Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Boreal |
Destination |
Arctic North Atlantic |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
09 Jul 2021 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Le Boreal.
Ponant invites you to experience something exceptional by discovering the Far North and the immense open spaces of the polar Arctic and its ice floes that extend to the North Pole.
You will board the ship at Longyearbyen in Norway for an 8-day expedition cruise to the heart of Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago.
Over the 8 days at sea aboard Le Boréal, in the company of our specialist teams, you will discover the exceptional flora and fauna that lives in these extreme conditions, where temperatures reach -30°C in winter. During this expedition, our ship will sail to latitudes of 80° north.
This journey will take you on the trail of walruses, which can be admired near the 14th July Glacier, as well as the traces of the polar bear, the lord of the Arctic, which you will be able to admire in its natural environment.
Then you will sail to the Svalbard archipelago, and the last islands before the North Pole, where you will discover that unique feeling of having reached the top of the world.
Highlights of this cruise:
Longyearbyen
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.
Ny Alesund
During your cruise, discover Ny Alesund, a former mining town that has been transformed into a scientific base. Founded in 1916, this small town was the departure point for many Arctic expeditions, including those of the famous explorer Roald Amundsen. Don't miss a visit to the museum and its famous post office, considered to be the most northerly in the world! |
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Sailing Dates |
- 04 Jun 2021
- 11 Jun 2021
- 25 Jun 2021
- 02 Jul 2021
- 09 Jul 2021
- 23 Jul 2021
- 30 Jul 2021
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
09/07 |
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen |
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06:00 PM |
2 |
10/07 |
Spitsbergen, Norway |
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3 |
11/07 |
Magdalenefjord, Norway |
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4 |
12/07 |
Spitsbergen, Norway |
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5 |
13/07 |
Spitsbergen, Norway |
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6 |
14/07 |
Spitsbergen, Norway |
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6 |
14/07 |
Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen |
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7 |
15/07 |
Pyramiden, Norway |
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8 |
16/07 |
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen |
07:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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