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PONANT back in New York

PONANT back in New York

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16/10/2024

In early October, PONANT celebrated the inaugural visit of the Lyrial to New York, marking the company's return to the city since 2017.In early October, PONANT celebrated the inaugural visit of the Lyrial to New York, marking the company's return to the city since 2017.
CEO of PONANT

Hervé Gastinel

"Upon arrival at the port and sailing past the Statue of Liberty, the guests and crew were overwhelmed with emotion. We are delighted with PONANT's return to New York. It was an honour to receive such a warm welcome from local authorities and our partners."

The exchange of plaques: a maritime tradition

On October 1st, a plaque exchange ceremony took place in the presence of PONANT executives.

In the presence of: PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP CEO Hervé Gastinel, Deputy General Manager Belinda Hindmarsh, and Americas General Manager Samuel Chamberlain met with partners in New York: Francisco Pineda, Executive Vice President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Jeffrey Green, Acting Port Director, as well as representatives from the US Customs and Border Protection and Ports America.

Plaque exchange ceremony

The largest city in the United States, New York is exciting for many reasons. With its five particularly extensive boroughs – Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island – it offers an incredible number of cultural activities. You will enjoy visiting Times Square, discovering beautiful ancient works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, walking in the heart of the 341 hectares that make up Central Park, or climbing to the top of the Statue of Liberty. No wonder the 'Big Apple' is so irresistible!

New York City skyline