The Azores & Madeira
* Subject to availability.
Special offer(s) :
CONSECUTIVE CRUISES
Take advantage of our special consecutive cruises offers*
-When this cruise is in 2nd position get a -20% discount
-When this cruise is in 3rd position get a -30% discount
- When this cruise is in 4th position get a -40% discount
- When this cruise is in 5th position get a -50% discount
- When this cruise is in 6th position get a -60% discount
- When this cruise is in 7th position get a -70% discount
*Reduction does not apply to the first cruise and relates to the port/port fare excluding port taxes, non available for Ocean Voyages and subject to availability. The offer is only available on selected cruises. Please, contact us.
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Receive 250€ shipboard credit per person when you book this departure. Onboard Credit are non-refundable, non-transferable, not for cash value, expire at the end of the cruise, and are not combinable with any other shipboard credit offers. Onboard Credit is available to 1st and 2nd guests sharing a stateroom only. This offer is subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn without prior notice.
Highlights
- A cruise wholly devoted to discovering the two Portuguese archipelagos in the Atlantic: the Azores and Madeira.
- The promise of a trip off the beaten track, combining nature and culture.
- Beautiful and diverse landscapes: volcanoes, calderas, mountain peaks, green hills, cliffs, lakes, shrubs, flowers, forests, beaches…
- Visit Ponta Delgada, capital of the Azores: old town, churches, and the famous Portas da Cidade (city gates).
- After disembarking, you will have the possibility of visiting Lisbon, the Portuguese capital and its rich cultural offering.
- Staterooms & Suites
- LE CHAMPLAIN
- Port of call & excursions
- Formalities
- Guest(s) Lecturer(s)
- Pre/Post & Overlands
Staterooms & Suites
Deluxe Stateroom €2,950 Available Prestige stateroom Deck 4 €3,820 Not Available Prestige stateroom Deck 5 €3,210 Available Prestige Deck 6 €3,310 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 3 €4,440 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 5 €5,470 Not Available Deluxe Suite Deck 4 €4,440 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 6 €5,470 Not Available Prestige Suite Deck 5 €6,360 Available Prestige Suite Deck 6 €8,100 Not Available Privilege Suite Deck 6 €6,750 Available Privilege Suite Deck 5 €6,750 Available Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5 €6,950 Available Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 €8,600 Not Available Owner's Suite €8,860 Available
LE CHAMPLAIN
LE CHAMPLAIN
Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
As the second ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Champlain will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.
Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
Port of call & excursions
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Embarkation 19/04/2020 from 16H00 to 17H00 . Departure 19/04/2020 at 18H00 .The coastal city of Ponta Delgada stands on the southern coastline of São Miguel Island, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. On your way to the town centre from the port, youﾒll pass through the Doors to the Sea, a contemporary architectural complex bordering the Atlantic. The historic district features a beautiful square framed by the three Baroque arches of the City Gates. A few steps from the shore youﾒll find the Gothic church of São Sebastião and the Renaissance fortress, Fortaleza de São Brásainsi.
20 April 2020 – Vila do Porto
Arrival 20/04/2020 early morning. Departure 20/04/2020 late afternoon.The town of Vila do Porto has managed to retain vestiges of its history on certain houses that have ogive-shaped doors and Manueline-style windows. Some of its streets still bear the memories of its past grandeur with palaces, doors and portals to admire. Here you’ll discover the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, one of the island’s oldest churches, which has a large, 17th-century, sculpted wooden altarpiece in its upper choir. Our Lady of Victoria - a convent and church - built in 1607, destroyed by pirates in 1616, rebuilt in 1725 and modified for the last time in 1822 is also well worth a visit.
21 April 2020 – At sea
Arrival 21/04/2020. Departure 21/04/2020.During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
22 April 2020 – Funchal, Madeira
Arrival 22/04/2020 mid morning. Departure 22/04/2020.This attractive capital of Madeira is located on the southern coast of the island. The walkways of the old town are lined with azulejos, or multi-coloured mosaics. If you follow these patterns, they’ll lead you to the appetising Mercado dos Lavradores market stands, the Frederico de Freitas museum, and the golden panelling of the Cathedral de la Sé. Along the waterfront, the palm tree-shaded promenade leads you to the teleféricos de Monte, Madeira's cable cars. Its panoramic cabins transport you over the city to top of Monte, where you can see the picturesque botanical garden.
23 April 2020 – Funchal, Madeira
Arrival 23/04/2020. Departure 23/04/2020 evening.This attractive capital of Madeira is located on the southern coast of the island. The walkways of the old town are lined with azulejos, or multi-coloured mosaics. If you follow these patterns, they’ll lead you to the appetising Mercado dos Lavradores market stands, the Frederico de Freitas museum, and the golden panelling of the Cathedral de la Sé. Along the waterfront, the palm tree-shaded promenade leads you to the teleféricos de Monte, Madeira's cable cars. Its panoramic cabins transport you over the city to top of Monte, where you can see the picturesque botanical garden.
24 April 2020 – Porto Santo Island, Madeira
Arrival 24/04/2020 early morning. Departure 24/04/2020 early afternoon.Porto Santo Island is a Portuguese island situated fifty kilometres northeast of Madeira Island in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most beautiful, peace and quiet islands in Europe, and its long sandy beaches and ochre-yellow coloured soil earned it the name of “Golden Island”. Due to these various shades of brown and yellow, Porto Santo has a beauty of its own and is very different to Madeira. The island was discovered by the Portuguese in 1418 who appreciated its sheltered anchorage. Christopher Columbus the famous explorer lived on Porto Santo for a while.
25 April 2020 – At sea
Arrival 25/04/2020. Departure 25/04/2020.During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Lisbon
Disembarkation 26/04/2020 at 07H00 .Portugal’s capital city located on the banks of the Tagus, only a few kilometres from the Atlantic coast, is a city of exceptionally rich cultural diversity. At the mouth of the river harbour, impose two UNESCO World Heritage monuments, Jeronimos monastery and Belem tower. The Alfama hillside is also worth visiting: known for its fado bars and its Moorish streets, this district is the oldest one of the city and one of the most typical. Not far from there, Chiado’s elegant streets are home to big fashion labels and are an invitation to a bit of of luxury shopping.
Formalities
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Warning about the use of drones: the use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region travelled through, as well as a pilot’s licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorisations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceedings.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, PONANT will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
Guest(s) Lecturer(s)
Jean Yves Bordier
As the son and grandson of fine cheese makers, Jean-Yves Bordier grew up surrounded by wheels of Comté cheeses, brie, crème fraîche and blocks of creamy butter.
His goal is to work with the finest milk products and respect time-honoured traditions which he adapts to meet today’s requirements. It is no wonder that he has become a renowned expert in the history of butter.
It was back in 1985 that Jean-Yves Bordier became an artisanal butter-maker in Saint-Malo. He rediscovered the art of kneading butter, using a traditional 19th century method, and the rest as they say is history.
Gradually, top chefs from the best hotels in France and abroad, not to mention PONANT, were won over and today are among his most loyal customers. Beurre Bordier has a silky texture and complex aroma, combined with a perfect balance of flavours thanks to a sprinkling of finest rock salt.
As someone who is passionate, modest and generous with his knowledge, it is a pleasure to hear him talk about milk, butter and cheese, retracing its history from Neolithic times to the present.
His passion has earned Jean-Yves Bordier many distinctions: Meilleur Artisan de France 2003, voted by the Guides Gastronomiques Français and Chevalier des Palmes Académiques in 2010 for his courses at hotel & catering schools. He was made a Chevalier in the Légion d’Honneur in 2016 for his work promoting Beurre Bordier for export.
Language spoken : French
Photo credit : ARR
Possibility of withdrawal in case of force majeure.
Pre/Post & Overlands
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After your cruise
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Before your cruise
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Your packages
19/04/2020 – Flights From/ To Paris (Economic Class) + Walking Tour of Ponta Delgada and Tapas Lunch (pre) + Visit of Lisbon (post)
680.00 € **
18/04/2020 – Flights From/ To Paris (Economic Class) + Discover Ponta Delgada (pre) + Visit of Lisbon (post)
772.00 € **
** Prices per person, based on double occupancy
Attention: the prices listed at the time of your reservation can be different from those listed in the brochure. These prices can evolve based on availability and the real time rates of the airline companies selected.
Travellers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. Ponant advises Travellers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations. Ponant specifically draws Travellers' attention to the fact that the information provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travellers to adjust their behavior to the visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid carrying valuable objects during their travel.
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