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Ponant's UK chief Anthony Daniels calls line's new Aviate partnership 'gold dust' for agents

Cruise
Emma Dooney
8 May 2026

Ponant Explorations has teamed up with Aviate, the UK’s leading flight consolidator, as part of its latest move to expand its presence in UK and Ireland. 

Ponant's Anthony Daniels
Credit: Expedition Cruise Network

Anthony Daniels, General Manager for UK and Ireland at Ponant, says the Aviate partnership will act as a packaging arm for UK agents 

Launching this autumn, the partnership will enable UK agents to offer fully packaged journeys to their clients – complete with flights, transfers and accommodation. 

Previously, Ponant had only sold cruises, meaning agents had to source all other travel arrangements themselves. 

The partnership acts as an alternative to the French-owned cruise line acquiring an Atol from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).