PonantEC120827
Secret Scandinavia Copenhagen to Fredrikstad
Date
2027-08-12
Duration
8 nights
Departure Port
Copenhagen
Denmark
Arrival Port
Fredrikstad
Norway
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Ponant
Le Champlain
Launched
2018
Refitted
—
Tonnage
9,976 GT
Passengers
184
Cabins
92
Crew
118
Length
430 m
Width
18 m
Speed
13 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Copenhagen
Depart 18:00
Rising from the harbour that Viking chieftain Absalon fortified in 1167, Copenhagen has evolved into one of Europe's most sophisticated capitals — a city where medieval spires and cutting-edge architecture coexist with effortless style. Savour smørrebrød at a century-old lunch counter, cycle across the harbour bridge to the revitalised Meatpacking District, and venture north to Kronborg Castle — Shakespeare's Elsinore. As one of Northern Europe's premier cruise homeports, it serves as the ideal gateway to Baltic and Scandinavian itineraries, best experienced from May to September.
Day 2
Day 2
Skagen
Skagen, Denmark's northernmost town, is a refined coastal destination where two seas meet at the tip of the Jutland peninsula, celebrated for its extraordinary painters' light, working fishing harbour, and pristine white-sand beaches at Grenen. Visitors should not miss tasting impeccably fresh *toast Skagen* at a harbourside restaurant and walking to the very point where the Kattegat and Skagerrak visibly collide — a rare natural spectacle. The ideal season to visit is June through August, when endless Scandinavian summer light bathes the landscape in the same golden luminosity that inspired the famous Skagen artists of the nineteenth century.
Day 3
Day 3
Marstrand
Marstrand is a car-free island on Sweden's Bohuslän coast crowned by the seventeenth-century Carlsten Fortress, serving as Sweden's premier sailing destination. Essential experiences include touring the fortress, tasting West Coast shrimp sandwiches, and kayaking the granite archipelago. June to August offers the warmest weather, with September's lobster premiere adding culinary incentive.
Day 4
Day 4
Egersund
Egersund in Norway offers dramatic Nordic landscapes where fjords, glaciers, and pristine wilderness create scenes of remarkable natural grandeur. The essential experience is immersion in the outdoor environment—hiking, wildlife watching, and savoring the region's exceptional seafood in settings of extraordinary beauty. Best visited June through September, when long northern days and mild temperatures make exploration a pleasure. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 5
Day 5
Bergen
Bergen, Norway's charming coastal city and historic trading hub, is known for its picturesque Bryggen Wharf and rich maritime heritage. Must-do experiences include sampling local delicacies at the vibrant Fish Market and exploring the medieval Hanseatic quarter. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the city's lively atmosphere and stunning fjord landscapes are at their peak.
Day 6
Day 6
Ulvik
Ulvik in Norway offers dramatic Nordic landscapes where fjords, glaciers, and pristine wilderness create scenes of remarkable natural grandeur. The essential experience is immersion in the outdoor environment—hiking, wildlife watching, and savoring the region's exceptional seafood in settings of extraordinary beauty. Best visited June through September, when long northern days and mild temperatures make exploration a pleasure. Cruise lines including Fred Olsen Cruise Lines feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 8
Day 8
Sailing in Lysefjorden
Day 8
Day 8
Kristiansand
Kristiansand is Norway's sun-drenched southern gateway, a Renaissance-planned harbour city where white timber houses, island-dotted coastlines, and exceptional seafood — particularly the beloved cold-water shrimp eaten fresh at the Fiskebrygga market — create an atmosphere closer to the Mediterranean than the Arctic. Visitors should not miss wandering the historic Posebyen quarter and sampling *fiskesuppe* by the harbour. The ideal season is June through August, when endless daylight bathes the Skagerrak coast in golden warmth and the outdoor culture of Sørlandet comes fully alive.
Day 9
Day 9
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad, Norway is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Ponant. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic quarter to absorb centuries of architectural heritage, and sampling the distinctive northern cuisine that transforms local ingredients into refined dining experiences. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.
Day 1
Copenhagen
Depart 18:00
Rising from the harbour that Viking chieftain Absalon fortified in 1167, Copenhagen has evolved into one of Europe's most sophisticated capitals — a city where medieval spires and cutting-edge architecture coexist with effortless style. Savour smørrebrød at a century-old lunch counter, cycle across the harbour bridge to the revitalised Meatpacking District, and venture north to Kronborg Castle — Shakespeare's Elsinore. As one of Northern Europe's premier cruise homeports, it serves as the ideal gateway to Baltic and Scandinavian itineraries, best experienced from May to September.
Day 2
Skagen
Skagen, Denmark's northernmost town, is a refined coastal destination where two seas meet at the tip of the Jutland peninsula, celebrated for its extraordinary painters' light, working fishing harbour, and pristine white-sand beaches at Grenen. Visitors should not miss tasting impeccably fresh *toast Skagen* at a harbourside restaurant and walking to the very point where the Kattegat and Skagerrak visibly collide — a rare natural spectacle. The ideal season to visit is June through August, when endless Scandinavian summer light bathes the landscape in the same golden luminosity that inspired the famous Skagen artists of the nineteenth century.
Day 3
Marstrand
Marstrand is a car-free island on Sweden's Bohuslän coast crowned by the seventeenth-century Carlsten Fortress, serving as Sweden's premier sailing destination. Essential experiences include touring the fortress, tasting West Coast shrimp sandwiches, and kayaking the granite archipelago. June to August offers the warmest weather, with September's lobster premiere adding culinary incentive.
Day 4
Egersund
Egersund in Norway offers dramatic Nordic landscapes where fjords, glaciers, and pristine wilderness create scenes of remarkable natural grandeur. The essential experience is immersion in the outdoor environment—hiking, wildlife watching, and savoring the region's exceptional seafood in settings of extraordinary beauty. Best visited June through September, when long northern days and mild temperatures make exploration a pleasure. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 5
Bergen
Bergen, Norway's charming coastal city and historic trading hub, is known for its picturesque Bryggen Wharf and rich maritime heritage. Must-do experiences include sampling local delicacies at the vibrant Fish Market and exploring the medieval Hanseatic quarter. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the city's lively atmosphere and stunning fjord landscapes are at their peak.
Day 6
Ulvik
Ulvik in Norway offers dramatic Nordic landscapes where fjords, glaciers, and pristine wilderness create scenes of remarkable natural grandeur. The essential experience is immersion in the outdoor environment—hiking, wildlife watching, and savoring the region's exceptional seafood in settings of extraordinary beauty. Best visited June through September, when long northern days and mild temperatures make exploration a pleasure. Cruise lines including Fred Olsen Cruise Lines feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 8
Sailing in Lysefjorden
Kristiansand
Kristiansand is Norway's sun-drenched southern gateway, a Renaissance-planned harbour city where white timber houses, island-dotted coastlines, and exceptional seafood — particularly the beloved cold-water shrimp eaten fresh at the Fiskebrygga market — create an atmosphere closer to the Mediterranean than the Arctic. Visitors should not miss wandering the historic Posebyen quarter and sampling *fiskesuppe* by the harbour. The ideal season is June through August, when endless daylight bathes the Skagerrak coast in golden warmth and the outdoor culture of Sørlandet comes fully alive.
Day 9
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad, Norway is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Ponant. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic quarter to absorb centuries of architectural heritage, and sampling the distinctive northern cuisine that transforms local ingredients into refined dining experiences. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.
Cabin Categories
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
Suite
290 m²Max 3
4
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A glazed panoramic swing door and panoramic window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12
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Deluxe Suite Deck 4
Suite
290 m²Max 3
5
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12
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Deluxe Suite Deck 5
Suite
290 m²Max 3
6
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Suite
290 m²Max 3
7
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12
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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Suite
484 m²Max 4
13
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with sofa bed convertible to a double bed (160 x 190 cm) or a single bed (80 x 190 cm) , armchair, and second TV
A bathroom with shower and Baleno bathtub
A private 32 m² terrace with two deckchairs and four-seater dining table
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+9
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Owner's Suite
Suite
484 m²Max 4
OS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Private return transfer
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A lounge with armchair, double sofa bed, and second TV
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower, balneo bathtub and smart mirror
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
A private 45 m² terrace: 2 deckchairs, jacuzzi, and lounge corner with sofa and armchair
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathWhirlpool BathToiletries Provided+14
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
Suite
409 m²Max 4
10
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window or panoramic swing door
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
Suite
409 m²Max 4
11
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13
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Privilege Suite Deck 5
Suite
344 m²Max 3
8
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Butler service
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge corner with chaise longue and armchair
A bathroom with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+14
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Privilege Suite Deck 6
Suite
344 m²Max 3
9
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair
A bathroom with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+14
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Deluxe Stateroom
Balcony
204 m²Max 2
D
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window
King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+12
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Prestige stateroom Deck 4
Balcony
1
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window or panoramic swing door
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Prestige stateroom Deck 5
Balcony
2
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
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Prestige stateroom Deck 6
Balcony
3
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
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