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30th anniversary cruise for Ponant line

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on L'Austral

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ivesden
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

This cruise was from Lautoka in Fiji to Papeete in Tahiti, in September/October 2018. It was promoted as the 30th Anniversary cruise for Ponant, and made a special visit to Mata Utu, the registration home for Ponant ships. The Ponant CEO was onboard for the cruise, along with a very large proportion of French passengers.We had cruised on Ponant a few times before, and on this particular ...
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Sail Date: September 2018


Extremely small cabins, disappointing food.

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on L'Austral

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Dianne Chandler
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Cabins too small, temperature too cold throughout the ship including in cabins, food very disappointing for what is expected from the French, meat tough, food too salty even the doctor on board told the chefs this but they refused to change. Little to no service poolside, pool only a plunge pool. Ponant office in Sydney much too slow at sending documents, many passengers did not receive prior to ...
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Sail Date: July 2018


The highlight was the beautiful colours of the Tahitian waters

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Le Boreal

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cruisers80
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose Ponant for its size and so called ‘luxury’ cruising. We found the cabin very small and could not store our bags anywhere. We struggled to move around the cabin without bumping in to one another! We were disappointed in the meals which we expected to be of a higher standard in both restaurants. We felt general information was lacking. The shore excursions were incredibly over priced for ...
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Sail Date: October 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Suite


It's one of the best.... only if your French

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Le Boreal

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Jordy
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We saw this ship while on a another cruise and was impressed by its look and finish and commented that we should try this company/ship. When we saw a cruise around French Polynesia we were excited, the online information sounded great, the cost was high compared to other all inclusive lines. I booked direct with Ponant in Sydney and the staff were very helpful and I was able to obtain the ...
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Sail Date: October 2017

Cabin Type: Prestige Stateroom



Close to luxury

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on L'Austral

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Double0
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Above all DON'T DRINK the WINE! On day one I tried the ship's wine, it was awful (to be kind.) On the second day I ordered a bottle of French Bordeaux Margaux for 125 Euros thinking I've never had a bad Margaux. I was wrong this was as bad as the ship's selection. For a French line this is a sin. There were higher priced wines available but based on this experience I abstained for the ...
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Sail Date: January 2017


Inconsistent

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on L'Austral

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Mart211
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

The small ship experience was the most important factor in my choice but the so called luxury experience left a lot to be desired. Service was varied and inconsistent, the food was not of the suggested standard and sometimes quite bad. I returned a number of meals to be replaced. Expedition activities were very good. Meals varied but meat that was of an inferior quality is not acceptable and the ...
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Sail Date: December 2016


Could easily have been so much better!

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on L'Austral

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Val H
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

This was called an "expedition cruise". And yes, there were some interesting excursions. But most afternoons were scheduled for swimming and/or snorkelling off a small island with no alternative activities. Not everyone in the main cruising demographic needs so much water activity. We had been to some of the excursion sites before and found this time the visits were shorter, rather ...
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Sail Date: December 2016


An Australian perspective.

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Le Soleal

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kerry elliott
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

i was offered a deal by your sydney sales woman,gina. i had to take advantage of it.the only part of the cruise that was 5 star ,was the service provided by the receptionists, the excursion officer, all the cabin attendants,the house keeping supervisor,the restaurants serving staff and supervisors,most of the bar attendants and some of the crew members. some of the a la carte food would be ...
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Sail Date: September 2016


Good and bad

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Le Soleal

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keithinoz
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

1. Loved the ship itself. 2. Crew Excellent. 3. Food extremely disappointing. Considering the French have a reputation for fine food, the food was boring, often tasteless unless it was the soup which was always too salty and seemed to be lack variety 4. Itinerary and excursions terrific. We went to places in Polynesia that were absolutely magic. The excursion staff were exceptional in ...
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Sail Date: September 2016


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