Ponant Explorations has successfully launched the first wave of their new event series, Discovery Sessions, featuring Paul Gauguin Cruises, across Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Brisbane and Newcastle are set to follow on 20 and 26 March, completing a total of seven event sessions.
The series has welcomed approximately 800 attendees, including 670 direct guests and 60 trade partners and the return to Canberra for the first time since COVID saw an impressive turnout of nearly 100 attendees.
Entertainment was a highlight, with the Paul Gauguin Polynesian performance captivating audiences through traditional dance and music. Adding to the Tahitian-themed experience, a Paul Gauguin-branded ice cream cart was a hit in Sydney and Melbourne, with plans to feature in Brisbane as well.
A key moment of the sessions was the announcement of the Paul Gauguin Flight Credit offer, alongside an exciting new pre- and post-cruise program in Japan. Among the most sought-after destinations were French Polynesia, Japan, the Arctic and Antarctica, and the Kimberley, with guests taking advantage of exclusive event-only offers.
From June 2025 the second wave of Discovery Sessions is in development, which includes New Zealand events. In the meantime, agents are encouraged to register themselves and their clients for the upcoming Brisbane and Newcastle sessions before Wave 1 concludes.
