HIGHLIGHTS
- With
the participation of Patrick Baudry, former test pilot and former
astronaut, writer, consultant on aeronautics and space activities.
- Outings
and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with your naturalist
guides.
- Visit
traditional villages and meet the Inuit people.
- Sail
along the Prins Christian Sund, a narrow, 100-km long passage that
winds its way through cliffs and glaciers.
- Discover
Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll see the
largest icebergs in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The
scenery: fjords, iridescent glaciers and icebergs, wild tundra, lakes,
and mountain ranges.
- The
wildlife: musk oxen, Arctic foxes, humpback whales, orcas, seals.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Superior Stateroom | Deluxe Stateroom | Prestige Deck 4 | Prestige Deck 5 | Prestige Deck 6 | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Deck 5 Suite | Prestige Deck 6 Suite | Owner's Suite |
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:For
your serenity, PONANT selects a flight for your trip and provides a
transfer. This package is included in your cruise fare.
Disembarkation
Day Kangerlussuaq/Paris
Disembarkation
and transfer to Kangerlussuaq airport.
Flight
Kangerlussuaq/Paris selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 5h00
We highly recommend to plan a departure from Paris
the day after this flight.
This
programme includes:
- Flight Kangerlussuaq/Paris in economy class.
- Transfer pier/airport.
This
programme does not include:
- Personal expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the
programme.
Note:
- Flight included in the programme is, as of
today, operated in economy class.
- Detailed programme including flight
schedule will be provided with your “travel
document”.
- For passengers in transit in
Paris: we recommend to stay one night in Paris after this
flight to ensure your connecting flight.
- Package subject to availability.
- This programme is subject to change without
prior notice.
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Superior Stateroom | (Mid-range)
Prestige Deck 6 | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:For
your serenity, PONANT selects a flight for your trip and provides a
transfer. This package is included in your cruise fare.
Disembarkation
Day Kangerlussuaq/Paris
Disembarkation
and transfer to Kangerlussuaq airport.
Flight
Kangerlussuaq/Paris selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 5h00
We highly recommend to plan a departure from Paris
the day after this flight.
This
programme includes:
- Flight Kangerlussuaq/Paris in economy class.
- Transfer pier/airport.
This
programme does not include:
- Personal expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the
programme.
Note:
- Flight included in the programme is, as of
today, operated in economy class.
- Detailed programme including flight
schedule will be provided with your “travel
document”.
- For passengers in transit in
Paris: we recommend to stay one night in Paris after this
flight to ensure your connecting flight.
- Package subject to availability.
- This programme is subject to change without
prior notice.
ITINERARY
Day
1: 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.
Day
2: 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.
Day
3: NANSEN HARBOR
Travelling
to Nansen Harbor is the guarantee of a voyage back in time and will
enable you to discover a superb bay, into which the ice cap plunges
directly. Arriving in these parts, you will immediately understand why
Fridtjof Nansen chose this place for his ice cap crossing in August
1888. Indeed, it is particularly easy to access the cap from here and
you will certainly be able to follow in some of this great Norwegian
explorer’s footsteps. A unique experience, one that will
definitely delight the most adventurous among you.
Day
3: QINGMINGUARTALIK
Welcome
to a small protected bay on the eastern coast of Greenland, around 200
km south of Tasiilaq, for a date with history and ice. During this port
of call, you will have the opportunity to visit the remains ofold peat
houses from the Thule civilisation. Then, after sailing through the
ice, you will reach the starting point of the very first crossing of
the Greenland ice cap, led in 1888 by Fridtjof Nansen, the great
Norwegian polar explorer. A magical place where you can climb the
gentle slopes of the ice cap’s first foothills to better
appreciate its huge size.
Day
4: SKJOLDUNGEN
Discover
Skjoldungen Island on the south-east coast of Greenland. This
uninhabited land boasts magnificent landscapes that are sure to dazzle
you. The island is surrounded by a stunning fjord, a distinctive
feature of which is its double entrance: it forms a bend before joining
the sea on the other side. Mountains, glacial valleys, rocky outcrops,
tundra and willow forests make up the beautiful scenery which you will
be able to admire more closely when you land here. At this port of
call, surrounded by wild and pristine nature, it is quite common to see
bearded seals, orcas, but also birds such as the common redpoll, the
northern wheatear, or the common raven.
Day
5: 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. If you are lucky, you may get to witness an aurora
borealis, a stunning light show put on by the polar night…
Day
6: NARSAQ FJORD
From
your ship, 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 and is located in the heart of a wonderful
natural landscape. The multicoloured house facades and the glaciers
with their myriad shades of blue offer a magical setting, conducive to
wonderment.
Day
7: 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
8: KITSISSUARSUIT (DOG'S ISLAND)
The
Dutch were the first to come and hunt whales on this island they called
“isle of dogs” - Kitissuarsuit in Greenlandic.
Indeed, when they arrived there in the summertime, the inhabitants had
left the island, leaving behind their dogs, and moved to the
neighbouring fjords for a season of fishing. Kitissuarsuit is
considered to be the larder of the small town of Aasiaat, which is
further away from the fishing areas, and the villagers still live
self-sufficiently thanks to the marine resources, while trying to keep
their age-old traditions alive.
Day
9: 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
10: 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
11: 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.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Gratuities
are included
- Free
Expedition Jacket to Keep and boots are available for rent
- Bottled
Water, Bar Drinks, Beer, House Wines and Soft Drinks are included with
lunch and dinner
- Complimentary
onboard WiFi (beginning in 2019)
- Complimentary
Traveler's Valet laundry servicce (beginning in 2019)
