HIGHLIGHTS
- Outings
and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of
experienced naturalist guides.
- Hiking
opportunity.
- Sailing
in Spitsbergen’s fjords and towards the ice floe.
- Landscapes:
ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys,
sheer cliffs, huge glaciers.
- Wildlife:
polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses,
whales, puffins.
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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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:For
your serenity, PONANT selects flights and organizes the transfers
between the port and the airport (and vice versa). This package is
included in your cruise fare.
Embarkation
Day - Paris/Longyearbyen
Flight
Paris/Longyearbyen selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 4 hours, 30 min.
Meet
and greet at airport.
Transfer
to the pier for embarkation.
– Cruise on board your
ship –
Disembarkation Day -Longyearbyen/Paris
Disembarkation.
Meet
and great at the port.
Transfer
to the airport in time for flight check in.
Flight
Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 4 hours, 30 min.
Your
programme includes:
- Flight Paris/Longyearbyen and
Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class.
- Transfers as per programme.
- Assistance from our local representative.
Your
programme does not include:
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other services not mentioned in the
programme.
Please note:
Tourist
infrastructures are very limited in Longyearbyen. We kindly ask you for
your flexibility and understanding:
- Due to limited local transportation
resources, waiting might be generated.
- Due to local transportation conditions,
comfort is basic and carry on could be limited on board the buses used
for passengers transfer to the airport (if too large the carry on could
be transferred with the main luggage). The use of a back pack is
suggested.
- For passengers in transit in
Paris, it is recommended to stay one night in Paris
before and after your connecting flight.
- Programme and flight schedule are subject
to change.
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 |
|---|
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:For
your serenity, PONANT selects flights and organizes the transfers
between the port and the airport (and vice versa). This package is
included in your cruise fare.
Embarkation
Day - Paris/Longyearbyen
Flight
Paris/Longyearbyen selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 4 hours, 30 min.
Meet
and greet at airport.
Transfer
to the pier for embarkation.
– Cruise on board your
ship –
Disembarkation Day -Longyearbyen/Paris
Disembarkation.
Meet
and great at the port.
Transfer
to the airport in time for flight check in.
Flight
Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 4 hours, 30 min.
Your
programme includes:
- Flight Paris/Longyearbyen and
Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class.
- Transfers as per programme.
- Assistance from our local representative.
Your
programme does not include:
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other services not mentioned in the
programme.
Please note:
Tourist
infrastructures are very limited in Longyearbyen. We kindly ask you for
your flexibility and understanding:
- Due to limited local transportation
resources, waiting might be generated.
- Due to local transportation conditions,
comfort is basic and carry on could be limited on board the buses used
for passengers transfer to the airport (if too large the carry on could
be transferred with the main luggage). The use of a back pack is
suggested.
- For passengers in transit in
Paris, it is recommended to stay one night in Paris
before and after your connecting flight.
- Programme and flight schedule are subject
to change.
ITINERARY
Day
1: LONGYEARBYEN, SPITSBERGEN
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.
Day
2: LILLIEHÖÖK GLACIER
Welcome
to Cross Bay’s décor of plutonic rocks and tundra.
Admire the immense expanses of flowers that cover the mountain slopes,
amidst 14 alpine glaciers plunging majestically into the sea. In this
setting of wild beauty, which endemic wildlife has chosen to call home,
set off to discover the sublime Lilliehöök Glacier.
Located in the fjord of the same name, it forms a kind of circle and
its front is 7 km wide. As you approach it, you will fall under the
spell of the icebergs floating around it, like jewels bedecking the
magical waters of the Arctic. Walruses, sea birds, seals and Svalbard
reindeer will perhaps accompany as you explore these unique places.
14TH
JULY GLACIER, SPITSBERGEN
At
the entrance to Cross Bay, between tundra, plutonic rocks and mountains
covered with a surprising endemic flora, set off to discover the 14th
July Glacier. It was thus named by Prince Albert I of Monaco, following
an expedition that he led there at the beginning of the 20th century.
The glacier’s surroundings are frequented by numerous birds
(Tridactyl gulls, thick-billed murres, barnacle geese, common eiders,
Atlantic puffins…), as well as Arctic foxes and reindeer. As
you arrive in front of the glacier, admire the impressive wall of ice
and the reflection of the cliffs in the water. It is quite common to
see a section of ice come loose, or a bearded seal lounging on an
iceberg.
Day
3: MAGDALENEFJORDEN (MAGDALENA BAY), SPITSBERGEN
Nestling
in north western Spitsbergen, Magdalena Bay is one of
Svalbard’s unmissable sites. In a spectacular landscape of
snow-topped Alpine mountains, deep fjords, beaches and majestic
glaciers, it offers multiple opportunities for wonderment. We will not
be surprised to observe whales, walruses, seals, common eiders, terns,
polar bears and Arctic foxes there. The site of Gravneset, located in
Magdalenafjorden, is home to the remnants of a former whaling station
used during the 17th century, as well as the graves of many sailors
buried here up until the end of the 18th century. Not far from here,
the Gully Glacier offers a magnificent view, a delight for
photographers.
VIRGOHAMNA,
SPITSBERGEN
Welcome
to a land of rich history! Virgohamna, or Virgo Bay, to the north west
of Spitsbergen, was home to a whaling station in the 17th century.
Above all, though, it is known as the staging area for many attempts to
reach the North Pole by balloon. In 1896, Swedish balloonist
Andrée set up camp here and lifted off a year later with two
team members on a trip that would cost them their lives. A few years
later, the American explorer Wellmann also attempted this crazy
adventure, without success. During your visit, you will be able to see
a pile of planks, rusty cans, pipes, debris from earthenware and all
kinds of waste on the ground. Visitors are asked to respect these
historic remnants, in homage to the conquerors of the poles.
Day
4: SAILING AMONG ICEBERGS
Your
ship carefully weaves in and out of the icebergs. These ice giants,
which at times are more than 60 metres high, come from the glaciers and
the ice cap. Whether grounded or floating, pure white blocks or in
eroded form, sparkling or blue-tinged, this is always a magical moment
to experience on board the ship or on a Zodiac® dinghy. Each
iceberg, sculpted by the waves, takes on diverse colours and shapes
that have fuelled the imagination of the peoples of the Arctic.
Day
5: TEXAS BAR, LIEFDEFJORDEN
Despite
the name given to the place, we are neither in Texas nor in a bar; it
is actually an unusual place in the High Arctic. Texas Bar is a former
trapper’s hut that was used by Arctic fox and polar bear
hunters in the past. The hut, still in place, has a rudimentary
interior with bunkbeds and kitchen utensils. Located at the entrance to
Liefdefjorden (the “fjord of love”), it stands
peacefully in a landscape of hills covered with moss, lichen and
flowers. The cliffs with their changing colours, very frequented by
birds, complete the beauty of the panorama. Take a little hike up the
slopes and admire the superb view over the Monaco Glacier, which is
further south.
MONACO
GLACIER, SPITSBERGEN
Located
to the North-West of the Svalbard archipelago, the Monaco Glacier is
probably one of Spitsbergen’s most beautiful and majestic.
Named in honour of Prince Albert I of Monaco, a sailor, it stands as an
impenetrable, blue-tinged jagged wall, the last glacier before reaching
a latitude of 80° North. Imagine the sound of the ice cracking
as it breaks free and crashes into the transparent water. And to make
the magical landscape even more perfect, you might be lucky enough to
spot bears and whales, as these two animals have a special fondness for
this area.
Day
6: NY-ALESUND, SPITSBERGEN
During
your cruise, discover Ny-Ålesund, 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!
KONGSFJORDEN
(KING BAY), SPITSBERGEN
Very
close to the former mining town of Ny-Ålesund, set off to
discover Kings Bay. Your ship will sail in one of the most beautiful
fjords in Svalbard: Kongsfjorden (the fjord of the King), a gateway to
grandiose landscapes. Here, the snow-capped mountains are reflected in
the water where superb icebergs try to outdo each other in their
beauty, a delight for photographers. Bearded seals, reindeer, barnacle
geese and black guillemots frequent these places that have a unique
atmosphere. Once you arrive at the end of the fjord, admire the
Kongsbreen (glacier of the King) and its three characteristic rocky
points, which take their names from three Scandinavian countries: Svea
(Sweden), Dana (Denmark) and Nora (Norway).
Day
7: ALKHORNET, SPITSBERGEN
At
the northern entrance of Isfjorden, there is a small paradise for bird
lovers: the Alkhornet Cliff. It is home to a very rich avifauna, made
up of thousands of birds frolicking in a joyous tumult: gulls,
guillemots, pink-footed geese, terns, seagulls, puffins, Arctic
skuas… The Alkhornet Cliff, easily recognisable by its
rhinoceros-horn shape, is also frequented by reindeer, which are not
overly timid. Attracted by the tundra that covers the foot of the
mountain, they come to graze in peace in a verdant setting covered with
grass and moss. With a little luck, you will perhaps have the
opportunity to see some seals and Arctic foxes, who are also regular
visitors.
PYRAMIDEN,
SPITSBERGEN
This
port of call will definitely make an impression on history enthusiasts.
A real ghost town, Pyramiden was founded by Sweden at the beginning of
the 20th century before being sold a few years later to the Soviet
Union. Constructed at the foot of a mountain in the form of a pyramid,
this former mining town, abandoned in 1998, has conserved all the
buildings from its glory days, when it lived off coal mining. During
your visit, you will be able to walk past a swimming pool, swings, a
football pitch and a cinema. Even more unusual: reindeer like to wander
the deserted streets of this dead town, the only companions for the
handful of men who still live there in summer.
NORDENSKIÖLD
FJORD, SPITSBERGEN
Day
8: LONGYEARBYEN, SPITSBERGEN
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Gratuities
are included
- Free
Expedition Jacket to Keep and boots are available for rent
- Bottled
Water, Bar Drinks, Beer, House Wines and Soft Drinks are included with
lunch and dinner
- Complimentary
onboard WiFi (beginning in 2019)
- Complimentary
Traveler's Valet laundry servicce (beginning in 2019)
