HIGHLIGHTS
- With
featured guest Nicolas Tolstoï, French photo ambassador.
- Exclusive:
the possibility of taking part in a 2-day/1-night Nordic skiing polar
trek, a unique and all-new experience. See the information available in
"PONANT Activity" tab.
- The
eye and the sound advice of our photo ambassador, a privileged
opportunity to immortalise your journey with, on the programme:
workshops, lectures and customised advice to improve your photographic
skills.
- Experience
the exceptional: meet the Inuit people at the end of the winter, to
share unique moments on the ice floe, discover their spring traditions
and let yourself be transported during a dog sled outing.
- Aboard
Le Commandant Charcot, a polar exploration vessel opening to the
exterior, take time with these unique moments of exploration and
observation, in the silence and respect of fragile landscapes and
encountered species.
- Set
off on the trail of the great explorers who attempted to navigate the
eastern coast of Greenland, a region that long remained isolated due to
being hard to reach and only accessible at this time of year thanks to
Le Commandant Charcot.
- Experience
the dog sled, at the heart of Inuit culture, an activity designed with
our hosts.
- Exploring
the region of Ammassalik, on board or on the ice floe, from alpine
terrain to landscapes of ice sculpted by the elements.
- The
Blosseville Coast and its ice cap that comes straight from the North
Pole.
- The
landscapes: alpine landscapes, polar ice cap, winding fjords, icebergs
caught in the ice, calving glaciers, patches of ice floe drifting from
the North Pole, compression ridges, broken-up ice floe.?
- The
wildlife: blue whales, humpback whales, polar bears, seals, sea birds.
- Many
brand-new activities*: dog sledding, kayaking, hiking or snowshoeing,
ice fishing, polar plunge.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| May 04, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | 21,140 |
21,808 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| May 04, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | 21,140 |
21,808 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Reykjavík
Iceland’s
capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the
country. Perlan, the “Pearl of
Reykjavík”, a museum located on
’Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush,
green landscapes. A little further, one can easily spot the signpost
showing the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church,
and to the historical centre where one can stroll along the
Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur, two
lively streets with charming small shops. For some relaxation just
outside of the city, visitors have the opportunity to visit the
Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.
Day
2 : Sailing through the Denmark Strait
Lying
between Greenland and Iceland, the Denmark Strait was crossed for the
first time by theVikings in the late 10th century, during Erik the
Red’s expeditions. In the Second World War, its waters were
the theatre of a battle between the Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy, on
24 May 1941. In the wintertime, extremely dense pack ice forms along
the Greenlandic coasts and, while the Transpolar Drift sweeps icebergs
along throughout the year, the strait is generally clear of ice during
the summer. In the depths of the strait lies the world’s
largest waterfall, an undersea cataract formed by the difference in
temperature between the cold waters of the Greenland Sea and the warmer
waters of the Irminger Sea. Numerous cetacean species thrive in this
rich ecosystem.
Day
3-8 : Exploration of Ammassalik Region
Still
relatively unknown just a century ago, the east coast of Greenland
remains the most authentic and majestic region in the Arctic. Explore
this part of the world where the alpine mountains merge intimately with
the sea and the fjords are adorned with high, snow-capped peaks and
icebergs drifting or trapped in the pack ice. You will slowly immerse
yourself in the heart of frozen landscapes of surreal beauty. The
infinite variety of textures in the different types of ice creates an
ever-changing scenery. Follow in the wake of the famous Pourquoi Pas?,
the ship of Captain Jean-Baptiste Charcot who set off with his crew in
1934 to land Paul-Émile Victor in Ammassalik. A small island
of primitive and wild beauty, for his first ethnographic mission,
during which he would study the Ammassalimiut, a little-known Inuit
community. In this deceptively frozen landscape, the silence is broken
only by the sounds of dogs and the grating of sled runners against the
ice. You will receive a warm welcome in villages still protected by the
fast ice. You will have the opportunity to discover the Inuit
culture’s ancestral traditions during joyous and authentic
moments shared with the communities.
Day
9 : Blosseville Coast
Aboard
your ship, follow in the footsteps of Jules Poret de Blosseville, a
French explorer and sailor. In 1833, aboard La Lilloise, he set off to
discover this isolated and unexplored part of eastern Greenland and
gave French names to various sites on the coast. The adventure probably
has an unfortunate outcome, since the crew was never found. This
uninhabited territory, which now bears his name, lies to the south of
Scoresby Sund. Surrounded by ice, icebergs and pieces of pack ice,
Blosseville Coast is one of these wild and hard-to-reach places that
very few people are lucky enough to explore.
Day
10 : Sailing through the Denmark Strait
Lying
between Greenland and Iceland, the Denmark Strait was crossed for the
first time by theVikings in the late 10th century, during Erik the
Red’s expeditions. In the Second World War, its waters were
the theatre of a battle between the Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy, on
24 May 1941. In the wintertime, extremely dense pack ice forms along
the Greenlandic coasts and, while the Transpolar Drift sweeps icebergs
along throughout the year, the strait is generally clear of ice during
the summer. In the depths of the strait lies the world’s
largest waterfall, an undersea cataract formed by the difference in
temperature between the cold waters of the Greenland Sea and the warmer
waters of the Irminger Sea. Numerous cetacean species thrive in this
rich ecosystem.
Day
11 : Reykjavík
Iceland’s
capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the
country. Perlan, the “Pearl of
Reykjavík”, a museum located on
’Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush,
green landscapes. A little further, one can easily spot the signpost
showing the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church,
and to the historical centre where one can stroll along the
Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur, two
lively streets with charming small shops. For some relaxation just
outside of the city, visitors have the opportunity to visit the
Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.
Le Commandant Charcot (Luxury Expedition, 270-guests)
Le Commandant-Charcot welcomes you to an intimate and refined atmosphere. Equipped with just 135 staterooms including 31 suites with balconies and outside views, the ship offers outstanding gastronomy in its two restaurants, relaxation in the indoor pool surrounded by its winter garden, relaxation in the well-being area with sauna and Snow Room... Like on a private yacht, each of our guests is unique.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS :
- Nordic skiing polar trek (2 days/1 night)
- Ice Fishing
- Kayaking - Le Commandant Charcot
- Hiking or Snowshoeing
- Dog Sledding
- Polar Plunge
