More than 100 unique “co-branded, luxury expedition cruises” on offer.
Luxury expedition cruise operator Ponant has just confirmed a new strategic partnership with National Geographic, targeting customers in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific with a range of co-branded voyages across the globe.
The pact will see National Geographic Expeditions provide a range of expedition resources on-board 130 special itineraries over the next four years, including “leading experts and National Geographic photographers” who will engage with all guests to create an immersive and quality experience.
Ponant Asia-Pacific chairman Sarina Bratton said “we are thrilled and gratified that one of the greatest specialist media companies in the world has chosen Ponant to be their expedition cruise partner”.
Tim Jones, National Geographic Partners vice president of Travel for Asia Pacific, said “in Ponant we have a luxury and ethically minded partner with European flair, experience in travelling to ambitious locations, along with an expansive travel agent network. We will be working together to offer premium expedition experiences, creating unique itineraries that speak to the explorer in all of us”.
More details in today’s issue of Travel Daily and Cruise Weekly tomorrow.