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If Antarctica is on your list, or you'd like your next destination to be one with more penguins than people, let us tell you about Antarctica. And our Ponant Antarctica Offers!  Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions offers Q guests a range of benefits on Antarctica expeditions.

What is included?

Depending on your departure date in late 2020 or early 2021, you will enjoy one or more of the following benefits:

• $3,000 air credit per couple
• $250 per person credit to spend onboard
• Single Supplement waived
• Combine back-to-back expeditions

As an example, the February 2-12, 2021 "Emblematic Antarctica" expedition, includes:

• A one-night stay in Buenos Aires
• Flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
• Transfers to/from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia airports
• 9 nights on l'Austral, including your meals, unlimited fine wines, Champagne, spirits and other beverages, gratuities, outings and shore visits by Zodiac, polar boots rental, information about Antarctica from your Expedition Leader and naturalist-guides and more
• A polar parka that you can keep as a souvenir

After deduction of the air credit, fares start as low as:

• $7,877 plus taxes per person (based on double occupancy) for a Superior stateroom.
• Single travelers will enjoy a Deluxe stateroom with balcony starting at $8,467 plus taxes.

Airfare from North America to Buenos Aires, spa services, onboard shopping, travel insurance and other expenses of a personal nature are additional.  Fares are subject to change and availability. Ship's registry: France.

There are many more itineraries available, including those that visit the Falkland Islands or South Georgia (a prime location for more wildlife, including King penguins). For more details, Ponant Antarctica 3000 Air Credit Flyer or call Q for details and current availability.

About Ponant

Ponant is a luxury French yachting and expedition company, with small ships (l'Austral can accommodate up to 264 guests) that are equipped to sail to the far reaches of the Earth.  Due to their small size, your yacht can get into small ports and bays that are out of reach for others.

Ponant's ships are designed in a modern, cozy atmosphere, comparable to a private yacht. Naval officers are French and the crew speak French and English.

As the only French cruise company, Ponant works with prestigious partners, recognized for their expertise. Veuve Clicquot champagne, En-K caviar, Ladurée macaroons, Bordier butter, Palais des Thés teas and Lenôtre cakes and sweets are all on the menu during dinners, gala cocktails and gourmet breaks. Taillevent, famous for their food and wine pairings, have also shown their signature know-how with their selection of wine by the glass. Bathroom amenities are by Hermes.