HIGHLIGHTS
- A
brand-new cruise between the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, and the
cosmopolitan Canadian city of Toronto, to discover the beautiful
scenery of Greenland and Canada.
- UNESCO
World Heritage Site: Anse-aux-Meadows, a Viking archeological site from
the 11th century, the old city of Quebec.
- The
scenery: fjords, rugged mountains, glaciers, wild tundra, sheer cliffs
and the polar ice cap.
- The
wildlife: seabirds, caribous, musk oxen, whales and orcas.
- Sail
along the Prins Christian Sund, a narrow, 100-km long passage that
winds its way through cliffs and glaciers.
- Discover
St John's, the capital of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Percé,
one of the most scenic villages of Quebec, close to a National Park
famed for its natural, historical and geological heritage.
- Observation
of marine mammals in Tadoussac, at the mouth of the Saguenay River.
- Travelling
up the Saint Lawrence, one of the largest rivers in the world, with an
immense and wild shoreline.
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ITINERARY
AUGUST
20, 2023 - 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.
AUGUST
21, 2023 - AT SEA
During
your day 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 day without
a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or
shows proposed on board, 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.
AUGUST
22, 2023 - 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.
AUGUST
22, 2023 - 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.
AUGUST
23, 2023 - AUGPILATOK
Augpilatok,
is a small Inuit village of around one hundred inhabitants, whose name
means "sea anemone" in Greenlandic. Located in a mountainous region
inaccessible by road, its picturesque, colourful houses stretch out to
the southern tip of Greenland, on the banks of the spectacular Prince
Christian Sound. Some one hundred kilometres long, the sound connects
the Labrador Sea to the Irminger Sea, meandering through stunning
landscapes such as majestic glaciers, craggy peaks, and rocky cliffs
with waterfalls fed by the ice sheet. This region was uninhabited in
the 19th century. The village was created in the 1920s and the main
activities revolve around hunting, fishing and livestock farming.
AUGUST
24, 2023 AUGUST 25, 2023 - AT SEA
During
your day 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 day without
a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or
shows proposed on board, 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.
AUGUST
26, 2023 - L'ANSE-AUX-MEADOWS, NEWFOUNDLAND
Located
at the Northern extremity of the island of Newfoundland, L'Anse aux
Meadows is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the only site
known to have been established by the Vikings in North America. Its
ancient vestiges provide the very first traces of European presence in
the new world. The remains found on this splendid 11th century
Scandinavian archaeological site are identical to those found in
Iceland. Aboard your ship, cruise in the wake of those first Vikings
who discovered the tip of North America 500 years before Christopher
Columbus arrived on the shores of the American continent. A memorable
adventure in a setting punctuated with coastal peat bogs, grass and
many varieties of shrubs and lichen.
AUGUST
27, 2023 - SAINT-JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND
You
will be charmed by the small multi-coloured wooden houses hanging to
the side of cliffs at the entrance to the bay or edging the small steep
streets of the capital of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and
Labrador. Their green, blue, red and yellow colours are reminiscent of
fishing boats. This quiet little port at the end of the world, the
easternmost in North America, became the first English colony founded
on American territory in 1497. Protected by the Gulf Stream, the
climate here is relatively mild and the natural landscapes are
spectacular. You'll be able to enjoy magnificent panoramas from Signal
Hill. It was at the summit of this hill that Guglielmo Marconi received
the first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901.
AUGUST
28, 2023 - SAINT PIERRE ISLAND, SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON
Off
the Canadian coast, discover Saint Pierre Island, one of the two main
islands of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago, the only French
territory in North America. Endowed with a natural harbour, the island,
whose name is a reference to the patron saint of fishermen, developed
around the fishing industry and still has many traces of its past
today. Whale hunting, cod fishing, alcohol smuggling during the
Prohibition: all of these memories are still very much alive in the
capital, Saint-Pierre. The island is also renowned for the observation
of exceptional fauna including, among others, whales, fin whales,
dolphins, seals, puffins and petrels.
AUGUST
29, 2023 - MIQUELON ISLAND, SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON
At
the entrance of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, not far from the Grand
Banks of Newfoundland, Miquelon is one of the two main islands of the
Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago and will delight those with a
love of wide open space. Made up of three peninsulas connected by long
sand spits, this wild land, famous for being home to France's only
boreal forest, has sublime scenery of hills, dotted with ponds, woods
and bogs, and ringed by lagoons and steep cliffs. The rich and varied
wildlife is the promise of fine encounters, whether inland, populated
with white-tailed deer, snowy owls and bald eagles, or on the coast,
home to many sea birds and grey seals.
AUGUST
30, 2023 - CAP-AUX-MEULES, MAGDALEN ISLANDS
Although
it is the administrative and economic centre of the Magdalen Islands
archipelago, in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the village of
Cap-aux-Meules remains a peaceful location and is ideal for exploring
preserved nature. Located on the eponymous island, in reference to the
sandstone rocks of the cape that were used in the past to make
grindstones, the location is above all considered to be the maritime
gateway to the archipelago. In this respect, it offers privileged
access to many sites renowned for their natural and historic heritage,
such as the village of Havre-Aubert which is a member of the Most
Beautiful Villages of Quebec.
AUGUST
31, 2023 - PERCÉ
If
you appreciate the beauty of scenery and geological phenomena, you will
fall under the irresistible spell of Percé, one of the most
beautiful villages in Quebec. Apart from the attractions of the town
itself, Percé owes its reputation to its proximity to the
famous rock of the same name that rises opposite it in the Gulf of
Saint Lawrence. Along with the neighbouring Bonaventure Island, this
rocky outcrop forms a national park famed for its natural, historical
and geological heritage. With a choice of hiking, underwater
exploration and cultural activities, you'll never be short of things to
do in this fascinating region.
SEPTEMBER
1, 2023 - TADOUSSAC
The
Quebec village of Tadoussac stands at the confluence of the Saguenay
River and the Gulf of Saint-Lawrence, in south-east Canada. The village
is bright with multicoloured houses nestling in an emerald-green pine
forest. From the waterfront, it's easy to spy out Tadoussac Chapel,
thanks to its bright red roof. Not far from this church built of wood,
one of the oldest in North America, stands a century-old village
holiday resort, Hotel Tadoussac. Treat yourself to tea on the terrace
overlooking the shoreline. In addition, at the marine mammal
interpretation centre, you can hone your knowledge of the cetaceans
that regularly frequent Tadoussac bay.
SEPTEMBER
2, 2023 - QUÉBEC
The
capital of ?La Belle Province? sits at the confluence of the St Charles
River and the Gulf of St Lawrence in south-east Canada. Founded in the
17th century, the city still has an encircling wall ? a historic civil
engineering work and the only one of its kind remaining in North
America. You will love the postcard-perfect stone houses of Old Quebec,
the historic district listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Shopping
is a pleasure in pedestrian streets such as Petit-Champlain Street, or
you can relax over a spruce beer, seasoned with pine buds. Dufferin
Boardwalk, an esplanade near the emblematic Château
Frontenac, is the perfect place for views of the river and old city.
SEPTEMBER
3, 2023 - SAILING RIVER SAINT LAWRENCE AND GOING THROUGH ITS LOCKS
Linking
the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes region inland, the Saint Lawrence
Seaway was inaugurated in 1959, more than 250 years after the initial
construction aiming to avoid the rapids obstructing navigation in these
parts. This large engineering project, which required four years of
huge work, offers a unique sailing experience, punctuated by the
passage of the different locks marking out this corridor, which is
almost 4,000 km long.
SEPTEMBER
4, 2023 - TORONTO
The
largest city in Canada and capital of the province of Ontario, Toronto
fascinates as much by its incredible diversity as by its size. Make
sure you visit the CN Tower, the tallest tower in the western
hemisphere, as well as the St. Lawrence Market whose stalls reflect the
multicultural wealth of this city known as the global city. Not far
from there, the historic Distillery District unveils its brick-paved
streets imbued with romantic charm and its myriad of small restaurants,
cafés, boutiques, theatres and art galleries. The Royal
Ontario Museum and its impressive collections devoted to the world's
natural and cultural history will also be an unmissable stop during
this port of call.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED