In partnership with The Explorers Club and with the exceptional presence of George Kourounis, explorer, storm chaser and TV presenter who has spent 25 years documenting the extreme forces of nature and natural phenomena around the world such as tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, floods and the effects of climate change. An interpreter will be on board to provide simultaneous translation into French of all the moments of exchange and sharing with the English-speaking guest. Ponant invites you to set sail aboard Le Boréal for a memorable 14-day expedition cruise to the discovery of Baffin Bay. You...read more will embark in Kangerlussuaq for an unforgettable journey in the heart of the most magnificent Arctic landscapes.
The first destination is the west coast of Greenland which will welcome you with its majestic icebergs, colourful villages encircled by mountains and its basalt formations. This is the ideal opportunity for meeting the local population and learning about Greenland Inuit culture. Further north, Baffin Bay will reveal its remote villages of peat houses where the last bear hunters and narwhal fishers live in accordance with their ancestral traditions in the middle of the Arctic tundra. You will also see the remains of ancient Inuit civilisations and will discover Savissivik, the largest 'iceberg graveyard' in Greenland.
During the last part of your cruise, you will be able to enjoy really exploring Baffin Bay; you will look for the ice floe and try to spot polar bears. You will head south to reach Evighedsfjorden, which means the "eternity fjord" in Danish, where the landscapes made up of glaciers, tundra and jagged cliffs will help you end this journey on a high. We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions.
The itinerary, landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each Ponant cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the AECO.
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1:Paris - Flight to Kangerlussuaq
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Day 2:Sisimiut
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Day 3:Disko Bay
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Day 4: Qeqertarsuaq
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Day 5: Paul-Émile Victor Base Camp, Eqi Glacier
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Day 6:Akulleq
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Day 7: Orpit
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Day 8:Kullorsuaq
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Day 9:Savissivik
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Day 10: Cape York
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Day 11: Baffin Bay Exploration
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Day 12: Baffin Bay Exploration
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Day 13:Evighedsfjorden
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Day 14: Kangerlussuaq - Flight to Paris
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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.
Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen 0George and Suk Wan Juliana, ACT, Australia, Jun 2023
Very enjoyable trip. We were able to see Polar Bears, Walrus, whales , seals and lots of birds. Captains and crews are all fantastic and change the course for the best landing. Our reservations with Global Journeys was great with Georgie.
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