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AntarcticaThe Trip of a Lifetime

There are cruises that change our outlook on the world forever. They are strong inemotions, rich in sensations and enhanced by exceptional encounters.

Who has never dreamed of following in the footsteps of the great explorers, whosetales fired the imagination of whole generations?

Who has never dreamt of discovering the mysterious White Continent, that extremeland on the edge of the world, that majestic polar desert, that was a ghost on themap of the world for so long?

With more than 15 years of proven and recognised experience, La Compagnie duPonant has earned the reputation of being a true Polar Specialist. That is why forthis new Winter 13-14 Season we are offering our esteemed passengers a choiceof unique cruises, each one providing a fascinating experience on the edge of theSouthern Lands, an extraordinary journey to the heart of a world made of ice andwater, where the days seem to stretch and never want to end.

On the horizon, sheets of ice collapse into the Ocean to form huge icebergs, veritableiridescent crystal cathedrals. These are grandiose landscapes, in an extremedestination where the silence is infinite and where Nature reigns supreme.

Through a series of itineraries that have been specially designed for you, in theAntarctic Peninsula and in South Georgia, we invite you to cast off and experiencethe privilege of a 5-star expedition, Ponant-style: a refined adventure to the heart ofthis remarkable kingdom of ice, aboard LAUSTRAL or LE BORAL.

Come and enjoy a unique cruise with us, a personal odyssey, the promise of anexceptional destination, a meeting with another land one from which we returnchanged forever.

See you on board very soon,


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SUMMARY



POLAR SPECIALISTS..............................................................06

YOUR NATURALIST GUIDES & ACTIVITIES................................08 WILDLIFE IN THE ANTARCTIC & ENVIRONMENT......................12 THE FIVE-STAR EXPEDITION ....................................................16 THE ANTARCTIC HISTORY & GEOPOLITICS .............................18 CARTOGRAPHY ...................................................................20 THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH GEORGIA...................22

THE FALKLAND ISLANDS .......................................................28 PROGRAMS .......................................................................32 PRACTICAL INFO .................................................................34 LAUSTRAL & LE BORAL .......................................................36 FORMALITIES & INSURANCE .................................................42 PRICE LIST ...........................................................................46


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N1 CRUISE LINE IN THE ANTARCTIC, COMPAGNIE DU PONANT IS THE

ONLY FRENCH FLAG CRUISE COMPANY AND THE ONLY ONE WITH

TWO SHIPS IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD.

PROVEN EXPERIENCESince 1999, La Compagnie du Ponant offers you a choice of unique cruises, a fascinating

experience heading deep into Antarctica. Two of our ships, LAUSTRAL and LE BORAL willtake you into the heart of the White Continent. Thanks to their smaller size and their hightechnical specifications, they give you access to exceptional sites in 5-star comfort that isunique in these extreme regions. It is a privilege that only a handful of cruise ships enjoy andgives our expeditions their exclusive edge.

A TEAM OF POLAR SPECIALISTSYou will embark aboard our ships in the company of true Antarctic professionals. OurCaptains are all ice specialists and experts in navigation in extreme regions and all havelengthy experience with the company. Our Naturalist-Guides and Lecturers and senioron-board staff are all seasoned scientists who will share their experience with you. Fittedwith perfectly safe and stable Zodiacinflatable boats, we organise trips for small groupsthat allow you great proximity to the natural environment. The Captain and his creware always very enthusiastic and involved. They also have significant resources available,including numerous Zodiacand a lot of high-tech equipment for observing the flora andfauna. Its a rarity that deserves to be highlighted.

Nicolas DUBREUIL Expedition Leader

POLAR SPECIALISTS



TOTAL SAFETYThe safety of our passengers has always been our number one priority and is the constantconcern of our experienced Captains. Our two ships with ice-going classification meet veryspecific international criteria and are at the cutting edge of technology in terms of their safetyequipment:

Sonar: This allows the sea bed to be visualised in 3D in order to get as close as possible tothe ice floes in total security.

GMDSS: A system of emergency communication by radio. Zodiac tracer: Each Zodiac is fitted with a permanent tracker which allows it to be

monitored by satellite. A satellite weather station: Updated in real time, it allows navigation routes to be optimised,

to ensure the greatest possible comfort for our passengers.

For further information, have a look at our new Ponant Polar Specialistswebsite: www.ponantpoles.com


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Nicolas DUBREUIL - Epedition LeaderNicolas has been accompanying polar expeditions for more than 20 years. Hefell in love with the region to such an extent that he wrote an ethnology thesis onit. The Antarctica polar expanses have no secrets for this Expedition Leader, FilmMaker and Lecturer. Armed with his experience, Nicolas has been working withCompagnie du Ponant for seven years now, helping the captain plan routes andproduce a photo of your cruise. He is only too delighted to share his memoriesand knowledge.

Alain BIDARTPassionate about the Antarctic and polar wildlife, Alain works with theInternational Polar Foundation. He has been involved with numerouseducational and expedition projects, accompanying climbers to the heart ofthe ice sheet. Keen to share his knowledge of the regions wildlife, he is nowa naturalist-guide and speaker on our cruises. As wildlife photographer, he

knows exactly where to take you to get the best shots.

Juan Jos APESTEGUIWith 20 years experience as a guide and speaker, Juan Jos has beentravelling in the Antarctic for over a decade on expedition and cruise ships.The Antarctic Peninsular holds few secrets for him. This seasoned naturalist isonly too happy to share his extensive knowledge of the geology, wildlife andculture so you can participate fully in this adventure to the sixth continent.

YOUR

NATURALIST-GUIDESNaturalists, geologists, lecturers and experienced guides, our team of well known professionals are the idealcompanions to have as you explore this little known territory. Our team is composed of 10 specialists perexpedition.



Jos SARICAFrom an early age protecting nature has been a true vocation for Jos.After studying marine biology and obtaining his doctorate, he trained inzootherapy in Quebec where he has been teaching for the last five years.His passion is marine mammals, and he has had many articles published ininternational scientific journals. Its the 6thtime; he is part of the Compagniedu Ponant cruises.

Sophie FAVROLTAfter having been a land-based guide in a number of countries, she choseto bring her talents to our cruises. An Art Historian and qualified tour guide,Sophie developed an interest in the Vikings and this led her to the FarNorth - Norway, Iceland and Greenland - as well as to the countriesof the Baltic Sea. For the last four years, her appreciation of extreme

destinations has led her to accompany our cruises to the Antarctic region.Her communicative passion for Art History and the great civilisations hasmade her popular with our very discerning passengers.

Samuel BLANCHaving spent 15 months in Antarctica on a French base, it was only naturalthat Samuel should become a speaker and guide for the Polar Regions. Heis involved with a number of nature protection organisations, and is studyingecology and management of natural areas. One of his goals is to increaseawareness among passengers on respecting and protecting the environment.5h15, LAUSTRAL enters the Neumayer Channel. The first rays of the sun

are just creeping over the mountain summits and the sea is a giant mirror inwhich the mountains are reflected. An unforgettable atmosphere!

Raphal SANAnother one who is passionate about nature, Raphal graduated inhydrobiology. Having worked for various naturalist associations and takenpart in several expeditions, he is now a guide and speaker on our ships.An advocate of safeguarding our environment, he will be available to sharehis expertise and knowledge. I will never forget my encounter with a trulygigantic tabletop iceberg, so huge that it took two hours for LE BORAL tosail around it!

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YOURACTIVITIES

ON BOARD CONFERENCES

...It was a decisive meeting with Commandant Robert FALCON SCOTTthat led Sir Ernest Henry SHACKLETON to organise his first polarexpedition and set off to conquer Antarctica... This is how one of the onboard conferences could start, led by one of our Lecturer-Naturalists andentitled SHACKLETON, the last hero?.

Each morning, the cultural events of the day are listed in your LogBook. A day at sea could be the occasion to head to the theatre onBridge 4, and meet with Sophie FAVROLT who will share her passionand experience of the Polar Regions with you. Each Lecturer, each

Naturalist-Guide will bring a cultural, historical or geological dimensionto your experience, according to their speciality. When they join thecruise, they each bring their talent and knowledge and a desire toshare it.

To further the pleasure, these meetings sometimes continue over dinner,where they will tell you more about their experiences, share theirknowledge and answer your questions.

TRIPS IN A Zodiac DINGHY

The Polar Regions have always captivated mansimagination. A strange voyage to the heart of aworld made of ice and water where days seemto stretch into infinity and never want to end.And during the cruise, in order to get as close aspossible to the distant Antarctic lands, we regularlyoffer trips for small groups in Zodiac dinghies,in total safety. Warmly dressed in red, with yourlifejacket on, head off to discover the secret andrich Antarctic wildlife. The pilots and naturalist-

guides will lead you through the ice floes, thesefloating blue-tinged giants, the favoured spots ofcolonies of penguins basking on the shore.

Each sea trip can be different, so take a seataboard the Zodiacand revel in the pleasures ofa moment of authenticity, as close as it is possibleto get to Nature and to these sensations. You maybe surprised by a Leopard Seal coming to play inthe waves created by the propeller on your craft.This will be one of those dreamed-of opportunitiesto capture a moment that is beyond compare.Take binoculars and cameras with you during yourexplorations and let the first pages of your souveniralbum take shape.Come and find out about this destination on our websitewww.ponantpoles.com

THE ANTARCTICA lm by COMPAGNIE DU PONANT,gives you a preview of your cruise.

ANTARCTICA IN PICTURES



YOUR ENCOUNTERS

Visiting the Antarctic means exploring the largest, wildestand most extreme of all the continents; it means discoveringa land dominated by white, this mysterious stretch of ice withits seemingly infinite nuances of colors. At the gateway to

this final frontier, surrounded by the vast expanse of sea ice,you will be given the opportunity to get as close as possibleto the most unspoiled nature, made up of millions of animalsliving in vast colonies.During the month of the Austral summer, this icy hugenessexperiences a true renaissance. In the footsteps of Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT, you will be plunged into this very unique

white world, the natural amphitheatre of an incredible scaleof activity, offering visitors an unforgettable symphony ofnoises and smells. A true nature reserve, all the wildlife ofthe Far South is waiting for you, the traveller. In this imposingscenery of tabletop icebergs, you will set of f to meet peacefulpenguins, the emblem of these icy regions and will journey

through their colonies with their constant movement to andfrom the sea. And during your trip, you may encounterone of the majestic humpback whales whose huge andpowerful blue tail fins pound the surface of the water.

In this grandiose universe where the ice reigns supreme,there is still room to feed your dreams certain journeyscant be described, you simply have to experience them.

YOUR WALKING TRIPS

Although at first glance, the Antarctic Peninsulaappears like a vast, white, frozen expanse, there aresome areas where we can walk in the footsteps ofgreat explorers, and in doing so travel through time,during delightful excursions led by our experiencedNaturalist Guides. When LAUSTRAL approachesDeception Island, a strange and captivating landscapeappears before you.

This island is a former volcano whose crater collapsedto form a caldera, a vast basin surrounded by the seaand today edged with a blac sandy beach. Your rststeps on the shore will take you to the heart of thisformer Norwegian whaling station, at the foot of hugepeaks swathed in mist. Whether you are a serious

walker or just like to stroll, join us on a walk alongthe flank of a dormant volcano to reach NeptunesWindow, a large breach carved in the wall of thecaldera.

Further to the north in Fortuna Bay, in the South Georgia

islands, it is the Shackleton Walk that will open thedoors to the land of the majestic King Penguins, cladin their black and yellow robes.


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ANTARCTIC

WILDLIFE

THE KING PENGUIN

You will have the immense privilege ofobserving majestic King Penguins in

South Georgia. These placid animalshave a hard life, just like that of theirclose cousins, made famous in the filmMarch of the Penguins. They areonly to be found on this sub-Antarcticisland and are exceptional swimmers,thanks to the streamlined shape of theirbodies, some 90 cm in length. Theyare easily recognisable for their bright

yellow head and neck and their greydorsal feathers. They live in coloniesthat can number many thousands of

birds, walking upright or sliding alongthe ice on their bellies.

THE GENTOO PENGUIN

This species of penguin is smaller thanits cousins, standing just 80 centimetres

tall. Its coat is black and white, andit stands out for its red-orange beakand feet. White triangles highlight itsmischievous eyes. A speedy mover, itcan travel at 35 km/h when it diveson the edge of the ice floe. GentooPenguins prefer to travel in smallercolonies of a few hundred animals. Itis by far the shyest of all the penguincousins. It is not aggressive so is oftenthe prey of its natural predator, theSkua.

THE HUMPBACK WHALE

The most impressive mammal of the marine world, the humpback whale can reach19 metres in length and weigh 65 tons. Easily recognisable for the many bumps or

tubercles on its head, the humpback whale is a playful acrobat, who enjoys showingoff his diving skills and landing with a huge splash. A friendly and very inquisitiveanimal, it will willingly come to meet you, swimming close to your vessel. It is a veryexpressive animal who is renowned for its long plaintive and melodious songs, whichit uses to communicate.

THE CHINSTRAP PENGUIN

Renowned for its boldness and agility,of average size, this species is easily

recognisable for the fine band ofblack feathers around its throat. It isvery elegant with its black beak andpink feet. A sociable animal, it oftenshares its land with other coloniesof Gentoo or Adlie Penguins. Theirnests are made of small stones,forming protective basins. The parentsplace their babies in the crche untilthey have acquired their adult coatthat protects them from the water. Thelargest Chinstrap Penguin colonies

are to be found on Low Island andDeception Island in the South ShetlandIslands.

THIS PEARLY WHITE LAND IS HOME TO A NUMBER OF ANIMAL SPECIES INCLUDING SEABIRDS, FUR SEALS, KING PENGUINS AND THEIR COUSINS, THE ADELIE AND GENTOOPENGUINS. EXPERIENCE THIS UNSPOILED, FASCINATING NATURE.

PENGUINS

CETACEANS



THE WEDDELL SEAL

This furry seal is a record breaker, able to remain submerged for more than an hourand dive to a depth of some 600m. An endangered species in the 19thcentury, it is aprotected species today. Its pelage is dark grey and it has a spotted belly. To maintain

its access to the sea and be able to fish, the Weddell Seal has special teeth allowingit to make a hole in the thick ice. A peaceful animal that sleeps very deeply, it spendspart of the day in the water looking for food and takes lengthy rests on the coastal ice.

THE BLACKBROWED ALBATROSS

This elegant bird of the polar seas, whose wingspan can reach some 3 metres, has

white feathers and a scattering of black on its wings. It beak and feet are pink andits eyes seem to have been drawn in charcoal. Albatross can live for up to sixty yearsand reproduce very rarely. They enjoy soaring on air currents, making deep dives tothe surface of the ocean, and performing impressive u-turns as they skim the waves.We often see them in the wake of ships: they will become your favourite travellingcompanion.

THE ELEPHANT SEAL

This is certainly the most impressive member of the seal family. You cannot miss itscolossal silhouette and its nose in the form of a small trunk, which acts like a soundbox, allowing it to communicate on land. With its large round, black eyes it can

adapt to all degrees of luminosity, including the depths of the ocean. The largestspecimens can measure up to 6 metres and weigh 4 tons. In the summer its pelage isa dark brown but after it has moulted in autumn, it becomes a silvery grey.

THE SNOW PETREL

The small Snow Petrel is easy to identify with its immaculate plumage, black beak andfine, dark grey feet. It is a very sociable bird and certain species form huge colonies

during the reproductive season. It is discreet and nests under fallen rocks. When ithunts for food, the Snow Petrel flutters over the surface of the water, looking for smallsquid and shellfish.

THE FIN WHALE

The Fin Whale is a frequent visitor to the waters of the Antarctic Peninsula and is easilyidentifiable by its dorsal fin which is visible at the surface of the water. You will easilyrecognise it for its asymmetric markings, which are rare in animals: its body is a greyblue colour with a white underbelly, whilst its head is paler on the right side and verydark on the left. Fin Whales are smaller than Blue whales but can reach 20 metres in

length and weigh nearly 50 tons. They rarely jump out of the water and the spout theyblow can rise some 6 metres in the air.

SEALS

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RESPECTING

THE ENVIRONMENTAcarefully-chosen selection of itineraries, coatings that keep air and water pollution to aminimum, crew and passengers made fully aware of the issues: everything is done on landand at sea to reduce our environmental footprint. From the moment our ships are designed,the rules and regulations relating to the preservation of the environment are taken into account.In Antarctica we never let more than 200 passengers go ashore, as the regulations require.

Our commitment and our recent innovations have earned LAUSTRAL and LE BORAL theinternational Cleanship label. A member of the Charte Bleue dArmateurs de France (BlueCharter of French Shipowners), La Compagnie du Ponant is also a member of IAATO, theInternational Association of Antarctic Tour Operators. It undertakes to adopt responsiblebehaviour towards the environment, respecting the ecosystem.

LE BORAL and LE SOLAL are carrying on this tradition with their green fittings including: A state-of-the-art navigational positioning system that means there is no need to drop anchor,

protecting the sea bed. A quiet and economical electric propulsion system, Diesel engines fuelled by Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) which is signicantly less polluting, Lower smoke emissions,

On board wastewater and refuse processing, so that nothing is discharged into the sea, An optical and submarine detection system to avoid collisions with cetaceans, both dayand night,

Lighting using low-energy light bulbs.

Nature puts on many beautiful shows. La Compagnie du Ponant promisesto respect Nature and give you front-row seats to witness them.


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FIVE-STAREXPEDITIONS

THE DREAM OF ADVENTURE

Do the tales of Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT and Jean-Louis ETIENNEmake you want to set out on an adventure? Then hesitate no longer,come aboard one of our ships, LE BORAL or LAUSTRAL, and sail tothe outer limits of the South Pole to discover the Antarctic Peninsulaand the mysterious White Continent. Excursions in Zodiacinflatableswill allow to you to get as close as possible to the natural grace of thissixth continent and see wildlife that is as varied as it is exceptional. Ateam of expert Naturalists and Lecturers, themselves committed nature-lovers, will accompany you and share their knowledge, experienceand passion for their subject.

And to take your adventure even further, access to the bridge will bepossible on all our ships. You will always be welcome here.

LA COMPAGNIE DU PONANT PROMISES YOU A RAREAND PRIVILEGED OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ALL THEINTENSITY OF AN EXPEDITION IN FIVE-STAR COMFORT



REFINED ADVENTURE

Whichever cruise you choose, you will always find the same exceptional conditionsof comfort, service and elegance that have forged the reputation of our Company.Designed and built for polar destinations, LE BORAL and LE SOLAL haveearned Class Comfort 1 certification, which allows them to navigate in the mostextreme areas in total safety, whilst at the same time offering a five-star serviceand environment. Ships on an intimate, human scale, refined decoration, attentiveservice, fine foods and wine: A certain idea of luxury, a way of experiencingcruising... differently.

ExTRACT FROM A PASSENGERS DIARY-Marc P. January 2012 aboard LAUSTRAL

We gathered in the Grand Salon Ispahan around the team of naturalists who weregoing to lead us to the mythical White Continent. Each passenger was feverishlybusy, checking equipment and making sure camera, video camera and binocularswere ready. Like real explorers, dressed in our red parkas, we headed for ourZodiac. Its time; were off, boarding in small groups. We sailed to meet our firsticebergs and fell immediately under the charm of these blue-tinged giants. Onthe shore, the Weddell Seals were lazily allowing us to watch them, alongside acolony of Gentoo penguins that includes both adults and fledglings learning to live

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ANTARCTICA,LAND OF SCIENCES, LAND OF PEACE



The story of Antarctica is one of a unique land. By belonging to no-one, it belongs tothe entire world.

The existence of an Antarctic continent, the symmetrical opposite of the Arctic, wasmentioned by ARISTOLTE in ancient times. The idea was then dismissed until Ferdinandde MAGELLAN sailed around the south of the Americas in 1520 and saw the icysouthern lands. This led geographers to imagine a continent known as Terra Australiswhich would extend from the Tierra del Fuego to Australia.

Although James COOK was the first sailor to crossthe Antarctic Circle in 1773, the geographicalisolation and extreme climate meant that for many

years there were no other attempts to explore thisimmaculate land.

It was only in 1911 that the Norwegian explorer,Roald AMUNDSEN, managed to reach theSouth Pole, requiring superhuman effort to doso. Subsequently, expeditions like those of Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT, Adrien de GERLACHE andPaul-Emile VICTOR allowed us to learn moreabout this icy desert.

This vast expanse of ice sparks heroic vocations and many territorial aspirations, andMans relationship with it is a strange blend of fascination, tragedy and the competitivespirit. An object of desire, the Antarctic became a political object; possessing it wouldallow States to reconfirm their sovereignty. A number of countries strived to exercise theirrights over the land.

At the end of the 1950s, 12 countries chose the path of scientific cooperation; theAntarctic Treaty was signed during the Washington Conference and Antarctica acquireda unique status: military activities were banned there as was the extraction of mineralresources other than for scientific purposes. Today, just 4 000 researchers, from allaround the world, reside on this huge continent in their research stations. Consideredto be a nature reserve, the White Continent is also protected by a Convention on the

Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, and by a variety of internationalagreements on the protection of biodiversity.

Just a few thousand visitors each year have the privilege of visitingthe most mysterious of continents. Thanks to its state-of-the-art cruiseships, leaving from Ushuaia to sail towards the Antarctic Peninsula,South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, La Compagnie du Ponant

offers you the unique opportunity of experiencing a cruise with adistinct flavour of expedition and adventure.


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NOVEMBER

20thNOV 2013 LAUSTRAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

22ndNOV 2013 LE BORAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

30thNOV 2013 LAUSTRAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

DECEMBER

02ndDEC 2013 LE BORAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

10thDEC 2013 LAUSTRAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

20thDEC 2013 LAUSTRAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 15 NIGHTS ANTARCTICA & SOUTH GEORGIA p. 27

JANUARY

04thJAN 2014 LAUSTRAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 15 NIGHTS ANTARCTICA & SOUTH GEORGIA p. 27

19thJAN 2014 LAUSTRAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 15 NIGHTS ANTARCTICA & SOUTH GEORGIA p. 27

21stJAN 2014 LE BORAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

31stJAN 2014 LE BORAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

FEBRUARY

10thFEB 2014 LE BORAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

12thFEB 2014 LAUSTRAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

20thFEB 2014 LE BORAL Ushuaia / Ushuaia 10 NIGHTS THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA p. 25

22ndFEB 2014 LAUSTRAL Ushuaia / Montevideo 15 NIGHTS ANTARCTICA & FALKLAND ISLANDS p. 31

YOUR CRUISES

ANTARCTICA



ARGENTINA

URUGUAY

ANTARCTICA

SOUTH GEORGIA

FALkLAND ISLANDSCHILE

Cap HornDrake Passage

Weddell Sea

ATLANTIC OCEAN

USHUAIA

MONTEVIDEO

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THE ANTARCTICPENINSULA& SOUTH GEORGIAAntarctica: promise of an exceptional journey, the discovery of a truly unspoiled universe.The mythical white continent, which lay for a long time like a ghost of the map of the world,casts real fascination over us.

To reach the sixth continent aboard LE BORAL or LAUSTRAL, you will sail through thefamous Drae Passage and reach the Polar Front, maring the meeting of the Atlantic, Pacicand Indian Oceans. The magic continues as you arrive in Neko Bay, discovered by the Belgianexplorer, Adrien deGERLACHE. Even further south, nestled at the heart of a polar landscape,high cliffs appear, signalling the entrance to the spectacular Lemaire Channel. Further on, theancient whaling station of Deception Island will reveal its colony of Chinstrap Penguins.

Sailing on the LAUSTRAL, gives you the possibility of seeing not only the Antarctic Peninsulabut also South Georgia, a sub-Antarctic region formed by an underwater mountain chainthat extends the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula. All the wildlife of the Far South can befound there. You will go ashore at the splendid sites of Gold Harbour or Fortuna Bay, walingamongst the penguins, and will be able to approach the elephant seals basking in the weaksouthern sun. But the highlight will come at Salisbury Plain which is home to more than250 000 king Penguins with their orange-yellow crowns.

The Austral sails through waters that are sometimes frozen, and is often escorted by killer whales,humpback whales and other cetaceans - a unique sight creating quite unique sensations!

There is no place in Polar life for make-upor subterfuge. We show ourselves aswe really

are: the person who lies in your deepestbeing, that you didnt even know existed

Paul-Emile VICTOR

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USHUAIA

Considered to be the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is thecapital of Tierra del Fuego, lying at the very tip of Argentina looking outover the Beagle Channel. This surprising little town of 45 000 peopleis surrounded by mountains and fertile plains. The first populations of

this land were nomadic hunter-gatherers, who arrived on foot on IslaGrande more than 10 000 years ago.Nature lovers will be enchanted by the Tierra del Fuego National Parkwith its remarkable plant and wildlife, including beavers, albatross,guanacos and penguins. Here, forests cover the lower slopes of theAndean mountains which are crowned with snow-capped peaks - aunique and unforgettable sight.

DECEPTION ISLANDNestled at the heart of the South Shetland Islands, in the north ofthe Antarctic Peninsula, Deception Island is easy to recognise forits horseshoe shape. This island was once an active volcano whosecrater collapsed some 10 000 years ago. This produced a caldera

which was then flooded by the sea creating a natural port. Entranceto the port is via a narrow channel called Neptunes Bellows. For along time this was an important whaling port and the intensity of thisactivity has left traces that have withstood time.On the black sand of the volcanic beaches, there are remains ofabandoned huts that have been overrun by the extraordinary

wildlife, part of the treasure that Nature offers us there. It is on these

beaches of ash that the largest colony of Chinstrap Penguins in theAntarctic Peninsula has taken up residence. Excursions aboard ourZodiacdinghies will allow you to set foot on this expanse of land

where more than 100 000 pairs of penguins.

NEkO BAY

Deep in Andvord Bay, we find this little corner of paradise at the footof an immense glacier. Neko Bay is without doubt one of the most

beautiful sights of the Antarctic Peninsula. It was discovered by theBelgian explorer Adrien de GERLACHE during his 1897-99 Antarcticexpedition. Mountains, snow, ice and unspoiled nature combine tooffer a unique landscape. Wildlife is as abundant as it is exceptional:sea birds such as gulls, Cape Petrels and Cormorants, as well asmarine mammals like seals, orcas and whales. Excursions aboard ourZodiacdinghies allow you to sail close to blue-tinged icebergs ordisembark near colonies of penguins, observe leopard seals baskingon the shore or watch the Antarctic Terns flying overhead.

ANTARCTICCRUISES

ON BOARD LAUSTRAL & LE BORAL

NOVEMBER 2013 TO FEBRUARY 2014From 3 995 (flights included)See price list page 46



DAY ITINERARY

D 1 Ushuaia(Argentina)Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00

D 2,3 At Sea - Drake Passage

D 4 Neko - Paradise Bay(Antarctica)

D 5 Pleneau Island - Port Charcot(Antarctica)D 6 Port Lockroy (Antarctica)

D 7 Deception Island(Antarctica)

D 8 Weddell Sea(Antarctica)


D 11 Ushuaia (Argentina)Disembarkation

DAY ITINERARY



D 4 Neko - Paradise Bay(Antarctica)

D 5 Pleneau Island - Port Charcot(Antarctica)

D 6 Port Lockroy (Antarctica)




D 11 Ushuaia (Argentina)Disembarkation

ANTARCTIC SOUND

A famous stretch of sea connecting the east and west of the AntarcticPeninsula, this strait is the junction between the Bransfield Strait andthe Weddell Sea. It is certainly one of the most spectacular sightsof the mythical White Continent and where most of the majestictabletop icebergs that calve from the ice floe tend to float. Atthe heart of this icy landscape, the polar light creates multiple

reflections, humpback whales live under the waters surface andthe broken up ice shelf floats freely, taking with it the Fur Sealsbasking in the sun.

QUOTE FROM JEAN-LOUIS ETIENNEThe Antarctic has the attraction of those inaccessible things thatinspire Man to passion. No-one comes back from a long trip tothe white continent unchanged. In this world without landmarks,where the only colours are white and blue, with no other soundthan the wind, the only solution for the visitor is to learn self-control. When you have managed to forget that it is cold, that thesilence is infinite, when you have freed yourself from the agitationof the world, you feel the happiness of harmony swelling inside,this pleasant sensation of calmly realising that you feel good andyou are where you dreamt of being.

Jean-Louis ETIENNE

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USHUAIA USHUAIA

LAUSTRAL : 20th& 30rdNOV,10thDEC 2013, 12thFEB 201411 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS

USHUAIA USHUAIA

LE BORAL : 22ndNOV, 02ndDEC 2013,21st& 31stJAN 2014, 10th& 20thFEB 201411 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTICA

USHUAIA

Deception Island

Port Lockroy

Pleneau IslandNeko / Paradise Bay

Drake Passage

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SALISBURY PLAIN - SOUTH GEORGIA

South Georgia is an unmissable destination within Antarctica. Thissub-Antarctic region is a peak emerging from the Scotia Arc, anunderwater mountain chain that extends the Andes to the AntarcticPeninsula. Salisbury Plain will be the arena for the most memorable

and the most authentic display of Nature. Formed by the withdrawalof the Grace Glacier, high mountains dominate time and space; theblue-tinged landscape demonstrates all the strength and beauty of theunspoiled nature all around. At the heart of this haven of peace, on thebeaches of the bay, a colony of 250 000 King Penguins has takenresidence. In the midst of all these orange-headed couples, Fur Sealstry to beat a path to feed with their young. Under the weak southern sunthat lights this glacial plain, clouds of birds fly on the wind, enchantingthe traveller.

LOG BOOK EXTRACT - BORAL December 2011We leave Cuverville Island which gently disappears from the horizon,leaving behind us the brown feathered Skuas keeping a beady eye on thepenguin colonies: Adlie and Gentoo Penguins welcome you and watch yourmovements closely. Then we headed north via the Gerlache Strait to reachDeception Island where you can disembar in the middle of the largest colony ofChinstrap Penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula. Sailing on the Weddell Sea: you

will experience the white silence, an extraordinary, enchanting atmosphere ofpeerless serenity. Here the sheets of ice that regularly collapse into the sea formthe immense icebergs, whose many different shapes are caused by the erosion

of the wind and the water. The last port of call on the continent is at Brown Bluffin the north of the Peninsula, in the Antarctic Sound. At the foot of an imposingcliff, some 745m high, you will discover some Gentoo Penguins and a colonyof 20 000 Adlie Penguins.

LEMAIRE CHANNEL

The Lemaire Channel is a narrow passageway between the high cliffsof Booth Island and Cape Cloos, plunging straight into the sea. Itwas discovered by the German explore Eduard DALLMAN in 1873and then mapped and crossed by the Belgian explorer Adrien deGERLACHE in 1898 who gave it the name of his partner, CharlesLEMAIRE. It is 11km long and 1,6km wide and is a spectacular site,considered to be one of the most beautiful channels in this part of theworld, the Polar Regions with their mist-shrouded light. It is sublime andimposing, delicate and formidable, welcoming and inhospitable. Atthe Northern tip of the channel are two rounded peaks, often toppedwith snow, that are a delight for amateur photographers.

SOUTH GEORGIACRUISES

ON BOARD LAUSTRAL

20th

DECEMBER 2013, 04th

& 19th

JANUARY 2014From 5 995 (flights included)See price list page 46



DAY ITINERARY


D 2 At Sea

D 3 New Island - Grave Cove(Falkland Islands)D 4,5 At SeaD 6 Salisbury Plain - Fortuna Bay (South Georgia)

D 7 Grytviken - St Andrews Bay(South Georgia)

D 8 Gold Harbour(South Georgia)

D 9,10 At Sea


D 12 Antarctic StraitDeception Island - Half Moon Island(Antarctica)

D 13 South Shetland Islands(Antarctica)

D 14,15 At Sea - DrakePassage

D 16 Ushuaia (Argentina)

Disembarkation

GOLD HARBOURIN THE WORDS OF A PASSENGER -January 2012For our second day in South Georgia, our on-shore programwas packed. Around 8am, in the brilliant morning sunshine, weheaded in the Zodiacdinghies to a silent place: Gold HarbourIsland. Everything you would expect to see is present at this site:The magical landscape of a majestic blue-tinged glacier, sat ona rocky base of an intense grey, waterfalls sparkling in the sun,pouring down but not always reaching the ground depending onthe wind. The beach here is made of volcanic black sand, headingout towards a milky blue sea. What is there to say about thewildlife that swarms over this beach to the rhythm of the sun? Thedark forms of Fur Seals and Elephant Seals are like tiny nuggetsand the colonies of King Penguins like an unreal coating all aroundthem.

GRYTVIkEN - ExTRACT FROM A CONFERENCEgiven by Sophie FAVROLT - Naturalist Historian

The conference is entitled SHACKLETON, the last Hero?After Roald Amundsen conquered the South Pole in 1912, SirErnest SHACKLETON turned his attention to what he consideredto be the last great challenge in Antarctica: The crossing of thecontinent from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea via the Pole.To achieve this he organised the Endurance expedition. Thisexpedition was dogged with bad luck and his ship, Endurance,was a prisoner of the ice for many months and was slowlycrushed, obliging the crew to disembark. A series of adventuresfollowed that would cement SHACKLETONs myth.

During her conference, Sophie will tell you all about this amazingexploit that succeeded in saving a large part of the crew of

Endurance. During a shore visit to Grytviken, a former Norwegianwhaling station, passengers will have the opportunity to follow inthe footsteps of this great explorer and visit the tiny cemeterywhere he was buried.

USHUAIA USHUAIA

LAUSTRAL : 20thDEC 2013,04th& 19thJAN 201416 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS

ICEBERGSMade up of freshwater, unlike the ice floe, these icemountains travel on the sea like white sailing vesselsshrouded in the mist. The Antarctic produces the largesticebergs in the world; their huge size has alwaysfascinated the greatest explorers and continues toenchant all the visitors to this icy region. Like CrystalCathedrals, in shades of turquoise, emerald, snow andazure, they are the trademark of the polar landscapeand are home to an abundant wildlife. Some of themhave such surprising shapes, with curves, domes andarches, that they appear to have been carved by

ice sculptors. Tabletop icebergs, the most imposingspecimens in the world, can be many kilometres inlength. They are subject to erosion by the waves andare the guardians of the climatic history of our Planet...

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THE FALKLAND

ISLANDSA board LAUSTRAL, you will discover a world that is enchanting and fascinating forits strength and beauty. The ship will find its route through this sanctuary of ice, as the seaspreads out its sparkling white armour and reveals the secrets of the Antarctic, where Natureis fully in control. As the famous Drae Passage disappears from the horizon, you will be ableto see Neko or Paradise Bay and its former weather station, shrouded in the mist, encircled by

walls of ice and the nearby mountains. Further to the North, you will see the craggy coastlineof Wilhelmina Bay, named by the Belgian explorer Adrian deGERLACHEin honour of his

Queen. Floating ice caps, mountains topped with majestic glaciers, Crabeater Seals lazilystretched out on a block of sparkling ice - Nature offers you the most arresting sights here.

LAUSTRAL then charts a course north, heading for the Falkland Islands. Conquered,abandoned, recaptured and coveted, the Falland Islands (Las Malvinas) had a romantichistory until the war of 1982. This remote archipelago, near the tip of the South Americancontinent is home to beauty that is unique in the world. The relief of these islands was carvedover the centuries by the harsh and very windy climate. Yet, the Falland Islands are home to afantastic range of wildlife, the last sanctuary of the elegant albatross soaring graciously againstthe blue sky, with colonies of elephant sanctuaries basking at the foot of vertiginous cliffs.

What poet would be able to declaim thesplendour of this polar world?

What language could evoke its magic?We are captivated by the charm of this sight

that defieshe imagination and thatmy pen is incapable of describing.

Adrien de GERLACHE - Explorer

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DAY ITINERARY


D 2,3 At Sea - Drae PassageD 4 Neko - Paradise Bay (Antarctica)

D 5 Port Charcot - Port Lockroy(Antarctica)

D 6 Whilhelmina - Enterprise(Antarctica)


D 8 Weddell Sea

D 9 Sailing towards South Shetland Islands

D 10 At Sea - Drae Passage

D 11 Port Stanley - Volunteer Point(Falkland Islands)

D 12 Saunders - Grave Cove (Falkland Islands)

D 13,14,15 At Sea

D 16 Montevideo (Uruguay)Disembarkation

MONTEVIDEO

LAUSTRAL will leave the world of ice and chart a course north toUruguay. Long beaches, sea lion colonies, vineyards, ranchesand bars, a frenetic carnival - the UNESCO World Heritage Siteof Uruguay never ceases to amaze. You will finish your journey atMontevideo, the capital, a pleasant seaside resort of colonial charm

on the banks of the River Plate. Founded by the Spanish in 1726, it isthe youngest of the South American capitals and boasts a charminghistoric district with Spanish, Italian and Art Deco influences. In thepicturesque streets of Ciudadela, you can discover the ruins of thecity walls.

PORT LOCkROY

On the small island of Goudier, you will have the opportunity tovisit Port Lockroy, discovered by the French explorer Jean-BaptisteCHARCOT in 1903. Initially it served as a relief and repair basefor whalers, but in 1944 Port Lockroy became a British base. Itowes its name to Edouard LOCKROY, a French politician and thepartner of Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT during his expedition. You willbe able to visit the small museum that retraces the life of the basein the 1950s. Since 1996, it has been open to the public duringthe short Southern Summer and is used for carrying out research onGentoo Penguins. Nowadays, this base is the most visited site ofthe White Continent and, thanks to its little store and post office, itis the only place to offer you the opportunity to write to your friendsand family and share this unique moment.

As I look out to sea, the sun is slowly setting, thegentle blues of the icebergs are becoming harsher,soon the dark blue of the crevasses and cracksis all that remains, then gradually, with exquisitegentleness, a pink hue washes over everything andit is so beautiful that I wonder if Im dreaming and Iwant to dream forever. It looks like the ruins of a

huge and magnificent city made of the purest marble,dominated by an infinite number of amphitheatresand temples built by powerful and divine architects.

Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT, A Frenchman at the South Pole

USHUAIA MONTEVIDEO

LAUSTRAL : 22ndFEBRUARY 201416 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS

FALkLAND ISLANDS

SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS

Atlantic Ocean

Drake PassageUSHUAIA

Port StanleySaunders

ARGENTINAURUGUAY

Weddell Sea

LemaireChannel

Deception Island

WilhelminaPort Lockroy Neko / Paradise Bay

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FOR YOUR PEACE OF MINDAIR PACKAGE (flights, pre cruise tour & transfers)included in the price, pages 46 & 47.

Compagnie du Ponant has chosen to charter planes on LAN AIRLINES (national airline) for your

Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires ights, which offer the following benets:Direct non-stop Buenos Aires / Ushuaia and Ushuaia / Buenos Aires flightsAll your luggage is taken on the same flight, guaranteeing that it arrives when you doIf there is a delay due to the weather or other reason, our ship will wait for youEasy connections with main international airlines to Europe and USA as the Ushuaia to Buenos Aires flight arrives at the

international airport: Pistarini Airport (EZE).

When you make your booking you can opt for:

A transfer to Ushuaia port to board your ship immediately and have access to the main lounge (your stateroom or suite will be

ready for you anytime after 5pm). You will have lunch onboard and be at leisure to explore Ushuaia on your own in the afternoon.OR An excursion leaving from Ushuaia airport to discover the Tierra del Fuego National Park. This includes a typical Argentine

lunch. The excursion ends at the port in time for boarding.

This program includes(1):

Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires on chartered flights economy classLuggage transferExcursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park including lunch, OR early boarding

of the ship with lunch onboard.The services of an English-speaking guidePier/airport transfer on disembarkation day(1) Package valid subject to availability. See General and Specific Conditions on pages 49-51.

This program includes(1):

Buenos Aires / Ushuaia on chartered flight economy classLuggage transferExcursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park including lunch, OR early boarding

of the ship with lunch onboard.The services of an English-speaking guide(1) Package valid subject to availability. See General and Specific Conditions on pages 49-51.

FOR ALL USHUAIA - USHUAIA CRUISES

FOR THE USHUAIA- MONTEVIDEO CRUISE - 22ndFEB 2014



ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEYWITH ADDITIONAL SAILING BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR CRUISE

Would you like to continue living the dream and cruise even further? La Compagnie duPonant offers you the possibility to take ongoing cruises on a number of itineraries. This

program, combined with the customised organisation of your trip, can also include bookinga hotel, a flight, a transfer or any other service you require.

SAILING ON LE BORAL USHUAIA - USHUAIA ON 22ndNOVEMBER 2013

SAILING ON LAUSTRAL USHUAIA - MONTEVIDEO ON 22ndFEBRUARY 2014

CLOSE UP - THE CHILEAN FJORDS

CLOSE UP - RIO DE JANEIRO

Enjoy a cruise fromValparaisoto Ushuaia, leaving on 9thNovember 2013, and back in time to neatly tie-in with the departureof your main cruise. This is a unique opportunity to discover the sumptuous Chilean fjords and many other not-to-be-missed sites.It is also possible to organise a back-to-back cruise during the journey North after the Ushuaia - Ushuaia cruise on 20 February2014. You could sail on LE BORAL and discover the Chilean fjords leaving Ushuaia for Valparaiso on 2 - 15 March 2014.

Continue your journey with a 100% Brazil back-to-back cruise leaving from Montevideo, on the 9 March 2014 - theMontevideo-Recifecruise. Extend your escape to the warm tones of South America and discover Rio de Janeiro, amongst other destinations.

During beautiful days at sea, discover thecrucial passage at the extreme south of thecontinent, known by sailors as the Horn.The legendary cliff rises some 425m highand commands the respect of even themost hardened sailors. Here, LE BORALslides carefully to the heart of the islands,archipelagos and torturous fjords wheremajestic glaciers seem to meet the ocean.In this splendour of a sea scattered with

islands, the end of the world enchants uswith its beauty and vigorous nature butabove all for its icy, slow and unspoiledglaciers. Here it is still possible to dream.

Brazil is the largest country in Latin Americaand has been astonishing and surprisingtravellers for centuries. Nature takes itsexcesses to extremes in Rio de Janeiro. Atthe heart of this land of contrasts, let theSamba beat transport you and admire thegrandiose landscape. The photogenic,renowned Sugarloaf mountain stands likea 395m high rocky sentinel and offers youthe great panoramas: the statue of Christthe Redeemer, at the top of Corcovado,looms benevolently over the Cariocas,the inhabitants of Rio, and dominates thenarrow paved streets of one of the mostbeautiful cities in the world.

VALPARAISO USHUAIAJ 1 Valparaiso(Chile)

Embarkation from 15.30 to 16.30J 2 At Sea

J 3 Castro / Chiloe (Chile)

J 4 Puerto Montt (Chile)

J 5 At Sea

J 6 Tortel (Chile)

J 7,8,9 Cruising in the heart of the Chilean Fjords

J 10 Puerto Natales (Chile)

J 11,12 Cruising in the heart of the Chilean Fjords

J 13 Cruising round Cape Horn* and in theBeagle Channel (*weather permitting)Ushuaia (Argentina)

J 14 Ushuaia (Argentina) Disembarkation

MONTEVIDEO RECIFE

J 1 Montevideo(Uruguay)Embarkation from 17.00 to 18.00

J 2 At SeaJ 3 Rio Grande (Brazil)

J 4 At Sea

J 5 Porto Belo (Brazil)

J 6 At Sea

J 7 Ilhabela (Brazil)

J 8 Parati (Brazil)

J 9 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

J 10 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)J 11,12 At Sea

J 13 Salvador (Brazil)

J 14 At Sea

J 15 Recife (Brazil) Disembarkation

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PRACTICALINFORMATIONFOR CRUISING

IN THE ANTARCTIC

ADVICE ON WHAT TO WEARA waterproof parka which will be provided on board (available only for adults)Loose trousers: warm cotton tracksuit bottoms and thermolactylTM polo neck jumpersThick waterproof and windproof over-trousersLight trousers plus waterproof over-trousers can be replaced by flexible waterproof

ski pants. Having a comfortable but waterproof pair of trousers is essentialPullover, sweat-shirt or fleeceUnderwear: long johns and long-sleeved vests or tops in silk or a light synthetic

material, plus silk or light cotton and wool mix knee-length socksFleecy scarf and hat covering the ears (avoid scarves that do not stay in place)Waterproof gloves (silk gloves + waterproof gloves to wear over them)Sunglasses with a high UV protective indexWaterproof and anti-slip rubber boots (see below our boots hire recommendation)

RENT YOUR BOOTSBoots are an essential item when you go ashore. Compagnie du Ponant hasselected Ship to Shore Traveler, an expedition equipment specialist which offersa rental service for boots that are specially adapted for polar destinations.

WHY RENT YOUR BOOTS?Its practical : Your boots are delivered free of charge to the ship,

the day you boardTravel light: Leaves more space and weight in your luggage for

other itemsSpecialists warranty

For more information: www.shiptoshoretraveler.com/ponant

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IDEAL SEASONDuring the southern summer (from November to February) the WhiteContinent comes alive. Wildlife dominates the scene where you canwatch colonies of thousands of penguins busy feeding and raising their

young. The birth of new life against a backdrop of orange sunsets,softened by the transparency of drifting icebergs, is an experience notto be missed. The Antarctic may be extreme, but it possesses a naturalgrace which adventurers have always dreamed of exploring Nowits your turn.

TEMPERATURE GRAPH

Where does the strange attraction of the polar regions lie, so powerful,so gripping that on ones return from them we forget all the weariness

of body and soul and dream only of going back? Here is the sanctuaryto end all sanctuaries, where nature reveals herself in all her formidablepower. The man who can penetrate this place feels his soul rising.

Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT - the true Gentleman of the Poles

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Each ship is tted with 132 silfully designed cabins and suites, all with a sea view.LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL have the advantage of being able to get as close aspossible to the polar regions, and are perfectly in harmony with La Compagniedu Ponants promise of offering all passengers attentive service and real contact

with the polar lands.

Built using high-quality materials, with discreet elegance and gently nuancedshades, the exterior and interior lines of the ships are the embodiment of a revisitednautical theme, right down to the last detail of their design. These are ships on ahuman, intimate scale, perfectly adapted to this exceptional destination, designedto allow all passengers to make the most of the breathtaking views of the polarhorizon. Aboard the ships, great food and wine take centre stage, paying tributeto French culinary tradition in a setting that is worthy of the finest restaurants.

2 SISTERSHIPS 2 ATMOSPHERES 2 PERSONALITIESLE BORAL (2010)

Calming colours, lifted by a touch of bright red.

LAUSTRAL (2011)Subtle and serene color scheme.

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Life aboardAn intimate and refined 5-staratmosphereWhichever cruise you choose, you will always find the same exceptionalconditions of comfort, service and elegance which have forged the reputationof our Company.

From the minute you set foot on LE BORAL or LAUSTRAL, you will appreciatethe authenticity of their own very specific atmospheres. A precious instant,where you will have the impression of being aboard your own yacht.

Without question, your cruise will be unique thanks to the French Art de Vivre

aboard, of which the discrete but attentive service and excellent cuisine arenaturally key elements.



Prestigious Butler Service:Attentive but discreet service

Wellbeing between Sky and Sea:Your Spa & Fitness Centre

Our Butler is exclusively dedicated to passengers travelling one of the suites on Deck 6,and will offer you the privilege of a tailor-made and trouble-free cruise.

Attentive and discreet, your Butler will be your primary contact, providing personaliseddaily service and meeting all your desires efficiently and discreetly.

Hesitate no longer, choose the comfort of an En Suite cruise on Bridge 6 and let your Butleranticipate your requirements and desires, experiencing the ultimate in Ponant Service aswe sail to the most distant shores.

Because your cruise is unquestionably the ideal moment for taking care of yourself,La Compagnie du Ponant has joined forces with two famous French beauty houses,Carita and Sothys to offer you a range of expert, high quality treatments.A haven of wellbeing in the midst of extreme lands.

Soothing massages, cocooning, expert, tailored beauty treatments, firming and liftingtreatments... unique moments of total relaxation.

The wellbeing centre also includes a fitness room with huge plate glass windowsopening onto the white expanse and a hair salon.

As these treatments are in great demand, we recommend you book them at the sametime as your cruise. For more information, please see our Beauty Spa Collectionbrochure available from www.ponant.com


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FORMALITIESFOR ALL CRUISESThe information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult yourrespective government agencies for visa and health information.Passport valid for at least si (6) months beyond the completion of your trip.Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unusedvisa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are notusable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the portcountry. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Compagnie du Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain theappropriate travel documentation for this trip.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

VALPARAISO USHUAIA CRUISE: During this cruise, Zodiacoutings and/or landings may be organized to bring you closer to the hidden wonders of these spectacular fjords

and glaciers. Chile: ENTRY/ExIT REQUIREMENTS: Australian, Canadian, Meican and U.S. citizensentering/exiting Chile must have a valid passport and

pay a RECIPROCITY TAX that will be issued for a stay of up to 90 days upon payment. Currently, the fee is only charged at the Santiago InternationalAirport. Payment can be made in U.S. currency or by credit card. At time of print, the fees were as follow (subject to change without notice.)- Australia: US$90- Canada: US$132- Mexico: US$26- USA: US$140

MONTEVIDEO - RECIFE

Should you need a Visa for Brazil, we strongly recommend you start the necessary application process early.



SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTICA CRUISES

A cruise to Antarctica and/or South Georgia is primarily an expedition. Given the inaccessibility of the White Continent, we recommend you choose your insurance company carefully. Evacuation costs from the

Antarctic Peninsula are up to 100 000 US$ plus medical costs. Therefore, please be particularly prudent when choosing an insurance company,especially if you are insured by your credit card. In addition, it is mandatory to return the medical questionnaire, provided at time of booking,at the latest 90 days prior to departure. This questionnaire is very important in order to respect mandatory safety rules in polar zones. Any falseinformation on this questionnaire may lead to a refusal of your embarkation at the port of departure, without any possible recourse.

These voyages include activities such as Zodiaclandings (sometimes wet landings), Zodiacoutings, moderate walks to more active hikes. Allthis accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides. Considering the nature of the programs, a reasonable level of mobility is requiredto enjoy these expeditions.

Due to the exceptional nature of this itinerary, the calls/sites listed are only a guide. The nal route will be conrmed by the ships Captainwith priority being given to passenger safety. Pack ice may also force the Captain to change course at the last minute. His decision will be

based on advice from expert pilots who are present on board during our cruise in South Georgia and Antarctica. Zodiac landings or outingsaccompanied by your expedition team offer plenty of opportunities to discover and experience what Antarctica and/or South Georgia have tooffer at close range. These will of course depend on the weather conditions, the ice, the wind and the sea state.

We also recommend you follow the clothing instructions and advice you will nd in your travel documents.Argentina: ENTRY/ExIT REQUIREMENTS: Australian, Canadian, and U.S. citizensentering/exiting Argentina must have a valid passport and

pay a RECIPROCITY TAX. Fee may be paid online in US dollars by credit card. Consult www.migraciones.gov.ar.At time of print, the fees were as follow (subject to change without notice)- Australia: U$D 100 - (multiple entry valid for one year)- Canada: U$D 75 - (one entry) or U$D 150 - (multiple entry valid for 5 years from first entry)- USA: U$D 140 - (one entry)

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INSURANCELa Compagnie du Ponant is creating a new insurance and multi-risk assistance contract. Enjoy worry-free travel with our exclusive Ponant5* Insurancepolicy, arranged through our partner, TMS, a specialist in high-end travel insurance. This insurance will cover you on allour itineraries without exception, and for the full duration of your cruise. TMS has been our partner for nearly 15 years and has plentyof experience in the type of problems that may arise. We are therefore offering to be the single and unique point of contact for bookingyour flights and cruises and also for managing insurance cover throughout your trip. The guarantees provided are subject to a surchargeof 4% incl. taxes on the total cost of your cruise. The policy must be taken out on the day your cruise is purchased or no later than 46days before your cruise starts. Our sales staff are at your disposal to answer all your questions. To be eligible you must live in mainlandFrance including Corsica, the French overseas departments, Andorra and Monaco, or in an EU country or in Switzerland.

une socitinternational

BENEFITS Maximum amounts / person, incl. tax

TRIP CANCELLATION

Illness (including relapse from previous illness or injury), accident, death of the insured, of a familymember or an insured accompanying party.

Attack or natural disaster occurring at destination pointOther justified reasons Deductible

25 000 maximum / person

75 000 maximum / event

10% of the cancellation cost with a minimum of 50 /person (no deductible in case of illness, accident or death)

MISSED CONNECTION

Travel expenses up to the next stop-overOREarly return

50% of the trip cost with a maximum of 1 500 / person

Return ticket + taxi fare

BAGGAGE

Theft, total or partial destruction, loss during conveyance by a shipping company DeductibleLate delivery>24h

3 049 incl. tax / person30 / fileFixed sum of 400 incl. tax / person

ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR INJURY DURING TRAVEL

Transportation / RepatriationReturn travel of family members or insured accompanying partyORPresence during hospitalization- Transportation

- AccommodationsProlonged stay of accompanying party in the event of hospitalizationAccompanying children under 18 years oldTravel continuationReimbursement of medical expenses abroad and advance of hospitalization costs abroad

- Europe and Mediterranean countries- Rest of the world Deductible for medical expenses

Actual costsReturn ticket + taxi fare

Round trip ticket + taxi fare80 / night (maximum 10 nights)80 / night (maximum 4 nights)Hostess or round trip ticketAdditional travel expenses

75 000 / person152 500 / person30 / person / event

ASSISTANCE PROVIDED IN CASE OF DEATH

Return travel of family members or one or two of the insured accompanying partyAnticipated return in the event of death of a family member, the person in charge of child care or

the professional replacement

Return ticket + taxi fareReturn ticket + taxi fare

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

Advance of bail abroadCoverage of lawyers fees abroadEarly return in case of damages at homeAssistance in case of damages at home

- Conservatory measures- Accommodations

Assistance and advance of funds in case of theft, loss ORdestruction of identification papers or payment means

15 300 / person3 100 / personReturn ticket + taxi fare

80 50 / night (maximum 2 nights)

2 300 / person

CIVIL LIABILITY

All bodily injury and property damageIncluding property damage Deductible

4 500 000 incl. tax / person75 000 incl. tax / person75 / claim

TRIP INTERRUPTION

Cost of trip interruption, due to:- Hospitalization or death of close relations- Damages at home

Compensation travel, following:- Medical repatriation of the insured

Prorata temporis (excluding transportation)

Initial cost of insured trip

TRAVEL ACCIDENT

DeathDisability

15 245 incl. tax / person15 245 incl. tax / person150 000 incl. tax / event


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22ndNOVEMBER 201310nights on boardUSHUAIA USHUAIALE BORAL

Superior Stateroom 5 343 3 995 Delue Stateroom 5 993 4 450 Prestige Stateroom - Dec 4 6 643 4 905 Prestige Stateroom - Dec 5 6 943 5 115 Prestige Stateroom - Dec 6 7 243 5 325

Delue Suite 9 193 6 690 Prestige Suite - Dec 5 11 593 8 370 Prestige Suite - Dec 6 12 093 8 720 Owner Suite 12 843 9 245

3rd adult Passengerin a Superior Stateroom 3 173 2 476

3rd Passenger in a Prestige Suite 6 298 4 664 4thPassenger in a Prestige Suite 6 298 4 664 Children 8-11 sharing parents(2) 850 850 Single Occupancy Supplement(1) from + 30% (Cabin)

and + 75% (Suites)

Safety and port taxes(3) 540

20thNOVEMBER 201310 nights on boardUSHUAIA USHUAIALAUSTRAL





and + 75% (Suites)Safety and port taxes(3) 540

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30rdNOVEMBER 201310 nights on boardUSHUAIA USHUAIALAUSTRAL

Superior Stateroom 5 343 3 995 Delue Stateroom 5 993 4 450 Prestige Stateroom - Dec 4 6 643 4 905 Prestige Sta teroom - Dec 5 6 943 5 115 Prestige Sta teroom - Dec 6 7 243 5 325




and + 75% (Suites)


04th 19thJANUARY 201415 nights on board

USHUAIA USHUAIALAUSTRAL

Superior Stateroom 8 199 5 995 Delue Stateroom 9 249 6 730 Prest ige S tateroom - Dec 4 10 224 7 412 Prest ige S tateroom - Dec 5 10 674 7 727 Prest ige S tateroom - Dec 6 11 124 8 042

Delue Suite 13 974 10 693

Prestige Suite - Dec 5 17 574 13 393 Prestige Suite - Dec 6 18 324 13 956 Owner Suite 19 449 14 800



and + 75% (Suites)


21st 31rdJANUARY 201410 nights on board

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and + 100% (Suites)


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-30%PON

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-30%PON

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-30%

Direct chartered flights included - Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - Buenos AiresAn excursion to discover Tierra del Fuego National Park

Transfers included


Transfers included

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and + 100% (Suites)


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PRICE LIST IN*ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: CRUISE + FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS

*For details on pricing and conditions refer to pages 48 to 51.(1) Limited number of cabins available and on request. (2) Child sharing the cabin of 2 adults. (3) Amount subject to change without notice.Validity of the fare subject to availability.



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and + 75% (Suites)


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20th DECEMBER 201315 nights on boardUSHUAIA USHUAIALAUSTRAL

Superior Stateroom 8 199 5 995 Delue Stateroom 9 249 6 730 Prest ige S tateroom - Dec 4 10 224 7 412 Prest ige S tateroom - Dec 5 10 674 7 727 Prest ige S tateroom - Dec 6 11 124 8 042












and + 75% (Suites)


22ndFEBRUARY 201415 nights on board

USHUAIA MONTEVIDEOLAUSTRAL

Superior Stateroom 6 068 4 375 Delue Stateroom 7 043 5 058 Prestige Stateroom - Dec 4 8 018 5 740 Prestige Sta teroom - Dec 5 8 468 6 055 Prestige Sta teroom - Dec 6 8 918 6 370





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USHUAIA USHUAIALAUSTRAL

Superior Stateroom 6 744 5 270 Delue Stateroom 7 444 5 795 Prestige Sta teroom - Dec 4 8 094 6 283 Prestige Sta teroom - Dec 5 8 394 6 508 Prestige Sta te room - Dec 6 8 694 6 733





and + 100% (Suites)


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Transfers included


Transfers included

Direct chartered flight includedBuenos Aires - Ushuaia

An excursion to discover

Tierra del Fuego National ParkTransfers included

PON

ANTBON

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-30%

*For details on pricing and conditions refer to pages 48 to 51.(1) Limited number of cabins available and on request. (2) Child sharing the cabin of 2 adults. (3) Amount subject to change without notice.Validity of the fare subject to availability.


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GENERAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1 - Cruise & Flights program rates are per person and include: Cruise & Flights Programs for expedition voyages Ushuaia-Ushuaia: Direct, non-stop

private flights Buenos-Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos-Aires in Economy-class on LAN AIRLINES Cruise & Flights Programs for expedition voyages Ushuaia-Montevideo: Direct, non-

stop private one-way flight Buenos-Aires/Ushuaia in Economy-class on LAN AIRLINES Meet and Greet by our representatives in Ushuaia and luggage direct transfer from

the airport to the ship for port clearance Choice between one full day tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park with lunch

included and escort of English Speaking local guide (detailed description availableupon request) OR direct transfer to the port for embarkation, buffet lunch and accessto the Main Lounge (cabins/suites will not be accessible before 5pm)

All meals from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation Captains welcome cocktail and gala dinner Evening gatherings, organised entertainments and events Mineral water, tea, lter coffee, a selection of white, red and ros wines offered

during meals; afternoon tea Luggage porterage from the gangway to your cabin or suite at embarkation and

disembarkation times SPECIAL FOR PROGRAMS IN US$: THE ALL INCLUSIVE PACkAGE includes the

Open Bar (pouring wines, DRAPPIER champagne, alcohol except premium brands,coffees, juices and soft drinks ; list available upon request), port and safety taxes, andcrew gratuities

Room service 24h (special selection) Highly experienced multi-lingual Expedition team for all programs identied with

Expedition logo Multi-lingual lecturer when mentioned by lecturer on board logo

2 - Cruise & Flights programs dont include: Airport taxes (subject to modication) and porterage Port and safety taxes (included only in cruise packages presented in US$) Any ground services before and/or after the cruise other than the ones mentioned in

each Cruise & Flights package and for which details are available upon request.Dont hesitate to contact your travel agent or consult www.ponant.com

Optional Open bar package (included only in US$ program rates) to be bookedexclusively prior departure

Optional Spa package to be booked prior your departure; Please ask for more information Beverages other than the ones mentioned Laundry services, hair salon and la carte Spa treatments Personal expenses, on board medical consultations and drug prescriptions crew gratuities (included only in US$ program rates) Cancellation/luggage/assistance/repatriation/medical insurance(s) Visa expenses and/or immigration reciprocity taxes if applicable

It is essential not to forget to bring with you your binoculars for a good fauna observationduring Nature outings. Please do not forget to bring your medical certificates when it isrequired to participate in an expedition cruise.

3 - Ground services / Shore ecursionsTransportation services to the port of departure, transfers to the ship, including, asapplicable, hotel room and restaurant bookings or guided tours, are performed byindependent suppliers who are not employees of Compagnie du Ponant. In this respect,Compagnie du Ponant acts only as an agent and shall not be held liable for saidservices or for the acts or omissions of sub-contractors or other contractors. The passengeragrees that Compagnie du Ponant acts as agent and/or trustee for any person includingground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service forming, or inconnection with, any part of the cruise.Our Cruise and Flights programs are made in connection with Compagnie du Ponantselected regular or private charter flights. Final timings and schedule of the day by dayprogram will be communicated with the cruise ticket. All our programs are made ineconomy class and according to number of seats available. If the class is not availableanymore, we will suggest, depending on the availability, extra seats with a supplement.On International flights, check-in luggage is limited to 23kg/50lbs and 8kg/17lbs perperson for carry-on luggage (besides airlines frequent flyer advantages). On regulardomestic or intercontinental flights, check-in luggage limits are between 15 and 20kg/33 to 44lbs and 8kg/17lbs per person for carry-on. On Compagnie du PonantPrivate charter flights, check-in luggage is limited to 20 kg/44lbs and 8kg/17lbsmaximum per person as carry-on. We thank you for taking these restrictions into account.Airline carriers charge for extra weight and sometimes refuse, for strict security reasons,to check-in overweight and oversized luggage. Compagnie du Ponant and the airlinecarriers waive all liability for luggage with extra weight that is refused at the check-in.

4 - Rates and savingsPlease find the rates for each expedition program on our website www.ponant.com.Ponant Bonussaving is not applicable on taxes. Tax amounts are subject to change andin addition to the package rates (Except for All Inclusive packages presented in US$)4-1 : Public rates:They are the reference rates of the cruise applicable for the validity period of thebrochure. Public rates are per person and based on double occupancy.4-2 : Ponant Bonus Fares:PONANT BONUS is a special savings program off published cruise-only rates forselected voyages. Ponant Bonus is the guaranteed best priceyou can obtain on theday you make your reservation. It can save you up to 30% off the public rates. PonantBonus fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may change at any timewithout notice. Ponant Bonus could decrease or be closed for specific stateroom andsuite categories or entire cruises. Contact your travel agent or refer to www.ponant.comto determine the Ponant Bonus available at the time of booking your cruise(s). PonantBonus may not be combinable with other promotional offers or onboard cruise credits.

4-3 : Other savings: Combination cruise (if applicable):-10% off the second consecutive cruise-only rate,

port taxes excluded, applicable on all consecut ive cruises, except Ocean Voyages. Ponant Yacht Club Grand Admiral Members:-5% off the cruise-only rate, port taxes

excluded Family & Friends:-5% off the cruise-only rate, port taxes excluded, for all bookings of

5 adults or more, booked at the same time and all sailing together on the same cruise Honeymoon:see details on www.ponant.com Wedding Anniversary(every 5thyear): see details on www.ponant.com On board Reservations:-5% off the cruise-only rate, port taxes excluded for each new

cruise booked with our onboard staff.

NOTE: These discounts/benefits are not combinable with any offer other than thosementioned above. They are not applicable on Ocean Voyages (programs not qualifyingfor Ponant Yacht Club Benefits) If you are entitled to several discounts, the value of thesecond discount is calculated from the revised rate obtained after the deduction of the firstdiscount and so on.

5 - Children:Children under 6 months of age and women who are over 6 months pregnant are notauthorised to board. For children under 8 years old, an embarkation authorization shouldbe asked in writing to Compagnie du Ponant at the time of booking. If accepted, a liabilitywaiver will have to be completed and returned to Compagnie du Ponant to validate yourbooking. On Antarctica programs, chi

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