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India Cruise: Saris, Temples & Lagoons
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |
| Marie-Galante Staterooms | Antigua staterooms | |
- Single supplement 30%-100% of trip cost
- Prices based on double occupancy. Triple and Quadruple available on request, as well as reduced rates for children rooming with parents. Limited availability.
-Fares may be subject to Fuel adjustments
-Prices to do not include option shore excursions.
Please note:
Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Deposit & Payment - Prices based on double occupancy. Triple and Quadruple available on request, as well as reduced rates for children rooming with parents. Limited availability.
-Fares may be subject to Fuel adjustments
-Prices to do not include option shore excursions.
Please note:
Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Day 1 Embark in Mumbai, India
Embark the Le Ponant this afternoon for you week long exploration of India.
Day 2 At Sea
Day 3 Marmugo (India)
A former Portuguese trading post, the historic centre of the capital Panaji reveals a colourful market and a number of “quintas”, grand mansions that belonged to the Portuguese aristocracy in the 18th century. In the heart of Velha Goa you will discover an amazing ensemble of cathedrals, churches and monasteries from the 17th century.
Day 4 New Mangalore (India)
A prosperous port, Mangalore attracts traders dealing in coffee, cashew nuts, pepper and other valuable spices. The town is home to several remarkable religious buildings, a legacy of its Portuguese colonial past, like the magnificent St Aloysius Chapel and a number of fascinating and ancient temples.
Day 5 At Sea
Day 6 Trivandrum (India)
Capital of the State of Kerala, Trivandrum boasts a rich and colourful past. You will be entranced by the legends and secular traditions of this city, such as the Kathakali dance which celebrates the many divinities. Tucked away in the neighbouring hills, the Padmanabhapuram Palace, a former residence of Kerala princes from the 16th century also waits to reveal its secrets.
Days 7-8 Kochi (India)
A small port in the south-west of India, Kochi is one of the most beautiful on the Malabar Coast where the scent of cardamom mingles with cloves. It was here that Vasco de Gama disembarked over 500 years ago, and yet how many Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs and Romans came here before him to drop anchor in the turquoise waters of the Oman Sea? So many nations, at a time when pepper from Malabar was almost as precious as gold, left these shores laden with precious spices. Here you will discover the Church of St Francis, the oldest European church in India, a 16th century synagogue and a colourful bazaar. A Dutch palace has collections of traditional costumes, turbans and palanquins, and there is also an opportunity to take a Kettuvallam rice barge to explore the “backwaters”, a network of lakes and channels bordering the villages and rice fields. Disembark the morning of the eighth day for your continued journey home.
Itinerary Notes
Please note: Fare prices do not include Port and Safety taxes of $378.Cruise fares include:
- The cruise at full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
- Captain's welcome cocktail
- Mineral water, coffee, wine served with meals, afternoon tea
- 24 hour room service (selected menu)
- Evening gatherings and organised entertainment
Cruise fares do not include:
- Air transportation and airport taxes
- Port and safety charges
- Gratuities
- Optional shore excursions
- Personal expenses on board
- Personal insurance
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 30% of trip cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due for Antarctica 100 days and for all other destinations 55 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than for Antarctica 100 days and for all other destinations 55 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Antarctic & Arctic Cruises | . |
| 91 days or more | $310 |
| 90-61 days | 30% cruise cost |
| 60-46 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 45-31 days | 80% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
| All other Cruises | . |
| 45 days or more | $310 |
| 44-31 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Le Ponant
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 64
- Luxury Expedition Ship
Experience the privilege of a relaxing cruise aboard Le Ponant, crafted to respect the tradition of famous sailing yachts. Following in the nautical tradition of three-masted sailing ship, Le Ponant will take you on a voyage of discovery. The ship capacity limited to 64 passengers provides intimacy and convivial atmosphere to the cruise. The refined life on board, the welcoming charm of your cabin, the lounges and the restaurants setting are as many invitations to relax.
Under full sail, gliding over the sea with the wind, you will fall under Le Ponant’s spell.
Restaurant and Bars:
Discreet yet attentive service, French Cuisine and reception in the 2 restaurants respect our best traditions. The Diamant Restaurant and the Panoramic Restaurant offer a high quality cuisine and can host 67 guests. Both are widely open to the sea. Of course tribute is paid to the great French gastronomic tradition, accompanied by a selection of red, white and rosé wines free of charge during meals. A fine wine list is also available to you. At lunchtime a delicious buffet is served on the terrace, while evening menus are more elaborate in the refined paneled décor of the Karukéra Restaurant where you dine at the table of your choice. Later in the bar, a pianist entertains guests.
Life Onboard:
Tasteful sophistication favouring life in the open air is our philosophy.Le Ponant has plenty of space including a large comfortable lounge, two restaurants one with a terrace, and a vast sun deck from which to admire the 1500 m² of sail. There is also a platform just above sea level from which you can gaze at the marine life below or enjoy the water sports. The public rooms are flexible and able to receive all the passengers at once for conferences, presentations, or work sessions. Enjoy meeting people in the Emeraude Lounge, relaxing in the Saphir Lounge, having a walk on the Sun Deck.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Marie-Galante Staterooms Single or Double beds, 113 sq.ft to 145 sq.ft, Porthole window, Minibar, Flat screen satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table, Hairdryer and Bath robes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, Wifi. |
 | Antigua staterooms King-size bed, oceanview window, 134 sq.ft to 165 sq.ft, Minibar, Flat screen satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table, Hairdryer and Bath robes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, Wifi. |
