Package Duration: 13 nights
Cruise Starts: 13 February 2024 – from Phuket
Cruise Ends: 26 February 2024 – into Ho Chi Minh City
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SOUTH - EAST ASIA SECRET ISLANDS CRUISE DEAL
Description:
Through a brand-new itinerary departing from Phuket, PONANT invites you to discover the natural gems and historic cities of South-East Asia. Sailing from Thailand to Malaysia via Singapore, Cambodia and Vietnam, Le Jacques Cartier invites you on an exceptional14-day cruise featuring heavenly islands, exceptional natural heritage, and cultural discoveries where Asian, Indian and European influences mingle. In a sublime setting of emerald water, karstic cliffs, mangrove and white sand, Le Jacques-Cartier will also drop anchor off the coasts of the uninhabited island of Ko Rok Nok, a paradise for swimming and relaxation. This fabulous odyssey continues as the glorious shoreline of West Malaysia slowly emerges before you. You will sail the Malacca Strait, the former strategic crossroads on the silk and spice roads, to discover the beautiful cities of Penang and Malacca, UNESCO World Heritage Sites with fascinating Asian, Portuguese and Dutch heritage.In Singapore, city-State on the edges of the Orient, you will be seduced by the unique multicultural atmosphere of this "garden city", home to wonderful botanical tropical gardens, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Back in Malaysia, you will sail along the east coast to reach the picturesque and dynamic city of Kuantan. Known throughout the country for the quality of its arts and crafts, this former fishing port stands out for its ancestral know-how. Here, artisans excel in the art of batik, an ancient fabric printing technique, are renowned for the weaving of pandanus leaves, and distinguish themselves in the creation of wooden sculptures.It is now time to call at Kampot, in Cambodia. A gateway to the lush Bokor National Park, the former French colony captivates visitors with its spellbinding landscapes featuring pepper plantations, salt marshes and rice fields, but also its old-world atmosphere blending Western and Asian traditions.In the Gulf of Thailand, facing the Cambodian shores, the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc offers a taste of paradise. Known as "the Emerald Island", it is a concentrate of the most beautiful features Mother Nature has to offer: heavenly beaches of fine sand surrounded by stunning coral reefs, wild coves, unspoiled tropical forest home to wildlife and dense vegetation, verdant peaks, and more.Le Jacques-Cartier will then chart a course north towards the Côn Dao Islands, in the China Sea. This preserved archipelago, where picturesque fishing villages overlook a crystal sea, will delight you with its wild beauty as well as its rich history.Your voyage will end in Ho Chi Minh City. Founded in the 17th century, this city formerly known as Saigon sits right near the Mekong Delta, a mythical river on which small, colourful boats throng on market days.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Phuket
Tue 13 Feb 2024 | Depart 11:00 PM
Day 2: Ko Rok Nok Island
Wed 14 Feb 2024 | 7:00 AM To 6:00 PM
Day 3: Penang (Georgetown)
Thu 15 Feb 2024 | 7:00 AM To 1:30 PM
Day 4: Malacca
Fri 16 Feb 2024 | 1:00 PM To 7:00 PM
Day 5: Singapore
Sat 17 Feb 2024 | 7:30 AM To 11:59 PM
Day 6: Singapore
Sun 18 Feb 2024 | 12:01 AM To 1:30 PM
Day 7: Kuantan, Pahang
Mon 19 Feb 2024 | 8:00 AM To 6:00 PM
Day 8: At sea
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Day 9: Kampot
Wed 21 Feb 2024 | 6:00 AM To 11:30 PM
Day 10: Phu Quoc (Duong dong)
Thu 22 Feb 2024 | 7:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Day 11: Côn Dao Islands
Fri 23 Feb 2024 | 12:00 PM To 6:00 PM
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Sat 24 Feb 2024 | 12:00 PM To 11:59 PM
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Sun 25 Feb 2024 | 12:01 AM To 11:59 PM
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Mon 26 Feb 2024 | Arrive 12:01 AM
Your Ship:
In keeping with the philosophy of PONANT and the PONANT EXPLORERS, Le Jacques-Cartier combines the desire for adventure with five-star travel. A modern ship with slender, tapered lines, it is environmentally friendly and equipped with innovative technology. Tastefully decorated, Le Jacques-Cartier reflects the universe so dear to PONANT, with its light tones and open-to-the-sea design providing soft light and luminosity at every instant of the day. Its ethnic chic ambiance pays homage to the destinations visit. Located below the waterline, the Blue Eye, the first ever multisensorial lounge, offers a unique experience: the opportunity to enjoy undersea views and the sounds of the marine world whilst sharing a glass together.