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Ponant opens sales for big 2019/20 Antarctica season

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Four ships will operate five different itineraries
Ponant opened bookings for more than 23 cruises to Antarctica from November 2019 to March 2020. Five different itineraries, including one new route, will operate aboard four ships: L’Austral, Le Boréal, Le Lyrial and Le Soléal.

On the new 'Antarctic Odyssey,' Le Lyrial will sail to the South Orkney Islands. This destination is more than 85% glaciated and home to leopard seals and numerous penguin species.

Three expeditions will take passengers beyond the polar circle, at latitude 66° 33’ 39’’ South.

For increased convenience and peace of mind, a new premium package is available for all cruises departing from Ushuaia. The offer includes an overnight stay at the luxurious Arakur Resort and an excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park.

Ponant has more than 20 years’ experience operating in the polar regions and fielding more than 100 expert naturalist guides. Antarctica pricing is all-inclusive, with flights to/from Buenos Aires, transfers, full board, open bar and minibar on board and Zodiac landings.

Itineraries Include 'The Antarctic Peninsula,' a 10-night program round-trip Ushuaia. Twelve departures are available, starting Nov. 24, 2019. Prices begin at €7,880 (approximately $9,724) per person, double occupancy.

'The Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia,' a great 15-night adventure from Ushuaia to Montevideo, sails Feb. 28, 2020. Fares start at €8,130 (approximately $10,032).

'The Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula,' a great austral loop in 15 nights, round-trip Ushuaia, is available in two departures starting Nov. 15, 2019. Prices begin at €10,950 (approximately $13,536).

'Christmas and New Year in Southern Lands,' round-trip Ushuaia in 16 nights, is also available in two departures, starting Dec. 19, 2019. Prices begin at €12,430 (approximately $15,338).

The 16-night 'Beyond the Polar Circle,' round-trip Ushuaia, is offered in three departures, starting Jan. 15, 2020. Fares begin at €13,050 (approximately $16,104).

The new 'Antarctic Odyssey,' from Montevideo to Ushuaia, takes in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Orkney Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. This 22-night program, sailing Nov. 19, 2019, is priced from €12,950 (approximately $15,980)/

From 'Antarctica to Africa,' visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the British Overseas Territories, is a 21-night odyssey from Montevideo to Cape Town departing Feb. 25, 2020. Fares start at €7,550 (approximately $9,316).