Ponant Expeditions offers an insight into the destinations that are currently trending with Kiwis, as well as its voyages on offer in these regions, to help agents capitalise on the demand.
French Polynesia, it says, remains an attractive option for Kiwi travellers seeking to set sail closer to home.
Recommended itineraries here include Paul Gauguin Cruises’ eight-day Pearls of the Society Islands, sailing roundtrip ex Papeete, with fares from AUD6880pp.
Alternatively, Ponant Explorations’ 15-day Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands, sails roundtrip ex Papeete, offering a more in-depth option priced from AUD19,370pp with a free solo supplement. Both of these voyages are featured in the cruise line’s Tempting Tahiti deal offering up to 30% off, plus a USD1000 shipboard credit. The offer is for sales to 31 Oct.
. . . Further Afield
Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines are attracting increased attention from Kiwi travellers, says the cruise line. Ponant Explorations’ new range of Philippines itineraries caters to this demand, it adds, with options including a 10-day Nature and Heritage from the Philippines to Taiwan, which sails between Manila and Keelung, priced from AUD10,290pp with a 20% Ponant Bonus available.
The Mediterranean too is trending, with Kiwis increasingly looking to autumn and winter departures.
Ponant Explorations attributes this to fewer crowds and milder temperatures at this time of year.
Agents can highlight voyages such as Ponant Explorations’ eight-day Landscapes and Historic Sites of the Peloponnese sailing roundtrip ex Athens, priced from AUD9200pp with 10% Ponant Bonus available. Wrapping up the list is Antarctica.
Ponant Explorations reports strong interest in its small-ship polar expeditions, and with China Eastern Airlines increasing Auckland– Buenos Aires connections, there are further opportunities to build on this interest.
Agents can highlight Ponant Explorations’ 12-day Emblematic Antarctica sailing ex Ushuaia, which includes a transfer flight between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
Prices start at AUD20,220pp with a 25% Ponant Bonus available. See more details HERE.
