Guest of Honour 
Guest Speaker 
Wellness 
Deluxe Stateroom
20% Ponant Bonus
19 m2
2
Treasures of India
Colombo - Mumbai (ex Bombay)
Dates:
19/1/2024
to
30/1/2024
days
nights on board
Serenity and tranquillity... Two words that encapsulate the essence of this unique cruise, in partnership with LE TIGRE and with featured guest Elodie Garamond, yoga instructor and founder of LE TIGRE.
Offer yourself the possibility of a moment apart, of a deep listening to the body and emotions, during an additional yoga and well-being retreat - Find out more by clicking here
During 12 days, you will have the chance to explore the elements, your emotions and your body, during introductory workshops, exchanges with our wellness professionals, and outdoor activities. A complementary retreat, offering a denser spiritual practice, will also be available for those wishing to take their quest for personal fulfilment and exploration of the elements even further.
Oriental fragrances, scents of spice, lush green landscapes, age-old stories: PONANT invites you on a journey to discover a mosaic of peoples and cultures. Sri Lanka and India welcome you on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier, between charming towns and surprising nature. Let yourself fall under the spell of these eastern lands bordered by the Indian Ocean and influenced by Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
The bubbling Sri Lankan capital Colombo will plunge you into the distinctive atmosphere of the country once known as Ceylon. Renowned for its spices, such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, it is a trading location, a crossroads port between Asia and Europe.
Le Jacques-Cartier will set sail for Galle, recognisable by the 16th-century fortifications that encircle the town. The successive Portuguese, Dutch and British colonisations left this city with unique architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a heritage shaped by multiple influences.
A little further, Hambantota is the gateway towards the luxuriant heart of the country. On an excursion into the Yala National Park, you will witness Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife: leopards, elephants, sloth bears, monkeys and almost 200 bird species inhabit this must-see site.
In India and the region of Kerala, you will explore the surprising Trivandrum, also known as Thiruvananthapuram. The bastion of the former Travancore royal family between 1750 and 1956, it owes its name to its magnificent temple, the Anantha Padmanabhapuram, a jewel that must not be missed during your port of call.
You will sail up the Malabar Coast to arrive in cosmopolitan Kochi. Constructed on a lagoon on the Arabian Sea, between islands and a peninsula, this royal city has kept its yesteryear charm. Set off aboard traditional boats to discover the surrounding fishing villages located in the ‘backwaters’, a network of lakes and canals criss-crossing the region’s dense vegetation.
Your last port of call will take you to Goa. This former colony of the Portuguese Indies is prized for its long beaches and its rich cultural heritage, in particular a collection of late 16th-century churches and convents, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Your journey will come to an end in flamboyant Mumbai. The capital of Bollywood films, the most populated city in India - nicknamed of ‘Maximum City’ - conjures up many descriptions and will offer you a unique experience to complete your cruise.
Ref : EX190124
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*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Inclusive Wi-Fi Internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
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Élodie Garamond
The story begins in 2013 when Élodie Garamond, a Parisian communications expert, decided to turn her passion into a career.
With her family she opened the first Tigre Yoga Club (Chaillot) in 2013, offering over 60 disciplines of yoga, Pilates, barre, meditation, consultations, massages etc. The Tigres Rive Gauche, Neuilly, Deauville, Cassis, Marais, Lyon, Monte-Carlo and finally the Tigre Yoga Academy followed, the latter dedicated to training and furthering the knowledge of those in the business and open to all instructors.
An author passionate about her subject, in 2016 Élodie published Zen, un jeu d’enfant, then Chaos naissent nos Étoiles (from chaos are born stars) in 2019 by Éditions Flammarion. These were also years enriched by her meetings with others and experiences sharing yoga with the disadvantaged and sick people, a sharing which according to her “gives meaning to action”.
In 2020 and 2021, despite setbacks of closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she was fully engaged with the sector, representing yoga in the Union Sport & Cycle and Ministry of Sports. Publicly committed to defending yoga venues in times of crisis, she was elected President of the Union of Yoga Professionals in January 2021.
Regards the Tigre brand, closure of the clubs was inevitable but the Tigre energy continues thanks to the online Yogaplay platform in France which has become the go-to platform for lessons on demand for yoga and other disciplines. The Tigre Yogaplay platform welcomes many French and foreign instructors offering subscribers 650 video classes in 35 disciplines. The platform also has a podcast called Les Conversations du Tigre.
On the never-ending quest to share her way of living with others, Élodie has also produced an original encyclopaedia, Yoga un art de vivre in 2022, published by Flammarion, and now teaches yoga at many festivals and retreats.
Languages spoken: French, English and Spanish
Photo credit: Pascal Ito © Flammarion
Subject to withdrawal in case of force majeure
Élodie Garamond
The story begins in 2013 when Élodie Garamond, a Parisian communications expert, decided to turn her passion into a career.
With her family she opened the first Tigre Yoga Club (Chaillot) in 2013, offering over 60 disciplines of yoga, Pilates, barre, meditation, consultations, massages etc. The Tigres Rive Gauche, Neuilly, Deauville, Cassis, Marais, Lyon, Monte-Carlo and finally the Tigre Yoga Academy followed, the latter dedicated to training and furthering the knowledge of those in the business and open to all instructors.
An author passionate about her subject, in 2016 Élodie published Zen, un jeu d’enfant, then Chaos naissent nos Étoiles (from chaos are born stars) in 2019 by Éditions Flammarion. These were also years enriched by her meetings with others and experiences sharing yoga with the disadvantaged and sick people, a sharing which according to her “gives meaning to action”.
In 2020 and 2021, despite setbacks of closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she was fully engaged with the sector, representing yoga in the Union Sport & Cycle and Ministry of Sports. Publicly committed to defending yoga venues in times of crisis, she was elected President of the Union of Yoga Professionals in January 2021.
Regards the Tigre brand, closure of the clubs was inevitable but the Tigre energy continues thanks to the online Yogaplay platform in France which has become the go-to platform for lessons on demand for yoga and other disciplines. The Tigre Yogaplay platform welcomes many French and foreign instructors offering subscribers 650 video classes in 35 disciplines. The platform also has a podcast called Les Conversations du Tigre.
On the never-ending quest to share her way of living with others, Élodie has also produced an original encyclopaedia, Yoga un art de vivre in 2022, published by Flammarion, and now teaches yoga at many festivals and retreats.
Languages spoken: French, English and Spanish
Photo credit: Pascal Ito © Flammarion
Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
ACCESSORIES:
- Polarized sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the Spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
- Hat/cap
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT activities
Retreat LE TIGRE
LE TIGRE is an original concept created by Elodie Garamond in 2013. A brand of Wellness synonymous with the art of living yoga, carrying the mission of accompanying a process of personal development through gentle or dynamic disciplines, care and consultations, in person or digitally.
As part of the partnership with LE TIGRE, a Yoga and Wellness retreat is proposed for sale during this cruise during which you can participate in activities provided by two professionals of this club.
LE TIGRE
Created by Élodie Garamond and her family in 2013, LE TIGRE is today a brand of Yoga Lifestyle products, a training academy and a VOD Yoga Play platform to take care of your emotional and physical health every day.
Throughout Eastern culture the tiger is the totem animal symbolising strength and self-confidence, and is also the guide through the jungle.
LE TIGRE is the expression of this double mission: to accompany each person, day after day, on the path of your physical and spiritual awakening in order to reconnect with vital energy.
To make the right diagnosis, to take care of each visitor, to listen to them, to understand through their first words or gestures how to bring them well-being, sometimes without them even knowing how to express a rational need or share a yogic culture. Guiding them through the urban jungle of all the soft psycho-corporal practices towards those that correspond to them, in their physical, emotional and energetic state of the moment, such is the mission of LE TIGRE.
Subject to withdrawal in case of force majeure
Highlights
- In partnership with LE TIGRE and with featured guest Elodie Garamond, founder of the LE TIGRE, yoga teacher.
- An invitation to experience peace during a journey inward, between introductory sessions to yoga and meditation, wellness workshops, and mindfulness walks.
- The possibility of taking your personal and emotional exploration even further during an additional paid retreat - Find out more by clicking here
- A cruise discovering Sri Lanka and India, a mosaic of peoples and cultures amidst luxuriant landscapes.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: in Sri Lanka, the old town of Galle and its fortifications; the churches and convents of Goa; and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station (formerly known as Victoria Terminus) in Mumbai.
- Kerala’s lush landscapes during an excursion in the ‘backwaters’: rivers edged with palm trees, rice paddies, fishing villages.
- The cultural heritage of Goa, a former Portuguese colony.
- Overnight stays in Kochi and Mumbai to discover their distinctive atmosphere and eclectic architecture as well as the hustle and bustle of these Indian cities.
- Before your cruise: the possibility of discovering the temples of Colombo and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Dambulla and Polonnaruwa.
Ports of Call & Excursions
19 January 2024 - Colombo
Embarkation 19/1/2024 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Departure 19/1/2024 at 6:00 pm
A former trading post along the Silk Route, the old quarter of Colombo offers you the fabulous sight of its picturesque streets. The city was known to Arab, Persian and Chinese traders as early as the 8th century and this former village, nestled between two dunes, was a trading post on the mythical Spice Route. Today the economic capital of Sri Lanka, the city offers picture-postcard scenery with its beaches stretching languorously along the south-western coast of the country. Here the sand dazzles you and the sea invites you to dream...
20 January 2024 - Galle
Arrival 20/1/2024 early morning
Departure 20/1/2024 late afternoon
Discover Galle, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest cities. Thanks to its commercial port, from which were exported spices and precious stones, Galle was once the country’s most major city. Colonised by the Portuguese and later by the Dutch, today it still bears traces of this colonial past. When your ship calls here, have a wander around the old town and its fortifications, which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Built by the Portuguese at the end of the 16th century, they are perfectly preserved. To learn more about daily and rural life in Sri Lanka, do not miss the visit to the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum in Koggala, not far from Galle.
21 January 2024 - Hambantota
Arrival 21/1/2024 early morning
Departure 21/1/2024 early evening
This large fishing harbour of Malay origin lies on the southern coast of the former Ceylon. Established between two lagoons, Hambantota is known for the presence of wild elephants, whose population represents 10% of the total number in the country. This abundant wildlife can be observed a few kilometres away, in Yala National Park, the second largest park in Sri Lanka. This wildlife sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to admire the myriad rare animals that live there. Sloth bears, mongooses, crocodiles, monkeys, and buffaloes live in this place where it is not uncommon to happen upon elegant leopards while out walking. The tropical rainforests are also a refuge for more than two hundred bird species. A veritable Eden for biodiversity and an extraordinary part of the world to explore.
22 January 2024 - At sea
Arrival 22/1/2024
Departure 22/1/2024
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
23 January 2024 - Trivandrum
Arrival 23/1/2024 early morning
Departure 23/1/2024 late afternoon
Capital of the State of Kerala, Trivandrum boasts a rich and colourful past. Constructed on seven hills, the “green city of India”, as Gandhi called it, is home to sumptuous Victorian buildings, vestiges of British colonisation. You will also be able to admire superb examples of traditional architecture, such as Padmanabhapuram Palace. A former residence of Kerala princes, this elegant wooden palace from the 16th century is composed of three levels evoking the shape of a Far Eastern pagoda. Entering and roaming its maze of galleries, halls and corridors is like plunging into the lavish life of the Travancore kings.
24 January 2024 25 January 2024 - Cochin
Arrival 24/1/2024 early morning
Departure 25/1/2024 evening
An important port in the South-West of India, Cochin (Kochi) is one of the most beautiful on the Malabar Coast where the scent of cardamom mingles with cloves. It was here that Vasco de Gama disembarked over 500 years ago. But how many Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs and Romans dropped anchor before him in the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea? So many nations, at a time when pepper from Malabar was almost as precious as gold, left these shores laden with precious spices. Today, the city, a surprising metropolis with multiple identities, has a rich cultural and natural heritage combining former colonial residences, ancestral fishing methods and charming landscapes in the backwaters.
26 January 2024 - At sea
Arrival 26/1/2024
Departure 26/1/2024
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
27 January 2024 - Marmugao (Goa)
Arrival 27/1/2024 early morning
Departure 27/1/2024 early evening
Marmugao is a sub-district of South Goa located in the state of Goa, in India. This is where the state’s main maritime port is to be found. Renowned around the world for its climate, the beauty of its beaches, its rice paddies and its waterfalls, Goa will surprise you with the cultural and religious heritage of its old town. It has a great many 16th- and 17th-century churches, making up a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus but also Hindu temples and mosques. The Goa Chitra Museum, Goa’s main ethnographic museum, is also worth a visit.
28 January 2024 - At sea
Arrival 28/1/2024
Departure 28/1/2024
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
29 January 2024 30 January 2024 - Mumbai (ex Bombay)
Arrival 29/1/2024 early morning
Disembarkation 30/1/2024 at 7:00 am
Mumbai, a fascinating city located on the Arabian Sea, will give you a real immersion in Hindu culture. You will be able to discover the Elephanta Caves that are home to collection of rock art typical of the cult of Shiva. Don’t miss out on visiting the Gandhi Museum and House, dedicated to the memory of the man who played a vital role in the emancipation and independence of India, or the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station (formerly known as Victoria Terminus), the finest example of Victorian architecture in India. In the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya museum, you will find very fine collections of sculptures, miniatures and portraits of the man who would become King George V.
Le Jacques-Cartier
In keeping with the philosophy of PONANT and the PONANT EXPLORERS, Le Jacques-Cartier combines the desire for adventure with five-star travel. A modern ship with slender, tapered lines, it is environmentally friendly and equipped with innovative technology.
Tastefully decorated, Le Jacques-Cartier reflects the universe so dear to PONANT, with its light tones and open-to-the-sea design providing soft light and luminosity at every instant of the day. Its ethnic chic ambiance pays homage to the destinations we visit.
Located below the waterline, the Blue Eye, the first ever multisensorial lounge, offers a unique experience: the opportunity to enjoy undersea views and the sounds of the marine world whilst sharing a glass together.
Up to 184 Guests
92 staterooms & suites
118 crew members
Spa
2 restaurants
Decks
Guest Speaker
Aboard your ship, an English-speaking lecturer will enlighten you about the culture and history of your destination to deepen your knowledge of the origins of local traditions, the history of emblematic sites, and stories involving famous personalities and those of major historical significance. During on-board lectures or on your shore visits, this expert will be there to share their precious knowledge with you throughout your PONANT cruise.
Wellness
Our Wellness cruises are truly peaceful interludes entirely focused on well-being, a blend of discovery and relaxation. Depending on the theme of each cruise, different activities (yoga, pilates, qi gong, massage, meditation, treatments, visits to the most sumptuous spas, visits to thermal baths) may be included in your itinerary, inviting you to unwind and recharge. Over the course of exceptional PONANT cruises, in the company of leading experts and in the comfort of our luxurious ships, take the time to slow down and reconnect with what truly matters.
Shore excursions, Pre/Post & Overlands
Retreat LE TIGRE YOGA CLUB
As part of the partnership with LE TIGRE YOGA CLUB, a Yoga and Wellness retreat is offered during this cruise during which you can participate in activities provided by two professionals of this club.
The package spread over the entire duration of the cruise includes:
• Two yoga and meditation classes per day (6 days) with Elodie Garamond, founder of the Tiger Yoga Club (practices accessible to all levels of students).
• 1 mini naturopathy and well-being conference per day (6 days) such as facial yoga, self-massage, guided walk, breathing exercises, guided walk, thematic discussion
• 1 dinner and 1 lunch in group per cruise
• Equipment provided: 1 mat + 2 Tiger bricks
Le Tigre is an original concept created by Elodie Garamond in 2013. A brand of Wellness synonymous with the art of living yoga, carrying the mission of accompanying a process of personal development through gentle or dynamic disciplines, care and consultations, in person or digitally.
Our DNA: wellness as an art of living.
Our brand: the best teams, courses, massages and products.
Our manifesto: to take care of oneself is to take care of one's emotional and physical health, and to develop inner listening and empathy for oneself.
Our values: listening, balance, fulfilment, respect.
Total : €300
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.