A mounting wave of solo travellers are turning to small ship journeys to enjoy the freedom, security convenience and self-discovery that boutique cruises offer. Exploring the world from the comfort and security of a smaller ship allows single guests to share experiences with other like-minded guests while also providing the privacy of their own cabin.
With that in mind, Australian boutique cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller, is offering a selection of luxury Ponant cruise and stay packages in Europe and the Pacific next year that have no solo supplements on the cruises, saving single travellers thousands of dollars.
* One of the packages is a 17-night, all-inclusive ‘Summer Escape’ holiday in July, 2027, that traces the coastline of western Europe all the way from the coastal villages of Norway to the golden beaches of Portugal. The journey begins on July 16, 2027, with a three-night land tour from Bergen to Oslo that features spectacular railway journeys including the famous Flam railway with its soaring mountains and waterfalls, plus a memorable cruise on the stunning Næroyfjord – one of the world’s most beautiful fjords.
In Oslo, guests then board Ponant’s elegant 184-guest exploration ship, Le Laperouse, for a 12-night voyage south to Lisbon. The itinerary showcases the historic city of Bruges in Belgium, the picturesque seaside towns of Brest and Royan in France, the medieval charms of Spanish ports such as Santander, Aviles, La Coruna and Vigo, and the white sands of Figueira da Foz in Portugal. After disembarking in Lisbon, there’s also two nights in a hotel in the ancient Portuguese capital, allowing time to explore one of the world’s oldest cities, dating back to 1200 BCE.
Including onboard beverages and excursions, the 17-night cruise, tour and stay package is available from A$14,799 per person, twin-share – a saving of A$3560 pp. The removal of the solo supplement on the cruise portion of the package means solo fares are available from A$17,399 – also a saving of A$3560. Book with Cruise Traveller by November 2, 2026. Conditions apply and subject to availability.
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The solo supplement has also been waived on the cruise portions of these Ponant packages, available through Cruise Traveller:
* A 24-night ‘Island Explorations’ stay and cruise package from January 26, 2027, including two nights in Fiji, a 20-night voyage from Fiji to Bali aboard Ponant’s Le Paul Gauguin and two nights in Bali at journey’s end. Including a bonus flight credit of A$1200 per person, an onboard spending credit of US$500 per person and onboard beverages, the package is available from A$17,299 per person, twin-share, in a seaview stateroom– a saving of A$3410 pp. The removal of the solo supplement on the cruise portion of the package means solo fares are available from A$19,599 in a seaview stateroom– a saving of A$3780. Book with Cruise Traveller by October 31. Conditions apply and subject to availability.
* A 10-night ‘Tahitian Bliss’ stay and cruise package from December 3, 2027, including a night in Papeete, pre-cruise, a seven-night Tahitian islands cruise aboard Ponant’s Le Paul Gauguin and two nights back in Papeete, post cruise. Including a bonus flight credit of A$1200 per person, an onboard spending credit of US$500 per person and onboard beverages, the package is available from A$7599 per person, twin-share, in a seaview stateroom– a saving of A$1080 pp. The removal of the solo supplement on the cruise portion of the package means solo fares are available from A$9599 in a seaview stateroom– a saving of A$7740. Book with Cruise Traveller by October 31. Conditions apply and subject to availability.
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