With featured guest Nick Rains, Australian photo ambassador. The backwash has left its mark on these landscapes shaped over time and hemmed the coastline into lacework. During a brand-new Ponant journey, discover the fragile edges of the shores of Norway and marvel at its inestimable treasures. On contact with these sublime panoramas, you will savour friluftsliv, which refers to the concept of reconnecting to nature without altering it. The Norwegians have elevated this philosophical concept into a way of living, closely connected to kos - meaning a pleasant moment.
As winter approaches,...read more the light becomes subdued and you will be able to admire the fascinating Lofoten archipelago, immerse yourself in nature amidst the most majestic fjords, and discover the beautifulilluminated coastal cities. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, you will have access to splendid viewpoints. From the warm and refined refuge of its spaces opening out onto the exterior, the Observatory Lounge or the uninterrupted outside promenade deck are ideal for enjoying moments in complete communion with the elements. Discover the LofotenIslands, which are like a world apart, simultaneously theatrical and wild.
They offer a varied palette of decors: alpine peaks, sandy shores, lush plains and majestic fjords. The traditional dark red fishing huts known as rorbuer punctuate the landscape with their ancestral presence. As the Norwegian Sea bathes each meander and each sker - rocky islet - of its immense and rugged coastline, discover the history of these coastal cities and fishing villages built as close as possible to the shore.
The sea will continue to accompany your discovery of the geological wonders and spectacular fjords surrounded by snow-covered peaks. Throughout your journey, an exhilarating seasonal half-light will embellish these powerful panoramas, where land and sea come together, the quintessence of Norwegian identity. The itinerary is subject to modifications. On board, the sailing programme, outings and activities cannot be guaranteed and are subject to weather conditions.
Cruise Itinerary
Arrive
Depart
Day 1:Paris - Flight to Narvik
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23:49
Day 2: Narvik
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23:00
Day 3:Leknes, Lofoten
08:00
23:59
Day 4: Reine, Lofoten
08:00
15:00
Day 5:Bronnoysund
08:00
16:00
Day 6: Smola
08:00
16:00
Day 7:Geiranger
08:30
15:30
Day 8:Alesund
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18:00
Day 9: Nordfjordeid
08:00
16:00
Day 10:Flam
09:00
23:59
Day 11: Sailing In The Sognefjord
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Day 12:Lerwick, Shetland Islands
08:30
14:00
Day 13:Bergen
08:30
23:59
Day 14:Bergen
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.
Life Onboard Le Commandant-Charcot
Brochure
Ponant Luxury Cruises (2023-24)
Discover our range of incredible luxury expeditions and yacht-style voyages in 2023, exploring Antarctica, the Norwegian Fjords, Caribbean & Latin America, The Indian Ocean & Persian Gulf and Oceania & Polynesia. Includes a range of trailblazing polar explorations aboard Le Commandant Charcot. If you are a travel agent, please email brochures.aus@ponant.com...more with your details and number of copies to be ordered.
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