{"id":3961212,"date":"2023-03-17T09:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T08:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=3961212"},"modified":"2024-07-29T16:40:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T14:40:52","slug":"exploring-bay-islands-honduras-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/us\/exploring-bay-islands-honduras-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Scouting trip to Honduras"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A collection of islands and their people<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Scouting for new destinations is a valuable process that gives the PONANT teams an opportunity to explore new locations<\/strong> and open up new itineraries, meet communities<\/strong> eager to share their natural and cultural treasures and dream up new experiences with them. Jos\u00e9 Sarica,<\/a> PONANT Expedition Experience Director<\/strong>, tells us about his latest trips to the coast of Honduras <\/strong>in Central America. A reconnaissance trip at the heart of the beautiful Bay Islands, in search of new encounters\u2026 and meaning.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Scouting for new spots in the Caribbean Sea<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The PONANT teams\u2019 objective was to improve our exploration of the Central American region<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cReconnaissance trips<\/em> are key to forging strong links with local communities <\/strong>and building unique experiences with them in areas that are ripe for exploration,\u201d <\/em>explains Jos\u00e9 Sarica. (\u2026)\u00a0\u201cSo we set sail with Captain Yannick Simon\u201d<\/em> in search of inspiration for new and authentic adventures in the warm waters of the Caribbean<\/strong>! Among a string of islands off the coast of Honduras are the Bay Islands<\/strong>, las Islas de la Bah\u00eda<\/em>. A single philosophy guided this expedition: \u201cExplore to Inspire\u201d. Docking in these unspoilt locations was a real privilege. \u201cThis is the pioneering spirit of PONANT. We are the first to explore certain ports of call. No other vessels have ever been authorised to dock in these places before.\u201d<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PHOTO-2022-12-06-08-35-152-1.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dCroisi\u00e8res au Honduras et dans les Cara\u00efbes\u201d title_text=\u201dvoyage-honduras-reperages\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.19.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\u201don|tablet\u201d admin_label=\u201dMEA \u2013 quote\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_image=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/quote.png\u201d background_size=\u201dinitial\u201d background_position=\u201dtop_left\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d custom_margin=\u201d50px||||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201d|50px|50px|50px|false|true\u201d custom_padding_tablet=\u201d|0px||0px|false|true\u201d custom_padding_phone=\u201d|0px||0px|false|true\u201d background_last_edited=\u201don|tablet\u201d background_position_tablet=\u201dtop_left\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.19.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|on||||||\u201d header_2_text_align=\u201dcenter\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d custom_padding=\u201d|20px||20px|true|true\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.19.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

\u201cThe challenge for us was to work out how we could improve our interactions with communities<\/strong>. Our reconnaissance trips opened some unexpected doors for us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Sarica, PONANT Expedition Experience Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An extremely warm welcome<\/h3>\n

We instantly fell in love with a series of exciting discoveries on this reconnaissance cruise<\/strong>. The first gem to be unearthed was Guanaja<\/strong>, one of the three main islands in the Bay archipelago. \u201cThis jewel in Honduras\u2019s crown is still largely unknown.\u201d<\/em> Like its capital Bonacca <\/strong>town, this reef off the east coast of the island is home to some 6,000 Caracoles people. \u201cA really unlikely place!\u201d<\/em> recalls Jos\u00e9 Sarica. The next memorable discovery was the Cayos Cochinos islets located about 30 km off the coast of continental Honduras in a charming coral archipelago where Garifuna children island-hop to go to school and where Garifuna men go fishing at dawn, with the women taking over as soon as the sailors return to port to reel in the nets, prepare the fish and local meals.<\/p>\n

There were also a host of surprises waiting on the mainland, including the welcoming streets and inhabitants of the hospitable port city of La Ceiba,<\/strong> or the luxuriant nature reserve of Cuero y Salado, where you can still enjoy the precious opportunity to observe the Caribbean\u2019s friendly West Indian manatees<\/strong>, a protected and critically endangered species, howler monkeys and tropical birds. Another treat is the tropical rainforest of the Punta Sal National Park in Tela Bay \u2013 a park that has been recently renamed Jeannette Kawas National Park in tribute to the environmental activist.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_1573-1.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dCroisi\u00e8res au Honduras et dans les Cara\u00efbes\u201d title_text=\u201dvoyage-honduras-reperages\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.19.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.19.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d31px||27px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]\u201cIt was when we discovered these fabulous places and sensed their magic<\/em> that we knew the adventure was really about to begin.\u201d <\/em>All of these destinations are imbued with the deeply moving uniqueness of Honduras<\/strong>. They are singular locations where the generosity and majesty of nature mingle with those of their inhabitants. Where visitors can experience these fantastic mangrove landscapes, these stunning marine ecosystems, this abundant rainforest and the cheerful warmth of the various communities that inhabit them. \u201cIt makes you feel immensely alive. More than alive, totally in the moment!\u201d<\/em>, enthuses Jos\u00e9 Sarica.
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\u201cI was blown away by this reconnaissance trip. The area offers a wealth of treasures that far exceeded our expectations. I feel as if we really unlocked unique exploration voyages. This is just the beginning of a great adventure.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Sarica, PONANT Expedition Experiences Director<\/b><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||22px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||5px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_1885-1-1.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dCroisi\u00e8res au Honduras et dans les Cara\u00efbes\u201d title_text=\u201dvoyage-honduras-reperages\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.19.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.19.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d32px||10px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]At the heart of the \u201cExplore to Inspire\u201d<\/strong> philosophy<\/strong> that underlies every PONANT cruise is an insatiable thirst for learning and an appetite for enriching our experiences. \u201cThere is something incredibly authentic about Honduras<\/em>,\u201d explains Jos\u00e9 Sarica. \u201cWe basically started from scratch, which made it easier for us to hone our approach to this recce, basing it on experience sharing and our pledge to respect the environment and communities.\u201d<\/em> How? By building the itineraries and experiences together.<\/strong>
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Building strong ties with local communities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In particular, PONANT will support Garifuna families on the island of Chachahuate<\/strong>, one of the thirteen islands that make up the Hog Islands archipelago. \u201cA school needs to be rebuilt there and we are committed to ensuring the supply of drinking water.\u201d<\/em> The same is true of the small community of Cuero y Salado, where \u201cschools are also crumbling, and where schoolchildren are in need of school supplies\u201d.<\/em> Another memorable encounter was with a collective of young people from Bonacca <\/strong>town on the island of Guanaja, who want to set up an association charged with promoting their area, its history, its Caracoles culture and its inhabitants<\/strong>. \u201cThese young people explained what it\u2019s like to come from a place that no one knows. Given their young age, they could leave and explore other opportunities but, instead, they choose to stay or return out of pride and love for their homeland.\u201d<\/em> For Jos\u00e9 Sarica, this was certainly one of the most special and meaningful encounters of this trip. \u201cThey are the future, the wealth of this country. They made a huge impression on me!\u201d<\/em>.
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Photo credits: Jos\u00e9 Sarica<\/p>\n

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