World’s first underwater lounge on a cruise ship
<p>Cruising is one of the fastest growing travel sectors at the moment and many cruise lines are looking to offer new, innovative experiences to entice passengers.</p>
<p>But this new one from cruise line Ponant is a bit special.</p>
<p>The French cruise line, which specialises in expedition-style adventure cruises, is set to launch a range of new vessels that have been outfitted with subaquatic lounges for passengers. This means people cruising with Ponant will be able to enjoy a drink (or two) under the waves, while catching a glimpse of the passing ocean life!</p>
<p>The subaquatic lounges will be fitted on all the new vessels set to join Ponant’s fleet, with the first one expected to start sailing as early as 2018.</p>
<p><em>Telegraph</em> cruise editor Teresa Machan said this is a reflection on recent trends in the cruising in industry which has seen lines get creative in expanding their offerings.</p>
<p>Mr Machan said, “This is the latest in a raft of exciting developments for cruisers. Passengers will soon have access to purpose-built submarines, on-board amenities akin to those found on a luxury yacht and the ability to cruise to some of the most exciting destinations on the planet."</p>
<p>The new seven-deck ships are set to be something special. Only accommodating around 184 guests, these cruise ships are diminutive in size and svelte in shape, to help access different cruise experiences by navigating tighter passages and coastline spots.</p>
<p>In addition to being able to view some of the ocean’s most spectacular marine life over a gin and tonic, passengers will also have access to an infinity pool, sundeck and scuba facilities. The 92 staterooms are set to be something else as well, offering passengers their own private balconies to view the extraordinary locations this line will visit.</p>
<p>Ponant’s vessels will be servicing destinations as diverse as the Great Lakes, Panama Canal, Amazon, Baltic Sea, Indian Ocean, Great Barrier Reef and the Mediterranean.</p>
<p>To find out more about this cruise line, click here.</p>
<p>How do you feel about these new underwater lounges? What’s the favourite experience you’ve ever had on a cruise ship?</p>
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