Ponant
Le Levant
Gross Tonnage: 3504
Length: 100.26 m
Beam: 13.10 m
Draught: 3.5 m
Cruising Speed: 16 knots
Guests: 90
Ships Registry: France
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 Join Travelpride and Be Part of the Most Exclusive All-Gay New Year's Celebration!
Finally, the answer for what to do for New Year's! Leave the chaos, crowds and cold weather behind and spend it in the company of 90 newfound friends in warm and history rich Mexico and Belize. Our holiday cruise will take you to some of the exclusive yachtsman's ports rarely experienced by the large mega-cruise ships.
Experience a perfect blend of cruise, fun and romance.
There's simply a sense of privilege in smaller ship sailing - traveling at a relaxed pace without the crowds... the crew taking the time to talk to you as a guest, not a passenger... and of course the brilliance of the sun and stars overhead. As we set sail, music swells, and you feel the wind on your face, it is then and only then you know you're sailing to your own version of paradise. Suntan on powdery white beaches...snorkel in crystal blue warm waters... visit ancient Mayan ruins or simply take time out and relax in utter bliss.
Sail into ports larger cruise ships can only dream of discovering. You dream, at times, of sailing on your own private yacht, venturing to historic villages and gorgeous beaches. You want the access to beautifully preserved areas inaccessible by the masses. We do too. This is why we're offering to you our mega yacht luxury New Year's Mayan Riviera Cruise as a distinctly different all-gay travel experience.
Do as much or as little as you please.
Enjoy the feeling of more personal space while you take in the warm sun on the pool deck without the feeling of overwhelming crowds fighting for sun and pool space. Iif you're in the mood for a little more excitement, you’ll have the time of your life at our open-bar Tea Dances, enjoy DJ mixed music and videos, and a first-class nightly lineup of live entertainment. There's something for everyone, and everything is perfectly balanced so that you can enjoy your cruise and never feel like you need a vacation from your vacation.
Signaturetainment Series™
Travelpride Signaturetainment Series™is our way of providing you with a balanced array of daily activities, classic tea-dances, informative lectures and nightly entertainment. It's our way of helping you make the most of your cruise vacation with us and nix the "need a vacation from the vacation" syndrome. We like to strike the chord of keeping you entertained, not overwhelmed! Our entertainment lineup will be announced soon!
Cruise the New Year in Style.
And paradise could never be near perfect without the gracious and pampering service of Ponant Cruise Lines. Enjoy freshly prepared meals by some of France's best chefs. And with only 90 guests, Ponant's attentive French crew anticipates your every wish, not simply reacts to it. And with more than one crew member for every guest, it’s no wonder they're the award-winning French flag cruise line!
Le Levant Distinctions
• Elegantly appointed, spacious cabins, all with large Ocean-View windows (no port holes)
• Flat Screen TV, DVD/CD players in all staterooms
• Fax and email available
• Egyptian cotton linens and duvets
• L'OCCITANE brand bathroom amenity products
• Mini bar in all staterooms
• Exceptional restaurant, with menus by renowned French chefs
• Large panoramic restaurant serving breakfast and lunch
• Unlimited complimentary select wines with lunch and dinner
• Open bar Tea Dance
• New Year's Eve Gala with Open Bar
• 24-hour Snack Service
• DVD/CD/Game/Book Library
• Pool Bar and Lounge Bar with ample seating
• Large Salt-Water Pool
• Sun decks with lounge chairs with ample seating
• Clothing Optional Sun Deck
• Water Activity Marina
• Fitness Center with Sauna
• On board boutique
• Levant Spa featuring rejuvinating facials and massage
• Unique Open Bridge while in port
• Welcome Champagne Reception
• Themed Tea Dances
• Outstanding live entertainment featuring our Signaturetainment Series™
• DJ mixed music and videos
• Commemorative cruise T-Shirt
• Special rates for single travelers
This is the most luxurious and exclusive vacation we've ever offered and the one you've always dreamed of sailing on...let Travelpride help you live out your dream.
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New Year's Mayan Riviera Cruise Itinerary
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Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 28 Dec |
Cancún (Puerto Morelos), Mexico |
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6 PM |
| 29 Dec |
Playa del Carmen |
Early AM |
Late PM |
| 30 Dec |
Isla Mujeres |
Early AM |
Late PM |
| 31 Dec |
Belize City, Belize |
Early AM |
Late PM |
| 1 Jan |
Ambergris Caye |
Early AM |
Late PM |
| 2 Jan |
Lighthouse Reef/ Blue Hole |
Early AM |
Late PM |
| 3 Jan |
Calabash Caye |
Early AM |
Late PM |
| 4 Jan |
Belize City, Belize |
6 AM |
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Itinerary is subject of change |
Cancún (Puerto Morelos), Mexico
Monday, December 28, 2009
Embarkation begins at 2 PM. Departure 6 PM. Embarkation and Sail Away Tea Dance.
Embarkation Day
Playa del Carmen
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Playa del Carmen will be our gateway to the fantastic Mayan ruins of Akumal, Tulum, Xel-Há, Cobá, and Chichén Itzá.
Shore Excursions (TBA)
Isla Mujeres
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
 Isla Mujeres is just across the bay from Cancún, and the peace and quiet make it seem like another universe. Swimming or snorkeling, exploring the remnants of the island's past, drinking cold beer and eating fresh seafood, and lazing under thatched palapas are the liveliest activities here.
Beach Day
Belize City, Belize
Thursday, December 31, 2009
 Belize City is defined by the water around it and the main part of the city is at the end of a small peninsula, in the Caribbean Sea. Belizeans are city dwellers and can be found socializing on the main shopping strips on Albert and Queen Streets on the North Shore. This is where Fort George is located, the most elegant and shopping friendly part of the city. Here the "colonial" section of Belize City is notable for its grand old 19th- and early-20th century homes and buildings. The Mayan Ruins of Altun Ha and Lamanai are the closest to Belize City.
Shore Excursions (TBA)
Ambergris Caye
Friday, January 1, 2010
 Ambergris Caye is considered to be the queen of the cayes in Belize and is the only caye in Belize to contain Mayan Ruins (Chac Balam & Marco Gonzales). The reef is just a few hundred yards from shore, making access to dive sites extremely easy. The town of San Pedro remains mostly unchanged with a couple of rows of brightly painted wooden houses flanked by the ocean on one side and the lagoon on the other. A modest amount of stores and restaurants line the streets, but with an island town of 20,000, San Pedro remains a small, friendly and prosperous town.
Shore Excursions (TBA)
Lighthouse Reef/Blue Hole
Saturday, January 2, 2010
 The Reef is only 18 miles long and less than 1 mile wide and is surrounded by a beautiful stretch of coral. It is here that you will find two of the country's best dive sites - The famous Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye. From the air, the Blue Hole is a breathtaking vertical chute that drops several hundred feet through the reef giving the appearance of a dark blue eye. The Blue Hole was first dived by Jacques Cousteau in 1970. Half Moon Caye begins at 35 feet and drops almost vertically. A vast array of marine life hovers around this caye and spotting eagle rays and sea turtles is the norm.
Shore Excursions (TBA)
Calabash Caye
Sunday, January 3, 2010
 Located on the Turneffe Islands Atol, Calabash Caye is a CARICOMP site maintained by the University College of Belize Marine Research Centre. There are several subtidal mangrove cayes on the western edge of the atoll, sandy cayes on the eastern edge, and an extensive fringing reef surrounding the atoll. The chain of islands forming the atoll partially encloses two lagoons, the North Lagoon and the South Lagoon, which are dominated by seagrass beds. The mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs enhance the diversity of the marine and terrestrial organisms at Calabash Caye.
Beach Day, Shore Excursions (TBA)
Belize City, Belize
Monday, January 4, 2010
Enjoy breakfast before you disembark the ship for your flight home. All guests are asked to disembark the ship by 8 AM.
Disembarkation Day
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