HIGHLIGHTS
- Outings
and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced
naturalist guides.
- Hiking
opportunity.
- Visit
traditional villages and encounter the Inuit people.
- Disko
Bay, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, to see the Northern
Hemisphere’s largest icebergs.
- Landscapes:
fjords, jagged mountains, glaciers, tundra, sheer cliffs and polar ice
cap.
- Wildlife:
arctic terns, musk oxen, whales and seals.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| 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 |
|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | 15,500 | 16,230 | 17,250 | 17,770 | 18,390 | 22,900 | 28,560 | 29,690 | N/A |
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 |
|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | 15,500 | 18,390 | N/A |
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 : QEQERTARSUAQ
On
the southern coast of Disko Island, Qeqertarsuaq is one of just two
small villages on this island the size of Corsica. Its isolation makes
it an observation post popular among naturalists since the beginning of
polar exploration and the set-up, in 1906, of the Arctic Centre
research facility. During a zodiac cruise you will have the chance to
explore the natural wonders of Greenland, meet its wildlife such as the
humpback whale and contemplate the basaltic organ landscapes that offer
pure moments of wonder for you. In the heart of this spectacular and
fragile nature, enjoy the breath-taking views of the grandiose and
varied landscapes of Disko Island and Disko Bay.
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
5 : UUMMANNAQ
The
“heart-shaped” rock overlooking it is what inspired
the name of the island and village of Uummannaq, where the locals will
welcome you with their incredible sense of hospitality and humour,
essential to their survival in these northern lands. Seven Inuit
villages also dot this territory where people still get around on dog
sleighs or in kayaks. Mingling tradition, respect for nature and
modernity, the authentic and lively atmosphere that reigns nowadays in
this region inhabited since the 15th century will win over visitors, as
will the magnificent landscapes that compose it, a mix of peninsulas
and of peaks standing more than 2,000 metres tall.
Day
6 : 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
7 : 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
7 : 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
8 : 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.
