HIGHLIGHTS
- A
cruise in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions offering
enrichment with a National Geographic Photographer and an Expert
onboard.
- Outings
and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of
experienced naturalist guides.
- Discovery
of the wild and remote islands in the Norwegian Sea and the Greenland
Sea, wonderful refuges for seabirds: the Hebrides, the Orkney Islands,
Iceland, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen.
- Landscape:
fjords, vertiginous cliffs, ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice
caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers.
- Wildlife:
a wide range of seabirds (arctic terns, puffins, gannets and more), fin
whales, arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer.
- Cross
the Arctic Circle.
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 and organizes the transfer
between the port and the airport. This package is included in your
cruise fare.
Disembarkation Day - Longyearbyen/London
Disembarkation.
Meet
and great at the port.
Transfer
to the airport in time for flight check in.
Flight
Longyearbyen/London selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 4 hours, 30 min.
Your
programme includes:
- Flight
Longyearbyen/London selected by PONANT in economy class.
- Transfers as per programme.
- Assistance from our local representative.
Your
programme does not include:
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other services not mentioned in the
programme.
Please note:
Tourist
infrastructures are very limited in Longyearbyen. We kindly ask you for
your flexibility and understanding:
- Due to limited local transportation
resources, waiting might be generated.
- Due to local transportation conditions,
comfort is basic and carry on could be limited on board the buses used
for the passengers transfer to the airport (if too large the carry on
could be transferred with the main luggage). The use of a back pack is
suggested.
- For passengers in transit in London, it is
recommended to stay one night in London before your connecting
flight.
- Programme and flight schedule are subject
to change.
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 and organizes the transfer
between the port and the airport. This package is included in your
cruise fare.
Disembarkation Day - Longyearbyen/London
Disembarkation.
Meet
and great at the port.
Transfer
to the airport in time for flight check in.
Flight
Longyearbyen/London selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 4 hours, 30 min.
Your
programme includes:
- Flight
Longyearbyen/London selected by PONANT in economy class.
- Transfers as per programme.
- Assistance from our local representative.
Your
programme does not include:
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other services not mentioned in the
programme.
Please note:
Tourist
infrastructures are very limited in Longyearbyen. We kindly ask you for
your flexibility and understanding:
- Due to limited local transportation
resources, waiting might be generated.
- Due to local transportation conditions,
comfort is basic and carry on could be limited on board the buses used
for the passengers transfer to the airport (if too large the carry on
could be transferred with the main luggage). The use of a back pack is
suggested.
- For passengers in transit in London, it is
recommended to stay one night in London before your connecting
flight.
- Programme and flight schedule are subject
to change.
ITINERARY
Day
1: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
In
the heart of the Clyde Valley, the bustling city of Glasgow contrasts
starkly with the wild beauty of the surrounding countryside. Scotland?s
biggest city overflows with landmarks from its extensive artistic
heritage and outstanding architectural tradition. The city?s
chequerboard layout makes walking through the major pedestrian
thoroughfares easy: go with the flow and let the lively street
atmosphere take you past the many Victorian monuments. Don?t miss the
collections on display in the numerous museums and art galleries. The
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is an outstanding example.
Day
2: STORNOWAY, HEBRIDES
Discover
Lewis, the largest island of the Hebrides, considered to be the cradle
of Gaelic culture. Here, the peat- and heather- covered valleys and
lochs stretch on to infinity, and numerous bird colonies have taken up
residence in the long, jagged coastlines where. Not far from Stornoway,
the island’s main town, built by the Vikings in the 9th
century stands one of Scotland’s most prominent prehistoric
sites: The Standing Stones of Callanish. Dating back to more than 3,000
years B.C., these imposing stones placed in a cruciform pattern were
laid out according to the moon and stars and their main purpose was to
keep track of seasonal cycles, as this was essential for farmers at the
time.
Day
3: KIRKWALL, SCOTLAND
Capital
of the Orkney archipelago, Kirkwall, which means “church
bay”, is an ideal stopover before continuing on to the
Northern Isles. Sheltered in a wide bay, the lively town welcomes the
visitor with its charming paved alleyways edged by old houses and craft
shops. Tankerness House, the oldest homestead in the town, is a
must-see landmark. But the true architectural treasure of the aptly
named Kirkwall is none other than its remarkable red and gold stone
cathedral. And because whisky is inseparable from Scotland’s
identity, stop at the Highland Park Distillery for a highly instructive
visit.
Day
4: 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
5: HEIMAEY, VESTMANNAEYJAR
This
land seated off the southern coast of Iceland is the largest of the
Vestmann islands, and is the only inhabited island in the archipelago.
The steep Edfell volcanoes and the green prairies of
Herjólfsdalur offer rich contrast of nature. On the
Stórhöfði road, look out over grey sand
beaches and cliffs carved out by the Arctic ocean. From here, you can
also see the bronze landscapes of the mountaintops. You could visit
Eldheimar, an ultra-modern and interactive museum which traces the
volcanic eruption has experienced Heimaey in 1973.
Day
6: DJÚPIVOGUR
Djúpivogur
is a small town and municipality located on a peninsula in the
Austurland in eastern Iceland. The coastline consists of three
magnificent fjords, Berufjörður,
Hamarsfjörður, and
Álftafjörður which create a striking
landscape to explore. On land, the town is shadowed by
Búlandstindur, a pyramid-shaped basalt mountain peaking at
1069 m, making for an incredible sight. Numerous local legends surround
this mountain, which is said to grant wishes during the summer solstice.
Day
7: SEYDISFJÖRDUR
At
the end of your journey through the heart of a very beautiful
17-km-long fjord, discover Seyðisfjörður, on
the north-east coast of Iceland. Its typically Scandinavian, colourful
houses and small blue church stand in the middle of an enchanting
setting, between rivers and waterfalls. The village, surrounded on all
sides by mountains with snow-topped peaks, has around 700 inhabitants.
This small fishing port with a very picturesque charm is not far from
Skálanes, a nature reserve of more than 1,000 hectares that
is home to about fifty bird species. This port of call combines nature
and culture, with wonderment guaranteed.
Day
8: 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
9: 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
10: HORN GLACIER, SPITSBERGEN
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
11: BELLSUND, SPITSBERGEN
You
will head to the Bellsund fjord to follow in the footsteps of the first
explorers who came from the Norwegian coast, or those of the many fur
traders seeking game and trophies. Boasting an astonishingly rich
wildlife, the arms of the fjord separate to form two lush valleys. Give
free rein to your imagination in the heart of this majestic natural
environment where time seems to stand still.
Day
12: 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.
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
- 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)
