If you’ve had a once-in-a-lifetime cruise in mind but been put off by the astronomical cost of solo supplements, this update from Ponant could change that.As reported by our sister publication Cruise Trade News, Ponant is responding to increased demand from both solo travellers and groups of solo friends by offering double staterooms and suites free of the dreaded single supplement. It’s one of the few luxury expedition lines to take this step.And it’s more than just a couple of solo-friendly itineraries designed to draw you in. At any one time, Ponant will offer more than 160 cruises free of the supplement, as long as availability lasts.These include several Antarctic expeditions, where you’ll be accompanied by experts such as an ecology professor, as well as journeys to the geographic North Pole and Iceland. There are also plenty of warm-weather adventures to be had, as well as destinations such as Tahiti, the Society Islands, Costa Rica, Australia’s Kimberley region, Japan and more.Anthony Daniels, UK and Ireland general manager for Ponant Explorations, said: “Solo travellers often seek introspection, and the polar regions provide unmatched stillness, vastness and personal space – with no compromise on comfort.”He continued: “Equally, with as few as 132 guests, Ponant Explorations’ small ships make it easy to meet like-minded travellers on curated excursions and shared experiences. The value of all-inclusive pricing, expert-led excursions and seamless logistics also offer true peace of mind and clarity for solo bookers.”
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