PONANT has confirmed that 100% of its fleet is now back in service since 28 May 2022.
The cruise line’s 12-strong fleet is now back out at sea in various locations in the Arctic, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Australia and Polynesia.
On 28 May, Le Soléal, the last in the fleet to resume operation, sailed from Broome on a new cruise to explore the Kimberley, one of Australia’s wildest and most unspoiled regions.
The cruise line also said that the summer season has “got off to a good start” with sales gaining momentum.
“Our customers are expressing a strong desire to travel. Bookings are steadily coming in again with requests for quotes up compared to 2019 and a higher conversion rate,” says Hervé Bellaïche, Chief Sales, Marketing & Communication Officer at PONANT.
“At this point in the season, bookings for summer 2022 are above 80%”.
As different regions emerge from the health crisis, the company is also seeing shorter booking windows and an increase in last-minute bookings.
In 2022, PONANT launches its new Explore to inspire signature affirming its commitment to offer inspiring meaningful voyages for a discerning clientele that is aware of ecological issues.
Hervé Gastinel, CEO of PONANT said: “Explore to inspire embodies our philosophy to travel with a purpose. Explore to better understand, learn, share and protect is the very essence of our values.
“Small capacity ships, eco-design, slow travel, an awakening to knowledge, and working closely with local players are the ingredients of tomorrow’s cruise model as exemplified by PONANT.”
For more information, visit Ponant.com.
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