SET SAIL FOR THE TREASURES OF SOUTH AMERICAOctober 2014 - April 2015

For those who love unspoiled and untamed nature, this voyage is the opportunity to discover the many treasures of this vast continent. More than a simple cruise along its coastline, this is a real voyage of discovery, encompassing the countries of Latin America, the richness of its cultures, Inca culture in particular, and its emblematic sites. From port to port, country to country, travel without ever having to repack your bags and discover itineraries that have been carefully selected and designed by experts.Cape Horn, Tierra del Fuego, the Chilean fjords, the Magellan strait, the Panama Canal: it is best to visit South America by sea.

SOUTH AMERICA IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE CONQUISTADORS

Trujillo • Ruins of Chan-Chan

Torres del Paine National Park

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WHY VISIT SOUTH AMERICA WITH COMPAGNIE DU PONANT?

• To discover its most beautiful treasures, which are only accessible from the sea: the Chilean fjords, Cape Horn, the Panama Canal.

• To visit many legendary countries in a single journey without ever having to repack your bags.

• For itineraries that have been specially designed to take you to some of the most secluded sites.

• For excursions that are rich in culture and emotion.

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With only one hundred staterooms and suites, our two state-of-the-art yachts, Le Boréal (2010) and Le Soléal (2013) remain faithful to our philosophy of refined service, limited capacity and gourmet cuisine. Enjoy the unique experience of feeling as though you are aboard your own private yacht, and access the treasures of the land from the sea.

LE BORÉAL & LE SOLÉALThe matchless pleasure of an intimate cruise in a five-star setting.

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DISCOVER YACHT CRUISING

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DININGProfessional and discreet service, carefully designed menus, varied and inspired cuisine accompanied by a selection of superb wines: fine dining on our ships is showcased in an elegant and refined setting.

THE FRENCH TOUCHAboard all our ships, you will enjoy the atmosphere created by our use of superior materials, elegant details and chic yet welcoming design. The focus is on the sea and the atmosphere is characteristic of the French way of life.

ELEGANT AND INVITINGAboard our modern yachts, with just 132 staterooms and suites, discover the incomparable pleasure of cruising in five-star comfort.

EXCEPTIONAL ITINERARIES AND SECLUDED PORTS OF CALLFor more than 25 years, we have been designing the finest itineraries for our passengers, including mythical ports of call and moorings in secret harbors, uniquely accessible to smaller vessels. Aboard our yachts, you will be accompanied by our experts and speakers (lecturers, naturalists) who take pleasure in sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm and experience with you.

Watch videos showing life aboard our ships onen.ponant.com, section Life Aboard

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WHICH SOUTH AMERICAN CRUISE TO CHOOSE?

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OUR CRUISES

Sailing / Highlights

(*option)

1PANAMA CANAL: 100 YEARS (p10)

October 2014 - 9 nights$4,770 $4,580 Crossing the Panama Canal • Darien

Jungle • Machu Picchu

2FROM PERU TO CHILE (p11)

October 2014 - 8 nights$4,240 $3,400 Birds • Variety of marine

wildlifeSailing around Pain de Sucre Island • Machu Picchu • Historic centre of Lima

3CHILEAN FJORDS (p12)

November 2014 - February 2015 - 13 nights$7,790 $6,080

Birds Sailing through the Chilean canals • Rounding Cape Horn • Excursions In

Zodiac® dinghies • Iguazu Falls

4PATAGONIA AND CAPE HORN (p13) November 2014 - 14 nights

$8,540 $8,220 Variety of marine wildlife

Magellan Strait • Sailing the Chilean canals • Rounding Cape Horn • Tierra del Fuega Island •Beagle Channel and

Chilean fjords • Iguazu Falls

5SUR LES TRACES DES INCAS (p14)

March 2015 - 12 nights$6,370 $4,860 Birds • Variety of marine

wildlife

Discovery of Inca culture • Galapagos Islands • Andes Route* • Flying over the

Nazca Lines*

6IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE INCAS (p15)

March 2015 - 8 nights$4,240 $3,240 Monkeys • Sloths • Iguana

• Tropical birds

Quepos: gateway to the Manual Antonio National Park • Galapagos Islands •

Andes Route

7PANAMA AND THE DARIEN PARK (p16) April 2015 - 7 nights

$3,710 $2,980 Birds • Monkeys Crossing the Panama Canal • Excursions in Zodiac® dinghies • Darien Jungle

8THE GRENADINES (p17)

March 2015 - 6 nights$3,470 $2,630 Sailing around the Grenadines • Los

Roques • Saint Lucia

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As each trip is different and subject to the weather conditions and chance encounters that may occur, the expedition highlights and the wildlife and vegetation described in this brochure can only illustrate possible experiences and cannot be guaranteed. (1) Per person on the basis of double occupancy. The Ponant Bonus prices increase as bookings for the cruises increase. See conditions on en.ponant.com

Journey to the heart of Latin America, a land of contrasting scenery, ranging from tropical rainforest and idyllic beaches to mountainous skylines and vertiginous fjords, and choose the cruise that suits you best:

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PUERTO CALDERA

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MARTINIQUE

ECUADOR

COLOMBIA

PERU

ARGENTINA

Cape Horn

USHUAIA

BRAZIL

URUGUAY

PACIFIC OCEAN

GUAYAQUIL

FORT DE FRANCE

LIMA

VALPARAISO

MONTEVIDEO

COSTA RICA

NICARAGUA

CHILE

Panama CanalPANAMA

PARAGUAY

BOLIVIA

VENEZUELA

MEXICO

ATLANTIC OCEAN

SPECIAL OFFERS … FOR EXCEPTIONAL JOURNEYS

$1400 PER STATEROOM FLIGHT CREDIT OR DISCOUNTFlight credit or reduced fare per stateroom (based on double occupancy) of $1400. $700 per person flight credit may be used towards airfare purchased with Compagnie du Ponant, or as a discount off the cruise fare. Applies to new bookings only. Must be booked before July 31, 2014.

$400 SHIPBOARD CREDIT$200 shipboard credit per person, maximum $400 per stateroom, for use towards shore excursions, spa treatments, premium wine, or any other onboard purchases.

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTWe are waiving the supplement for single occupancy, valid on some departures shown in this brochure.

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• Cartagena and Trujillo: Former colonial towns with monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

• The crossing of the legendary Panama Canal, to celebrate its centenary • Manta, the region where the internationally renowned "Panama" straw hat is

produced• A visit to the Darien National Park and an encounter with the Emberas Indians

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Celebrate the Centenary of the Panama Canal: a unique experience, sailing from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. From the Netherlands Antilles to Colombia, with stops in Ecuador and Peru, you will enjoy the discovery of exceptional landscapes and nature at her best.

1 PANAMA CANAL : 100 YEARS Curaçao • Lima cruiseOctober 16 to 25, 2014, 10 days / 9 nights aboard LE BORÉALFrom $4,770 $4,580

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PANAMA

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Panama Canal

PacificOcean

Cartagena

Punta Alegre

Machu Picchu

GO FURTHER TOGETHER (More details p. 19)Sunrise and sunset over Machu Picchu 5 days/4 nights

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Panama Canal

Cartagena

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From Lima to Valparaiso, Le Boréal will drop anchor near Arequipa in Peru before revealing the treasures of Chile's northern coast, such as Arica, Caldera and the Azapa plateau.

2 FROM PERU TO CHILE Lima • Valparaiso cruise October 25 to November 2, 2014, 9 days / 8 nights aboard LE BORÉALFrom $4,240 $3,400

VALPARAISO

LIMA

MataraniArica

Pain de SucreCaldera

PERU

CHILE

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• The visit to Lima, capital of Peru, with its historic city centre which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• The possibility of an excursion to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, the architectural gem nestled in the heights of the Andes cordillera (option)

• A wide variety of marine wildlife and many species of birds

• Sailing around Pain de Sucre Island

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

GO FURTHER TOGETHER (More details p. 19)Sunrise and sunset over Machu Picchu Picchu - 5 days/4 nights

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Machu Picchu

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• Sailing to the heart of the Chilean fjords • The port of Puerto Montt, capital of the “Lake District” and its captivating landscapes• The typical Patagonian village of Tortel, its houses on stilts, footbridges and

endless streets• Puerto Natales and the Torres del Paine National Park, a reserve listed as a

UNESCO World Heritage Site.• Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America• Excursions in a Zodiac® dinghy to the foot of glaciers

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Treat yourself to one of the most sumptuous cruises in Latin America, deep in Chilean Patagonia. A unique occasion to sail the Chilean canals, between wild archipelagos and majestic fjords.

3 CHILEAN FJORDSValparaiso • Ushuaia cruiseDeparture dates: Nov 2, 2014 or Feb 27, 2015,14 days / 13 nights aboard LE BORÉALFrom $7,790 $6,080

GO FURTHER TOGETHER (More details p. 19)Iguazu Falls 4 days/3 nights

Puerto Montt

Tortel

Castro

Puerto Natales

Cape Horn

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PacificOcean

USHUAIA

VALPARAISO

ARGENTINA

CHILE

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Torres del Paine National Park

Chile

Departing on 27 February 2015, Itinerary in the direction Ushuaia - Valparaiso

LECTURER

Special offer on departure from Nov 2, 2014: $1,500 PER PERSON FLIGHT CREDIT

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• The Magellan Strait, mythical frontier between South America and Tierra del Fuego• Sailing to the heart of the Chilean canals and the Kirke Passage, between wild

archipelagos and majestic fjords.• The Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.• Excursions in a Zodiac® dinghy• The Beagle Channel which links the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.• Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Sailing from Montevideo, Le Soléal will follow in the footsteps of the great explorers between Argentina and Chile, crossing the famous Magellan Strait and rounding mythical Cape Horn, calling at Tierra del Fuego island and near to Torres Del Paine Park. Aboard, Olivier De Kersauson will relive his experiences in this region that he knows so well and holds particularly dear.

4 PATAGONIA AND CAPE HORNMontevideo • Ushuaia cruise November 5 to 19, 2014, 14 days / 13 nights aboard LE SOLÉALFrom $8,540 $8,220

Very Special Guest Olivier DE

KERSAUSONFrench sailor, broadcaster

and writer

Puerto Madryn

Camarones

Puerto San Julian

Puerto Natales

Cape Horn

Atlantic OceanPacificOcean

USHUAIA

MONTEVIDEO

CHILE

URUGUAY

Punta Arenas

Magellan Strait

ARGENTINA

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Iguazu Falls 4 days/3 nights

Special offer: $1,500 PER PERSON FLIGHT CREDIT

Magellan Strait •Humpback whales

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• Arica, also known as the "City of Eternal Spring" with its beautiful beaches and many historical sites.

• A wide variety of marine wildlife and many species of birds • 3 countries, 3 cultures: Chile, Peru, Ecuador• Trujillo, former capital of the Chimù Empire, a World Heritage Site• Guayaquil, financial capital of Ecuador, known as the Pearl of the Pacific• Flight over the Nazca Lines (option)

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

From the snowy peaks of the Patagonian volcanoes to the arid deserts of the Andean altiplano, set sail to discover a land rich in history with breathtaking treasures. On the Pacific coast of Peru, where the sea meets the desert, you will be immersed in Inca culture during a series of conferences and visits to historical sites.

5 IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE INCAS Valparaiso • Guayaquil cruiseMarch 12 to 24, 2015, 13 days / 12 nights aboard LE BORÉALfrom $6,370 $4,860

ECUADOR

CHILE

PERU

IquiqueAricaMatarani

San Juan MarconaCallao - Lima

Salaverry

VALPARAISO

GUAYAQUIL

Pacific Ocean

Guayas River

GO FURTHER TOGETHER (More details p. 19)

The Galápagos Islands - a natural paradise - 4 days/3 nightsFrom Quito to Cuenca via the Andes Routes - 4 days/3 nights

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Trujillo • Ruins of Chan-Chan

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GUAYAQUIL

PUERTO CALDERAQuepos

San Juan del Sur

Puerto QuetzalGUATEMALA

COSTA RICA

ECUADOR

PacificOcean

NICARAGUA

• Quepos and the Manuel Antonio National Park where you may see some of the abundant wildlife: many monkeys and a wide variety of tropical birds

• Tikal and its famous ruins, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (option)• Antigua Guatemala and its colonial architecture

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ecuador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala…sail deep into the heart of Central America. Incorporating the discovery of wide open spaces and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this cruise will be rich in emotions.

6 SECRETS OF CENTRAL AMERICA Guayaquil • Puerto Caldera CruiseMarch 24 to April 1, 2015, 9 days / 8 nights aboard LE BORÉALfrom $4,240 $3,240

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The Galapagos Islands - 5 days/ 4 nightsFrom Quito to Cuenca via the Andes Route - 5 days/4 nights

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*Manuel Antonio National Park • Squirrel monkeys

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PUERTO CALDERA

CURAÇAO

COLOMBIA

COSTA RICA

Pacific Ocean

Caribbean Sea

Punta Alegre

Holandes Cayes CartagenaPANAMA

• A visit to the Darien National Park and an encounter with the Emberas Indians

• The crossing of the legendary Panama Canal

• Excursions in a Zodiac® dinghy• Cartagena: the former colonial city,

declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

After an exceptional stay in the Darien National Park where you will sail up the Mogue River in Zodiac® dinghies and local cayucos, you will cross the Panama Canal and chart a course towards the Caribbean, the San Blas islands, Cartagena and then Curaçao.

7 PANAMA AND THE DARIEN PARK Puerto Caldera • Curaçao cruiseApril 1 to 8, 2015, 8 days / 7 nights aboard LE BORÉALfrom $3,710 $2,980

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• The Los Roques archipelago, a remarkable diverse marine oasis

• The plants and wildlife at the heart of the nature reserves and their many colours

• A mix of sweeping bays and luxurious rainforest, Sainte Lucia, jewel of the Caribbean, dominated by its famous volcano, La Soufrière.

• Swimming in the turquoise waters

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

From the island of Curaçao, former haunt of pirates, rich in its ethnic and cultural diversity, set sail for a cruise through the Grenadines. Come and enjoy the picture-postcard beaches that are straight from 'Robinson Crusoe'

8 THE GRENADINESCuraçao • Fort de France cruiseApril 8 to 14, 2015, 7 days / 6 nights aboard LE BORÉALFrom $3,470 $2,630

VENEZUELA

Los Roques St Georges

Bequia

Soufrière

Roseau

FORT DE FRANCE

CURAÇAO

17Saint Lucia• La Soufrière The Grenadines • Green turtles

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GOING FURTHER, TOGETHERDiscover all the pre- and post-cruise programmes for each itinerary on our site: www.ponant.com

We invite you to discover the "Lost City of the Incas" from a different angle...Enjoy the luxurious atmosphere of refined addresses in Lima and Cuzco and spend a night at the heart of these majestic Pre-Colombian ruins.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET OVER MACHU PICCHU

DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights From: €2,355

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LIMA • VALPARAISO on October 25, 2014

You will reach the Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose 275 individual waterfalls thunder to the ground in a deafening roar.

IGUAZU FALLS

DURATION: 4 days / 3 nights From: €1,595

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USHUAIA • VALPARAISO on February 27, 2015PRÉ

MONTEVIDEO • USHUAIA on November 5, 2014POST

VALPARAISO • USHUAIA on November 2, 2014

From Quito head to Cuenca to discover the ancient ruins and architectural treasures of Ecuador. Do not miss the Cotopaxi National Park, one of the most surprising Andean landscapes in Ecuador, the Quilotoa lagoon and also the picturesque railway that will take you to the Nariz del Diablo (the Devil's Nose), an unforgettable journey between gorges and cliff sides of the Andes cordillera.

FROM QUITO TO CUENCA VIA THE ANDES ROUTE

DURATION: 4 days / 3 nights (post-programme) From: €1,345DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights (pré-programme) From: €1,675

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VALAPARAISO • GUAYAQUIL on March 12, 2015PRÉ

GUAYAQUIL • PUERTO CALDERA on November 2, 2014

Discover the Galapagos Islands, a paradise on earth, and its plant and wildlife that is unique in the world. The visit will start on the island of Santa Cruz, with the Charles Darwin scientific station and the discovery of the famous giant Galapagos turtles. You will then visit the surrounding islands, from Santa Fé to Seymour Island.

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VALPARAISO • GUAYAQUIL on March 12, 2015PRÉ

GUAYAQUIL • PUERTO CALDERA on March 24, 2015

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DURATION: 4 days / 3 nights (post-programme) From: €2,495DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights (pré-programme) From: €2,755

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