Recognising the demand to accommodate solo travellers who, in many cases, are required to pay twin-share rates when booking a cruise, Compagnie du Ponant has dedicated accommodation specifically for travellers who require, or prefer, single accommodation.

Ponant now offers a single supplement option for solo travellers on all 2014 and 2015 voyages.

Some cruises currently incur NO single supplement charge at all, whilst others are offered from just +15% and up, the single supplement varying by availability and voyage. 

The number of single cabins available on any voyage is limited so early enquiry will secure the best possible rate available and single supplement level. Check with Compagnie du Ponant directly, or your travel agent, for the latest fares and single supplements on offer.

Call the Sydney office of Compagnie du Ponant on 02 8459 5000 or 1300 737 178 for assistance or information. Contact can also be made on reservations.aus@ponant.com or through travel agents.

For further media information please contact:

Michael Corbett

Public Relations Manager

Compagnie du Ponant Australasia

Phone: (+61-2) 4572 1885

Mobile: 0417 469 228

Email: michael.corbett@bigpond.com

Website: www.ponant.com

EDITOR's NOTES

Founded in 1988 by Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée and a dozen merchant navy officers Compagnie du Ponant has four intimate cruise ships, flying the French flag and embodying the essence of a private luxury yacht. Every year 20,000 passengers choose Compagnie du Ponant. Revenue in 2012 was €80 M.

Berthing in ports only accessible to small capacity ships, LE PONANT (32 staterooms), LE BORÉAL, L'AUSTRAL and LE SOLÉAL (132 staterooms and suites) explore the Poles, North Europe, Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Australia and Asia on cruises ranging from three to 21 nights. From Five Star Expeditions to themed cruises (music, gastronomy, golf, lifestyle...), via 'cruise-circuits' offering a wealth of fascinating shore excursion programs, every voyage is a unique and exceptional experience. The latest generation of eco-friendly technologies, attentive service, bilingual crew, luxurious staterooms and suites, an elegant, sophisticated cuisine and meticulously planned excursions guarantee a voyage that is unique and full of emotionally moving experiences.

During the Southern Hemisphere Autumn 2015, Compagnie du Ponant, the only French cruise line, will welcome its fifth ship, LE LYRIAL.