August 2022 - Cruise Options

Experience Paradise on Earth with Ponant in the Seychelles

Tropical forests, white sand beaches, turquoise waters, breathtaking seabeds, giant turtles… the Seychelles archipelago will fill you with enchantment.

Feel like exploring some of the 115 idyllic islands?

Choose the cruise of your dreams and embark on an unforgettable journey aboard one of our luxurious human-sized ships, to the heart of one of the last paradises on earth.

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The Essential Seychelles
From / To Victoria, Mahé

7 departures from Jan to March 2023
9 days / 8 nights on board

Discover 8 islands with the unmistakable landscape of the Seychelles. This expedition lets you discover the unmissable gems of the archipelago.

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Secret Seychelles Islands
From / To Victoria, Mahé

3 departures from Jan to March 2023
13 days / 12 nights on board

Between granitic islands and sublime coral atolls, join Le Jacques-Cartier for a cruise through the secret wonders of the Seychelles.

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Zanzibar, Aldabra & the treasures of the Indian Ocean
From Victoria, Mahé to Zanzibar

February 28 – March 12, 2023
13 days / 12 nights on board

Explore the Seychelles and several islands in Tanzania! Along the journey you’ll discover natural sites that will never cease to surprise you.

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The Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll
From / To Victoria, Mahé

December 29, 2022 – January 11, 2023
14 days / 13 nights on board

Experience a magical New Year’s Eve in an exceptional environment. The encounter with the land turtles of Aldabra, a Unesco listed atoll, will be a highlight of your cruise.

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The Seychelles under the trade winds
From / To Victoria, Mahé

11 departures from November 2022 to February 2023
10 days / 9 nights on board

Carried by the wind, Le Ponant, an emblematic and legendary three-masted yacht, offers you a unique, elegant and exclusive travel experience. Enjoying the delights of quiet and little-visited ports of call; marvelling at iconic sites and places, Le Ponant takes you to dreamy, wild, and heavenly scenery, cruising in perfect harmony with the beauty of the world around us.

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Explora Journeys – Ocean Suites Unveiling & Inaugural in May 2023

Unveiling Explora I Ocean Suites

We invite you to discover our Ocean Suites, the first category of our collection of Suites, Penthouses and Residences to be unveiled; welcoming, spacious, and comfortable ocean-front suites designed to create a luxurious home-away-from-home for our guests.

We believe in creating spaces that offer guests relaxed luxury, creating a true home at sea which allows our guests to relax into their journey – paired with intuitive, knowledgeable service – all with the aim of helping guests discover their Ocean State of Mind.

Each suite has been meticulously designed with refined European elegance, comfort and simplicity to stimulate the senses and enhance your connection with the ocean.

Our Ocean Suites elegantly combine space – at 35 sqm (377 sq ft) they are amongst the largest in the category – and light. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the suites in light and generous private sun terraces between 7 and 11 sqm (75-118 sq ft) help guests truly relax and bring them closer to the ocean that carries them on their unforgettable journey.

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Elegant Design
The design of each suite has been developed in collaboration with De Jorio Luxury & Yachts projects, and London-based architectural and interior design studio NenMar, to deliver considered and innovative interior design and meaningful decoration solutions. Suites will be furnished with some of the best of Italian and European design furniture, such as Molteni&C, and the lighting throughout the suites has been styled to create an intimate ambiance.
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Suite Features
Elevating the suites to a luxurious home, each ‘Home at Sea’ comprises a walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area and features a Dyson Supersonic™ hairdryer, heated floors in the bathrooms, personal binoculars, wireless bed-side charging, a personal mini-bar replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine with bio-degradable pods, and a complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest.
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Ocean Terrace Suites
Discover our Ocean Terrace Suites, amongst the largest entry-level suites in the industry, at 35 sqm (377 sq ft), featuring ocean-front floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces.
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Ocean Grand Terrace Suites
Our Ocean Grand Terrace Suites are situated on decks 6 and 7, offering a more spacious private sun terrace of 11 sqm (118 sq ft), allowing guests to savour the ocean from the comfort of their daybed.
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A Maiden Journey into Mare Nostrum
Barcelona to Athens, 11 nights
31 May – 11 June 2023

A Maiden Journey to reveal the hidden secrets, wonders and pleasures of the Mediterranean.
Feel the passion that inspired the imagery of Picasso and Miró. Discover the hidden secrets of the Côte d’Azur and fall in love with Rome before a summer breeze carries you to the majesty that is Istanbul and onto Athens.
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I love cruising on a new ship and being on a brand-new cruise line, just takes everything to a whole new level. There is so much excitement after years of planning and it’s such a treat to be the first people to use everything onboard. I am SO excited about being on the maiden voyage for the Explora I and I do hope you’ll join me on 31 May 2023 as we cruise from Barcelona with stops in St. Tropez, Corsica, Rome, Kefalonia (Greece) & Istanbul before ending in Athens on 11 June.
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Australia and New Zealand Are Ready to Welcome You

In Australia and New Zealand, the Door Is Open to Inspiring Adventure

With vibrant culture, stunning scenery and world-renowned food and wine, Australia and New Zealand belong on every traveller’s bucket list. Both countries are welcoming visitors now, making it the perfect time to plan a journey to experience the region’s austral summer. Discover a multifaceted wonderland of majestic fjords, jaw-dropping reefs, cosmopolitan verve and proud Aboriginal cultures — a spectacular destination no one can reveal quite like A&K.

Plan your adventure now, opting to explore alongside a Resident Tour Director® on a Small Group Journey, acclaimed Expedition Team on a Luxury Expedition Cruise℠, or on a private Luxury Tailor Made journey designed just for you.

Australia & New Zealand: The Lands Down Under

LUXURY SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
Limited to 18 guests | 17 days

Venture through stunningly diverse natural settings, from Australia’s fabled Outback and Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s dazzling Milford Sound, and experience cultural and culinary wonders in the region’s most stylish cities.

South Pacific Voyage: Komodo, Papua & Great Barrier Reef

LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISES
Limited to 148 guests | 17 days

Discover the tribal traditions, natural wonders and exotic, paradisiacal shores of Indonesia, Papua and Australia. Exploring with A&K’s remarkable Expedition Team, enjoy nature walks, local village visits, Zodiac excursions, and opportunities to snorkel and scuba dive. Experience stunning Komodo National Park and its rare dragon; West Papua’s brilliant marine ecosystems, the storied spice islands of Maluku and Banda; and astonishing Great Barrier Reef.

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Tailor Made Australia: Uluru, Lizard Island & Beyond

LUXURY TAILOR MADE TRAVEL
Private Journey | 12 days

Tailor Made New Zealand: Adventure by Land, Air & Sea

LUXURY TAILOR MADE TRAVEL
Private Journey | 8 days

Let us know if you’re interested in Australia and New Zealand as there is so much to see in both countries and we have a wonderful choice of cruises and tours to offer you.

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Daily updates of the 14-day Legend of the Icelandic Sagas on the Seabourn Venture with Jann Porter

Daily updates for the Iceland & Greenland Expedition Cruise on the Seabourn Venture with Jann Porter, 21 August to 4 September 2022

PRE-CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

We began in Reykjavik, it was full of surprises and attractions that comprise the most bustling spot in the country. Despite its notoriety as a city, Reykjavik boasts a small-town personality with exciting urban qualities.

We then explored the iconic Golden Circle with stunning views in Thingvellir National Park, the only place in the world where you can see the tectonic plates drift apart. We visited one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Europe, Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) with thousands of tons of icy water thundering down.

For one of our hotel stays, we stayed at Hotel Geyser across the road from an area of hot springs and geysers that you can walk around at leisure. The water is BOILING hot. The Strokkur geyser is capable of shooting water 90 feet high and erupts every 5 minutes or so.

We also visited Reynisfjara, this magnificent black beach was rated the most impressive of its kind in Iceland and one of the worlds top 10 most beautiful non-tropical beaches. We did a ice walk on the Solheimajokull glacier, this is the Southmost glacier in Iceland where ice is up to 200 meters thick. We drank some glacier water and it was delicious!

We also visited Reynisfara beach, and the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. An endless grass covered plateau suddenly drops 65 meters onto the plains, causing the glacier on Eyjafjallajokull volcano to shoot over the edge in spectacular fashion. Uniquely, you can walk behind the waterfall to experience it from a completely different angle.

We did a Super Jeep Safari into Thorsmork , a nature reserve in the southern Icelandic highlands and absolutely stunning. Rugged mountains, glaciers and glacial rivers. This was where the fourth season of Game of Thrones was filmed!

Embarkation day and setting sale from Reykjavik, Iceland

Sunday, 21 August 2022
We’re onboard! The check in / boarding process was painless and with no hassle, as we got there early and got straight on.

As we arrived, they gave us bright tags, a different colour for each deck and we wrote our suite numbers on. Next, the Seabourn crew checked our PCR tests and asked a few questions. The process was really quick and no boarding passes were required. We then got onboard for a photo and went off to enjoy a lunch. We were notified that our suites were ready, before we’d even finished lunch and our suite cards were waiting in our rooms.

The ship is lovely but I must admit, I still haven’t seen it all! It’s very different onboard having everything electronic, so we asked for printed program’s for the Cruise Options group to make it more convenient for us.

We’ll be arriving in Grundarfjordur, Iceland tomorrow and cant wait to share some beautiful pictures with you!

Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Monday, 22 August 2022
We boarded the Seabourn Venture in Reykjavik at 12:30 yesterday and docked in Grundarfjordur, a little fishing village in Iceland at 07:00.

We drove to Snaefellsnes National Park, the only coastal National Park in Icelland. We also visited Djupalonssandur, a rocky black beach. There was a lIghthouse at the Malariff Visitor Centre. Our biggest excitement was seeing an Arctic Fox with a bird in its mouth. We followed it for a while and saw a second one.

We visited Arnarstapi with interesting geological phenomena and rich bird life as well as Stykkisholmor.

We had a lovely evening onboard where Cruise Director Sarah did a show, what a lovely voice!

Vigur Island, Iceland

Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Vigur Island is the second largest island in the Westfjords region, Iceland. A breeding ground to thousands of birds, Eider Ducks and Puffins (we only saw 3 on the water as they’ve already left for the end of summer) are the islands most famous residents.

The island is run as a farm by a family that harvests and processes Eider down, over 7 000 nest on the island every summer.

Ittoqqortoomiit, Greenland

Wednesday, 24 August 2022
At 09:00 we had an interesting talk with photo’s by Navarana Bidstrup, a Greenland Native, telling us about the Greenlandic way of life and their unique culture in the far North. There was beautiful clothing and beadwork.

Later there was great excitement as we saw the first iceberg of the cruise and on such a beautiful day.

Ittoqqortoormit is th eonly human settlement in the vastness of Scoresby Sound, Greenland. A small amalgamation of colourful houses on a rocky hillside and home to 350 people. It’s the most isolated town in Greenland and at the mouth of the largest fjord system in the world.

Zodiacs shuttled guests ashore from 12:30 to 16:30. There was a little local concert at the dock and a local supermarket. There was a beautiful little church and all churches in Greenland have a model ship hanging inside.

We had a lovely Venetian High Tea in the Constellation Lounge onboard with a pianist playing for us.

Hekla Havn, Scoresby Sound, Greenland

Thursday, 25 August 2022
Great excitement this morning as we’d seen our first polar bear, we needed to use our binoculars and some of the photo’s are from the webcam. It was on and around the ice for ages before swimming ashore.

It was a beautiful morning and we headed out on the zodiacs to see the polar bears.

In Scoresby sound everything is bigger. Mountains rise to 2 000 Meters in dark basalt that loom over the ice filled water of fjord the below. Named in honour of the English explorer William Scoresby who mapped the area in 1822.

Northeast Greenland National Park was created in 1974 and comprises 375 000 square miles (approximately the size of France and Spain combined) but has no permanent population of humans. The top of this park reaches and encompasses the most northern piece of land on our planet, There are vert few more wild and untouched places.

We arrived at Rode O for kayaking and Zodiac trips in the afternoon. It was a beautiful sunny wind free day, about 8 degrees Celsius, so we needed to wear 2 pairs of socks, 2 layers of bottoms, 3 layers of tops and then these huge dry suits over that. We looked and felt like the Michelin man!

We finally went to bed at midnight and when I looked outside at 5am it was still beautiful and had been all day!

Bear Island & Sydkap, Scoresby Sound, Greenland

Friday, 26 August 2022
We spent the morning in Sydkap and some of us walked up the mountain on such a beautiful day with stunning views.

We also did a zodiac cruise of Bear Island in the afternoon that was stunning! The size of these icebergs are unbelievabe, they are HUGE. We ended the day with yet another stunning sunset.

King Oscar Fjors & Alpe Fjord

Saturday, 27 August 2022
It’s been such a treat to have a morning onboard cruising up King Oscar Fjord. At 09:00 Peter Damisch, the historian onvoard gave an interesting talk about Nansen.

Renaissance Mas as Polar Explorer, Father of his Country (Norway), Scientist, Inventor, Humanitarian and Nobel Prize Awardee. He was first to cross Greenland as well as ski closest to the North Pole.

We went ashore on Segelsaellskapet Fjord, Greenland. The wind was freezing but it was s o beautiful and interesting, being one of the top 5 geological sites in the world. We had a few geologists ashore with us and it was fascinating to hear how the layers are formed from glacial activity and drought etc.

In the evening we had a beautiful scenic cruise to a glacier up Alpe Fjord. On deck 9 there are two great longes / bars; the Constellation Lounge right in front serving canapés and The Club right at the back serving sushi. Both have floor to ceiling windows and open onto big decks, perfect for stunning views plus they both have live music. Really spoilt for choice!

We had the Earth & Ocean dinner in The Colonnade, they offer this about four times on this cruise and it’s really delicious, and great to share the starters and desserts to taste them all.

A few of us went straight onto the Party in your Parka, dancing on the pool deck with DJ Sarah, our Cruise Director. A few South African waitresses joined us for Mama Temba’s wedding, lots of fun!

Ella Island & Blomster Bugt, Greenland

Sunday, 28 August 2022
We went ashore at Ella Island this morning, about 4 degrees Celcius and drizzly, the coldest day out. There are 6 Danish Rangers stationed here with a few sked dogs. They do 2 year stints and patrol the area, a presence is required for ownership by Denmark, as there was a fight with Norway in the 40’s over this land.

The rangers hut has very narrow beds. The flowers were made by Queen Margaret of Denmark from paper serviettes when she recently stayed there. We saw some beautiful flowers on our hike, all the plants are really small up here and there are no trees at all.

We had a great walk in the afternoon at Blotter Bugten, Greenland. We saw an Arctic hare and over ten Musk Ox in the distance, they were very skittish but still a great sighting.

We had another beautiful evening enjoying the bauty and a night cap in the Constellation Lounge.

Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord, Greenland

Monday, 29 August 2022
Today we’re in the narrow and winding Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord, that stretches more than 200 km’s fro the icecap to the open Arctic Ocean. We saw spectacular Landscapes with wild remote mountains and glaciers rising from the frigid sea.

At 11:30 we had a caviar party on the pool deck, the table is made of ice and it was a stunning day and setting.

Sea Day

Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Today was the polar plunge! Guests and crew who are interested, jump into the sea from a zodiac platform with a rope attached to them. About 30 jumped and all seemed happy to have done it. The water was a mere 2 degrees Celsius, no South Africans did the plunge and none seemed sorry to have missed it.

We had a lovely afternoon cruising out of Kaieser Franz Joseph Fjord, Greenland. By evening it was completely foggy and it still was as we cruised the open sea back to Iceland. That’s the end of seeing icebergs on this trip and we were so lucky with the weather.

The crazy thing is that Greenland is full of ice and Iceland is so green!

These photo’s were taken from our balcony, it’s much bigger than usual, as we are in a wheelchair accessible suite. We have spent a few moments sitting on it in the sun but as soon as the ship moves, the wind is icey.

The Constellation Lounge is right in front on Deck 9 and is a great spot for enjoying the views. They serve tea from 16:00 to 17:00 and canapés from 18:00 with live music.

The Expedition Lounge on Deck 4 is great for a drink before going into the Discovery Centre for a talk or show. They also serve delicious hot chocolate here, with a shot of something when we get back from a zodiac cruise.

Akureyri, Iceland

Wednesday, 31 August 2022
We docked in Akureyi, Northern Iceland and had a choice of tours. Most of us did the 8 hour Wonders of Iceland tour that gave us a great overview of the area.

We visited Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth – towering lava castles, natural arches and unexplored grottos.

We had beautiful views from the bus and of the country where we had lunch.

We visited the Myvatn Nature Baths, where we had a lovely relaxing time in these pools of geothermal water.

This is the geothermal area and Hverarond, a geyser strip with fumaroles (steam springs) and mud springs in a kaleidoscope of colours.

We visited Godafoss – the waterfall of heathen gods – one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland.

I saw this beautiful Red Wing at the waterfall, it was just in the grass for ages!

Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Thursday, 1 September 2022
We arrived at 10:00, a picturesque village of 700 people. Settled by Norwegian fisherman in 1848 and quickly became an important trading center between Iceland and Europe. It’s known throughout Iceland for it’s colourful Norwegian-style wooden houses.

We took a walk along Rainbow street and note the sheep skins to sit on, they often have this in Iceland.

The morning was icey cold but the afternoon was beautiful. We wen to the sound sculpture, this was 5 domes with reverberating sound. We had two women singing when we were there.

Papey Island, Iceland

Friday, 2 September 2022
We were supposed to spend this morning at Papey Island, a tiny island on the east coast of Iceland with lots of seabirds, but the sea was too rough for a zodiac cruise or kayaking, so we spent the day at sea.

There is always a lot to keep us busy, including interesting talks. I went to one by a marine biologist about cutting 4 tons (!) of fishing nets off a humpback whale in Iceland.

We had a Signature Epicurean Event on the Pool deck this evening and it was beautiful out.

Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland

Saturday, 3 September 2022
We had a beautiful cruise into Heimaey Island yesterday evening. The largest of the Westman Islands, located 4 miles off the south west coast of Iceland, it boasts tall vertical sea cliffs along it’s coastline. Home to thousands of Atlantic Puffins but they’ve probably already left for the end of summer.

In January 1973, the island received the nickname Pompeii of the North when a volcanic eruption and lava flow destroyed half the town. Fortunately that morning, Heimaey’s entire fishing fleet was moored in the harbour for the night and the boats could evacuate all residents to safety on the mainland. The lava almost closed the harbour completely but with luck it didnt and people could eventually return to live on the island.

I had a lovely walk around the outskirts of town this morning. We had a lovely 3 hour tour on the island in a small group with a great local guide. The population is about 4 600 people.

Our guide demonstrated how they climb and swing with these ropes and his 86 year old grandpa still does this!

We saw replicas of Viking houses with turf roofs. The animals used to sleep on one side and the people on the other side. There was also a beautiful golf course that was all walk, no carts.

There were lovely views and tame sheep. We went to this beautiful are with 100’s of Puffins all over the grass as well as swimming and flying. Such a treat to see so many and very lucky as they soon move to the water for winter. Our guide had a rescued Puffling on the bus and it was being released this afternoon as it’s a good time and seems to be a daily occurrence.

Puffins were hunted a lot, not as much anymore but they are still eaten.

Viewpoint for the 1973 volcanic eruption, very interesting to see how much the area changed eg houses with sea views, no longer have this. The size of the island increased by 20% with the lava formations.

The lava was cooled with Machines donated by America and this was instrumental in saving the island.

We went to a museum of the 1973 eruption with an excellent audio visual tour. It was built around a house that was destroyed in the eruption that belonged to our tour guides grandpa’s brother.

Below is a picture of the house of our tour guides grandparents and the actual site showing what was left after the eruption.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Sunday, 4 September 2022
We arrived back in Reykjavik after a fabulous 2 week cruise and will disembark this morning. My sister-in-law and I went on to spend 3 hours at the Blue Lagoon; beautiful, relaxing and a perfect end to our time in Iceland.

The first picture is a series of public pools and the others are pools and streams on the outside that you can walk around.

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Embarking on a longer itinerary affords you the time to truly experience the culture, witness the architecture and learn about the history of the places you most want to see. These are voyages of a lifetime that offer limitless memories, unrivalled experiences and complete immersion into the culture and cuisine of each of these amazing journeys. Please let us know if you’re interested as we have a lot of information.

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Days between ports are the ultimate indulgence — a rejuvenating spa treatment or lounging on deck with a page-turner novel while your bartender ensures your favourite beverage is always at hand. While ashore, discover a new passion or creative inspiration in the culture or history of the places you visit.
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2023 WORLD CRUISE: EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES

140 DAYS | 58 PORTS | 27 COUNTRIES | 6 CONTINENTS | 12 OVERNIGHTS

Seabourn Sojourn’s 2023 World Cruise traces a tantalising path across the globe, weaving an evocative tapestry of colourful memories to last a lifetime.
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32-Day Paths to The Pacific

Miami to Papeete | Seabourn Sojourn – Jan 6, 2023

27-Day Pacific Pearls

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21-Day Australia’s Coral Coast

Sydney to Bali | Seabourn Sojourn – Mar 7, 2023

30-Day Indonesian Gems & The Seychelles

Bali to Cape Town | Seabourn Sojourn – Mar 28, 2023

30-Day Africa’s Atlantic Coast & Canary Islands

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2023 GRAND AMERICAS, AMAZON & ANTARCTICA

79 DAYS | 37 PORTS | 15 COUNTRIES | 5 OVERNIGHT STAYS

From Panama to Antarctica – our epic voyage around South America encompasses Inca ruins, great world cities, colonial splendours and breathtaking natural wonders. Experience it all during one unforgettable season on our elegant, ultra-luxury resort at sea.
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21-Day Panama Canal & The Inca Coast

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33-Day Brazilian Beaches, The Amazon & Caribbean

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Rio de Janeiro to Miami | Seabourn Quest – Feb 27, 2023

2022 GRAND PACIFIC VOYAGE: A WORLD OF ISLANDS

65 DAYS | 37 PORTS | 7 COUNTRIES | 4 OVERNIGHT STAYS

The Pacific Ocean occupies a third of the globe, and at its widest point stretches halfway around the world. Join us aboard Seabourn Odyssey to follow a path of islands across the immense blue arc of the Pacific.
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27-Day The Path to Polynesia

Vancouver to Papeete | Seabourn Odyssey – Sep 30, 2022

26-Day The Path to Polynesia

Seattle to Papeete | Seabourn Odyssey – Oct 1, 2022

25-Day The Path to Polynesia

Victoria, British Columbia to Papeete | Seabourn Odyssey – Oct 2, 2022

38-Day Worlds Of The South Pacific

Papeete to Sydney | Seabourn Odyssey – Oct 27, 2022

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Travel with confidence knowing you have the flexibility to change your plans before and during your journey. And we’ve enhanced our health and safety protocols to further protect you while on board and ashore.
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A wonderful Christmas and New Year to remember with Ponant

Waking up to the sight of breathtaking scenery on 25th December and 1st January is a truly unforgettable present.

The Caribbean, French Polynesia, India & Sri Lanka, the Antarctic: whether travelling as a couple, solo or as a family, you’ll find a friendly, intimate atmosphere on board our ships as well as an attentive crew, guaranteeing you a Christmas and New Year experience to remember!

Our favourite ideas for a unique Christmas with a difference

Emblematic Antarctica
Ushuaia Return, 16 to 27 December 2022

An unforgettable journey through the ice: experience the wonder of stunning landscapes and scenery.

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Cook Islands & Society Islands
Papeete return, 17 to 28 December 2022

Embark aboard Le Paul Gauguin for an unforgettable cruise around dreamlike islands and atolls.

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A special New Year experience

Caribbean Sea and Maya Secrets of the Yucatán
Cozumel return,26 Dec 2022 to 5 Jan 2023

An itinerary tracking along the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, a land of heavenly beaches and pre-Colombian sites.

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Treasures of India and Sri Lanka
from Mumbai (ex Bombay) to Chennai (ex Madras), 30 Dec 2022 to 11 Jan 2023

Experience the magical enchantment of these eastern lands imbued with Buddhist and Hindu traditions.

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Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean

From Fort-de-France to Santo-Domingo, 23 December 2022 to 4 January 2023

From heavenly beaches and palm-lined bays to lush tropical forests, embark for a cruise around the wonderful and captivating waters of the Caribbean.

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Experience the Best of India’s Wonders and Wildlife with A&K

Discover the Majesty of India on a Luxury Journey

India is home to sacred temples and holy rivers, ornate Mughal fortresses and rare, iconic wildlife, and A&K offers you the best of it all, in incomparable luxury and style. Seek out the royal Bengal tiger, one of the world’s most endangered big cats, and other native species alongside top local guides on our most popular India journeys. Several departures remain in 2022 and new 2023 journeys are available, making now the perfect time to plan a small-group or custom private adventure to India, created entirely by the experts at Abercrombie & Kent.

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Celebrate Global Tiger Day

29 July is designated Global Tiger Day, offering a chance to celebrate the magnificent big cat — India’s national animal. Take a look at how A&K’s India journeys provide the opportunity to spot a Bengal tiger living in the wild.

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Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India

LUXURY SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS

Limited to 18 guests | 14 days

Explore India’s greatest treasures as you visit the timeless Taj Mahal, seek the graceful Bengal tiger and witness a holy rite beside the sacred Ganges, all while staying in royal palaces-turned-luxury-hotels.

Special Pushkar Fair October Availability

Experience India on a special departure that features two extra nights in Pushkar to attend the Pushkar Fair, a beloved and colorful festival centered around an annual livestock sale.

India Wildlife Safari

MARCO POLO JOURNEYS

Limited to 18 guests | 11 days

Explore some of the world’s most treasured architectural and natural wonders, from the iconic Taj Mahal to India’s biodiverse jungles and dry forests, where you track elusive leopards and tigers and sight incredible birdlife.

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Enjoy the Time-Saving Convenience of Private Air with Wings Over the World

Wings Over India 2023

WINGS OVER THE WORLD

Limited to 17 guests | 12 days from $34,495
Date Available: 11 Oct

Explore India’s treasures, from the splendidly beautiful Taj Mahal to the palaces of Jaipur, witness the sacred aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi and seek out the elusive Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, all while staying in some of the country’s most iconic and luxurious hotels.

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India is one of the most colourful and complex countries, rich in culture and contrasts. Recognized as one of the oldest civilizations (stretching back five thousand years), modern day India is full of markets, traditions, temples and deities. Marvel at the romance of the Taj Mahal, travel along the Ganges River to the “Golden Triangle” or join the locals in one of the many festivals. India is known for its history, four of the world’s largest religions, the largest democracy on earth and one of the most peaceful places for rest or reflection. This is a unique destination and an experience that you will not soon forget.

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2023 Cruises & Promo Offers on Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Booked by 31 August 2022

You’ll indulge in the best life has to offer, whether preferring the thrill of a Regent Choice Shore Excursion in the Land of Fire and Ice or the soothing services at hand in Serene Spa & Wellness on board.

We are excited to unveil Beyond the Horizon Voyages, featuring seven new itineraries aboard the all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Mariner^®. From a sojourn along the idyllic islands of the South Pacific to the thrill of photographing a herd of elephants while on safari in Africa; these new itineraries range from 15 to 25 nights.

Enjoy Included and Unlimited Shore Excursions that include access to UNESCO sites, plus overnight stays and optional land programmes that will deliver even more in-depth explorations.

Plus, take advantage of additional savings by combining back-to-back sailings or embark on the full 143-night World Cruise to receive bespoke amenities, like FREE Shoreside Events and more.

NEW 2023 VOYAGES

Aboard Seven Seas Mariner

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan your ideal holiday – 021 434 9394

Tahiti with Windstar Cruises – book by 31 August for All-Inclusive Promotion

All-inclusive CRUISE + AIR + HOTEL PACKAGE includes:

7, 10, or 11-day private yacht-style cruise aboard Wind Spirit or Star Breeze

Round trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT) on Air Tahiti Nui

Unlimited alcoholic beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi and all gratuities

Overnight hotel stay at Intercontinental Tahiti Resort

Arrival transfers from airport to hotel and hotel to yacht

Post-cruise day room at Intercontinental Tahiti Resort

Departing transfers from yacht to hotel and hotel to airport

Complimentary open-seating dining with no reservations required

Complimentary access to WorldSpa by Windstar’s facilities and fitness classes

Post-cruise day room at Intercontinental Tahiti Resort

Destination Discovery Event: Bora Bora Celebration

Upgrade your Tahiti experience with an Overwater Bungalow package

DREAMS OF TAHITI

7 NIGHTS | Papeete to Papeete
A graceful yacht is the perfect way to experience the true wonder of Tahiti. We’ll let the trade winds fill our sails as we visit one legendary island after another, with plenty of casual time to swim and snorkel in crystal clear lagoons, meander through lush rainforests, and experience the fascinating Polynesian culture from tikis to tiare flowers.

TAHITI & THE TUAMOTU ISLANDS

10 or 11 NIGHTS | Papeete to Papeete featuring Fakarava UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
French Polynesia has enticed sailors for centuries, and now those same beautiful islands welcome us as we sail through the windward and leeward Society Islands to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Fakarava. Here among pristine atolls and crystal-clear lagoons you will find some of the best diving on earth.

PRESIDENT’S CRUISE: DREAMS OF TAHITI
9 to 18 October 2022 | Papeete to Papeete

I’m sailing the President’s Cruise in Tahiti and would love to meet you in one of my favourite places. We can chat about your favourite Windstar memories and where you’d like to see us go next! Right now all our Tahitian Air + Hotel packages include a free upgrade that includes unlimited Wi-Fi, wine, beer, and cocktails, and gratuities, so it’s a good time to book.

I look forward to seeing you aboard. Cheers!

Christopher Prelog
President, Windstar Cruises

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan your ideal holiday – 021 434 9394

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PRE-CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Embarkation day and setting sale from Reykjavik, Iceland

Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Vigur Island, Iceland

Ittoqqortoomiit, Greenland

Hekla Havn, Scoresby Sound, Greenland

Bear Island & Sydkap, Scoresby Sound, Greenland

King Oscar Fjors & Alpe Fjord

Ella Island & Blomster Bugt, Greenland

Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord, Greenland

Sea Day

Akureyri, Iceland

Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Papey Island, Iceland

Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Find yourself at sea on a

WORLD OR GRAND VOYAGE

2023 WORLD CRUISE: EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES

VOYAGE SEGMENTS32-Day Paths to The Pacific

2023 GRAND AMERICAS, AMAZON & ANTARCTICA

VOYAGE SEGMENTS21-Day Panama Canal & The Inca Coast

2022 GRAND PACIFIC VOYAGE: A WORLD OF ISLANDS

VOYAGE SEGMENTS

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

Our favourite ideas for a unique Christmas with a difference

A special New Year experience

Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean

Discover the Majesty of India on a Luxury Journey

Celebrate Global Tiger Day

Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India

Special Pushkar Fair October Availability

India Wildlife Safari

Enjoy the Time-Saving Convenience of Private Air with Wings Over the World

Wings Over India 2023

Booked by 31 August 2022

NEW 2023 VOYAGES

All-inclusive CRUISE + AIR + HOTEL PACKAGE includes:

DREAMS OF TAHITI

TAHITI & THE TUAMOTU ISLANDS

PRESIDENT’S CRUISE: DREAMS OF TAHITI 9 to 18 October 2022 | Papeete to Papeete

Managing Director

South Africa

South Africa

VOYAGE SEGMENTS

32-Day Paths to The Pacific

VOYAGE SEGMENTS

21-Day Panama Canal & The Inca Coast

PRESIDENT’S CRUISE: DREAMS OF TAHITI
9 to 18 October 2022 | Papeete to Papeete