Whether you’re seeking winter fun or sun, luxury cruise line Ponant’s newly announced voyages for the 2023 to 2024 season offer plenty of choices, with nearly 30 different itineraries, including 13 new ones, departing on 70 different sailings. The trips visit destinations ranging from the snowy wonderland of Norway to the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Cruise Options
While specific offerings vary based on destination, guests on every trip will enjoy a variety of activities such as UNESCO World Heritage Site visits, meetings with local communities, diving, swimming, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and sleigh rides. Each trip also includes a full meal plan, an open bar (not including premium beverages), and Wi-Fi access.
Activities Aboard
Winter weather lovers will appreciate the Nordic Discoveries and Traditions itinerary, a 10-night round-trip journey from Tromsø with four departures in March 2024, starting at $10,160 per person (based on double occupancy) on Le Bellot. This winter trip encompasses visits to Narvik, the Lofoten Islands, Trollfjorden fjord, and one of the globe’s northernmost cities, Hammerfest, where opportunities to chase the Northern Lights await. Moreover, the experience includes connecting with the Sami, one of Europe’s last Indigenous peoples, and learning about their traditional reindeer herding practices.
Winter Excursions
If you’re on the lookout for a warm-weather getaway, consider the Caribbean Mosaic, Between Mangroves and Lagoons, a seven-night round-trip sailing from Belize City with five departures in November and December 2023. The journey, starting at $4,450 per person on the Le Dumont-d’Urville, will explore Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize, featuring visits to Punta Sal, Jeannette Kawas National Park, and the Les Cayos Cochinos archipelago, which is positioned on the world’s second-largest barrier reef.
Warm Weather Getaways
Another highlight of Ponant’s offerings includes the 15-night Seychelles to Sri Lanka Expedition through the Indian Ocean, commencing from $8,910 per person, with a single departure on January 4, 2024. This expedition aboard the Le Jacques-Cartier explores the Seychelles, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, as well as some lesser-visited sites, like Aride Island Nature Reserve, Anse Source d’Argent beach, and the Rasdhoo and Baa atolls.
Unique Expeditions
Moreover, Ponant’s new lineup features a 13-night Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands Adventure and a 16-night From New Caledonia to Micronesia sailing. For a complete list of Ponant’s winter 2023 to 2024 offerings, visit the cruise line’s website.
