HIGHLIGHTS
- Outings
and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced
naturalist guides.
- Hiking
opportunity.
- UNESCO
site: Ilulissat Icefjord.
- Visit
traditional villages and meet the Inuit people and Visit to Nuuk, the
capital of Greenland.
- Following
in the footsteps of the Vikings, from the east coast of Greenland to
Hvalso, home to ancient remains and Nuuk.
- Sail
along the Prins Christian Sund, a narrow, 100-km long passage that
winds its way through cliffs and glaciers.
- Discover
the Eqi Glacier, at the bottom of Disko Bay, where the
Paul-Émile Victor base marked the departure of many
expeditions to the ice cap.
- Discover
Disko Bay, where you will see the largest icebergs in the Northern
Hemisphere.
- The
scenery: fjords, iridescent glaciers and icebergs, wild tundra, lakes,
and mountain ranges.
- The
wildlife: humpback whales, orcas, seals, musk oxen, Arctic foxes.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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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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| Jul 20, 2026 | Aug 02, 2026 | 12,980 | 13,930 | 15,300 | 15,990 | 16,800 | 22,820 | 30,330 | 31,830 | 47,740 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Superior Stateroom | (Mid-range)
Prestige Deck 6 | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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| Jul 20, 2026 | Aug 02, 2026 | 12,980 | 16,800 | 47,740 |
ITINERARY
Day
1-2 : 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
3 : 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
4 : Tasiilaq
In
Tasiilaq, on Ammassalik Island, follow in the wake of Captain
Jean-Baptiste Charcot’s famous ship, the Pourquoi Pas ?,
which set off with its crew in 1935 to discover this small island of
primitive and wild beauty that remained unexplored until the end of the
19th century. Along with Ittoqqortoormiit, a village with 500
inhabitants located at the entrance of the Scoresby Sound, the village
of Tasiilaq and its surroundings, 800 kilometres (500 miles) further
north, are the only inhabited areas on the east coast of Greenland. The
name of this island is a reference to the capelin, a small flamboyant
silver-coloured fish whose presence in the thousands announces to
inhabitants the return of spring. A surprising discovery in a
spectacular setting.
Day
4 : Sermilik Fjord
You
will be captivated by the spectacular scenery of the Sermilik Fjord,
the largest in the south-east of Greenland. To the north, above the
glacial valleys, the Schweitzerland Alps and their peaks that rise to
an altitude of more than 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) stretch out in the
distance, while in the south, where it opens onto the Irminger Sea,
heavy erosion has carved the landscape. Three main glaciers calve a
multitude of dazzling icebergs that drift serenely along the indigo
waters of this majestic fjord. It owes its name to the Inuit word
Sermilik, which generally refers to a fjord into which a glacier flows.
It was mapped in 1884 by the Danish explorer Gustav Holm and his crew,
while they wintered in the Ammassalik region.
Day
5 : 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
6 : Aappilattoq (Augpilatok)
Aappilattoq
(Augpilatok), is a small Inuit village of around one hundred
inhabitants, whose name means “sea anemone” in
Greenlandic. Located in a mountainous region inaccessible by road, its
picturesque, colourful houses stretch out to the southern tip of
Greenland, on the banks of the spectacular Prince Christian Sound. Some
one hundred kilometres long, the sound connects the Labrador Sea to the
Irminger Sea, meandering through stunning landscapes such as majestic
glaciers, craggy peaks, and rocky cliffs with waterfalls fed by the ice
sheet. This region was uninhabited in the 19th century. The village was
created in the 1920s and the main activities revolve around hunting,
fishing and livestock farming.
Day
7 : Hvalso
Around
you, a grassy meadow filled with flowers stretches out, dotted with
imposing granite rocks. A few semi-wild sheep and horses greet you;
they are the only inhabitants of this place surrounded by beautiful
mountains. You are in Hvalsø, in the heart of the fertile
lands in Greenland’s south. During the 10th century, this
site was colonised by the Vikings, who established a large community
here. When your ship calls at these lands brimming with history, you
will see the ruins of a church whose remains are still very well
preserved. It was most likely built in the 14th century. It has lost
its timber roof, but its four stone walls continue to stand proudly as
a moving relic of a long-gone era.
Day
7 : 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
8 : Ikka Fjord
As
you sail through the majestic Ikka Fjord in south-west Greenland, you
will discover over 10,000 years of underwater geology, for mysterious
columns up to 20 metres high, formed several millennia ago, rise up
from the seabed. Their material, ikaite, gives the fjord its name.
Truly magical! You glide over calm, clear waters amidst breathtaking
mountains in the endlessly wild, huge area of Greenland.
Day
9 : 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
10 : 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
11 : 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
12 : 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
13 : Itilleq
Itilleq
is a tiny island lying within the Arctic Circle, 45 km south of
Sisimiut. Home to barely 100 people, they mainly earn a living from
fishing and hunting in their typical Greenlandic village, whose bright
colours evoke those of their traditional clothing. During your visit,
you will maybe have the pleasure of playing a game of football with
them, enjoying a “kaffemik” (a coffee break) or a
moment of contemplation when the gentle light of the midnight sun
dapples the horizon.
Day
14 : 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.
L'Austral (Luxury Expedition, 264-guests)
This superb mega-yacht with 132 staterooms is the result of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L'Austral remains faithful to our philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Flight Paris/Longyearbyen and Longyearbyen/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.
