Maya Treasure of the Yucatán

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Maya Treasure of the Yucatán

Cruise Latin America, Caribbean

from 28 December 2019 to 4 January 2020
8 days / 7 nights

Departure Port : Puerto Morelos
Arrival Port : Puerto Morelos

Ship : LE CHAMPLAIN

Ref : C281219

Other departure dates

from 2 November 2019 to 9 November 2019

from 16 November 2019 to 23 November 2019

from 30 November 2019 to 7 December 2019

from 14 December 2019 to 21 December 2019

from 11 January 2020 to 18 January 2020

from 25 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

PONANT brings you a brand new itinerary around the Mexican peninsula of Yucatán. Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to discover the treasures of the Mayan civilisation.

Your first port of call at Seybaplaya will be an opportunity to discover the city of Campeche, established by the conquistadors. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it has retained its surrounding wall and fortifications.

You will then make your way to Dos Bocas, not far from the Mayan site of Palenque. This fabulous city, hidden deep in the dense jungle of Chiapas, will reveal to you its incredibly well preserved temples and palaces and their delicate architecture.

Le Champlain will then set sail for Progreso, famous of its immaculate sand beaches, and the gateway to more wonders. First, Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán, offers a pleasant mix of colonial architecture and Mayan heritage. Next, the famous ancient city of Uxmal, whose impressive dimensions reveal the former greatness of the Mayan economic and political capital.

Lastly, don’t miss the chance to discover the Chaak Tun cenote, one of the spectacular sinkholes once regarded by the Maya as passageways to the world of the gods.

Fare From * $4,280

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FLIGHT CREDIT

$950 flight credit per person on select cruises. This offer is valid until June 30, 2019, is subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn without prior notice. It cannot be backdated.

Highlights

A journey to the heart of the authentic Yucatán to discover some of the secrets of the pre- Columbian civilisations.
Possibility of visiting many UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzà, the pre-Hispanic city and national park of Palenque, the historic fortified town of Campeche, the pre-Columbian city of Uxmal.
Exceptional architectural heritage, vestige of the colonial era.
From Progreso, visit Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán, renowned for its cultural heritage.
Visit of cocoa plantations.

Staterooms & Suites
LE CHAMPLAIN
Port of call & excursions
Formalities
Guest(s) Lecturer(s)
Pre/Post & Overlands

Staterooms & Suites

Deluxe Stateroom
$9,310
$4,930
Not Available

Prestige stateroom Deck 4
$5,400
$4,280
Available

Prestige stateroom Deck 5
$5,560
$4,400
Available

Prestige Deck 6
$5,720
$4,530
Available

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
$14,310
$7,430
Not Available

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
$14,310
$7,430
Not Available

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
$7,700
$6,050
Available

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
$14,310
$7,430
Not Available

Prestige Suite Deck 5
$20,690
$10,620
Not Available

Prestige Suite Deck 6
$21,310
$10,930
Not Available

Privilege Suite Deck 6
$21,950
$11,250
Not Available

Privilege Suite Deck 5
$21,950
$11,250
Not Available

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5
$22,630
$11,590
Not Available

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
$22,630
$11,590
Not Available

Owner's Suite
$23,330
$11,940
Available

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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.

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Port of call & excursions

Puerto Morelos

Embarkation 28/12/2019 from 16H00 to 17H00 . Departure 28/12/2019 at 22H00 .

North of the Mexican Riviera Maya that runs along the Yucatán Peninsula, Puerto Morelos is a charming fishing village with an authentic atmosphere, its white sandy beaches scattered with thatched huts and colourful boats. The turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea shelter a marine park that protects part of the Mesoamerican reef, considered the second-biggest barrier reef in the world. A few kilometres south, you’ll be able to discover the Maya site of Tulum. Overlooking idyllic beaches of white sand fringed with palm trees, it is the only Maya site erected on the Caribbean Sea coast.

29 December 2019 – At sea

Arrival 29/12/2019. Departure 29/12/2019.

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.

30 December 2019 – Seybaplaya

Arrival 30/12/2019 early morning. Departure 30/12/2019 late afternoon.

Seybaplaya is a small commercial port located in the western part of the Yucatán Peninsula, 30 km south of the state capital, Campeche. This wild coastline is carved out by clear rocks that plunge into the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico; the road that connects this small port to the port of Campeche crosses the virtually uninhabited expanses of vegetation of this sparsely populated state. This stop off the beaten path will let you discover the charms of this former colonial fortified town with pastel-coloured, partially pedestrianised, little streets.

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31 December 2019 – Dos Bocas

Arrival 31/12/2019 early morning. Departure 31/12/2019 early evening.

During your voyage to Mexico to discover Maya sites, your stop in Dos Bocas will open the doors of the ancient city of Palenque, one of the country’s most beautiful sites. The highlight of your cruise, this ancient Maya city is famous for its magnificent sculpted bas-reliefs. It is located on the road leading to the Chiapas mountains, which are covered by tropical jungle.

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1 January 2020 – Progreso

Arrival 01/01/2020 early evening. Departure 01/01/2020.

On the Yucatan Peninsula, the charming seaside town of Progreso will delight visitors seeking authenticity. In addition to its magnificent sandy beaches and pleasant seafront promenade, the town offers ideal access to the former Mayan cities of Chichen Itza and Uxmal. UNESCO World Heritage sites, they allow visitors to be truly immersed in Pre-Columbian Mexico, discovering one of the world’s most mysterious civilisations. In the surroundings, be sure to visit Mérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán. Called “the White City” due to the colour of the limestone used to build its dwellings, this old colonial city, built on the ruins of a Mayan site, offers a mix of tradition and modernity, colonial architecture and Mayan heritage.

2 January 2020 – Progreso

Arrival 02/01/2020. Departure 02/01/2020 late afternoon.

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3 January 2020 – Puerto Morelos

Arrival 03/01/2020 midday. Departure 03/01/2020.

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Puerto Morelos

Disembarkation 04/01/2020 at 08H00 .

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.
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.
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.

Guest(s) Lecturer(s)

Luc Ferry

Professor of philosophy & political sciences with a PhD in political sciences, and former Minister of Youth, Education and Research, Luc Ferry has written numerous books including “Apprendre à vivre - Traité de philosophie à l’usage des jeunes générations" et "7 façons d’être heureux ou les paradoxes du bonheur.”

Language spoken : French

Photo credit : Dominique Fillon

Possibility of withdrawal in case of force majeure.

Pre/Post & Overlands

Before your cruise
27/12/2019 – DISCOVER THE ANCIENT SITES OF TULUM AND MUYIL (1 NIGHT)

710.00 $ ^**
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Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Enjoy one day to explore Tulum and Muyil, two unique cities to understand the Maya civilisation. This programme will be a pleasant prelude to your embarkation.
Day 1 - Cancun/Playa del Carmen
Meet at the airport – Arrival Hall (look for PONANT sign).
You will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative off the flight selected by PONANT. You will be transferred to the hotel Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort.
Hotel check-in.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 – Playa del Carmen/Puerto Morelos
Breakfast included. Hotel check-out.
You will depart this morning for the famous mayan site of Tulum, built on a small cliff overlooking the Caribbean sea. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13^th and 15^thcenturies and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. This Maya site may formerly have been known by the name Zama, meaning City of Dawn, because it stands on a bluff facing east, facing the sunrise. Upon arrival at the site, take a small train to the main entrance. Then your guide will lead you into the City to see the main buildings and show the still remaining painted walls as well as the stucco decorations in front of the buildings.
After this visit of Tulum, continue to Muyil, another old Maya City. You will board a boat that will lead you through one of the old river routes the Maya used to navigate in order to trade and barter. In the middle of the route, you will disembark on a wooden pier surrounded by crystal clear waters to take pictures of the small ruin, only vestige of the city.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
You will then be transferred to the pier of Puerto Morelos to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
The Grand Hyatt del Carmen Resort is located on the coveted Mamitas Beach. It offers 3 outdoor pools by the sea and a fitness centre. Rooms feature an elegant and refined decoration with a Wifi access.
Your programme includes:
1-night accommodation in Standard room at the Grand Hyatt del Carmen Resort (or similar).
Meals as mentioned in the programme.
Beverage package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Tips for the driver and local guide.
Your programme does not include:
Personal expenses.
Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
Tulum attracts many visitors, your visit is scheduled early morning, however we ask for your patience and understanding if the site is crowded.
Contact of your hotel:
Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Ressort
1a Avenida esquina Calle 26, Colonia Centro
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 77710
Telephone: +52 984 875 1234
Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
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26/12/2019 – RIVIERA MAYA, RELAXING AND EXPLORATION STAY (2 NIGHTS)

1760.00 $ ^**
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Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Enjoy two days of relaxation in a boutique hotel located along the Riviera Maya, and explore two unique Maya cities, Tulum and Muyil located by the water. This programme will be an ideal prelude to your embarkation.
Day 1 – Cancun/Puerto Morelos
Meet at the airport – Arrival Hall (look for PONANT sign).
You will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative off the flight selected by PONANT. You will then be transferred to the hotel Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita.
Hotel check-in.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 – Puerto Morelos
Today spend your day relaxing while enjoying the hotel facilities.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included at the hotel.
Day 3 – Puerto Morelos
Breakfast included. Hotel check-out.
You will depart this morning for the famous mayan site of Tulum, built on a small cliff overlooking the Caribbean sea. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13^th and 15^thcenturies and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. This Maya site may formerly have been known by the name Zama, meaning City of Dawn, because it stands on a bluff facing east, facing the sunrise. Upon arrival at the site, take a small train to the main entrance. Then your guide will lead you into the City to see the main buildings and show the still remaining painted walls as well as the stucco decorations in front of the buildings.
After this visit of Tulum, continue to Muyil, another old Maya City. You will board a boat that will lead you through one of the old river routes the Maya used to navigate in order to trade and barter. In the middle of the route, you will disembark on a wooden pier surrounded by crystal clear waters to take pictures of the small ruin, only vestige of the city.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
You will then be transferred to the pier of Puerto Morelos to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
The hotel Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita is located on a private white sandy beach in the middle of a tropical Eden. Combining calm and elegance, rooms offer a sea view. You will also find at your disposal various water sport activities, a swimming pool as well as a unique spa and thalassotherapy in Mexico. Complimentary workshops such as culinary classes, ceramic painting classes, an initiation to ancient Maya healing practices, yoga and breathing sessions are organised by the hotel. The topics vary depending on day of week and season.
Your programme includes:
2-nights’accommodation in Ocean View room at the hotel Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita (or similar).
All-inclusive formula at the hotel.
Meals as mentioned in the programme.
Beverage package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Tips for the driver and local guide.
Your programme does not include:
Personal expenses.
Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
Tulum attracts many visitors, your visit is scheduled early morning, however we ask for your patience and understanding if the site is crowded.
Contact of your hotel:
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita
Carretera Chetumal – Cancún Km 328 Bahia Petempich
Puerto Morelos/77580/Mexico
Telephone: +52 998 872 8329
Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
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After your cruise
04/01/2020 – SAVOURS AND COLOURS OF CANCUN

260.00 $ ^**
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Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organizes your transfer between the port of disembarkation and the airport.
Puerto Morelos/Cancun
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
You will reach by coach the Botanical Garden for an easy stroll along shady paths. You will see tree species such as the Chicle Tree also called the Chewing-gum Tree. You will find in the garden, two small Maya ruins illustrating how the sites look like when encountered by the first explorers. There are also some beehives to harvest honey made by the Maya bees which have no sting.
Then, you will make a stop at a lookout point over the Dolphin Beach (Playa Delfines). Enjoy the view overlooking the Mexican Caribbean waters as well as the beautiful white sandy beaches that have made Cancun a world-famous beach destination.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant facing the lagoon side of Cancun.
After lunch, your tour will continue to Market 28, a long-running flea market, where you might find that perfect souvenir to bring back home. You will find here local arts and crafts, jewelry, traditional Maya clothing etc…
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in of the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
Lunch with beverage package (a bottle of mineral or sparking water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Tips for the driver and the local guide.
Your programme does not include:
Personal expenses.
Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
The stroll in the Botanical Garden is along trails about 800 meters long. We recommend that you bring along an insect repellant.
Note that hotels do not offer day-use rooms during this high season.
Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
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