11th annual Piano Festival at Sea

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between the airport and your port of embarkation.

Las Palmas

Meet at Las Palmas airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.

You will then be transferred to the pier to embark on your ship.

Your programme includes:

·        The transfer as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of a local English-speaking assistance.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 – Las Palmas

Meet at Las Palmas Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

You will be transferred to the hotel Santa Catalina Royal Hideway 5*. Check-in from 2 pm.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 – Las Palmas

After breakfast and check-out, your walking guided visit will be first focus on Vegueta, Las Palmas’s old colonial area.

Next, enjoy a drive through one of the greenest valleys of the island, “Valle de Agaete” to reach a local winery. An intense citrus scent will meet your noses just getting off your transportation. The winery is blessed with lime and lemon trees scenting the entrance.

On the way, the owner will talk you through all the local vegetation and plants : crops, trees, flowers, and plants as far as your eyes can reach.

Enjoy a delicious tasting.

Next stop will be the lovely village of Arucas, a historical and artistic small town that you will discover through a relaxing walking tour.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

You will then be transferred to the pier of Las Palmas to embark on board your ship.

Your hotel :

The Santa Catalina Royal Hideway 5* is located close to the Las Palmas marina and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The city centre and the old town is a 10-minute drive or a 30 minutes easy walk. The hotel features an outside pool, 3 restaurants, a rooftop bar, a wellness centre and a fitness centre. All rooms are fully equipped with air-conditioning, a flat screen TV and a bathroom with a rain-effect shower.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes :

·        1-night accommodation in Deluxe room at Santa Catalina Royal Hideway 5*(local standard) or similar, breakfast included.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide on day 2.

Your programme does not include :

·        Dinner on day 1.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

·        Early check-in and late check-out.

Please note :

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        The walking tour in the old town involves walking on paved and uneven terrain.

·        Official check-in at 2:00 pm.

·        Official check-out at 12:00.

Contact of your hotel :

Santa Catalina Royal Hideway 5*
León y Castillo, 227
35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Spain
Telephone number : +34 928 24 30 40

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent ; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between the airport and your port of embarkation.

Casablanca 

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of a local English-speaking assistance.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Enjoy a couple of days in the iconic hotel La Mamounia in Marrakech.

Day 1 – Casablanca/Marrakech

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will then directly transferred to Marrakech with en route stop.

At your arrival at La Mamounia, enjoy a lunch at the hotel.

Check-in.

End of the day at leisure.

Dinner and evening at leisure

Days 2 and 3 - Marrakech

Breakfast

Day, lunch and dinner at leisure.

You can book with fees an optionnal activity to better know the secret of the "Pink city"!

OPTION - THE SECRET MARRAKECH CITY RIDE (3 HOURS):

Enjoy a private and tailor-made of 3 hours in the city. A bustling flea market in the medina, old art deco buildings, or ancient irrigation systems in the palmgrove are just a few of the many hidden treasures we will introduce you to on these rides into the heart of the Red City (2 passengers per sidecar, supplement for 1 person per sidecar).

Day 4 – Marrakech

Breakfast

Check-out at noon.

Time at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities depending on your flight schedule.

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

Your hotel:

La Mamounia is an opulent hotel located in the heart of the enchanting imperial city. This five-star hotel has successfully recreated the captivating atmosphere of a Moroccan palace. The vast gardens are bursting with citrus trees, fragrant roses, ancient olive groves, and a vegetable garden where La Mamounia's chefs may be spotted gathering ingredients for that evening's meals, which are served in the hotel's three iconic restaurants. To complete the regal experience, La Mamounia's service is the epitome of Moroccan hospitality, with attentive and affable staff always sporting a friendly smile.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        3-night at La Mamounia, 5* with exclusive upgrade in Executive suite, breakfast included.

·        Lunch on Day 1.

·        Beverages package during lunch (1/2 botlle of mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1/2 botlle of local wine+ 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking driver during the transfers mentionned in the programme.

Your programme does not include:

·        Personal expenses.

·        Lunch and Dinner in Marrakech.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Visa if necessary.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

·        Late check-out after the official time at noon.

·        Optionnal activities.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Official check-in is at 15:00.

Contact of your hotel:

La Mamounia
Avenue Bab Jdid, Marrakesh 40040, Morocco
Telephone number: +212 5243-88600

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.