PONANT’s 2025 Europe Collection introduces a vast array of immersive voyages designed to showcase the finest of Europe’s hidden gems, must-visit destinations as well as the opportunity to stay longer and save on an expertly crafted European Grand Voyages.

PONANT has unveiled its 2025 Europe Collection providing a range of special offers tailored for Australian and New Zealand travellers. From the Mediterranean to the Scottish Isles, PONANT’s 2025 Europe Collection allows guests to choose from a vast array of small-ship exploration onboard the line’s state-of-the-art vessels, and in its signature relaxed luxury.

PONANT will host a new Australian roadshow series dubbed, you are the destination, taking place from 22 October to 19 November across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Trade partners will have early access to registration, starting today, Tuesday 17 September, allowing them to secure their attendance and bring their clients along.

Travel Associates’ inaugural Luxury Cruise Event lured more than 500 keen-to-book cruisers to the Hyatt Regency Sydney last Sunday, with crowds amassing at the doors to the Grand Ballroom eagerly awaiting for the doors to open at 10am.

PASPALEY PEARL has successfully completed her sea trials off Fremantle in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone ahead of the boutique expedition yacht’s upcoming multi-million-dollar refurbishment.

PONANT has introduced an exceptional offer on a brand new 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long, departing on 29 November 2024.

PONANT has unveiled a brand-new Fly, Stay & Cruise package available across 18 departures from May to September 2025 onboard PONANT Explorer Le Jacques-Cartier and sistership Le Soléal including two new round-trip itineraries from Darwin.

Last Friday 12 July, the Melbourne travel community gathered to celebrate Bastille Day at a charming venue in Armadale, generously hosted by Annabelle Brown, State Manager Victoria & Tasmania for PONANT, who highlighted the significance of Bastille Day and its connection to French culture and heritage.

PASPALEY PEARL by PONANT has released its inaugural digital brochure, detailing the transformative experiences curated for the 30-guest expedition yacht. Commencing operations in January 2025 the new boutique yacht will feature a new immersive level of expeditions when operating through East Indonesia, The Kimberley and Papua New Guinea.

PONANT has announced the addition of Starlink network, provided by Marlink, to its existing service, guaranteeing guests quality Wi-Fi access anywhere in the world and whatever the conditions.

The Spirit of Ponant catamaran, the newest addition to the fleet of PONANT, received a blessing in time-honoured tradition at the foot of Mucem in Marseille’s inner harbour last week.

PONANT has released its new March to November 2025 brochure featuring 13 brand new sailings exploring Northern Europe & the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, Asia, Oceania & Polynesia as well as 9 polar itineraries offering experiences exclusive to PONANT aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker.