PONANT seeks long-haul Aussie travellers for its European Grand Voyages

PONANT seeks long-haul Aussie travellers for its European Grand Voyages
Edited by Travel Weekly


    PONANT has launched a selection of bespoke European Grand Voyages – sailings made of back-to-back combined itineraries offering the best of Europe to be experienced in 2025, as well as savings of up to $3,200 per person.

    PONANT has invited long-haul travelling guests from Australia and New Zealand looking at extended European stays to consider these combined itineraries for 2025.

    “PONANT’s commitment to providing unique and enriching explorations goes hand in hand with our recognition of the growing interest among Australian and New Zealand clients in experiencing the magic of Europe through our unique voyages,” Deb Corbett, GM of sales and Marketing for Asia Pacific said.

    “Our bespoke Grand Voyages are comprised of expertly combined itineraries which hold value for Australian and New Zealand travellers, who often have longer transit times to reach ports of disembarkation in Europe. These extended journeys enable them to immerse themselves in the wonders of Europe, exploring its diverse landscapes, cultures, and history amplified by PONANT’s small-ship access to ports and areas that larger vessels or land travel cannot reach”.

    Discover PONANT’s European Grand Voyages below!

    Grand Voyage – Antalya to Venice

    • From 17 May to 1 June 2025
    • 15 nights on board L’Austral
    • Starting from $13,310 $11,966 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom on Deck 3
    • 16 ports of call visiting 5 countries including Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy.

    Grand Voyage – Lisbon to Antalya

    • From 18 April to 17 May 2025
    • 29 nights on board L’Austral
    • Starting from $27,050 $23,822 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom on Deck 3
    • 28 ports of call visiting 7 countries including Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Italy, Malta, Greece, and Turkey.

    Grand Voyage – Helsinki to Lisbon

    • From 13 August to 8 September 2025
    • 26 nights on board Le Lapérouse
    • Starting from $27,672 $25,105 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom on Deck 3
    • 24 ports of call visiting 12 countries including Finland, Netherlands, UK, France, Spain, and Portugal.

    (Featured Image: PONANT ship in Santorini – ©StudioPonant-Nath Miche)

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