HIGHLIGHTS
- With featured guests Mike Louagie and Ian Dawson, Photo
Ambassadors.
- Take a trip through the heart of nature as you explore the
St. Lawrence in winter – a PONANT exclusive that is only
possible on board Le Commandant Charcot – and enjoy a warm
welcome from the people of Canada.
- With featured guest Ian Dawson, British Photo Ambassador.
- The eye and the advice of our photo ambassador, a
privileged opportunity to immortalise your trip with, in the programme:
workshops, conferences and personalized advice to improve your
photographic skills.
- Outings and shore visits with a team of naturalist-guides.
- Visit traditional villages and get to meet indigenous Innu
and Micmac communities.
- The possibility of admiring the unique colours of the
Northern Lights rippling across the sky.
- Activities* during the unique winter season: kayaking, ice
fishing and tasting raw rockfish, dog sledding, tastings of local
produce, and optional activities such as ice climbing, canoeing on ice
and skijoring.
- In Quebec, visit the world’s largest winter
carnival, where ice decorations and sculptures and lights form a
magical spectacle.
- Make the most of Quebecois hospitality and conviviality.
- Unforgettable overnight stays to take the time to
contemplate the spectacle on offer.
- Landscapes: great open spaces, fjords, immaculate boreal
forests, sea ice, snow-covered valleys.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Prestige Stateroom-I | Prestige Stateroom-II | Prestige Stateroom-III | Deluxe Suite-I | Deluxe Suite-II | Deluxe Suite-III | Prestige Suite-I | Prestige Suite-II | Grand Prestige Suite | Privilege Suite | Duplex Suite | Owner's Suite |
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| Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | 27,240 | 27,750 | N/A | 28,980 | 30,220 | 31,220 | 39,660 | N/A | N/A | 44,620 | 60,760 | 89,170 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | 24,210 | 24,650 | 25,080 | 25,730 | 26,820 | 27,690 | 35,080 | 36,160 | 37,250 | 39,420 | 53,540 | 89,170 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 | 25,730 | 26,200 | 26,660 | 27,360 | 28,520 | 29,460 | 37,370 | 38,530 | 39,700 | 42,020 | 57,150 | 89,170 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Mar 06, 2025 | 24,210 | 24,650 | 25,080 | 25,730 | 26,820 | 27,690 | 35,080 | N/A | 37,250 | 39,420 | 53,540 | 89,170 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Prestige Stateroom-I | (Mid-range)
Prestige Suite-I | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | 27,240 | 39,660 | 89,170 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | 24,210 | 35,080 | 89,170 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 | 25,730 | 37,370 | 89,170 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Mar 06, 2025 | 24,210 | 35,080 | 89,170 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : SAINT PIERRE ISLAND, SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON
Off
the Canadian coast, discover Saint Pierre Island, one of the two main
islands of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago, the only French
territory in North America. Endowed with a natural harbour, the island,
whose name is a reference to the patron saint of fishermen, developed
around the fishing industry and still has many traces of its past
today. Whale hunting, cod fishing, alcohol smuggling during the
Prohibition: all of these memories are still very much alive in the
capital, Saint-Pierre. The island is also renowned for the observation
of exceptional fauna including, among others, whales, fin whales,
dolphins, seals, puffins and petrels.
Day
2 : AT SEA
Anchored
on the eastern shores of the province of Nova Scotia, Sydney, the
largest town on the Cape Breton Island, stands proudly opposite the icy
breezes of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Fall under the charms of an
immaculate and preserved nature in this winter setting. Here, the
snow-capped mountains plunge into the waters dotted with drifting ice
floe, the rays of winter sun caress the captivating conifer forests
with their golden hue, creating enchanting plays on light. On these
lands steeped in history, the place where the Mi’kmaq
indigenous people encountered the British and French explorers,
discover a rich heritage shaped by these different visits, as evidenced
by the emblematic Big Fiddle, the largest violin in the world standing
over 18 metres (60 feet) tall.
Day
3-4 : CAP-AUX-MEULES, MAGDALEN ISLANDS
Scattered
through the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the Magdalen Islands offer a
variety of extraordinary landscapes, between captivating drifting ice
floe, tall red sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches covered with an
immaculate coat and snow-covered valleys. Here, winter really is a
special season, a time of contrasts and mysteries. The icy winds
intertwine with the softness of the salty air, and the colourful
houses, dressed in their finest attire, stand bravely in this
enchanting scenery. In these distant lands, you will be plunged into
Acadian culture, you will discover ancestral traditions here and will
have the chance to explore the unique landscapes on hikes or snowshoe
walks along the icy shores.
Day
5 : GASPÉ
In
the glacial darkness of the Canadian winter, Gaspé stands
proud like a preserved and authentic jewel at the edge of the dark
waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Nature seems to be holding its
breath. The captivating Mount Jacques-Cartier, the highest point of the
Chic-Choc Mountains range and the South, is dressed with an immaculate
coat of snow, while the frozen rivers slowly wind their way, fixing
time in their icy embrace. During a snowshoe walk, fall in love with
the captivating landscapes of the L’Anse-au-Griffon Valley,
right in the heart of the Forillon National Park. Then, in
Percé, opposite the famous eponymous Rock, dive into the
natural beauty of the “magic forest”, where
thousands of conifers decked out in an immaculate white cloak are like
silent guardians watching over this isolated piece of land. You may
also fall in love with this charming town, where the exciting history
and the conviviality of the locals come together in a delightful blend.
Day 6-7 : SEPT-ÎLES
On
the edge of the Canadian landscape, between the icy waters of the Gulf
of Saint Lawrence, Sept-Îles invites you on a unique journey.
Surrounded by a captivating sea of ice and an immaculate boreal forest,
the seven islands, eternal guardians of the coastline, seem to murmur
timeless stories. In particular, you will have the privilege of meeting
the Innu people, the indigenous civilisation of the
Côte-Nord, during a unique moment when you will learn more
about their ancestral customs and traditions. The area is famous for
its winter festivities; like its emblematic Hivernants (hunters and
trappers who would spend the winter), fall under the charm of its
unique environment. During Nordic hikes on skis or snowshoes, you will
be enchanted by its captivated landscapes.
Day
8 : SAILING SAGUENAY RIVER
In
the heart of winter, the Saguenay River becomes an enchanting setting.
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, set sail on a captivating cruise. The
once turbulent waters of the Saguenay are now calm and silent, covered
in a thick layer of ice. The trees lining its shores are wrapped in a
glistening coat of snow, forming a majestic alley. At twilight, when
the sun is setting behind the mountains, pink and gold reflections
light up the horizon, turning the landscape into a bewitching tableau.
Day
9-11 : LA BAIE (SAGUENAY)
During
the long winter months, in the majestic Saguenay Valley, the borough of
La Baie is cloaked in an aura of mystery. Here, the striking
contrasts of its pristine lands, where nature displays its full
splendour, invite you to experience a unique moment alongside the
Saguenayens, a people amongst the most welcoming and hospitable in the
world. During a snowshoe walk or a dog sled outing, as a passenger or a
musher, take the time to observe immaculate nature bordered by a thick
ice floe, where Le Commandant Charcot will remain for several days, and
you will be able to disembark. Each winter, hundreds of colourful huts
set up on these frozen waters to practice traditional ice fishing. You
will be initiated into these ancestral techniques and have the pleasure
of tasting freshly caught rockfish.
Day 12-13 : QUÉBEC
At
the confluence of the Saint Charles River and the Saint Lawrence
estuary, in the South-East of Canada, the capital of the Beautiful
Province puts on its best finery in the winter season. During its long
winter months, the historic streets of the city - whose name means
“where the river narrows” in the Mi'kmaq language -
are decked out in a cloak of snow. Let yourself be swept away by the
unique atmosphere of the old town, including in the Petit Champlain
district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the aromas of spices and
hot chocolate emanating from the surrounding cafés will warm
up hearts and souls alike. An oasis in the heart of urban life, the
Plains of Abraham will provide you with the opportunity to try out the
most popular winter activities, like cross-country skiing or ice
skating, while making the most of sumptuous panoramas over the city
that hosts the world’s largest winter carnival every year.
Le Commandant Charcot (Luxury Expedition, 270-guests)
Le Commandant-Charcot welcomes you to an intimate and refined atmosphere. Equipped with just 135 staterooms including 31 suites with balconies and outside views, the ship offers outstanding gastronomy in its two restaurants, relaxation in the indoor pool surrounded by its winter garden, relaxation in the well-being area with sauna and Snow Room... Like on a private yacht, each of our guests is unique.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Flight Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT in economy
class.
- Transfer as mentioned in the programme.
- English-speaking assistance.
Excluded
from this voyage:
- Personal expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the programme.
