Cruise Europe with Ponant - Classic European Cruises Collection - 2016

Save up to 30%, with No Single Supplement charges on many voyages

French luxury and expedition cruise line PONANT has announced an extensive  range of European voyages for 2016 - many currently available at 30% savings and no single supplement charges.

The PONANT European Collection, released both as a printed brochure and a convenient e-brochure download - http://bit.ly/PONANT-Europe-2016 - features 41 hand-crafted voyages, many including important UNESCO listed World Heritage highlights. The itineraries showcase the crossroads of ancient cultures that have shaped the modern world; a diversity of destinations endowed with layers of history, art, music, architecture and boundless culinary temptations.

With over 25 years of European cruising experience, PONANT draws on its heritage to offer guests a range of sailings designed to appeal to regular cruisers, as well as tempting those who have not yet cruised but understand the benefits of relaxed exploration by sea.

Enjoy French ambiance on the world's youngest fleet afloat, or sail on PONANT's classic three masted yacht. Either way, experience the difference small ship cruising offers. Venture where large ships simply cannot; experience the thrill of transiting the legendary Corinth canal; moor in intimate bays such as in Hvar and the Cyclades islands; view legendary Mt Stromboli; stroll the walls of Dubrovnik, explore the preserved streets of Valletta and wonder at the Imperial grandeur of St Petersburg.

Destinations include Corsica, Spain and Malta, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro, Turkey, Italy, Scandinavia and Russia - often venturing off the main marine highway to explore smaller, less visited ports of call including Elba, Corsica and the dramatic coasts of Ireland and the United Kingdom, Estonia and the Norwegian fjords, with the flexibility of exploring by Zodiac to get even closer to the action.

This European Collection of itineraries ranges in duration from 7 nights to 12 nights with pricing from A$3918pp* port taxes included, for a 7 night cruise on board Le Lyrial from Civitavecchia to Athens, twin share in an ocean-view DeLuxe Stateroom with private balcony, deck 3.
[*Ponant Bonus price per person based on a double occupancy, including port taxes. Based on the first stateroom category available and subject to change based on availability.]

The PONANT hallmark - French ambiance, fine food and wines (open bar included, of course), intuitive service, indulgent pampering options and renowned design touches, all the while travelling in understated luxury - is epitomised in this collection of European itineraries.


INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

Details of all PONANT European Collection voyages, including itineraries, pricing and shore excursion highlights are available at http://bit.ly/PONANT-EuropeanCruises2016
 or directly by contacting PONANT on Australia:1300 737 178 or + 61 2 8459 5000 / New Zealand: 0800 44 32 62, or emailing reservations.aus@ponant.com                                    

Further information available on the website:  www.ponant.com

Deal of the Week - Compagnie du Ponant's L'Austral in Europe

 

Save up to $1,170 on board Compagnie du Ponant's L'Austral in Europe in 2013

Explore down narrow, cobble-stoned streets, atop rugged mountain cliffs just off the decks of your cruise ship. Escape all the pressures of civilisation without missing out on any of its pleasures. Days ashore are invitations to adventure, education and the pure pleasure of seeing things you've only read about before. Visit castles, museums and galleries. Explore ancient cities through winding canals. From glorious gardens and gilded theatres to famous boulevards and fabled landmarks, you're in for a picture-perfect experience. Save $1,170 on a 7-nights onboard L'Austral departing 16 October 2013 from Marseille to Lisbon in a Superior cabin from $3,308* per person twin share

Renowned for a dazzling kaleidoscope of capitals and cultures, the Eastern Mediterranean offers a whole other world of tranquil seas, mythical pasts, mountains emerging from the deep, medieval villages and sun-drenched beaches. The birthplace of Greek and Roman legends where some of the finest architectural masterpieces were created, the countries which border this legendary sea enjoy a uniquely mellow way of life; all conceal magnificent treasures, some famous, others forgotten.

Slip through the silky turquoise water of the Aegean Sea, sailing between a string of islands posed on the surface like a necklace of precious stones. Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes and Delos, all are ports of call with a unique charm, a palette of blues contrasting against the brilliant white villages. Save $1,170 on a 7-night onboard L'Austral departing 12 July 2013 from Istanbul roundtrip in a superior cabin from $3,308* per person twin share

For bookings or more information contact Travel the World on 1300 950 622 or visit www.traveltheworld.com.au

*Conditions: prices subject to availability and are capacity controlled.