Among Ponant's 40 new sailings for the 2024-2025 winter season, six new itineraries have been unveiled.
Ponant said, "There's something for everyone— island-hopping in Southeast Asia to a rare discovery of Guinea-Bissaus's Bissagos archipelago."
Polynesia Expedition
French Polynesia's 14-night expedition cruise around the archipelagos of Society Islands, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas. Zodiac outings and myriad adventures—diving, horseback riding, and hiking.
Dates: 10/8/2024 to 10/22/2024
Rates start at CAD $11,900 per person.
Islands, Cities, and Volcanoes of Indonesia
The 14-night sailing begins in Bali and ends in Singapore, with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Borobudur, Ujung Kulon National Park, and the city of Malacca—plus an excursion to the majestic Mount Bromo volcano.
Dates:
-10/31/2024 to 11/13/2024
-12/28/2024 to 1/11/2025
Rates start at CAD $10,010 per person.
Curious Islands from the Seychelles to Madagascar
A 10-night sailing aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Travellers will experience sights such as the Anse Source d'Argent beach on Seychelles and Madagascar's Diego Suarez—a brand-new port of call—known for its deserted beaches, coral reefs, and marine parks.
Dates: 11/28/2024 to 12/8/2024
Rates start at CAD $7,640 per person.
Multicultural Discoveries from Malaysia to Thailand
Set sail from Singapore on this eight-night itinerary through Southeast Asia. Guests will experience Asian, Portuguese, and Dutch influences in Penang and Malacca. The beaches of Thailand's Ko Rok Nok Island or the jungle scenery of Malaysia's Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve are rounding out the trip.
Dates: 12/20/2024 to 12/28/2024
Rates start at CAD $5,850 per person.
Mythical Sites & Islands of Southeast Asia
Explore Southeast Asia on this 15-night sailing along the coasts of Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Natural landmarks like the Mount Bromo volcano and Langkawi Island will contrast with the metropolises of Malacca (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Singapore, and the cosmopolitan city of Semarang, which blends Chinese, Indo-Arabic and European influences.
Dates: 2/10/2025 to 2/25/2025
Rates start at CAD $11,350 per person.
Adventure in Bissagos
Spanning 88 islands and islets off the coast of Guinea Bissau, the Bissagos archipelago is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This 8-night journey aboard Le Lyrial will offer the chance to travel into 10 archipelago's islands to discover traditional villages, meet the Bissagos people, and participate in traditional ceremonies.
Dates: 4/7/2025 to 4/15/2025
Rates start at CAD $5,820 per person.
More information on Ponant's website.
