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13 Night Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

From Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
  • L'Austral
  • Main Lounge & Dance Floor
  • Open Air Bar
  • Panoramic Lounge & Bar
  • Pool
  • Gastronomic Restaurant
  • Beauty Corner Carita
  • Fitness Centre
  • Superior Stateroom
  • Deluxe Stateroom
  • Deluxe Suite
  • Prestige Stateroom
  • Owner's Suite
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L'Austral

Ponant Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14078433
  • Departs: Fri, Jul 30, 2027
  • Returns: Thu, Aug 12, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Friday - Jul 30, 2027
    Day
    1
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
    Iceland's capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the country. Perlan, the "Pearl of Reykjavik", a museum located on Oskjuhlid 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 Hallgrimskirkja church, and to the historical centre where one can stroll along the Skolavordustigur 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. ...
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    Saturday - Jul 31, 2027
    Day
    2
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Depart: 23:59:00
    Sunday - Aug 1, 2027
    Day
    3
    At Sea
    • 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 center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. 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. ...
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    Monday - Aug 2, 2027
    Day
    4
    • Tasiilaq, Greenland
    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 800 kilometers (500 miles) further north, the village of Tasiilaq and its surroundings 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-colored fish whose presence in the thousands announces to inhabitants the return of spring. A surprising discovery in a spectacular setting. ...
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    • Sermilik, Greenland
    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 Schweizerland 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. ...
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    Tuesday - Aug 3, 2027
    Day
    5
    • Skjoldungen Island, Greenland
    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: 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. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 4, 2027
    Day
    6
    Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
    • Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
    Your ship glides silently towards the Greenland coast, in a setting punctuated by pointed peaks and majestic glaciers... You are on the verge of crossing the Prins Christians Sund, a narrow channel that stretches out and zigzags over some one hundred kilometers between Greenland's south-east and south-west. Fall under the spell of the primitive beauty of these unique landscapes, including rocky cliffs and waterfalls that are fed by the ice sheet and plunge into the icy waters. Here, bearded seals love to lie on the floating ice to soak up the sunshine. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 5, 2027
    Day
    7
    • Hvalsey, Greenland
    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 Hvalso, in the heart of the fertile lands in Greenland's south. During the 10th century, this site was colonized 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. ...
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    • Igaliku, Greenland
    Nestling on the southern tip of Greenland, Igaliku offers a peaceful panorama, dominated by high snow-capped mountains and vibrant valleys of flowers on fine days. Home to the first Viking agricultural settlements, this bucolic village houses the remains of the Gardar religious site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...
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    Friday - Aug 6, 2027
    Day
    8
    • Ikkafjord, Greenland
    As you sail through the majestic Ikka Fjord in south-west Greenland, you will discover over 10,000 years of underwater geology - mysterious columns up to 20 meters 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. ...
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    Saturday - Aug 7, 2027
    Day
    9
    Nuuk, Greenland
    • Nuuk, Greenland
    When Erik the Red, 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 a 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. ...
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    Sunday - Aug 8, 2027
    Day
    10
    Sisimiut, Greenland
    • Sisimiut, Greenland
    During your cruise, we invite you to discover Sisimiut, the second-largest town in Greenland founded in 1756 and. 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. ...
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    Monday - Aug 9, 2027
    Day
    11
    • Port Victor, Greenland
    "The most beautiful place in the Arctic" is how Paul-Emile 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-Emile Victor's shelter cannot be overlooked; it was from here that the French Polar Expeditions' anthropological and geographic explorations set off in the 1950s. ...
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    Tuesday - Aug 10, 2027
    Day
    12
    Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland
    • Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland
    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. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 11, 2027
    Day
    13
    • Nooralak, Greenland, Denmark
    Located a few kilometers away from the Arctic Circle, the Nooralak peninsula features raw and untamed beauty. Nature reigns supreme here, with the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see, decked out in various forms of flora and inhabited by Greenland's emblematic fauna - snow buntings, common ravens, reindeer, musk oxen, and the discreet Arctic fox. The heights of Nooralak afford sublime panoramas over the Itilleq fjord, whose water reflects the moving skies of the Far North. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 12, 2027
    Day
    14
    Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
    • Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
    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. ...
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