HIGHLIGHTS
- Outings
and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced
naturalist guides.
- Hiking
opportunity.
- Visit
traditional villages and encounter the Inuit people.
- Orpit,
meaning “trees" in Greenlandic, an all-new port of call
featuring surprising vegetation for these latitudes.
- Disko
Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the Northern
Hemisphere’s largest icebergs.
- Landscapes:
ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys,
sheer cliffs, huge glaciers.
- Wildlife:
polar bears, Arctic terns, walruses, whales, musk oxen.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Jul 20, 2025 | Aug 02, 2025 | 0 |
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Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Jul 20, 2025 | Aug 02, 2025 | 0 |
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ITINERARY
Day
1 : 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.
Day
2 : Sisimiut
During
your cruise, we invite you to discover Sisimiut, founded in 1756 and
the second largest town in Greenland. This small town is typical of
Greenland, boasting bewitching panoramas: here and there, colourful
stilt houses dot the undulating landscape, and the small fishing port
stands as the gateway to an icy realm. As for the town centre, it is
home to a number of historic buildings, a small church and a museum
which retraces the history of the Inuit people, as well as many craft
shops. When your ship drops anchor here, you will set out to meet the
locals in a typically arctic atmosphere.
Day
3 : Disko Bay
To
the east of Baffin Bay, discover Disko Bay, scattered with countless
icebergs produced by the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. From your ship, admire the majestic ballet of these ice giants as
they slowly drift across the dark waters. This site is a natural marvel
of Greenland, and is also renowned as an observation point for the
region’s many humpback whales. The encounters with wild fauna
and stunning landscapes in the heart of this spectacular and fragile
nature will be pure moments of wonder for you.
Day
4 : Qeqertarsuaq
On
the southern coast of Disko Island, Qeqertarsuaq is one of just two
small villages on this island the size of Corsica. Its isolation makes
it an observation post popular among naturalists since the beginning of
polar exploration and the set-up, in 1906, of the Arctic Centre
research facility. During a zodiac cruise you will have the chance to
explore the natural wonders of Greenland, meet its wildlife such as the
humpback whale and contemplate the basaltic organ landscapes that offer
pure moments of wonder for you. In the heart of this spectacular and
fragile nature, enjoy the breath-taking views of the grandiose and
varied landscapes of Disko Island and Disko Bay.
Day
5 : Paul-Émile Victor Base Camp, Eqi Glacier
"The
most beautiful place in the Arctic" is how Paul-Émile Victor
described Greenland, a land of great icebergs and of towering ice
formations calved by the giant glaciers of the polar ice cap. The Eqi
Glacier is one of the region’s most impressive sights. Here,
the silence is broken only by the roaring and cracking of the ice. It
is impossible to know if one is shivering from cold or from the sheer
thrill of being here... Imagine the vast outline of a glacier, its
translucent crystals glowing with an ice-blue fire in the sunlight.
Paul-Émile Victor’s shelter cannot be overlooked;
it was from here that the French Polar Expeditions’
anthropological and geographic explorations set off in the 1950s.
Day
6 : Akulleq
In
the curve of Uummannaq Bay, opposite a narrow passage between two
islands, you will discover the moonscape of the small desert island of
Akulleq. The ochre yellow and orange of this mineral site look ablaze
under the sunshine of the polar summer. From the island’s
summit you will be able to contemplate a panoramic view of the
bay’s magical landscape and its huge icebergs with surprising
shapes.
Day
7 : Orpit
To
the north-west of Greenland, on the shores of Baffin Bay, Orpit will
reveal itself in an exceptional environment. A jumble of fjords and
islets, the rolling topography of this territory offers hiking
possibilities for discovering the tundra, this unique ecosystem in the
high latitudes. If conditions allow it, an outing in a zodiac dinghy
will also let you explore this faraway land via the sea, getting as
close as possible to the wildlife.
Day
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 : Melville Bay
Classed
as a protected area since 1977, Melville Bay – called
Qimusseriarsuaq in Greenlandic – is specially dedicated to
the protection of belugas, narwhals, seals and polar bears. Throughout
this part of Greenland, the ice sheet reaches the sea in the form of
large glaciers several kilometres wide that calve icebergs whose tip
can reach a height of 50 metres (164 feet). The coast is formed by the
fronts of these glaciers, which are very difficult to approach due to
the sea being covered in icebergs interconnected by brash ice. From
aboard your ship, admire the beauty of these extraordinary landscapes
and the spectacular sight of the icebergs and the edge of the ice sheet
under the midnight sun.
Day
10 : Cape York
A
few kilometres to the west of Savissivik, in Greenland, your ship will
pass Cape York, a place that is brimming with history and marked by the
conquest of the North Pole. Indeed, it is here, at the end of the 19th
century, that the American explorer Robert Peary discovered fragments
of one of the biggest meteorites ever found to this day. He had them
sent back to the United States and later sold them to a New York
museum, where they are still on display. Despite Robert
Peary’s disputed achievements and his sometimes controversial
attitude towards the Inuit populations, a memorial was erected in his
honour at Cape York. Constructed in the 1930s, the memorial still
stands today.
Day
11-12 : 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 : 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 : 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.
