15 Itineraries, 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, One PONANT

PONANT, the only French-owned cruise line, offers its passengers a unique travel experience aboard smaller-scale, luxurious yachts. Travelers will discover the major sites of Oceania and Asia under the guidance of passionate lecturers and specialists. From visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to encounters with natives and zodiac outings, these itineraries place an emphasis on discovering the local cultures, fauna and flora.

ASIA

Eight exceptional cruises, which include 16 stops at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sail through five Asian countries, offering the chance to discover the Orient's traditions and ancient culture in the company of expert lecturers.

All The Facets Of Asia

Aboard L'Austral, discover emblematic sites from the Vietnamese shores to the golden pagodas of the land formerly known as Burma. Stops in Singapore, Port Klang, the gateway to Kuala Lumpur, and the Shwedagon Pagoda visit in Burma are a only a few highlights of this cruise.

• “From Vietnam to Myanmar” – Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) – Yangon (Myanmar) aboard L'Austral

From October 28 to November 9, 2017 – 13 days/12 nights

rices from US$5,040 per person, including port taxes and security charges

During this Expedition cruise, passengers visit the Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to the famous Komodo dragons, the last survivors of prehistoric times. Zodiac excursions, a visit of the Asmat region and its local tribes, as well as Lizard Island are also part of the program.

• “From Indonesia to Australia” – Bali (Indonesia) – Cairns (Australia) aboard L'Austral

From November 24 to December 8, 2017 – 15 days/14 nights

Prices from US$6,770 per person, including port taxes and security charges

OCEANIA

Through seven itineraries and destinations whose very names are enough to transport guests away, PONANT passengers will discover the archipelagos and atolls of Polynesia and Oceania. These itineraries feature 14 stops at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, swimming and snorkeling in turquoise lagoons, shore visits in zodiac dinghies in the company of naturalist guides, and encounters with traditional tribes such as Papuan, Aboriginal, and Maori.

The Southern Summer in New Zealand

The festive season is bound to be an unforgettable Expedition cruise to New Zealand, which offers a unique opportunity to sail to the heart of Dusky Sound and Milford Sound and two fjords listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other highlights include meeting the Maori people, visiting Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, and Rotorua Thermal Wonderland.

• “The Best of New Zealand” – Noumea (New Caledonia) – Dunedin (New Zealand) aboard L'Austral

From December 23, 2017 to January 5, 2018 – 12 days/13 nights

Prices from US$6,840, including port taxes and security charges

In the company of expert naturalist guides, L'Austral will take its passengers to the heart of the mysterious and primitive beauty of the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands to discover fjords, black-sand beaches and imposing cliffs.

• “The Subantarctic Islands” – Dunedin (New Zealand) – Wellington (New Zealand) aboard L'Austral

From January 5-21, 2018 – 17 days/16 nights

Prices from US$7,900, including port taxes and security charges

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