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Ponant dangles 30% savings for early Cuba bookingsPonant dangles 30% savings for early Cuba bookings

Ponant is returning to Cuba for a second season, Jan. 25 to Feb. 3, 2019. Travelers who book early can save up to 30%, resulting in fares that start at $7,980 per person and include airfare from Miami as well as two pre-cruise hotel nights in Havana.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

May 24, 2018

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Ponant's 'Cuba: History, Culture & Contemporary Life' itinerary gives a broad snapshot of the most fascinating parts of the island. The voyage will take place aboard the 64-passenger sailing yacht Le Ponant.

Ports include Santiago de Cuba, one of the island’s oldest cities, dating back to 1515; Trinidad, where a walking tour will show off the cobblestone streets and distinctive architecture; the beautiful beach at Punta Frances on Isla de la Juventud with its stretch of pristine white sand; and Cienfuegos, where passengers can opt for a trip to the infamous Bay of Pigs and Playa Giron or stay to explore the town.

Two hotel nights in Havana

Throughout the journey, dance and musical performances and tours of artists’ studios are led by local guides. And now, for the first time, the fare includes two hotel nights in Havana for an introduction to the music, color and soul of the country.

Guest lecturer Franklin W. Knight, professor of history at Johns Hopkins University—who has been organizing educational travel programs to Cuba since the 1970s and frequently appears as an analyst for NPR, BBC and PBS—will lecture throughout the cruise and accompany excursions to share his insight. Topics include 'Cuba after the Castro Brothers,' 'Cuba, the Land of Eccentricity' and 'Cuban Rums: An Appreciation with Samples.'

As well, two Cuban guides will join the entire cruise to share meals and engage in informal conversation.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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