HIGHLIGHTS
- The
magician Alain Choquette will be on board.
- 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, caribou, 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.
- Travelling
up the Saint Lawrence, one of the largest rivers in the world, with an
immense and wild shoreline.
- After
your cruise, opportunity to discover Niagara Falls.
Subject
to ice and weather conditions. The expedition highlights and
itineraries described illustrate possible experiences only and cannot
be guaranteed.
DATES / RATES
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ITINERARY
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 -
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.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 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.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 - 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.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 -
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.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 -
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.
SEPTEMBER 9,
2022 SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 - 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.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 -
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.
SEPTEMBER 12,
2022 SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 - 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 14, 2022 -
SAILING SAGUENAY RIVER
Sailing on the Saguenay River is your guarantee of majestic sights in
the heart of Quebec. This river, which originates in the Laurentian
Highlands of Lac Saint-Jean and reaches the famous Saint-Laurent River,
offers unforgettable landscapes to those who cross it. The river's
trajectory moves between cliffs that rise up over 500 metres tall
(1,640 feet). Sculpted during the last ice age, the lower part of the
Saguenay forms a fjord whose spectacular beauty will surprise you.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 -
SAGUENAY
The city of Saguenay nestles in a valley through which flows the
eponymous river, one of the region's treasures. As it joins the
Saint-Lawrence, the Saguenay River forms a spectacular fjord boasting
extraordinarily differing landscapes. From Saguenay, you can explore
the attractive Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, which is a paradise for
those who love the great outdoors. You can combine country walks with
boat trips within the various national parks studded throughout this
extraordinary natural kingdom.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 -
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 16, 2022 -
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 17, 2022 -
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 18, 2022 -
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