PONANT “would welcome” the opportunity for expedition operations to recommence in Australia (CW 25 May), the cruise line has said. Following the announcement on Tue expedition cruises might be able to restart with the rest of domestic travel, Ponant Vice President Asia Pacific Monique Ponfoort told Cruise Weekly the line’s...
PONANT “would welcome” the opportunity for expedition operations to recommence in Australia (CW 25 May), the cruise line has said.
Following the announcement on Tue expedition cruises might be able to restart with the rest of domestic travel, Ponant Vice President Asia Pacific Monique Ponfoort told Cruise Weekly the line’s ship Le Laperouse was waiting in New Caledonia for the green light to recommence operations.
“Ponant teams around the world are working with head office in Marseille on plans to redeploy the fleet when the time comes,” Ponfoort said.
“Hopefully this will start in Australian waters, perhaps even in time for the end of this year’s Kimberley season.
“There are so many variables in play that all we can do is look at options as best we can, including monitoring when borders are likely to be reopened, and when domestic and int’l flights will again operate at a viable level.
“We are undertaking the groundwork to recommence as soon as possible.”
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Pictured: Le Laperouse.
