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PONANT Polar Cruise Escapes Exclusives

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Antarctic Peninsula

Select 2026/27/28 Departures

From $17,999pp

12 Days — All Inclusive*

Premium all-inclusive expedition cruising aboard PONANT’s elegant expedition fleet. Experience the Antarctic Peninsula in French luxury.

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Antarctica & South Georgia

Select 2026/27/28 Departures

From $23,999pp

18 Days — All Inclusive*

The ultimate polar voyage combining Antarctica’s dramatic landscapes with South Georgia’s incredible wildlife—home to 450,000+ king penguins.

*All PONANT expeditions include: Complimentary internal South American flights, pre-cruise premium hotel stay, and transfers.

Ship Details

PONANT Expedition Fleet

PONANT Le Lyrial

PONANT Key Specifications

Ship Build(s) Le Lyrial / Le Boréal / Le Soléal
Guest : Crew Capacity Antarctica: 200 : 132
Standard: 264 : 138
Entry-Level Suite Size 21 sq m
Tonnage 10,944 GT
Draft 4.8 m

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Explore our exclusive PONANT departure dates with savings of over 30%. Limited cabins available at these special rates—contact us to secure your preferred date.

Exclusive Savings

Access to special rates and promotions not available to the general public.

All-Inclusive

Open bar, fine dining, excursions, and expert lectures all included in one fare.

Flights Included

Complimentary internal South American flights to and from embarkation.

Hotel & Transfers

Pre-cruise premium hotel accommodation and airport transfers included.

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These exclusive rates are available for a limited time only. Contact our polar specialists today to check availability and secure your preferred departure date.

*Terms and conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share in AUD. Subject to availability at time of booking. Savings based on standard published fares. Contact us for full details.




# Hot Specials Page – Image Generation Prompts for Nano Banana

Use these prompts to generate images for the Polar Cruise Escapes Hot Specials page. This page features exclusive deals, so imagery should feel premium, exclusive, and aspirational.

**Color Palette:** Deep polar blues, pristine whites, touches of gold/highlight for premium feel
**Style:** Luxury travel marketing, exclusive access, aspirational polar experiences

## 1. Hero Background Image

**Filename:** `specials-hero.jpg`
**Dimensions:** 1920 × 1080px (16:9)
**Description:**
A premium, aspirational polar scene that conveys exclusivity and special access. Options include:

**Option A:** A luxury expedition ship in stunning Antarctic waters with dramatic icebergs and perfect lighting—golden hour or twilight. The composition should feel like a privileged moment few get to experience.

**Option B:** Dramatic tabular iceberg or ice formation with exceptional light—the kind of scene that makes viewers want to secure their spot immediately.

**Option C:** Close-up of elegant ship detail (deck, zodiac loading, or observation area) with Antarctic backdrop—suggesting the premium experience awaiting.

**Key elements:**
– Premium, exclusive feel
– Stunning polar scenery
– Aspirational “you could be here” mood
– High-end travel marketing quality

## 2. PONANT Logo

**Filename:** `ponant-logo.png`
**Dimensions:** 400 × 150px (or similar horizontal format)
**Format:** Transparent PNG

**Note:** This should be sourced from official PONANT brand resources, not generated. The official PONANT wordmark logo in either:
– Dark version (for light backgrounds)
– White version (for dark backgrounds)

Contact PONANT or use their partner media kit for official assets.

## 3. PONANT Ship Image

**Filename:** `ponant-ship.jpg`
**Dimensions:** 1200 × 675px (16:9)
**Description:**
A PONANT expedition ship (Le Lyrial, Le Boréal, or Le Soléal style) in polar waters. These are elegant, yacht-like expedition vessels with French luxury styling.

**Key elements to include:**
– Sleek white yacht-style expedition ship
– Antarctic or polar backdrop (icebergs, glacial coastline)
– Ship should look elegant but capable
– Blue waters, white ice, cloudy or dramatic sky
– Zodiacs may be visible on deck or being deployed

**Style Notes:** French elegance meets polar expedition. The ship should look premium—not a rugged research vessel, but a refined expedition yacht.

## Technical Specifications Summary

| Image | Filename | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|——-|———-|————|————–|
| Hero | specials-hero.jpg | 1920×1080 | 16:9 |
| PONANT Logo | ponant-logo.png | 400×150 | Variable |
| PONANT Ship | ponant-ship.jpg | 1200×675 | 16:9 |

**Total New Images to Generate:** 2 (plus 1 logo to source)
**Upload Location:** `/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/`

## Design Notes for This Page

This is a “Hot Specials” page promoting exclusive deals, so:

1. **Feel exclusive** – Imagery should suggest privileged access
2. **Be premium** – High-end travel marketing quality
3. **Create urgency** – Limited availability, special rates
4. **Show the product** – The ship and destination are what’s being sold
5. **Support the offer** – Don’t overshadow the pricing/deal information

## Future Expansion Notes

This page structure is designed to accommodate additional specials from other operators. When adding new offers:

1. **Operator Logos:** Source official logos from each operator’s media kit
2. **Ship Images:** Each operator offer should have a representative ship image
3. **Consistent Card Format:** Use the same offer card structure for visual consistency

Potential future operators to add:
– Aurora Expeditions
– Quark Expeditions
– Hurtigruten (HX)
– Scenic
– Seabourn
– Silversea
– National Geographic/Lindblad

Each would need:
– Official operator logo (PNG, transparent)
– Representative ship image (16:9)
– Ship specifications for detail table