KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME

From

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NOME • PETROPAVLOVSK L’AUSTRAL

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Forfait 14 nights on board + flights & transfers included TB AN O

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TB AN O

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L’AUSTRAL

SEPTEMBER 07TH 2016

22 nights on board + flights & transfers included PON

13 nights on board + return flight included

REYKJAVIK • KANGERLUSSUAQ

Outward flight Paris / Kangerlussuaq and transfer included.

PON

Flights Paris / Longyearbyen Longyearbyen / Paris and transfers included.

-30%

Superior Stateroom

7 170 €

5 220 €

Superior Stateroom

14 360 €

10 500 €

Superior Stateroom

7 260 €

5 620 €

Deluxe Stateroom

7 740 €

5 620 €

Deluxe Stateroom

15 510 €

11 300 €

Deluxe Stateroom

7 850 €

6 030 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

8 280 €

6 000 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

16 590 €

12 060 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

8 080 €

6 200 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

8 620 €

6 240 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

17 260 €

12 530 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

8 240 €

6 310 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

8 960 €

6 470 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

17 950 €

13 010 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

8 410 €

6 430 €

Deluxe Suite

13 890 €

9 930 €

Deluxe Suite

27 820 €

19 920 €

Deluxe Suite

10 930 €

8 190 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

17 230 €

12 260 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

34 510 €

24 600 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

12 360 €

9 190 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

18 460 €

13 120 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

36 970 €

26 320 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

13 200 €

9 780 €

Owner Suite

19 750 €

-

Owner Suite

39 560 €

-

Owner Suite

14 120 €

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3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

3 580 €

2 710 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

7 180 €

5 470 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

3 630 €

3 080 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

5 740 €

4 220 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

11 500 €

8 500 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

4 120 €

3 420 €

4 adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

5 740 €

4 220 €

4 adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

11 500 €

8 500 €

4th adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

4 120 €

3 420 €

Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

690 €

Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

1 500 €

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Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

1 815 €

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Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 0%

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Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

Safety and port taxes (*)

650 €

Safety and port taxes (*)

Airport taxes

175 €

Airport taxes

Return flight Kangerlussuaq / Paris and transfer included.

Flights Paris / Kangerlussuaq Nome / Seattle and transfers included.

From + 85% 1 276 € 175 €

Single Occupancy Supplement (**) Safety and port taxes (*) Airport taxes

From + 0% 1 106 € 255 €

Flights Seattle / Nome Petropavlovsk / Seattle and transfers included.

*The detailed itineraries and the conditions of application of the cruise prices shown in this PONANT « ARCTIC & ALASKA - SUMMER CRUISES 2016 » catalogue are subject to the General Information and Terms and Conditions shown in page 58. Also discover our Insurance offer page 62. **The free single supplement is subject to availability at the time of booking. The cruises are only provided as an example. The cruises for which the offer is valid are subject to change. For more information, please viewed at www.ponant.com

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Superior Stateroom

3 370 €

2 350 €

Deluxe Stateroom

3 640 €

2 540 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

3 900 €

2 730 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

4 050 €

2 830 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

4 210 €

2 940 €

Deluxe Suite

5 480 €

3 830 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

6 080 €

4 250 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

6 620 €

4 630 €

Owner Suite

7 080 €

-

1 690 €

1 180 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom 3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

2 030 €

1 420 €

4th adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

2 030 €

1 420 €

Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

-

Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 50%

Safety and port taxes (**)

350 €

SEPTEMBER 21TH 2016 L’AUSTRAL

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PETROPAVLOVSK • KANAZAWA

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14 nights on board + outward flight & transfer included

-30%

Superior Stateroom

7 180 €

5 540 €

Deluxe Stateroom

7 760 €

5 950 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

7 990 €

6 110 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

8 150 €

6 220 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

8 310 €

6 330 €

Deluxe Suite

10 810 €

8 080 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

12 230 €

9 080 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

13 050 €

9 650 €

Owner Suite

13 970 €

-

3 590 €

3 030 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom 3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

4 080 €

3 370 €

4th adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

4 080 €

3 370 €

Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

1 730 €

Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 0%

Safety and port taxes (*)

952 €

Airport taxes

220 €

Outward flight Seattle / Petropavlovsk and transfer included.

*The detailed itineraries and the conditions of application of the cruise prices shown in this PONANT « ARCTIC & ALASKA - SUMMER CRUISES 2016 » catalogue are subject to the General Information and Terms and Conditions shown in page 58. Also discover our Insurance offer page 62. **The free single supplement is subject to availability at the time of booking. The cruises are only provided as an example. The cruises for which the offer is valid are subject to change. For more information, please viewed at www.ponant.com

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PRISTINE AND WILD “Dark spruce forest frowned on either side the frozen waterway. The trees had been stripped by a recent wind of their white covering of snow, and they seemed to lean towards each other, black and ominous, in the fading light. A vast silence reigned over the land.”

Excerpt from Jack LONDON’S novel, White Fang.

The great outdoors, vast, remote expanses and gigantic glaciers of Alaska have inspired numerous novelists and captivated many an adventurer...

Aboard Le Soléal, we invite you to cruise along the east coast of Alaska, whose “Inside Passage” was crafted by sculpting imposing ice tongues to make room for vertiginous fjords. Here, nature is shaped by glaciers, coniferous forests, and myriad islands and islets where the soft light of the midnight sun lights up the sky and the horizon. Do not miss this opportunity to discover Juneau, the alaskan capital long inhabited by the Tlingit Indians, or Skagway and Haines, over whose colorful houses flies the majestic bald eagle.

The “Expedition” itineraries will introduce adventure seekers to wild and unspoiled nature between Alaska and Eastern Siberia, during unique stopovers, hikes, or daily outings in a Zodiac® dinghy.

Get set for an exciting adventure.

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WHY ALASKA? FOR VOLCANIC PRIBILOF ISLANDS Part of the Earth’s History was written between Alaska and Russia.

Aboard Le SolĂŠal, we invite you to discover the origins of the world: a unique environment that seems to stretch out to infinity. Lost in the middle of the Bering Sea, the Pribilof archipelago is made up of four volcanic islands where nature has crafted exquisitely beautiful landscapes.

Here, on the islands of Saint Paul and Saint George, you will find majestic volcanoes, lava deserts and crater lakes, offering travelers a magnificent vantage point from which to observe a fauna composed almost exclusively of fur seals. The archipelago is also renowned as a paradise for birds, especially on Saint Paul, as more than 240 different species of seabirds take flight from the top of its majestic cliff.

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TO FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GREAT EXPLORERS After the discovery of Alaska at the end of the 18th century, Russian trappers roamed the land, hunting sea otters and selling their highly desirable fur at premium prices. From Skagway, it is still possible to distinguish the traces of the first adventurers who, seeking fortune and glory, followed the Chilkoot Trail, the gateway to the mythical Gold Rush where the first gold deposits were discovered in August 1896. Follow in the footsteps of these pioneers who attempted to tame this wild region, a land where the excitement and romance of bygone days still linger in every bend of the trail.

FOR ITS WILD AND PROTECTED FAUNA In the heart of imposing landscapes where nature reigns supreme, Alaska will surprise you with its diversity and exceptional wildlife. The Kodiak bear has established its hunting territory along the coasts of the Kodiak Peninsula, and wolves and caribous can be spotted in sub-Arctic forest. During your shore visits, don’t forget to look skywards to admire the majestic flight of a very special bird of prey: the bald eagle, or to observe the mischievous acrobatics of a majestic humpback whale. Come and discover this exceptional natural environment, home to wild and protected fauna.

FOR ITS AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE Alaska has been peopled by American Indian tribes for thousands of years. Despite successive waves of colonization, their culture has survived through the ages and forms a lasting element of the Alaskan way of life. You will visit Ketchikan and Totem Bight State Park, home to many Totem Poles produced by the Tlingit Indians. Fine cedar sculptures by the HaĂŻda tribe can be found next to imposing traditional homes, you will discover the culture and traditions of these peoples as your cruise progresses.

FOR THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AND WRANGEL ISLAND RESERVE Off the coast of Eastern Siberia, between snow-covered peaks, vast tundra plains, translucent lakes and sheer cliffs, Wrangel Island Reserve will reveal protected and as yet unspoiled nature. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island is a rare ecosystem with unique vegetation not found anywhere else, as well as exceptional fauna. Farther south, to the west of Alaska, the Aleutian Islands form an elongated archipelago, marking the boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. This natural bridge between Kamchatka and Alaska is formed by a string of over 300 mountainous islands, which extend in an arc over a distance of nearly 2,000 km.

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A land of untamed beauty, so vast and varied, Alaska offers visitors grandiose landscapes and the promise of a unique experience. Aboard Le Soléal, set out to discover these wild lands, a mixture of glaciers, Nature Reserves and American Indian traditions.

JUNE 05TH & AUG. 22TH 2016 (13 nights) From 5 240 €

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HIGHLIGHTS* • Sailing in the Tracy Arm Fjord, close to Sawyer Glaciers.

• Wildlife: humpback whales, sea lions, seals, orcas, bald eagles, guillemots, puffins, black bears, elks, caribous.

• Natural delights: fjords, glaciers, snowcapped mountains, waterfalls and rivers, primary forests, giant sequoias.

• A team of experienced naturalist- guides.

• Outings and landings in Zodiac® dinghies. * Just for example.

SITKA Some places on Earth seem to be having been created for curious souls in quest for adventure. If you fit that description, then Sitka will be an unmissable stopping point on your cruise. Lying at the foot of Edgecumbe volcano, the Pearl of Alaska lies in the south-east of the country, surrounded by a flotilla of islets and high tree-covered mountains. A former Russian colony, this is the place where the transfer of property was signed between the representatives of the Tsar and the United States government when the land was seceded in 1867. A high temple of history, we still find traces of its indigenous inhabitants, the American Indian Tlingit tribes and their many totems, curious sculptures carved from red cedar wood and painted in bright colours.

Culture lovers, nature lovers and fans of historical sites, Sitka will be “the city of treasures” for you!

EXCURSIONS IN A ZODIAC® DINGHY Board one of our Zodiac® dinghies to discover a fascinating world of vertiginous fjords and majestic glaciers, far from the most popular tourist destinations. During your cruise, our team of naturalist-guides will introduce you to still-virgin lands only accessible by sea, home to endemic fauna. Upon sailing near Point Adolphus, you will be able to observe the elegant humpback whales that come here to hunt during the summer season. Farther on, The Brothers Islands and Red Bluff Bay reveal themselves to you. For unexpected encounters and extraordinary panoramas, take an A land of untamed beauty, so vast and varied it awakens the exceptional journey to a land where nature is reclaiming its rights.

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Capital city of British Columbia, situated between sea and mountains, Vancouver is considered to be one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. The locals love to say that the city is “naturally spoilt by nature”. To the south, it is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean with long stretches of beach. To the north, stand the snow-covered peaks of Whistler & the Blackcomb Mountains, offering exceptional panoramas. During Le Soléal’s stopover and your shore visit, do not miss your chance to explore the city’s historical centre, a fabulous melting pot of ethnic communities, cultures and flavours from around the world. Farther on, you will also have the chance to wander around the famous Stanley Park, an oasis of greenery in the heart of the city.

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Nord Johnstone Strait

VANCOUVER

THE CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS WITH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Imposing, jagged, spectacular... these are just some adjectives to describe the Canadian Rockies, one of the most amazing places in the world. These mountains stretch out over 1,200 km, from the border between Canada and the United States to the plain of the Liard River in British Columbia, giving you a taste of the most stunning landscapes Alaska has in store. We invite you to join us on board for a unique journey to the heart of this majestic mountain chain blessed with exceptional natural beauty. There are five different routes to cross the gorges or climb the passes and the Jasper and Banff National Parks, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During this stunning jaunt from Vancouver, our travel agents propose to create a personalized program, according to your wishes.

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D1

Flight Seattle/Anchorage. Transfer to the port.

Seward (Alaska, USA).

Embarkation from 16.30 to 17.30

D2

College Fjord (Alaska, USA)

D3

Icy Bay (Alaska, USA)

D4

Elfin Cove (Alaska, USA)

D5

Point Adolphus (Alaska, USA)

D6

Skagway (Alaska, USA)

D7

Tracy Arm - Endicott Arm (Alaska, USA)

D8

Red Bluff Bay - Tebenkoff Bay (Alaska, USA)

D9

Sitka (Alaska, USA)

D 10

Misty Fjords (Alaska, USA)

D 11

Prince Rubert (Canada) Sailing in the heart of the Inside passage

D 12

Kynoch (Canada)

D 13

Alert Bay (Canada) Sailing in the Johnstone Strait

D 14

Vancouver (Canada). Disembarkation

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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IN THE WAKE OF PIONEERS “It’s a crazy story... about more than one hundred thousand men who settled in the solitude of the Far North in Alaska to pursue their dreams: to find gold and discover the mythical world of American pioneers...” This is how Jack LONDON described the story of this vast region in his famous novel The Call of the Wild.

ABOARD LE SOLÉAL JUNE 18TH,25TH & JULY 02ND 2016 (7 nights) From 2 260 € See price list page 52.

HIGHLIGHTS* • From Ketchikan, opportunity to fly over Misty Fjords aboard a hydroplane.

• Sailing in the Tracy Arm Fjord, close to Sawyer Glaciers.

• Tlingit American Indians Art and traditions in Ketchikan.

• Wildlife: elks, black bears, caribous, sea otters, orcas, humpback whales, bald eagles.

• Natural delights: fjords, glaciers, waterfalls, primary forests, giant sequoias. * Just for example.

KETCHIKAN - LES MISTY FJORDS Known as Alaska’s “First City” due to its prime location on the southernmost tip of the famous “Interior Passage”, travelers find Ketchikan a perfect introduction to the majestic beauty of this region.

When Le Soléal drops anchor here, discover this charming little city and its colorful stilt houses, endowed with an unspoilt nature, an abundant fishing and, above all, an American Indian culture which is still very present. Not far from the town of Ketchikan, at the heart of a lush forest of centenarian sequoias, the natural, unspoiled beauty of Misty Fjords will appear before you from the outer decks of Le Soléal. These mist-topped fjords, listed as a National Monument, take their name from the silhouettes of clouds that often cover them, giving them a magical and unreal air. To have a different look on these exceptional sites, you will have the possibility of flying over these fjords in a hydroplane.

Do not miss this unique experience, blending nature and tradition.

SAILING IN TRACY ARM FJORD Located to the south of Juneau, Tracy Arm Fjord is probably Alaska’s most beautiful fjord. The waterfalls which cascade down granite blocks, the emerald green water, the imposing glaciers, and the icebergs that stand as though chiselled from crystal cloth, give this place an unusual atmosphere. Tracy Arm is over 30 miles long and nearly a quarter of it is covered in ice. It surrounds some of Alaska’s largest glaciers, including the twin Sawyer Glaciers, lined with tall mountains towering at over 2,100 metres above the azure blue sea. During your cruise, you may catch a glimpse of endemic species such as the magnificent bald eagle, the fur seal, or the majestic-looking orca. This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Alaska.

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The national emblem of the United States, this majestic bird, whose immaculate white head contrasts with the somber brown of the rest of its plumage, is a sea eagle. This means that its diet mainly consists of fish rather than the animal- based diet of its cousins. With its two meters wingspan, the bald eagle is of great importance in ancestral american indian rituals. During your cruise, you may have the privilege of admiring the unique spectacle of this great bird flying free, circling above the towns and cities without ever really approaching them.

LE SOLÉAL - JUNE 18TH & JULY 02ND 2016 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Skagway Haines

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VANCOUVER

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D1

Vancouver (Canada).

Embarkation from 15.00 to 16.00

D2

At sea

D3

Ketchikan (Alaska, USA)

D4

Petersburg (Alaska, USA)

D5

Sailing in the Tracy Arm Fjord (Alaska, USA)

D6

Haines (Alaska, USA)

D7

Skagway (Alaska, USA)

D8

Juneau (Alaska, USA). Disembarkation

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During your cruise, do not miss the chance to discover American Indian culture through the many “totem poles”. These mysterious wood sculptures depicting animals or plants are the vestiges of an ancient civilisation with strong traditions that are characteristic of a remarkable culture. Often considered to be a reference to a place which unites the spirit of a clan or tribe, they represent the spirit of the ancestors and are a very powerful spiritual symbol. Wolf clan, eagle clan, bear clan... totem animals were often assigned during a vision and told the story or the origin of the indigenous clans. In this way, they were used to remember important historical events. The Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people have very colorful emblems. The origin of totems dates back thousands of years.

During your stopover in Ketchikan, visit Totem Bight State Park, home to the world’s largest collection of 19th century totem poles, all with highly symbolic depictions.

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Tracy Arm Petersburg

Alaska Gulf

Ketchikan CANADA

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D1

Juneau (Alaska, USA).

Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

D2

Skagway (Alaska, USA)

D3

Haines (Alaska, USA)

D4

Sailing in the Tracy Arm Fjord (Alaska, USA)

D5

Petersburg (Alaska, USA)

D6

Ketchikan (Alaska, USA)

D7

At sea

D8

Vancouver (Canada). Disembarkation

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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From Alaska to the Russian Far East, come and discover pristine and wild nature and exceptional panoramas. During your cruise, Le Soléal’s route will take you deep into the Aleutian Islands and on to the pristine and wild lands of the Wrangel Island Reserve.

JULY 28TH 2016 (15 nights) From 6 720 €

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See price list page 52.

HIGHLIGHTS* • Sailing in the Pribilof Islands and the Bering Strait.

• Encounters: Chukchi people in the Vankarem village.

• Discovery of the Wrangel Island, Nature Reserve registered on the UNESCO world heritage.

• Wildlife: walruses, sea lions, whales, polar bears and many endemic bird species.

• Natural delights: steep cliffs, jagged shores, tundra, rivers and waterfalls, basalt columns.

• A team of experienced naturalist-guides. * Just for example.

DUTCH HARBOR During your cruise, discover an exceptional site: 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. As for the island itself, it offers you unique landscapes: volcanic summits swept by the wind and surrounded by the sea, lush green valleys, sometimes covered with bright summer flowers, sometimes with deep winter snow... Unalaska is not only an island with astonishing nature and very varied wildlife, it is also rich in history, where ancient indigenous cultures and remains from the second world war can be seen and their tales be told.

ALEUTIAN ISLAND & KODIAK PENINSULA Authentic, raw nature left to its own devices... In the Gulf of Alaska, the Kodiak archipelago presents mountainous, forested lands, and most of it has been declared a National Wildlife Refuge. Here, you will discover boundless landscapes composed of vast, green expanses, majestic mountains such as the emblematic Mount McKinley, imposing blue-tinged glaciers, and an abundant, unique fauna. During your cruise, Le Soléal will take you near the coast, sailing along the shore line and estuaries, which present fabulous views. Farther south, the Aleutian Islands, discovered by the explorer Vitus BERING, form an archipelago of 300 islands, extending over some 2,000 km between the Alaska Peninsula and Kamchatka. During your cruise, you will be able to admire this pristine ecoregion, home to endless landscapes of tundra and wild flowers on a carpet of moss and lichen.

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Well beyond the Bering Strait, there still lives a people, the Chukchi, whose heart continues to beat on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. If conditions allow it, Le Soléal will take you south of Eastern Siberia for a unique encounter with these captivating and strikingly modest people who live in fantastical landscapes, home to exceptional wildlife. Once back on board, be sure to stay on the exterior decks because, as we sail, you may get to spot a family of grey whales that often visits the waters around Cape Vankarem. This extraordinary journey beyond the confines of time and space will leave you with indelible memories.

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WRANGEL ISLAND Imagine a natural island that is mostly mountainous and, for the rest of its landscapes, alternates between vast tundra plains and areas of great lakes and cliffs. Welcome to Wrangel Island! Named after the Russian explorer Ferdinand VON WRANGEL, who undertook three successive voyages in an attempt to discover it, the island is a Nature Reserve listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Characterised by a particularly rich biodiversity, this rare, precious and very ancient ecosystem boasts the only vegetation of its kind in the world, along with exceptional fauna. A symbol of the power and fragility of these remote lands, the majestic polar bear, with its air of mystery and immaculate white coat, has taken up residence here. This fascinating journey will take you to the heart of this fabulous island.

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D1

Flight Seattle/Anchorage (Alaska, USA).

Transfer from the airport for boarding to Seward (Alaska, USA).

Embarkation from 16.00 to 17.00

D2

Sailing along the Kodiak Peninsula

D3

Sailing in the Aleutian Islands

D4

Dutch Harbor (Alaska, USA)

D5

Saint Paul - Pribilofs Archipelago (Alaska, USA).

D6

St. Matthew - Bering Island (Alaska, USA).

D7

Changing data line

D8

Provideniya (Tchoukotka, Russia).

D9

Sailing along the Deznev Cape Crossing Arctic Circle and Bering Strait

D 10

Wrangel Island (Tchoukotka, Russia)

D 11

Wrangel Island (Tchoukotka, Russia)

D 12

Wrangel Island (Tchoukotka, Russia)

D 13

Kolyuchin (Tchoukotka, Russia)

D 14

Inchoun Peninsula (Tchoukotka, Russia)

D 15

At sea

D 16

Anadyr (Russia). Disembarkation. Transfert to the airport.

Private flight Anadyr/Seattle. Departure on Aug. 12th from Anadyr - Arrival on Aug. 11th in Seattle.

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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Alaska’s lands conceal many secrets revealed only to travellers seeking nature and authenticity. From the polar landscapes of the Russian Far East to the primary forests and sinuous fjords of the Inside Passage, via the volcanic islands of the Bering Sea, set out to discover these three worlds and their unique wildlife, at some of the sites that have marked the history of Alaska.

AUGUST 12TH 2016 (10 nights) From 4 110 €

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See price list page 52.

HIGHLIGHTS* • Observing the volcanoes on the island of St Paul in the volcanic Pribilof Islands.

• Discovering the Katmai region and its exceptional panoramas.

• Wildlife: bald eagles, humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, caribous, black bears, and many endemic bird species.

• Natural delights: volcanic archipelagos, tundra, steep cliffs, basalt columns, wooded mountains, primary forests, giant sequoias.

• Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® dinghies * Just for example.

THE KENAI PENINSULA A wild and pristine land, Alaska owes its reputation to its unspoiled landscapes of craggy mountains, glaciers, tundra, fjords and lush green forests. During your cruise, Le Soléal will allow you to explore this country with its endless vistas, notably as she sails along the coastline of the Kenai Peninsula, home to the famous Kenai Fjords National Park, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the northern United States. Here, nature gives full voice to its splendour: the wild and undulating coast is draped in thick vegetation that plunges to the sea, whilst the immense fjords reflect the panoramas of extraordinary glaciers, where the spray of the Arctic waters mixes with the thick fog of the high mountains. Aboard our Zodiac® dinghies, and accompanied by our naturalist guides, do not miss the chance to discover the serene majesty of this mysterious land where penguins, sea lions, cormorants, seals and even whales find a refuge, at the heart of its inlets and innumerable glaciers.

KATMAI REGION Vast tundra plains, deep canyons, sparkling lakes... During your cruise, Le Soléal will introduce you to a vast kingdom where nature reigns supreme: the Katmai landscape. Located to the south-west in the Alaska Peninsula, here you will discover landscapes sculpted by wind and rain, or the sumptuous Mount Katmai, crowned with a caldera. This place is also home to exceptional wildlife, and you should be able to spot numerous species such as the legendary brown bear, which paces up and down the banks of the translucent rivers, where countless shoals of sockeye salmon spawn.

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Katmai

Bering Sea

Kenai Peninsula Kodiak Island Chankliut Island Haystack Rock

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Aug. 11th

Flight Seattle/Anadyr (Russia).

Departure from Seattle on Aug. 11th 2016 Arrival in Anadyr on Aug. 12th 2016 Arrival in Anadyr (Russia). Transfer to the port.

Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00

Aug. 12th

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As the only Alaskan town to be located on the East coast of the Kenai Peninsula, Seward is a small picturesque city renowned for its exceptional natural beauty. Also known as the gateway to the magical Kenai Fjords National Park, this charming place perfectly symbolizes the spirit and enthusiasm of Alaska’s inhabitants with its typical port, its colorful timber frame houses and its historic city Centre, home to numerous boutiques and Art galleries, like the Seward Historical Museum or the Alaska Sea- life Center. Farther on, the cliffs surrounding the city reach towards the sky as they overlook Resurrection Bay, treating visitors to stunning landscapes.

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Also known as the “Sea Bear”, the northern fur seal differs from its cousins by its small head and very short muzzle, as well as its large hindflippers on which it can move forwards, very useful when on solid land. Weighing up to 270 kg, the coat of this animal varies according to gender: the male coats are generally dark, ranging from dark brown to black, whereas the females are paler, ranging from light brown to ash-grey. When you sail around the Pribilof Islands, do not miss the chance to observe this playful and very sociable animal, which will not be shy in coming to meet you.

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Aug. 13th

Sailing in Bering Strait Data line change Nome (Alaska, USA)

Aug. 13th

Sailing in Bering Strait

Aug. 14th

Saint Paul - Pribilofs Archipelago (Alaska, USA)

Aug. 15th

Dutch Harbor - Unalaska (Alaska, USA)

Aug. 16th

Haystack Rock (Alaska, USA)

Aug. 17th

Chankliut Island (Alaska, USA)

Aug. 18th

Katmai (Alaska, USA)

Aug. 19th

Kodiak Island (Alaska, USA)

Aug. 20th

Kenai Peninsula (Alaska, USA)

Aug. 21th

Seward (Alaska, USA). Disembarkation.

Transfer to the Anchorage airport.

Flight Anchorage/ Seattle.

For more information and detailed descriptions of your programs and prices, see www.ponant.com or call our travel advisers.

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FORMALITIES FOR ALL CRUISES The below information 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.

Binoculars are recommended to enjoy your trip and take a close look at the fauna, the flora and the unique landscapes in Alaska.

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(1) USA: Visa may be required. Please contact USA consulate website for details.

(2) Canada: Visa or ETA may be required. Please contact Canada consulate website for details. http://www.canada.ca/en/index.html (3) Russia : An individual Russian visa (single-entry tourist visa type) must be obtained prior to your cruise. An "invitation letter" will be sent to you in order to obtain your visa. A copy of your passport (photo page) and a copy of your visa must be sent to PONANT, at the very latest, 40 days prior to departure. The non-respect of this deadline will incur in mandatory additional fees of €200 or more. In order to prepare the authorizations on time with the local authorities, we ask you to communicate your full passport details at the time of cruise booking.

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SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR EXPEDITION CRUISES

• A polar parka will be offered upon your arrival on board the ship for all expedition programs where the logo “parka” appears. We also kindly ask you to follow the dress-code instruction you will find with your travel documents. Don’t hesitate to contact us if needed.

• For Expedition cruises, a reasonable level of mobility is required to enjoy this expedition. We will ask you to return to our Medical Department, no later than 40 days prior your embarkation; a medical form completed with your physician between 90 and 45 days prior your departure. This is essential for security regulations in polar and/or isolated zones. If information mentioned in the questionnaire is not in accordance with reality, embarkation can be denied with no recourse against.

• Expeditions programs include activities such as Zodiac® outings (sometimes with “wet landing“), moderate walks to more active hikes. All this accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides. Certain Zodiac® outings will not allow for landings just cruising. Landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice and winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time.

• Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience. The raw beauty and untouched wilderness offer an unusual chance to experience a place where there is little evidence of human presence. Inevitably, there are some consequences that come with such remoteness: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is highly expensive. Without the necessary medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid from with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe a full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully and be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive.

• Taking into consideration the unusual and exceptional character of expedition itineraries, the calls shown are an indication only. The final route will be confirmed by the Captain and Expedition Leader, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. Their decision will be subject to that of local authorities and the expert pilots present on board during the navigation in polar and /or isolated zones. .

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PRICE LIST*

CRUISES + FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS FARE JUNE 18TH & JULY 02ND 2016

PON

-30%

VANCOUVER • JUNEAU LE SOLÉAL

From

-30%

JUNEAU • VANCOUVER LE SOLÉAL

TB AN O

From

S NU

From

7 nights on board TB AN O

S NU

LE SOLÉAL

TB AN O

S NU

SEWARD • VANCOUVER

JUNE 25TH 2016

7 nights on board

PON

13 nights on board + outward flight & transfer included

PON

JUNE 05TH 2016

-30%

Superior Stateroom

7 310 €

5 240 €

Superior Stateroom

3 240 €

2 260 €

Superior Stateroom

3 240 €

2 260 €

Deluxe Stateroom

7 900 €

5 660 €

Deluxe Stateroom

3 500 €

2 450 €

Deluxe Stateroom

3 500 €

2 450 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

8 530 €

6 100 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

3 780 €

2 640 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

3 780 €

2 640 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

8 700 €

6 220 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

3 850 €

2 690 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

3 850 €

2 690 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

8 880 €

6 340 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

3 930 €

2 750 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

3 930 €

2 750 €

Deluxe Suite

11 540 €

8 210 €

Deluxe Suite

5 110 €

3 570 €

Deluxe Suite

5 110 €

3 570 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

13 050 €

9 260 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

5 780 €

4 040 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

5 780 €

4 040 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

13 940 €

9 890 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

6 170 €

4 310 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

6 170 €

4 310 €

Owner Suite

14 910 €

-

Owner Suite

6 600 €

-

Owner Suite

6 600 €

-

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

3 660 €

2 690 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

1 620 €

1 130 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

1 620 €

1 130 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

4 350 €

3 170 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

1 930 €

1 350 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

1 930 €

1 350 €

4 adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

4 350 €

3 170 €

4 adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

1 930 €

1 350 €

4th adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

1 930 €

1 350 €

Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

440 €

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Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

-

-

Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

-

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Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 0%

Safety and port taxes (*)

720 €

Airport taxes

th

Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 0%

Safety and port taxes (*)

445 €

Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 0%

Safety and port taxes (*)

445 €

20 €

Outward flight Seattle / Anchorage and transfer included.

AUGUST 12TH 2016

PON

-30%

ANADYR • SEWARD LE SOLÉAL

From

-30%

SEWARD • VANCOUVER LE SOLÉAL

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S NU

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13 nights on board + outward flight & transfer included TB AN O

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LE SOLÉAL

TB AN O

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SEWARD • ANADYR

AUGUST 22TH 2016

10 nights on board + flights & transfers included PON

15 nights on board + flights & transfers included

PON

JULY 28TH 2016

-30%

Superior Stateroom

9 010 €

6 720 €

Superior Stateroom

5 280 €

4 110 €

Superior Stateroom

7 310 €

5 240 €

Deluxe Stateroom

9 730 €

7 220 €

Deluxe Stateroom

5 700 €

4 400 €

Deluxe Stateroom

7 900 €

5 660 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

10 510 €

7 770 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

6 160 €

4 720 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 4

8 530 €

6 100 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

10 720 €

7 920 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

6 280 €

4 810 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 5

8 700 €

6 220 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

10 940 €

8 070 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

6 400 €

4 890 €

Prestige Sateroom - Deck 6

8 880 €

6 340 €

Deluxe Suite

14 220 €

10 370 €

Deluxe Suite

8 330 €

6 240 €

Deluxe Suite

11 540 €

8 210 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

16 080 €

11 670 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

9 420 €

7 010 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 5

13 050 €

9 260 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

17 170 €

12 430 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

10 060 €

7 450 €

Prestige Suite - Deck 6

13 940 €

9 890 €

Owner Suite

18 370 €

-

Owner Suite

10 760 €

-

Owner Suite

14 910 €

-

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

4 510 €

3 570 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

2 640 €

2 260 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Sup. Stateroom

3 660 €

2 690 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

5 360 €

4 160 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

3 140 €

2 610 €

3rd adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

4 350 €

3 170 €

4 adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

5 360 €

4 160 €

4 adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

3 140 €

2 610 €

4th adult Pass. in a Prestige Suite

4 350 €

3 170 €

Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

1 390 €

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Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

1 390 €

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Children 8 - 11 sharing parents (*)

440 €

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Single Occupancy Supplement (**) Safety and port taxes (*) Airport taxes

Flights Seattle/Anchorage Anadyr/Seattle and transfers included.

From + 30% 1 181 € 85 €

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Single Occupancy Supplement (**)

From + 0%

Safety and port taxes (*) Airport taxes

Privatised flight Seattle/ Anadyr Anchorage /Seattle and transfers included.

620 € 85 €

Single Occupancy Supplement (**) Safety and port taxes (*) Airport taxes

From + 0% 728 € 20 €

Outward flight Seattle / Anchorage and transfer included.

*The detailed itineraries and the conditions of application of the cruise prices shown in this PONANT « ARCTIC & ALASKA - SUMMER CRUISES 2016 » catalogue are subject to the General Information and Terms and Conditions shown in page 58. Also discover our Insurance offer page 62. **The free single supplement is subject to availability at the time of booking. The cruises are only provided as an example. The cruises for which the offer is valid are subject to change. For more information, please viewed at www.ponant.com

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LE BORÉAL, L’AUSTRAL & LE SOLÉAL

Fluid lines, and an appearance enhanced by two glass arches which let in light and provide water views: the exterior lines of Le Boréal, L’Austral and Le Soléal 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. Fitted with 132 carefully designed cabins and suites, all with a sea view, Le Boréal, L’Austral and Le Soléal are perfectly in harmony with PONANT’s policy of offering all passengers exacting levels of service and real contact with the crew, and have the advantage of being able to sail to exceptional destinations.

And because we are convinced that a responsible approach is required in our quest for excellence, PONANT chose to equip its sistership with efficient “green” equipment. As a result, Le Soléal, as Le Boréal, L’Austral and Le Lyrial, has been awarded the international “Clean Ship” label.

Welcome aboard.

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PONTS 4 - 5 - 6 (2) Prestige Staterooms aboard Le Boréal & Le Soléal, Decks 5 & 6 : 1 shower or 1 bathtube, depends on staterooms.

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8 SUPERIOR STATEROOMS

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• Electric motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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466 ft 59 ft 15,3 ft 16 knots 1C Bureau Veritas French 6 up to 264 PAX 140 (Mark V HD) 10 944 UMS 2 x 2300 KW 6 400 KW Fincantieri-Ancona-Italy

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GENERAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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...list available upon request) • Evening entertainment and events • Room service 24h (special selection) • English speaking lecturer on selected sailings identified by “lecturer 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 • Highly experienced bilingual (French-English) Expedition team for all cruises identified with “Expedition” logo.

• Park entry fees into protected areas 1.1 “Cruise, Flights & Transfers” program rates are per person and include also the following: • Cruise packages Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen, Kangerlussuaq-Kangerlussuaq; roundtrip flight from/to Paris on European airline.

• Cruise packages Reykjavik-Kangerlussuaq; one-way return flight to Paris on European airline.

• Cruise packages Kangerlussuaq-Quebec ; one-way flight from Paris on European airline.

• Cruise packages Nome-Petropavlovsk, Seward-Anadyr ; roundtrip flight from Seattle: (Seattle-Nome / Petropavlosk-Seattle for the Nome-Petropavlosk cruise) (Seattle-Anchorage / Anadyr-Seattle for the Seward-Anadyr cruise) • Cruise package Kangerlussuaq-Nome; outbound flight from Paris to Kangerlussuaq, inbound flight from Nome to Seattle.

• Cruise packages Petropavlovsk-Kanazawa, Anadyr – Seward ; one-way chartered flight from Seattle (Seattle-Petropavlosk for the Petropavlovsk-Kanazawa Cruise) (Seattle-Anadyr for the Anadyr-Seward cruise) • For the Seward-Vancouver cruise package: flights to Seattle and Anchorage • Meet and Greet by our representatives at the destination airport, transfers to and/ or from the ship and other services before and after the cruise according to detailed programs available upon request 12 months prior departure 2- “Cruise, Flights and Transfers” program rates don’t include: • Airport taxes • Port and safety taxes and crew gratuities (except for cruise rates in USD) • Luggage handling • 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 • Optional Spa package to be booked prior your departure; Please ask for more information • Beverages other than the ones mentioned • 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) • Visa expenses and/or immigration reciprocity taxes if applicable Please do not forget to bring your medical certificates when it is required to participate in an expedition cruise.

3-Ground services 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. Services to 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 programs 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 (3 months prior departure of each cruise). All our programs are made in economy class 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.

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3.2 Ground activities included during expedition cruises itself: It is understood that taking part to activities proposed during expedition cruising certain risks and dangers including but not limited to activities in remote areas, animals, forces of nature, accident and illness. Compagnie du Ponant, organizer of this expedition, does not undertake and does not have any responsibility for the accuracy of any information it provides or to determine or assure the suitability of any participant to expedition activities proposed in general or as to a particular person. Compagnie du Ponant has no duty to provide medical assistance or advice to any activity participant. Each individual participating in any expedition activity accepts responsibility for making their own determinations as to the suitability of the activity and for their own safety, conduct and well-being and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. Being informed, each participant in any expedition activities, assume the risk associated with these activities and will hold Compagnie du Ponant, its officers, directors, crew and expedition team members as well as hike leaders harmless from and defend them against any and all liability, actions, suits, claims and demands which could arise from any of the Compagnie du Ponant’s activities and from any loss or injury which may sustain as a result of my participation in any of these activities.

It is essential to be properly equipped and not to forget to bring with you your binoculars for a good fauna observation during Nature outings.

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.

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 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.

4 - Rates and Savings Please find the rates for each expedition program on our website www.ponant.com.

Ponant Bonus saving is not applicable on taxes. Tax amounts are subject to change and in addition to the package rates (Except for All Inclusive packages presented in US$) 4.1: Public rates: They 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.

4.2: Ponant Bonus Fares PONANT BONUS 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. Ponant Bonus fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may change at any time without notice.

Ponant Bonus could decrease or be closed for specific stateroom and suite categories or entire cruises. Contact your travel agent or refer to www.ponant.com to determine the Ponant Bonus available at the time of booking your cruise (s). Ponant Bonus may not be combinable with other promotional offers or onboard cruise credits.

4.3: Single Supplement SINGLE SUPPLEMENT is applicable for any single occupancy cabin. The single supplement value is calculated from the cruise-only Ponant Bonus rate. This supplement is changing according to cruise occupation rate. It may change at any time without notice and can increase for specific stateroom and suite categories or entire cruises.

The single supplement is offered for a selection of cruises on specific cabin categories.

The free single supplement selection is updated depending on availability and capacity control. Refer to www.ponant.com to determine the applicable single supplement and the selection of cruises with free single supplement.

4.4: “Guaranteed” cabin Depending on cruise occupancy at time of booking, a “guaranteed” cabin in Deluxe category – deck 3 may be proposed. This means that the booking is made in the Deluxe category – deck 3 without cabin number assignment. Cabin assignment will be made at Compagnie du Ponant’s discretion and can change at all times up to embarkation. Once cabin number is assigned no changes are accepted. The advantage of this option is to maybe benefit of a higher cabin category without additional surcharge. In all events, the minimum category chosen at time of reservation is guaranteed.

4-5: Other savings: • Combination of cruises (if applicable): -10% off the second consecutive cruise-only rate, port taxes excluded, applicable on all consecutive cruises, except Ocean voyages.

• Ponant Yacht Club Grand Admiral Members: -5% off the cruise-only rate, port taxes excluded • Family & Friends: -5% off the cruise-only rate, port taxes excluded, for all bookings of 5 adults or more, booked at the same time and all sailing together on the same cruise • Honeymoon: see details on www.ponant.com • Wedding Anniversary (every 5th year) : see details on www.ponant.com • On board Reservations: -5% off the cruise-only rate, port taxes excluded for each new cruise booked with our onboard staff NOTE: These discounts/benefits are not combinable with any offer other than those mentioned above. They are not applicable on Ocean Voyages (programs not qualifying for Ponant Yacht Club Benefits) If you are entitled to several discounts, the value of the second discount is calculated from the revised rate obtained after the deduction of the first discount and so on.

5-Children Children under 3 years of age and women who are over 6 months pregnant are not authorized to sail. Children between 3 and 8 years old are accepted subject to agreement at the time of booking. If accepted, a liability waiver will have to be completed and returned to Compagnie du Ponant to validate your booking. On expedition cruises, children must be able to disembark/embark by zodiac without assistance and be able to understand and follow safety instructions. Therefore disembarkation is submitted to Captain’s and Expedition Leader’s decision depending on weather conditions and landing sites. In all cases, children and young adults, once on board, are the entire and total responsibility of their parents or guardians.

Children from 8 to 11 years old and Teenagers from 12 to 17 years old, sharing with 1 or 2 adults benefit from special discounts on cruise-only fares; please contact us for more details.

6-Mobility L’Austral, Le Boréal, and Le Soléal have three cabins which are specially adapted for disabled guests (ADA Norms). Nevertheless, for safety reasons, all passengers must either be fully mobile or must be accompanied by a travelling companion fit and able to provide all necessary assistance during the voyage. Please note that animals (including service and/or comfort animals) are not permitted aboard. Persons who are not fully mobile, with physical disabilities or other handicaps requiring special treatment or assistance,

including persons who use a wheelchair, must advise Compagnie du Ponant in writing of the nature of such conditions when making a reservation request and by all means before the signature of booking form. Compagnie du Ponant reserves the right to refuse passage to anyone who has failed to notify them of such limited mobility, disabilities or need of assistance, whose medical conditions is not compatible with security rules and requirements specific to the navigation area, or who, in the Compagnie du Ponant’s opinion is unfit for travel. Please note that landings are done using zodiacs making them very difficult or even impossible for passengers with limited mobility. Each landing will be subject to Captain and Expedition Leader approval.

7- Others • Women who are pregnant must inform us by mail or email before their cruise and submit a medical certificate confirming their ability to travel. Women who are more than 5 months pregnant at the time of embarkation or during their cruise are not permitted to embark.

• All our vessels are non-smoking with the exception of designated areas on outside decks.

• Animals (including service and/or comfort animals) are not permitted aboard.

• Any specific health issue, if known, must be reported in writing to our medical department (medical@ponant.com). There is a specific and mandatory medical questionnaire to be completed by your physician between 90 and 45 days prior to your cruise. The completed questionnaire must be returned by each participant to an Antarctica program, at the latest 40 days prior departure. Any medical questionnaire completed before this time period will be invalid. Should the information on the medical questionnaire not correspond to the reality, embarkation might be refused at the port of embarkation without any recourse. Any passenger who has not returned the completed compulsory medical form will be denied boarding.

• Due to exceptional nature of these programs, sites names are given as an indication only. Final route will be confirmed daily by Captain and Expedition Leader depending on ice conditions, weather forecasts with priority being given to passenger safety.

• Euro, US Dollar currencies and credit cards (VISA, MASTERCARD and AMEX) are accepted on board. Note there are no ATMs onboard the ships or money exchange.

Onboard purchases may be charged back to the guest’s stateroom.

• Ship master retains the right to change the itineraries as per article 4.2 of the cruise ticket.

• Detailed terms and conditions are available on www.ponant.com and upon request.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS These are extracts of the terms and conditions which will apply to your cruise. Please read them carefully. Complete terms and conditions are available upon request.

Attention is particularly drawn to the exemption and limitation of liability in favour of Compagnie Du Ponant / Compagnie Du Ponant USA LLC, Compagnie du Ponant Pty Limited Australia / Compagnie du Ponant HK Limited / Compagnie du Ponant Shangai Information Consulting Co., Ltd. hereinafter referred as “the Company” or “CDP”. These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

1- Transferability: A reservation for one of the programs listed in this brochure is only valid for date, cruise program and passenger(s) names listed on the written confirmation received upon reservation and on the cruise ticket provided with travel documents. Passenger may transfer the ticket to a third party, who shall fill the same conditions as the passenger to perform all purchased services, as long as the agreement has not rendered any effect. The transferor and/or transferee must settle any fees which result, and inform the Company and the seller of this decision by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt no later than 90 days prior day of embarkation. In the event where the passenger transfers his/her ticket without informing the Company and the seller as per the terms described above, this ticket transfer will be invalid and the ticket will be cancelled without any possible refund.

2- Payment Schedule: In order to secure a booking, the guest is required to pay 25% of total cruise price upon confirmation. The final 75% is due no later than 60 days prior to sailing departure and 90 days prior to sailing departure on all expedition cruises. All reservations are subject to cancellation fees if payments are not received by the due date. Your full payment or acceptance of a ticket constitutes agreement to these Terms and Conditions, General and Important information presented in this brochure as part of the Passenger Ticket Contract. Any revisions to the above payment plan must be in writing and approved by CDP. 3- Revisions & modifications: Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should inform the Company in advance to obtain her agreement. Once a booking is secured by a deposit, all revisions and/or changes which occurred less than 90 days before departure are subject to an administration change fee that has to be paid by the passenger as stated hereunder in “Cancellation & Refunds”. The passenger who decides to shorten his journey cannot claim any refund for any unused services. The passenger, who fails to present himself in time for his departure or relinquishes booked services included in the program for any reason, cannot claim any refund.

4 - Terms and conditions for, and cost of rebooking and/or cancelling a trip If the traveller is forced to either rebook or cancel their trip, they will need to inform Compagnie du Ponant 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 rebooking or cancellation occurs. The date on which the document was sent will be the date on which the rebooking and/or cancellation fees will be invoiced.

4-1: Term and conditions for rebooking a cruise: Requests to rebook a cruise will 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 is increased to 150 days for the Expedition Cruise programme.

The rebooking terms and conditions exclusively involve the option for the traveller to replace a port-to-port cruise with another port-to-port cruise with Compagnie du Ponant.

In the event of a switch to a higher-value travel package, and subject to compliance with the terms and conditions set out in Points 4a to 4d, no alteration fees will be applied to the cruise service, or to the other services, (e.g. air travel). The alteration fees will amount to the expenses already incurred by Compagnie du Ponant: • 4.a: The passenger may rebook their cruise subject to replacing it with a more expensive cruise than the one that is being replaced; • 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 rebooking request was made • 4.c: The reservation and payment of the deposit for the replacement cruise must be made at the same time as the rebooking request.

• 4.d: The replacement cruise selected will become non-exchangeable and nonrefundable from that point; the passenger may only cancel it.

4-2: Specific terms and conditions for a rebooking request from Ponant Yacht Club High Admirals: In the event of the 1st rebooking of a tourism package: no fees will 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 is extended to 150 days for the Expedition Cruise programmes.

Any rebooking request aside from the rebooking of the 1st cruise will be subject to the specific allocation conditions set out in Article 4.1 above.

In the case of other services (e.g. air travel), the rebooking fees will amount to the expenses already incurred by Compagnie du Ponant.

4-3: Terms and conditions for rebooking a cruise: No switch may be made to a travel package with a lower value within a timeframe of 90 days (150 days for Expedition Cruises) before the departure of the cruise: cancellation fees will apply, and are set out in Article 4.4 below.

4.4: Cancellation fees: The cancellation fee schedules below apply to all the services booked with Compagnie du Ponant that are not specified as “non-exchangeable, and non-refundable”. The cancellation fees will amount to 100% of the value of the services in that case.

Expedition Cruise programmes: • From the registration confirmation date up to 91 days before departure: 25% of the amount of the trip; • Between 90 days and 76 days before departure: 50% of the amount of the trip; • Between 75 days and 61 days before departure: 75% of the amount of the trip; • Less than 61 days before departure: 100% of the amount of the trip.

For other cruise programmes: • From the registration confirmation date up to 91 days before departure: 10% of the amount of the trip; • Between 90 days and 61 days before departure: 25% of the amount of the trip; • Between 60 days and 46 days before departure: 50% of the amount of the trip; • Between 45 days and 31 days before departure: 75% of the amount of the trip; • Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the amount of the trip.

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5- Formalities and health information: Before booking one of these journeys or trips offered in this brochure, each passenger is personally responsible for complying with the required legal regulations. All passengers must carry a valid passport, as well as the visas and vaccination certificates which may be required at the airport, at the port of arrival and departure. Company du Ponant waives all liability for not complying with the required legal regulations regarding immigration, customs or sanitary documents required before departure and during his trip. Any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation to board the airplane or access to the ship is responsible and may not claim any compensation or refund of his trip or services.

The information given in this brochure is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult respective government agencies up to the departure date.

6- Transportation and services 6- Air transport and Flight Package information: All airline tickets are provided in the electronic ticket format. It is imperative to ensure that the first names and surnames communicated are those mentioned on the relevant passport, as they cannot be changed later. Any mistakes, or requests to alter the name, will require the purchase of a new ticket. Compagnie du Ponant will provide passengers, at the time they make their booking, with the name of the airline or airline carriers which have either already been selected or are likely to be selected. Compagnie du Ponant undertakes to inform passengers, before departure, of any changes to the identity of the airline or airline carriers as soon as they are known.

The words “direct flight” mean there will be no change of aircraft, but do not exclude the possibility that there may be one or several stops. A “direct non-stop flight” means no change of aircraft and no stops. Private charter flights do not offer special meals.

Airline carriers can enter into a “code share” agreement whereby they are able to sell a flight under their own name, although the aircraft itself may be operated by another airline company. The schedules and type of transportation listed are provided by the transportation companies at the time this brochure was being produced. They are a guideline to the moment of departure and are subject to change for all kinds of reasons (additional stops added, weather conditions, air traffic control authorisation, strikes, etc).

In accordance with the Warsaw and Montreal Convention, timings and routes as well as departure/destination airports are not a contractual element of the transportation ticket. Under these conditions, Compagnie du Ponant cannot be held responsible for changes that are beyond its control. Changes to the original travel program may be the result, in particular, of technical faults, weather conditions, political reasons, delays or cancellations, strikes, additional stops, changes to aircraft or routes, etc. Under no circumstances can these incidences be attributed to Compagnie du Ponant or any compensation made whatsoever. If a client wishes to abandon his journey, he will be liable to the cruise cancellation fees indicated above.

The airline carrier’s responsibility, in the event of damages, complaints or claims of any kind, is limited to the carriage of passengers and their luggage by air, within the terms and conditions stipulated on the tickets and by the airline companies themselves.

Compagnie du Ponant will not reimburse any expenses (taxis, meals, hotels, etc), when the passenger is under the responsibility of the airline company. The consequences of accidents/incidents occurring when travelling by air are governed by the Warsaw and Montreal Convention, or by the local regulations governing national transportation in the country concerned.

Our Cruise and Flights package programs 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 made in economy class 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 scheduled domestic 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 chartered flights, checkin luggage is limited to 23 kg/50lbs (pending confirmation of the airline carrier) 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.

6.2 Pre/post programs, overland packages, hotel and ground services information Pre and post programs (advertised on en.ponant.com), as well as overland packages proposed in this brochure Compagnie du Ponant “SUMMER CRUISES 2016” are subject to a minimum of participants. CDP may cancel any of these programs up to 21 days prior to its departure date, if a minimum of 20 participants (unless noted otherwise) is not reached.

7- Boarding and transportation terms and conditions: a) Embarkation: Guests must report for boarding in the conditions set by the cruise ticket (details of cruise ticket document are available upon request). Passengers are responsible for having received all medical inoculations necessary for the voyage and having their cruise ticket, a valid passport, visas and other documents mandatory for the scheduled ports of call and disembarkation. If a passenger does not have proper documents he/she will not be allowed to embark. Boarding the ship automatically makes the passenger subject to the application of the provisions hereafter, as well as the general conditions concerning the travel program, which they are familiar with and which they have accepted. b) Visas, Passport and Health information: At the time of boarding, all guests must have a passport valid for six months following disembarkation as well as necessary visas and vaccination certificates which may be required in destination ports where the ship calls.

CDP accepts no responsibility for obtaining required visas or for advising guests of visa or other immigration requirements. Please consult relevant authorities or a visa service to determine accurately if any visas, health certificates, or vaccinations are required. If incorrect documents are obtained, guests will be unable to participate in particular shore excursions and may be denied boarding and/or disembark in certain port of calls/ countries. The Company and/or master of the ship are entitled to refuse embarkation or to prevent disembarkation of any passengers who do not show the documents allowing them to disembark at the scheduled destination or stopover ports. Every passenger is personally responsible for compliance with the statutory and regulatory provisions in force before departure.

Note: Due to airline security measures, your passport name must match your airline ticket name or you may be denied boarding.

c) Health and Security: If it appears to the Company and/or the Master of the ship that a passenger is for any reason whatsoever unfit to travel or likely to endanger his health or safety or impair the comfort of others on board or seems likely to be refused permission to land at any port or to render the Company liable for his maintenance, support or repatriation, the Company or the Master of the ship shall be entitled at any time to take any of the following courses as appear appropriate to them, namely a) To refuse to embark or disembark the passenger at any particular port; b) To disembark him at any port; c) To transfer him from one berth to another; d) To confine him to one cabin of the ship’s medical centre; e) Through the ship’s doctor and/or his staff to administer any drug, medication or other substance or to admit and/or confine the passenger to the hospital, or any similar institution at any port provided that the ship’s doctor considers it necessary.

Health care, medical expenses and drugs on land or aboard the ship shall be paid by passengers. In the Arctic, please remember that there is no medical structure available before several days at sea. A mandatory medical questionnaire is provided and has to be properly filled by you and your personal physician between 90 and 45 days prior departure and returned to our dedicated Medical Department no later than 40 days prior departure. Any guest not having provided this mandatory document completed will not be authorized to embark without possible recourse. Please note that given the inaccessibility of the Arctic zone, we recommend you choose your travel insurance company very carefully as in case of evacuation; all kind of expenses will have to paid up front.

Note that LE PONANT is not ADA compliant and is not accessible to passengers with mobility challenges or using a wheelchair. Passengers accept civil and criminal liability for all damages caused to Compagnie du Ponant, other passengers or third parties by their actions.

Passengers are individually and solely responsible for the payment of any and all fines or penalties inflicted by competent authorities on account of their own acts. d) Itinerary changes/alterations/cancellation of a trip: Arrival and departure times are given as an indication only. The Company cannot guarantee coincidence with corresponding schedules (plane, train...) notably due to modification of the programme duration initially planned, which cannot incur any compensation, as the Company cannot be held liable for indirect damages. CDP reserves the right to withdraw and/or cancel a sailing to make changes in the itinerary whenever, in its sole judgment, or in the judgment of the vessel owner or operator, conditions warrant it.

In the event of adverse meteorological conditions or adverse political or social conditions in the country of a port of call or for any other fact that may jeopardize the safety of guests or of the ship, or in the event of orders by public authorities, the Company may change the itinerary or ports of call or destination, delay, end or cancel the trip, divert the ship, tow or be towed, transfer guests and their luggage aboard any other means of transportation, even when this results in an increase or a shortening of the advertised program. The Company does not warrant that these will correspond to the time schedule of connecting flights or transfers (eg planes or trains...), due to the fact that the initially scheduled trip duration may be altered. No indemnification shall be due on this account, as the Company is not liable for indirect damages.

Under any circumstances, the ship may provide assistance to any person or goods at sea, and will not be liable for the consequences of a modification to the cruise programme for this reason.

In the case of external events beyond the control of the Company or for any reason regarding the safety of travellers or the ship or due to charter of the ship or due to an insufficient number of participants, according to that which is provided for by the terms and conditions of the trip programme, the Company may cancel the cruise and must inform the passengers by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt or email, fax with proof of delivery.

The cruises published in this brochure “Carnet ARCTIQUE & ALASKA 2016” are subject to a minimum of participants. Compagnie du Ponant may cancel any cruise program up to 21 days before departure if the minimum of guests registered is under or equal to 50% of the ship capacity (244 guests on all other cruises aboard L’AUSTRAL, LE BOREAL and LE SOLEAL).

In the event of an alteration of the contract by the Company after boarding the ship, passengers shall in any case not be entitled to any indemnification other than refund for unperformed services for which no replacement was provided. In addition, passengers may be requested to pay extra monies for services rendered under such circumstances and for the costs of living aboard the ship in the event that the duration of the trip is extended Compagnie du Ponant may give passengers cabins other than those initially planned. e) Luggage: Each guest can bring aboard a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge, subject to airline restrictions. Hand luggage or cabin luggage and personal effects shall comply with allowances in the terms and conditions provided for in the programme. Luggage must be distinctly labeled with the passenger’s full name, the name of the ship and cabin number.

All passengers are prohibited from transporting merchandise in their luggage whose content may threaten the health of other passengers, damage or contaminate their luggage on the vessel. It is notably forbidden to board or pack animals or inflammable, explosive, corrosive, dangerous, scented or leaking materials in your luggage.

Failure to comply with these rules will lead to payment of a lump sum penalty provided for by law.

The passenger will in any case be responsible for any injury, loss or damages suffered due to the presence of these objects, and shall ensure that the Company is not sued due to such events. Such objects may at any time and in any place be disembarked, destroyed, thrown into the sea or made safe by the Company without any compensation. It is also prohibited to load objects as luggage other than those intended for personal use by the passenger, and notably goods in general, and objects whose importing is prohibited or which are not compliant with customs or police regulations.

The passenger is responsible for all consequences, expenses, damages and penalties resulting therefrom, and the Company, in such cases, shall not be held liable for loss or damages.

Passengers must look after their personal luggage during the entire duration of the stay aboard the ship as well as during embarking, transfer and disembarking operations.

Compagnie du Ponant waives all liability for luggage left unattended by passengers and for which passengers have not taken the necessary precautions against theft, loss or damage. Specifically, the Company shall not be liable for breakable items and valuables including but not limited to money, watches, securities, jewellery, computers and any electronic materials, mobile phones and other precious objects which must be hand-carried by the passenger on and off the ship; are the full responsibility of the passenger at all time. CDP is not responsible for loss of or damage to such items.

Passenger is responsible for subscribing to insurance to cover luggage.

8- Independent contractors/Limit of liability: The passenger agrees that Compagnie du Ponant acts as agent and/or trustee for any person, ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service forming, or in connection with, any part of the cruise. Transportation services to 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.

Compagnie du Ponant shall not be held liable for bodily injury to, or death of passengers, or for loss of, or damage to luggage or other personal belongings, unless it is proved that the carrier has infringed statutory obligations or that it or one of its employees or agents has committed gross negligence. However, in the event the liability of Compagnie du Ponant is incurred, such liability is limited (details available upon request).

Compagnie du Ponant shall in any case not be liable for failure of an improper performance when the same is due to or caused by the fault of the passenger; the unforeseeable or unavoidable fault or a third party unconnected with the provision of any services to be provided under the contract ; unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of Compagnie du Ponant; an event of “Force Majeure” such as a war, threat of war, riots, civil commotion, acts of God, terrorist activities, natural and nuclear disaster, fire, technical problems with transport, closure of ports, strikes and any industrial action, or any other event beyond the control of Compagnie du Ponant.

During expedition programs, all persons who participate in any expedition activity accept responsibility for making their own determinations as to the suitability of the activity and for their own safety, conduct and well-being and agree to participate solely at their own risk.

Attending information briefings is mandatory. Thus informed, each participant assumes the risk associated with these activities and will hold Compagnie du Ponant, its officers, directors, crew and expedition team members as well as hiking leaders harmless from and defend them against any and all liability, actions, suits, claims and demands which could arise from any of the Compagnie du Ponant‘s activities and from any loss or injury which may sustain as a result of participation in any of these activities.

Compagnie du Ponant and the Owners and operators of the vessels identified in this brochure shall be entitled to claim the benefit of whichever law, regulation, treaty or doctrine provides the greatest protection.

9- Validity of the brochure: From December 08, 2014 and until further notice, this brochure cancels and replaces all information contained in all brochures COMPAGNIE DU PONANT or any other leaflet.

10- Rates: The prices given at the time of booking are based on economic conditions known on December 08, 2014 for the period from June 05, 2016 and until further notice.

These conditions are, amongst others, the cost of transport and fuel, relevant dues and taxes for the proposed operation (port taxes, embarkation and disembarkation taxes, entrance costs to tourist sites), currency exchange rates relevant to the pricing of these programmes. Compagnie du Ponant reserves the right within the legal limits of French Law to vary the prices if necessary. All variation of the cost of transport, fuel, taxes, dues and visa costs will be passed on within the voyage cost. Additionally, any surcharge levied will be increased to include an amount to cover agent’s commission. Any change in fare cannot be imposed less than 60 days prior to departure. For the cruise-only rate, daily surcharge, if any, will be calculated based on: fuel variation* x daily consumption** S= Ship capacity *** (*): MGO FOB Rotterdam 0,1% in US$ (**) : L’AUSTRAL, LE BOREAL, LE SOLEAL 20t (***) : L’AUSTRAL, LE BOREAL, LE SOLEAL: 244 passengers 11- Travel Insurance: Passengers shall be responsible for subscribing to cancellation/luggage/ assistance/ repatriation/medical insurance(s).

12- Claim: No claims can be made against CDP without a written and detailed statement of the claim by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt requested within the following time periods : a) For luggage : in the event of obvious damages or loss : at the time of disembarkation at the latest. In the event of hidden damages or loss: within seven (7) days of disembarking or of the date when disembarkation should have taken place ; b) For passengers in the case of bodily harm and damages other than to luggage : within thirty (30) days from the date when the passenger disembarked or should have disembarked. Failure to comply with these provisions shall mean that the passenger is deemed to have safely disembarked without harm and collected his or her luggage without damage thereto.

13- Jurisdiction: These terms & conditions are subject to and interpreted according to International regulations and concern the transportation of passengers and their luggage from the time of boarding the ship to the moment of disembarking, as well as at ports of departure, destination, or stopover. CDP shall incur no liability outside this period of time. Without prejudice to required legal regulations, any actions related either to the interpretation, or execution of this agreement shall be brought before the competent courts of Marseille- France.

CDP is not responsible for omissions, printing and/or presentation errors and reserves the right to make corrections as required.

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INSURANCE PONANT is creating a new insurance and multi-risk assistance contract. Enjoy worry-free travel with our exclusive Ponant 5* Insurance policy, arranged through our partner, APRIL, a specialist in high-end travel insurance. This insurance will cover you on all our itineraries without exception, and for the full duration of your cruise. APRIL has been our partner for nearly 15 years and has plenty of experience in the type of problems that may arise. We are therefore offering to be the single and unique point of contact for booking your flights and cruises and also for managing insurance cover throughout your trip. The guarantees provided are subject to a surcharge of 4% incl. taxes on the total cost of your travel. The policy must be taken out on the day your cruise is purchased. Our sales staff are at your disposal to answer all your questions. To be eligible you must live in mainland France including Corsica, the French overseas departments, Andorra and Monaco, or in an EU country or in Switzerland.

BENEFITS

Maximum amounts / person, incl. tax

TRIP CANCELLATION Illness (including relapse from previous illness or injury), accident, death of the insured, of a family member or an insured accompanying party.

• Attack or natural disaster occurring at destination point • Other justified reasons  Deductible •

50 000 € maximum / person 100 000 € maximum / event 10% of the cancellation cost with a minimum of 50 € / person (no deductible in case of illness, accident or death)

MISSED CONNECTION Travel expenses up to the next stop-over OR • Early return •

50% of the trip cost with a maximum of 1 500 € / person Return ticket + taxi fare

BAGGAGE Theft, total or partial destruction, loss during conveyance by a shipping company  Deductible • Late delivery>24h •

3 049 € incl. tax / person 30 € / file Fixed sum of 400 € incl. tax / person

ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR INJURY DURING TRAVEL Transportation / Repatriation Return travel of family members or insured accompanying party OR • Presence during hospitalization - Transportation - Accommodations • Prolonged stay of accompanying party in the event of hospitalization • Accompanying children under 18 years old • Travel continuation • Reimbursement of medical expenses abroad and advance of hospitalization costs abroad - Europe and Mediterranean countries - Rest of the world  Deductible for medical expenses • •

Actual costs Return ticket + taxi fare Round trip ticket + taxi fare 80 € / night (maximum 10 nights) 80 € / night (maximum 4 nights) Hostess or round trip ticket Additional travel expenses 75 000 € / person 152 500 € / person 30 € / person / event

ASSISTANCE PROVIDED IN CASE OF DEATH • •

Return travel of family members or one or two of the insured accompanying party Anticipated return in the event of death of a family member, the person in charge of child care or the professional replacement

Return ticket + taxi fare Return ticket + taxi fare

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE Advance of bail abroad Coverage of lawyers’ fees abroad Early return in case of damages at home Assistance in case of damages at home - Conservatory measures - Accommodations • Assistance and advance of funds in case of theft, loss OR destruction of identification papers or payment means • • • •

15 300 € / person 3 100 € / person Return ticket + taxi fare 80 € 50 € / night (maximum 2 nights) 2 300 € / person

CIVIL LIABILITY All bodily injury and property damage Including property damage  Deductible

• •

4 500 000 € incl. tax / person 75 000 € incl. tax / person 75 € / claim

TRIP INTERRUPTION Cost of trip interruption, due to: - Hospitalization or death of close relations - Damages at home • Compensation travel, following: - Medical repatriation of the insured •

Prorata temporis (excluding transportation)

Initial cost of insured trip

TRAVEL ACCIDENT • •

Death Disability

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15 245 € incl. tax / person 15 245 € incl. tax / person 150 000 € incl. tax / event

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