PonantLR304 - LY070827
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen to Reykjavík
Date
2027-08-07
Duration
14 nights
Departure Port
Longyearbyen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Arrival Port
Reykjavik
Iceland
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Date
2027-08-07
Duration
14 nights
Departure Port
Longyearbyen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Arrival Port
Reykjavik
Iceland
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Ponant
2015
—
10,700 GT
264
122
139
466 m
18 m
14 knots
No
Longyearbyen, the northernmost permanent settlement in the world, is a unique port in the Svalbard archipelago, rich in history and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like reindeer stew and exploring the stunning fjords of Raudfjord and Liefdefjorden. The best time to visit is during the summer months, when the midnight sun illuminates the stunning scenery.
Ny-Ålesund, one of the world's northernmost settlements on Svalbard's Spitsbergen island, is a former coal-mining town turned elite international research station, renowned as the departure point for Amundsen's historic 1926 North Pole flight. Visitors should not miss a Zodiac excursion beneath the calving face of Kronebreen glacier and the extraordinary wildlife encounters — polar bears, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies — found throughout Kongsfjorden and neighbouring Raudfjord. The optimal visiting window is July through August, when the midnight sun illuminates the tundra in perpetual golden light and sea ice conditions allow the fullest access to surrounding fjords.
Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, a thousand kilometres from the North Pole, where polar bears outnumber humans, glaciers calve into pristine fjords, and the midnight sun illuminates an Arctic wilderness of extraordinary beauty. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruises along glacier fronts, wildlife watching for polar bears and walruses, and visiting the Global Seed Vault in Longyearbyen. June through September is the expedition season.
Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, a thousand kilometres from the North Pole, where polar bears outnumber humans, glaciers calve into pristine fjords, and the midnight sun illuminates an Arctic wilderness of extraordinary beauty. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruises along glacier fronts, wildlife watching for polar bears and walruses, and visiting the Global Seed Vault in Longyearbyen. June through September is the expedition season.
Ittoqqortoormiit is one of Earth's most isolated settlements, a 350-person Inuit community at the mouth of the world's longest fjord system on Greenland's remote east coast. Must-dos include Zodiac exploration of the monumental Scoresby Sund fjords, watching for musk oxen on the tundra, and visiting the colorful Arctic community. Mid-July through September offers the narrow window when sea ice permits access.
Scoresby Sound is a large fjord system of the Greenland Sea on the eastern coast of Greenland. It has a tree-like structure, with a main body approximately 110 km long that branches into a system of fjords covering an area of about 38,000 km². The longest of the fjords extends 340–350 km inland from the coastline.
Húsavík, Europe's whale-watching capital on northern Iceland's Skjálfandi Bay, offers over ninety-five percent sighting rates of humpbacks, blue whales, and minke whales in nutrient-rich Arctic waters. A world-class whale museum and proximity to Dettifoss waterfall, Ásbyrgi canyon, and Mývatn's geothermal wonders extend the experience. HX Expeditions, Lindblad Expeditions, and Seabourn bring expedition travelers to this colorful fishing town where Arctic cuisine and cetacean encounters converge with quiet Icelandic authority.
Grundarfjörður is a fishing town at the base of Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed mountain, and the gateway to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula—dubbed "Iceland in miniature" for its concentrated geological diversity. Must-dos include photographing Kirkjufell with its companion waterfall and exploring Snæfellsjökull, the glacier volcano from Jules Verne's novel. June and July offer midnight sun and the most reliable weather for peninsula exploration.
Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.
Day 1
Longyearbyen, the northernmost permanent settlement in the world, is a unique port in the Svalbard archipelago, rich in history and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like reindeer stew and exploring the stunning fjords of Raudfjord and Liefdefjorden. The best time to visit is during the summer months, when the midnight sun illuminates the stunning scenery.
Day 2
Ny-Ålesund, one of the world's northernmost settlements on Svalbard's Spitsbergen island, is a former coal-mining town turned elite international research station, renowned as the departure point for Amundsen's historic 1926 North Pole flight. Visitors should not miss a Zodiac excursion beneath the calving face of Kronebreen glacier and the extraordinary wildlife encounters — polar bears, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies — found throughout Kongsfjorden and neighbouring Raudfjord. The optimal visiting window is July through August, when the midnight sun illuminates the tundra in perpetual golden light and sea ice conditions allow the fullest access to surrounding fjords.
Day 3
Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, a thousand kilometres from the North Pole, where polar bears outnumber humans, glaciers calve into pristine fjords, and the midnight sun illuminates an Arctic wilderness of extraordinary beauty. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruises along glacier fronts, wildlife watching for polar bears and walruses, and visiting the Global Seed Vault in Longyearbyen. June through September is the expedition season.
Day 5
Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, a thousand kilometres from the North Pole, where polar bears outnumber humans, glaciers calve into pristine fjords, and the midnight sun illuminates an Arctic wilderness of extraordinary beauty. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruises along glacier fronts, wildlife watching for polar bears and walruses, and visiting the Global Seed Vault in Longyearbyen. June through September is the expedition season.
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Ittoqqortoormiit is one of Earth's most isolated settlements, a 350-person Inuit community at the mouth of the world's longest fjord system on Greenland's remote east coast. Must-dos include Zodiac exploration of the monumental Scoresby Sund fjords, watching for musk oxen on the tundra, and visiting the colorful Arctic community. Mid-July through September offers the narrow window when sea ice permits access.
Day 10
Scoresby Sound is a large fjord system of the Greenland Sea on the eastern coast of Greenland. It has a tree-like structure, with a main body approximately 110 km long that branches into a system of fjords covering an area of about 38,000 km². The longest of the fjords extends 340–350 km inland from the coastline.
Day 11
Day 12
Húsavík, Europe's whale-watching capital on northern Iceland's Skjálfandi Bay, offers over ninety-five percent sighting rates of humpbacks, blue whales, and minke whales in nutrient-rich Arctic waters. A world-class whale museum and proximity to Dettifoss waterfall, Ásbyrgi canyon, and Mývatn's geothermal wonders extend the experience. HX Expeditions, Lindblad Expeditions, and Seabourn bring expedition travelers to this colorful fishing town where Arctic cuisine and cetacean encounters converge with quiet Icelandic authority.
Day 13
Grundarfjörður is a fishing town at the base of Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed mountain, and the gateway to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula—dubbed "Iceland in miniature" for its concentrated geological diversity. Must-dos include photographing Kirkjufell with its companion waterfall and exploring Snæfellsjökull, the glacier volcano from Jules Verne's novel. June and July offer midnight sun and the most reliable weather for peninsula exploration.
Day 14
Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A lounge area with sofa (167 x 70 cm) and armchair
A bathroom with shower
A private 5 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A lounge with sofa, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and a Balneo bathtub
A private 12 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV
A second bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and a second TV
A lounge with sofa, third TV, two armchairs, and two sliding courtesy doors
A bathroom with shower and bath
A private 12 m² balcony
Three panoramic sliding bay windows
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 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A living/dining room with convertible sofa (160 x 190 cm), second TV, 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
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 12 m² balcony
Three panoramic sliding bay windows
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 190 cm)
A lounge with two armchairs, second TV, sliding courtesy door, and convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm)
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
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 a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV
A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and bath
A private 12 m² balcony
Three panoramic sliding bay windows
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A window and panoramic glazed swing door
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A window or round porthole
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