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Le Lyrial, 7 Night Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen ex Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Lyrial
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Nights 7
Departure Date 11 Jun 2024
Description PONANT invites you to an exceptional experience by discovering the Far North and the immense open spaces of the polar Arctic and its ice floes that extend to the North Pole.

You will board the ship at Longyearbyen in Norway for an 8-day expedition cruise to the heart of Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago.

On this expedition aboard Le Lyrial, in the company of our specialist teams, you will discover the exceptional flora and fauna that lives in these extreme conditions, where temperatures reach -30°C in winter.

First of all, you will set sail south to discover Hornsund, one of the Spitsbergen’s most beautiful fjords, which boasts an impressive glacier front, as well as Bellsund, whose lush valleys are sure to delight.

Le Lyrial will head north to reach the Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park, following the footsteps of the former whalers who once settled in the sites that are now home to the graves of many sailors and are frequented by various species of cetaceans.

You will then discover the world’s northernmost small town, Ny-Alesund. This international research base and former mining city was the departure point for many expeditions to the North Pole, the first of which, in 1926, was led by Umberto Nobile and Roald Amundsen aboard the Norge airship. Finally, you will reach the sumptuous Kongsfjorden glaciers.

This journey will take you on the trail of walruses, as well as the traces of the polar bear, the lord of the Arctic, which you might be able to admire in its natural environment.

The next destination on your itinerary, Svalbard archipelago are the last islands before the North Pole and here you will discover a unique feeling of having reached the top of the world. During this unforgettable expedition, our ship will sail to latitudes of 80° north.

Itinerary is subject to change according to port authorizations and government regulations. We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. 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. 
Sailing Dates
  • 11 Jun 2024
  • 25 Jun 2024
  • 23 Jul 2024
  • 02 Jul 2024
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Single Per Person
Superior Stateroom AU $14,980 AU $9,340 AU $26,260
Deluxe Stateroom AU $15,970 AU $15,970
Prestige Deck 4 AU $17,380 AU $17,380
Prestige Deck 5 AU $18,080 AU $18,080
Deluxe Suite AU $25,150 AU $25,150
Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU $32,920 AU $18,310 AU $32,920
Privilège Suite AU $34,480 AU $19,090 AU $34,480
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 11/06 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen 6:00 PM
2 12/06 Hornsund, Spitsbergen
3 13/06 Bellsund, Svalbard
4 14/06 The Ice Floes
5 15/06 Makeoyane, Spitsbergen
5 15/06 Monaco Glacier Spitsbergen
6 16/06 Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen
6 16/06 Smeerenburg, Spitsbergen
7 17/06 Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen
7 17/06 Kongsfjorden, Spitsbergen
8 18/06 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen 8:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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