If ever there was a word that’s been overused in cruising over recent years, it is ‘luxury’. This commonplace adjective now seems to precede every utterance of ‘cruise’ … [Read more...]
Compagnie du Ponant
Created in 1988, Compagnie du Ponant is based in Marseilles, France, and is owned by CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping company. It runs a fleet of three ships, with two new ships scheduled to launch in 2010 and 2011. Most of the time, the line markets its small-ship cruises to a French and European market, but Tauck offers several charters a year aimed at North Americans. Plus, full-ship charters are also available.
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Cruise Ship Launches 2012- 2013
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The 2012 and 2013 cruise diary is filling up at a rate of knots with up and coming launch dates and whether you're looking for a family holiday, a luxury getaway or a couple's hideaway, 2012 is guaranteed to be an exciting time for cruisers everywhere. For the latest deals on 2012/13 cruises book your Maiden Voyage with Iglu CruiseHere's our calendar, which will continue to grow with with information on who's setting sail and when, but if you've … [Read more...]
Compagnie du Ponant Ship Launch 2013
October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Compagnie du Ponant’s new build will be identical to the twin ships Le Boréal and L’Austral; and will be the third ship the line has launched in the last three years when it set sails in June 2013. Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée, Compagnie du Ponant’s managing director, says: “following fast on the success of introducing our sleek super yachts Le Boréal and L’Austral and their acceptance in the international arena, we are committed to progressing … [Read more...]
Compagnie du Ponant launches summer 2012 cruise brochure
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Compagnie du Ponant has launched its summer 2012 cruises brochure featuring more than 80 sailings from 4 - 14 nights, between March and October next year. The 130-page brochure promotes a range of destinations and themed cruises from music and golf to gastronomy, family and soft expedition. Compagnie du Ponant is the only French cruise line and now operates a fleet of five, individual ships of character: Le Ponant (64 passengers), Le Levant … [Read more...]
Cruising with the family
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A cruise can be a fabulous way to see the world while keeping the kids happy and engaged. Flo Powell, Director of the Association of Cruise Experts (ACE), investigates what’s on offer for families on the all-singing, all-dancing cruise ships of today. … [Read more...]
Battle of the Stereotypes: Cruising with Different Nationalities
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you a typical tea-drinking Brit? Can you spot a German towel from a mile off? Gabriella Le Breton gets to grips with Aussie BBQs and American fashion trends afloat. … [Read more...]
Compagnie du Ponant L’Austral CRUISE LAUNCH 26th April
November 18, 2010 By 2 Comments
At the end of April, Compagnie du Ponant is launching its latest megayacht, L’Austral, a sister ship to Le Boréal which was launched in 2010. The ship will have 132 cabins and, like Le Boréal, a strong emphasis on sleek design, both in her shape, and the interior decor. It has her sister ship’s hallmark of large arched windows that open up to the sea and let in lots of light. The aim is to give cabins the feel of a private yacht, … [Read more...]
