The Essentials of the Caribbean

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your daytime between your port of disembarkation and the airport.

 

Fort-de-France

 

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

 

First you will be taken to Balata Botanical Garden Created by the expert botanist Jean-Philippe Thoze in 1982, this garden is an epic floral works of art made out of roses, hibiscus, orchids, and many other plants. Today it contains about 3,000 varieties of tropical plants from around the world. It is organized around the family house built in a typical creole style. You will experience a nice stroll in the quiet, shady paths lined with colourful flowers appealing to the eyes as much as to the smell.

 

You will then join the restaurant where your lunch will be served.

 

You will continue your exploration to the village of Le Francois for the visit of the Habitation Clement. The Habitation Clement stands an important place in the architectural and industrial patrimony of Martinique. It has been recognized as a Historic Monument by the Ministry of Culture. The term 'Habitation' in its Creole sense, describes a property and its structures dedicate to agricultural or commercial purpose. You will get the chance to visit the domain, the main house and the distillery. At the end of your visit, enjoy a Rum tasting.

 

After your visit, you will be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

 

Your programme includes:

 

·        Lunch with beverages package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide.

 

Your programme does not include:

 

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.

  Kindly note :

- 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.

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.

 

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your day time between your port of disembarkation and the airport.

Fort-de-France

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

Board your bus and you will be taken to the prestigious Clement plantation, nestled in the heart of sugar cane plantations. The Habitation Clément offers a unique opportunity to discover the techniques and manufacturing process of its famous beverage. A natural product derived from the direct distillation of sugar cane juice, agricultural rum, prepared on the estate since 1917, is first and foremost a story of tradition. Visit the distillery, the gardens, the Art Gallery, Lucie's house, the Master's House and end your visit with a rum-tasting.

Continue your trip to Trois Ilets village to meet one of the best chef in Martinique.

You will share with your chief her cooking experience in Martinique while cooking a full menu (first course, main course, dessert. All meals include the use of fresh seasonal produce carefully selected. You may go home with all recipes.

Savour your Creole dishes under a shady awning. You will accompany your lunch with a rum tasting and homemade cocktails.

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

Your programme includes:

·        Lunch with beverages package (mineral water + 1 local juice or 1 local cocktail + coffee or tea).

·        Transfers, visits and activities as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme. 

Please note :

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this activity 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.

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.

 

Day 1 - Santo Domingo

 

Meet at the airport – Arrival Hall (look for PONANT sign).

 

You will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

 

Transfer from the airport to the hotel Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando 5*.

 

Time and dinner at leisure.

 

Overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 2 - Santo Domingo

 

Breakfast at your hotel.

 

Enjoy a morning at leisure to relax or explore the city on your own.

 

Lunch at a local restaurant.

 

After lunch, let yourself be carried away by Santo Domingo's fascinating history with a guided city tour, you will discover the emblematic treasures of the colonial zone.

 

You will see the Plaza de España from the outside, the Alcazar de Colon, cross the Calle de Las Damas and pass the Pantheon, the Ozama Fortress, the Parque Colon and finally you will visit the Cathedral.

 

You will then be taken to the port for your embarkation.

 

Your hotel:

 

The Hotel Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando 5* is ideally located in the heart of Santo Domingo's colonial zone, and is a historic establishment dating back to 1502. It offers a unique blend of colonial architecture and modern comforts, with elegant rooms, an outdoor pool and views of the Ozama River. The hotel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is ideal for exploring the main historical sites while enjoying a luxurious and peaceful setting.

 

Superior rooms are also available, at an additional cost and subject to availability. Contact your travel consultant for further details.

 

Your program includes :

 

-1 night in a Classic Colonial category room at the Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando 5*, breakfast included.

-Lunch at the restaurant on day 2.

-Transfers and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.

- Services of a local English-speaking guide.

 

 Your program does not include :

 

-Meals not mentioned in the program.

-Personal expenses.

-Tips to drivers and guides.

-Other services not mentioned in the program.

 

Please note :

 

-It is imperative that you provide your travel agent with details of your arrival flight no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to ensure the correct private transfer.

-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.

 

Contact of your hotel:

 

Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando 5

Calle las Damas, Ciudad Colonial,

Santo Domingo,

República Dominicana

Phone number: +1 809-685-9955

 

To find out your PONANT flight times, please contact your travel agent; they are also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.