IN BRIEF

• Ponant has created over 100 unique itineraries for National Geographic Expeditions, with the two sharing a common vision in premium experiences and responsible travel. Ponant is the world leader in luxury expedition cruising operating a state-of-theart fleet of seven small ships, increasing to 12 by 2021, with the delivery of new Expedition class vessels and a luxury hybrid Icebreaker. au.ponant.com/ national-geographic

• Holland America Line will welcome Nieuw Statendam to the fleet in December 2018, and will spend her first season exploring the Caribbean, with round trip itineraries from Fort Lauderdale, Florida through until April 2019. hollandamerica.com

• Uniworld will unveil its newest Super Ship in April 2019, with the River Royale transformed into the S.S. Bon Voyage. The ship will sail the Dordogne and Garonne Rivers of France, inspired by the wine and gastronomic delights of the region. uniworld.com

• Crystal Endeavour will be the largest, most spacious purposebuilt polar-class expedition yacht in the world, when she launches in 2020, accommodating just 200 guests. Crystal has also announced a partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer, with points for all Crystal experiences. crystalcruises.com