Ponant introduces English-only non-Smithsonian cruises

[AussieBoyTX]

Another sign of Ponant going after non-French markets. A series of English-only cruises have been added in 2025. 
 

First example:

https://us.ponant.com/the-mediterranean-epicurean-delights-of-sicily-and-the-adriatic-coast-of-italy-eg100625-12?

[Host Jazzbeau]

That's a really great itinerary!  Four ports on the East coast of Italy.  Thanks for posting.

[jpalbny]

4 hours ago, AussieBoyTX said:

Another sign of Ponant going after non-French markets. A series of English-only cruises have been added in 2025. 
 

First example:

https://us.ponant.com/the-mediterranean-epicurean-delights-of-sicily-and-the-adriatic-coast-of-italy-eg100625-12?

 

We're booked on that cruise for our 30th anniversary! I saw that it was "marketed" to English speakers but didn't assume that meant English-only.

[AussieBoyTX]

2 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

 

We're booked on that cruise for our 30th anniversary! I saw that it was "marketed" to English speakers but didn't assume that meant English-only.

Yep, Ponant confirmed announcements and lectures are English-only. Look forward to hearing about it!

[Host Jazzbeau]

New article on Seatrade Cruise News:

Ponant launches TV advertising campaign to boost UK bookings

 

This should boost the ratio of English speakers!