On Board Le Lyrial — Treasures of the Aegean Sea — July 30 / August 6, 2021
Okay, looks like we’re the first to sail on Ponant since COVID, so this thread is about our experience.
More on other topics later, but here’s what we know about the COVID procedures:
Check-in was straightforward and took 40 minutes from when we were dropped off at the cruise terminal in Piraeus to when we entered our cabin. COVID testing was all done in the car park adjacent to the terminal. We completed a COVID declaration and had an antigen test completed by Greek aut
This is kind of a draft on my thoughts about Ponant:
Why You’ll Like Ponant:
Small ships with fewer than 260 passengers (much fewer on the Explorer Ships)
No lines and no crowds.
A small crew who multitask and you’ll see them again-and-again.
Because of the small staff, they quickly figure out what you like and work to deliver that again-and-again.
Destinations that few cruise lines visit. Silversea being the notable alternative.
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