Ponant Releases its Asia Cruise Collection

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

Ponant Asia Cruises

Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Burma, sacred temples… 8 exceptional cruises, which include 16 stops at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sail through 6 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 the emblematic sites of 5 countries, from the Vietnamese shores to the golden pagodas of the land formerly known as Burma. The stop in Singapore or Port Klang, the gateway to Kuala Lumpur, and the Shwedagon Pagoda visit in Burma are just some highlights of this cruise.

• “From Vietnam to Myanmar” - Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) – Yangon (Myanmar) aboard L’Austral
  From 28 October to 9 November 2017 – 13 days / 12 nights
  Prices from $4,368 per person, including port taxes and security charges

During this Expedition cruise, passengers will get to admire the splendour of 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 programme.

• “From Indonesia to Australia” - Bali (Indonesia) – Cairns (Australia) aboard L’Austral
  From 24 November to 8 December 2017 – 15 days / 14 nights
  Prices from $5,986 per person, including port taxes and security charges

About Ponant Cruises

Established in 1988 by Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée and a dozen officers from the French Merchant Navy, La Compagnie Ponant is the only French-owned cruise line and is the world’s leading polar cruise specialist. Today, Ponant is leading the way with a new style of luxury cruising thanks to a unique conception of sea travel combining exceptional itineraries and 5-star hotel services aboard luxurious smaller-scale ships.