Two new Quintessential Collection cruises to inspire and savor

New to the Quintessential Collection Sicilian Food & Wine Experience In partnership with Wine Spectator magazine June 26-July 6, 2019 Valletta to Valletta aboard Le BOUGAINVILLE In partnership with Wine Spectator magazine and featuring onboard guest Mary Taylor Simeti, one of the foremost authorities on Sicilian food, this circumnavigation of Sicily explores the richly-textured Italian approach to food and dining. Special features include an onboard wine school, an exclusive "farmers' market" of hand-selected local produce, and a pre-cruise hotel stay in Malta with sightseeing. From $4,720* DISCOVER Treasures of the Mediterranean World A Family Learning Adventure from Rome to Athens July 13-22, 2019 aboard Le Lyrial History comes alive in Italy and Greece! This voyage to some of the seminal sites of the Classical world is designed to ignite the imagination for the whole family. Children aged 8-17 are invited to join the PONANT Young Explorers program, where experienced education counselors lead activities inspired by ancient Greek and Roman life. A pre-cruise stay in Rome and post-cruise stay in Athens are included. From adult $5,230* From child $3,820* DISCOVER

The Quintessential Collection by PONANT At PONANT we believe that travel is by its very nature a form of learning and transformation. With this belief as our guiding principle, we developed the Quintessential Collection. This anthology is designed for those who share our approach to travel and who wish to engage with the world in order to better understand it. Each cruise is based on a theme, such as gardening, classical music, art, or world affairs, and includes a pre- or post-cruise hotel stay with bespoke excursions tied to that theme. The cruises feature engaging talks and performances by world renowned experts or musicians aboard ship. During the voyage, guests also enjoy one or two exceptional activities ashore that are relevant to the cruise theme—and that encourage an authentic embrace of local cultures and attitudes.