HIGHLIGHTS
- With
featured guests Nicolas Dubreuil, French explorer and
specialist in the polar regions, and founder of the polar consultancy
and expert company SEDNA, which also helped to design this unique
itinerary and Sue Flood, British Photo Ambassador.
- An
all-new, timeless journey along the western coast of Greenland sailing
in the magnificent Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as
in the ice-covered Baffin Bay, a PONANT exclusive.
- A
total immersion with Kullorsuaq’s Inuit community, who are
considered to be the last guardians of the High Arctic, at the entrance
to the mythical Melville Bay.
- Inuit
guides coming aboard throughout the cruise to share their ancestral
knowledge.
- 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.
- Aboard
LeCommandant Charcot, a polar exploration ship 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.
- Outings
and shore visits with a reinforced team of naturalist-guides, the
hunters of Kullorsuaq and Inuit guides.
- Numerous
activities in a winter setting*: “Ponant” kayaking,
hiking or snowshoeing, polar plunge.
- A
range of unique experiences and activities curated by the polar experts
and consultants at SEDNA: dog sledding, discovering traditional
activities on the ice and the traditional way of life in Kullorsuaq,
heading out in a traditional Inuit kayak*, snorkelling amid the ice
floes in a drysuit*, skiing and pulka polar treks, opportunities to
participate in different camps, dedicated to science, to narwhals and
belugas*, to life on the ice (opportunity for ice fishing)*, and
optional paid activities, such as spending a night in a traditional
Inuit tent on the ice floe at the Nunanutaat sacred site, but also
nights spent in expedition tents in various camps on the ice floe or
the opportunity to sleep in typical Greenlandic houses in the village
of Kullorsuaq.
- The
discovery of the exceptional spectacle offered by the second-largest
polar ice cap on the planet.
- Possibility
of spotting narwhals, belugas, polar bears, Arctic foxes, ringed seals,
Ivory gulls.
- Landscapes:
vast expanses, endless ice floes, polar caps, monumental icebergs stuck
in the ice floe.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Apr 05, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | 24,890 |
25,677 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Apr 05, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | 24,890 |
25,677 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Nuuk
When
Erik Le Rouge, the exiled Norse chief, landed on the coast of Nuuk, he
found a fertile and welcoming land dotted with fjords. He settled there
with a group of his former countrymen, and the Norse remained the
principal inhabitants until, over a period of 500 years, their
population declined and gave way to the Inuit. Nuuk is situated at the
mouth of one of the largest networks of fjords in the world, where the
waters never freeze. The town spreads gently out towards the Davis
Strait and enjoys an historic center that is particularly rich in
national heritage. The vivid reds, blues, greens and yellows of the
houses are a lively contrast to the somber waters of Greenland and
serve to lift the spirits of the locals during the Winter months.
Day
2-4 : At sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Spend
exceptional moments sailing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the
world’s first luxury polar exploration vessel and the first
PC2-class polar cruise ship capable of sailing into the very heart of
the ice, on seas and oceans which the frozen conditions render
inaccessible to ordinary ships. Le Commandant Charcot is fitted with
oceanographic and scientific equipment selected by a committee of
experts. Take advantage of the on-board lectures and opportunities for
discussion with these specialists to learn more about the poles.
Participate in furthering scientific research with PONANT and let us
discover together what these fascinating destinations have yet to
reveal to us.
Day
5-8 : Kullorsuaq
Well
beyond the Arctic Circle, in the majestic landscapes of
Greenland’s Northwest, you will find the village of
Kullorsuaq, the last bastion of Greenland’s traditional
hunters. Here is where you will find Greenland’s true
character… Vast mineral expanses, sumptuous mountains,
impressive glaciers and, above all, the local population which still
lives off fishing and seal or bear hunting. Hospitality and respect for
nature are essential elements in the daily lives of these men, who live
an austere life. When we drop anchor in this remote part of the world,
set off to discover these friendly people who are also talented
craftsmen, deftly sewing the furs and skins of marine mammals. This
will be a unique and authentic experience.
Day
9-12 : Baffin Bay exploration
In
the icy waters of Baffin Bay, you will sail into the heart of the
scattered sea floe. You will be captivated by icebergs in dreamlike
shapes as your ship takes you into the ice of the Far North. Everything
comes in shades of white here and, if you watch closely, you may get a
glimpse of the lord of this kingdom, the polar bear. This fascinating
animal finds its food in the heart of the ice, so this is where you
have more chances of spotting it. The polar light gives a shine to the
ice floe that you sail along as you explore Baffin Bay, leaving you
with memories of unforgettable moments.
Day
13 : Nuuk
When
Erik Le Rouge, the exiled Norse chief, landed on the coast of Nuuk, he
found a fertile and welcoming land dotted with fjords. He settled there
with a group of his former countrymen, and the Norse remained the
principal inhabitants until, over a period of 500 years, their
population declined and gave way to the Inuit. Nuuk is situated at the
mouth of one of the largest networks of fjords in the world, where the
waters never freeze. The town spreads gently out towards the Davis
Strait and enjoys an historic center that is particularly rich in
national heritage. The vivid reds, blues, greens and yellows of the
houses are a lively contrast to the somber waters of Greenland and
serve to lift the spirits of the locals during the Winter months.
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.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Flight Paris/Nuuk and Nuuk/Paris selected by PONANT in
economy class.
- Transfer mentioned in the programme.
- English-speaking assistance.
Excluded
from this voyage:
- Personal expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the programme.
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS :
- Ice Fishing
- Kayaking - Le Commandant Charcot
- Hiking or Snowshoeing
- Dog Sledding
