HIGHLIGHTS
- In
partnership with Le Cercle Polaire, as part of the Women at the Poles
operation with featured guest Laurent Mayet and Lucie Marsal.
- Outings
and shore visits in zodiac?inflatables with a team of experienced
naturalist guides.
- Hiking
opportunity.
- Explore
Jan Mayen, an island dear to Captain Charcot, in the heart of the
Norwegian Sea.
- Discover
Iceland with a stop in Isafjörður to explore the
fjords of the north-west in an exceptional natural setting.
- Visit
traditional villages and meet Inuit people on the southern tip and the
west coast of Greenland.
- Landscapes:
fjords, rugged mountains, glaciers, icebergs, wild tundra, sheer
cliffs, polar ice cap, ice floes.
- Wildlife:
Arctic terns, musk oxen, Arctic foxes and hares, whales, seals and
orcas.
- Sail
along the Prins Christian Sund, a narrow, 100-km long passage that
winds its way through cliffs and glaciers.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 06, 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 | 14,492 |
14,950 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 06, 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 | 14,492 |
14,950 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen
is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on
Svalbard’s main island, and is the northernmost territorial
capital on the planet. With winter temperatures dropping to below
40°C, the landscapes of this mining town are simply
breathtaking. The glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye
can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re
in completely unexplored territory.
Day
2 : Gnalodden, Spitsbergen
The
Gnålodden Cliff culminates at over 700 metres high and is
home to over a thousand species of sea birds. Tridactyl gulls, northern
fulmars and thick-billed murres are lords and masters in this often
deafening commotion, particularly during the nesting season. Polar
bears and Arctic foxes also frequent the site, a delight for lovers of
the animal kingdom. The “bird cliff”, as it is
known, is surrounded at its foot by very rich vegetation, unfurling its
carpet of moss across a décor of wild tundra. During your
visit, stop at the former hunter’s cabin, which was also used
as a satellite station during the 1930s.
Day
2 : Hornsund
Nestling
between millennial glaciers and carved mountains, and considered to be
“the crown of Arctic Norway”, Spitsbergen is a
place that never sees the night. Your ship will take you closer to this
fascinating archipelago and, more particularly, the Hornsund fjord.
Considered to be Svalbard’s southernmost fjord, it is
especially reputed to be its most stunning: at the end of its vast bay,
8 great glaciers slowly make their way down to the sea before giving
way to the many icebergs elegantly drifting along its cold and
mysterious waters.
Day
3-4 : At sea
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
4 : Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard
The
island of Jan Mayen, belonging to Norway, lies hidden off
Greenland’s coastlines, lost between the Arctic Ocean and the
North Atlantic Ocean. This small piece of land is inhabited by only a
handful of Norwegian meteorologists. Tongues of ice descend from its
volcanic summit, which culminates at 2,227 metres and is covered with a
thick glacial coat. These tongues join the sea, between ranges of black
volcanic rocks at times tinged with red. If the sky is clement, you
will have the chance to glimpse the summit, decked out in magnificent
light. The visit of a small fin whale will perhaps enable you to
complete this memorable picture.
Day
5 : At sea
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
6 : Isafjördur
Your
ship will take you to the heart of the fjords of North-West Iceland, a
wild land of lost valleys and steep cliffs, where man struggles to
survive. In this very isolated region we find the
Isafjörður fjord, undoubtedly one of the most
beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very
ancient basaltic flows. The town of Isafjörður, which
nestles at the back of its fjord, between imposing mountains, is a
delightful little town that lives exclusively from fishing. The capital
of the Western fjords, its old wooden houses bear witness to its past
as a major fishing port.
Day
7 : At sea
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
8 : Prins Christian Sund
Your
ship glides silently towards the Greenland coast, in a setting
punctuated by pointed peaks and majestic glaciers… You are
on the verge of crossing the Prins Christian Sund, a narrow channel
that stretches out and zigzags over some one hundred kilometres between
Greenland’s south-east and south-west. Fall under the spell
of the primitive beauty of these unique landscapes, including rocky
cliffs and waterfalls that are fed by the ice sheet and plunge into the
icy waters. Here, bearded seals love to lie on the floating ice to soak
up the sunshine.
Day
8 : Kujalleq Glacier
In
the immense and mythical Greenland, in the Prince Christian Sound
region, your ship will make its way to the Kujalleq Glacier. You will
be captivated by this frozen tongue, in front of which dance small
icebergs and a few growlers. Growler is the surprising name given to
chunks of ice that are smaller fragments of an iceberg. They are either
white or, more remarkably, blue-green. Birds fly in your wake and
bearded seals observe you from afar, stretched out on granite rocks.
Combined with the surrounding ice, these rocks form a magical landscape
that immerses you in the polar realm.
Day
9 : Tasermiut Fjord
Tasermiut
Fjord, a true natural wonder lying at the southern tip of Greenland, is
70 kilometres long. Isolated for much of the year by ice, the fjord
cuts deep into the wild tundra, revealing breathtakingly beautiful
hidden valleys and varied wildlife. You can also admire immense granite
cliffs. The reflections of the mountains in the cold blue waters of the
fjord make a magnificent landscape for you to explore in this part of
Greenland.
Day
10 : Qaqortoq
Follow
the Davis Strait currents and Qaqortoq, the largest town in southern
Greenland, reveals itself in a rocky setting covered in immaculate
white in winter and enchanting green in summer. From the moment your
ship enters the fjord edging the town, off in the distance you will be
able to glimpse the delightful, brightly-coloured houses built upon the
hillsides surrounding this charming fishing port, the most southerly in
Greenland. You will have the opportunity to wander around the streets
of the town centre which have distinct Danish influences and are home
to numerous historical buildings and landmarks, such as the
country’s famous and oldest fountain, topped with whales. Not
far from there, you will also have the chance to discover the
town’s open-air fish market, where fishermen come to sell the
day’s catch.
Day
10 : Igaliku
In
the curve of a magnificent, sinuous fjord, you will discover the small
village of Igaliku, famous for having been the episcopal seat during
the Viking period. A red sandstone cathedral dedicated to Saint
Nicholas was built in 1126. Its ruins, discovered in 1926, revealed the
earlier presence of a pagan sanctuary on this site. A small museum set
up in the church presents the origins of the village, which grew after
a Danish farmer and his Greenlandic wife settled there in 1782. Igaliku
is the starting point of hikes to waterfalls and to Erik’s
Fjord or the Narsarsuaq plateau, which affords breathtaking views of
the majestic icebergs in the fjord and of the Qooroq glacier.
Day
11 : Narsaq
After
sailing in the Kangerlluarssuk fjord, discover the town of Narsaq. You
will be dazzled by the beauty of the surrounding icebergs −
large masses of ice in different shapes and shifting colours. Dominated
by lush mountains, this small town is typical of Greenland. It is known
for its sheep farming, made possible by the rich, grassy plains to the
town’s north. This rather rare activity reflects a past and a
technique inherited from the Vikings. Admire the stunning interplay of
colours between the multicoloured house facades and the glaciers with
their myriad shades of blue, and dive into the Scandinavian history of
Narsaq by visiting the local museum. A unique experience.
Day
12 : Ikka Fjord
As
you sail through the majestic Ikka Fjord in south-west Greenland, you
will discover over 10,000 years of underwater geology, for mysterious
columns up to 20 metres high, formed several millennia ago, rise up
from the seabed. Their material, ikaite, gives the fjord its name.
Truly magical! You glide over calm, clear waters amidst breathtaking
mountains in the endlessly wild, huge area of Greenland.
Day
13 : At sea
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
14 : Evighedsfjorden
Your
ship glides slowly along the water towards the west coast of Greenland,
to enter Evighedsfjorden, just a few kilometres south of Kangerlussuaq.
Evighedsfjorden means “the fjord of Eternity”, and
for good reason: just when you think you’ve reached the end
of this stretch of sea measuring over 100 kilometres in length, it
seems to go on forever, as though to bring even more pleasure to those
sailing in it. The spectacular scenery ranges from glaciers to tundra
with an abundant flora, and jagged cliffs where numerous bird species
have taken up residence. Take the time to observe the white-tailed
eagles and the colonies of seagulls and black-legged kittiwakes flying
overhead in the area.
Day
14 : At sea
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
15 : Kangerlussuaq
From
1941 to 1992, the town of Kangerlussuaq in Greenland was home to an
American military base. Nowadays, thanks to its international airport,
it has become a transit point for travellers seeking adventure in the
Far North. Located to the north of the Arctic Circle, this town is the
starting point of magnificent discoveries surrounded by unspoiled
nature. Indeed, just a few dozen kilometres from there it is possible
to get close to the Greenland ice sheet, the largest body of ice in the
Northern Hemisphere. From Kangerlussuaq, admire also the superb
landscapes of tundra in autumnal colours, where Arctic hares, musk
oxen, Arctic foxes, reindeer, falcons and eagles live.
Le Boreal (Luxury Expedition, 264-guests)
Le Boreal embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing which is PONANT's signature. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 132 staterooms and suites) make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market. Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful decor reflect a nautical mood subtly revisited. Aboard, soothing neutral grey tones are enlivened by splashes of red, our signature theme linking tradition and innovation to create personal touches in the spirit of a private yacht.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Flight Paris/Longyearbyen and Longyearbyen/Paris selected
by PONANT in economy class.
- Transfers mentioned in the programme.
- English-speaking assistance.
Excluded
from this voyage:
- Personal expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the programme.
