HIGHLIGHTS
- With featured guest Christine Ockrent, journalist
specialising in French and international news and geopolitical
questions, author of some fifteen books.
- Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team
of experienced naturalist guides.
- Disko Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see
the Northern Hemisphere’s largest icebergs.
- Sail between the ice floes and icebergs in the region of
Thule.
- Discover of traditional villages among the northernmost in
the world.
- Encounters with the Inuit people.
- Landscapes: tundra, ice cap, glaciers, icebergs, ice floe.
- Wildlife: polar bears, humpback whales, Arctic terns,
belugas, bearded seals, orcas, narwhals.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Superior Stateroom | Deluxe Stateroom | Prestige Stateroom-I | Prestige Stateroom-II | Prestige Stateroom-III | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Suite-I | Prestige Suite-II | Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Jul 20, 2024 | Aug 05, 2024 | N/A | N/A | 25,470 | 26,580 | 27,910 | 37,640 | 49,800 | 52,230 | 78,020 |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 | 21,890 | 23,470 | 25,720 | 26,840 | 28,200 | N/A | 50,540 | 53,020 | 79,320 |
| Aug 05, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 | 20,440 | N/A | 24,190 | 25,300 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 76,740 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Superior Stateroom | (Mid-range)
Prestige Stateroom-III | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Jul 20, 2024 | Aug 05, 2024 | N/A | 27,910 | 78,020 |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 | 21,890 | 28,200 | 79,320 |
| Aug 05, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 | 20,440 | N/A | 76,740 |
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 : 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 5 : 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 6 : 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 7 : SAVISSIVIK
Some
places in this world are so magical that their beauty cannot be
described in words… Savissivik, a small Inuit village with
less than a hundred inhabitants, is one such place. Rightly considered
to be the biggest iceberg graveyard in Greenland, it is a stunning
sight to behold. During your zodiac outing, you will sail between these
icy giants. Once on land, you can hike to a viewpoint from which to
enjoy breathtaking views over these icebergs, which come in an
incredibly diverse range of shapes and colours. Photographers will love
it. Savissivik Bay attracts many bears and is also known for having
been the home of one of the world’s biggest meteorites, but
the latter has now been moved to a museum in New York.
Day
8-9 : THULE REGION
Thule,
the region located to the northwest of Greenland, is the mythical name
used to designate the Far North. The presence of many drifting icebergs
calved from the glaciers of Greenland and sheets of ice floe can make
sailing tricky - but spectacular - in this region. You will attempt to
sail as far north as possible and if you are lucky enough you will
perhaps observe one of the many polar bears that roam this favourable
environment. You’ll perhaps visit traditional villages such
as Dundas (“old Thule”) and Siorapaluk,
Greenland’s northernmost native settlement, where you will
probably be greeted by a joyous group of children, who are always happy
to welcome visitors.
Day
10 : AT SEA
During
your journey 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 journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or 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
11 : POND INLET, NUNAVUT
On
Baffin Island, located in northern Canada at the mouth of the famous
NorthWest Passage, there is a small Inuit settlement at the very bounds
of infinity. To get there, cross the Arctic Circle, the imaginary line
that separates man from lands of mystery and wonder. It’s not
so much the way of life that sets Pond Inlet’s inhabitants
apart, so much as the setting. Snow-capped mountains, fjords and
glaciers combine in a dazzling natural environment that fills space and
expands time. Some discoveries change you forever: this is one of them.
Day
12 : NORTH ARM FJORD, NUNAVUT
The
ship makes its way deeper into the fjord, leaving you free to admire
the spectacular geological formations that plunge abruptly into the
emerald-green waters of Baffin Bay. When the temperature rises and the
ice begins to melt, Nunavut becomes of the best places in the world to
observe the wildlife of the Arctic. Be on the lookout for polar bears,
which hide away amongst the scree to seek out the freshness of the
permafrost. On the water’s surface, you could get the chance
to glimpse the tusk of a narwhal, or perhaps the silhouette of an orca
or a bowhead whale. And in the sky, it is not uncommon to see a colony
of arctic fulmars with their impressive wingspan gliding near the ship.
Day
13 : ICY ARM FJORD
The
east coast of Baffin Island is a real lacework of fjords. Among them,
in the north, is the spectacular Icy Arm fjord. As you sail these
parts, you’ll be dazzled by the immense cliffs that are
sometimes over 1,000 metres high. This is a paradise for base jumping
(parachute jumping from the top of the cliffs). During your stop here,
you will have the opportunity to hike at the feet of these mountains
and within the glacial valleys. Keep your eyes open when you get back
on your boat: you’ll probably get the chance to observe
marine mammals, such as whales, orcas and even narwhals.
Day
14 : SAM FORD FJORD, NUNAVUT
All
around you is a raw landscape of spectacular beauty. Nothing seems to
want to disturb the silence. You are in the Sam Ford Fjord, on the east
coast of Baffin Island. Located only a few kilometres away from the
Inuit community of Clyde River, this fjord has the kind of
world’s end appearance that only the Arctic lands can offer.
From your ship, allow yourself to be dazzled by the series of
vertiginous cliffs plunging into the waters of the fjord. These
impressively high walls of rock, known worldwide to climbing
enthusiasts, are reflected in the waters of the fjord, as though to
completely shift perspectives and blur the lines between land and sea.
Day
15 : AT SEA
During
your journey 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 journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or 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
16 : 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
17 : 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/Kangerlussuaq and Kangerlussuaq/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.
