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Le Boreal, 22 Night The Northwest Passage, in the wake of Roald Amundsen ex Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Nome, Alaska
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Boreal
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Nights 22
Departure Date 28 Aug 2024
Description PONANT takes you to the boundaries of the Far North during an exceptional trip in the wake of the legendary explorer Roald Amundsen. Sail the mythical Northwest Passage, a historic and famous shipping route, which winds its way among the labyrinthine channels of the northernmost world. Spend 23 days marvelling at the beauty of these remote regions where Inuit villages appear amidst the landscapes of the Arctic.

Greenland, and its traditional colourful houses, is the first port of call on your long adventure . You will sail along the west coast of this immense island with its hypnotic panoramas, between mineral landscapes and immaculate expanses, where the interplay between the contrasts seems endless. Monumental icebergs criss-cross the Labrador Sea with you, to travel towards Baffin Bay.

Set sail to Northern Canada and the entrance of the Northwest Passage. Amundsen was the first to pave the way on this northern route between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, which long remained just a theory for navigators and scientists. In Gjoa Haven, discover the wintering site of the expedition he undertook between 1903 and 1906. Like him, get to know the Inuit people who perpetuate their ancestral traditions in the heart of grandiose nature. On Beechey Island, retrace the steps of the Franklin expedition, before marvelling at the sublime canyon at Fury Beach.

Throughout your trip, you will enter majestic fjords and sail at the edge of the ice floes, in the hope of glimpsing the polar bear, the lord of the Far North. After Bellot Strait, the narrow passage of Coningham Bay will provide the perfect spot for an encounter with remarkable beluga whales. Try to spot bowhead whales in the Beaufort Sea; as for grey whales, these occupy the waters of the Bering Strait before they migrate towards the south of the continent. An exceptional journey taking in the emblematic fauna of the Far North, dreamlike landscapes and unforgettable encounters with the people of the North.

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
  • 28 Aug 2024
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Single Per Person
Superior Stateroom AU $30,690 AU $17,280 AU $57,510
Deluxe Stateroom AU $33,050 AU $33,050
Prestige Deck 4 AU $36,450 AU $36,450
Prestige Deck 5 AU $38,140 AU $38,140
Prestige Deck 6 AU $40,180 AU $40,180
Deluxe Suite AU $55,090 AU $55,090
Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU $73,730 AU $38,800 AU $73,730
Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU $77,460 AU $40,660 AU $77,460
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 28/08 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland 6:00 PM
2 29/08 Sisimiut, Greenland
3 30/08 Disko Island and Bay, Greenland
4 31/08 Eqi Glacier, Greenland
5 01/09 Akulleq Greenland
6 02/09 Kullorsuaq, Greenland
7 03/09 Savissivik, Greenland
8 04/09 Pond Inlet, Canada
9 05/09 Beechey Island, Arctic Canada
10 06/09 Fury Beach, Canada
11 07/09 Fort Ross, Nunavut
11 07/09 Bellot Strait, Nunavut
11 07/09 Coningham Bay, Canada
12 08/09 Gjoa Haven, Nunavut
13 09/09 At sea    
14 10/09 Edinburgh Island, Canada
15 11/09 Ulukhaktok, Canada
16 12/09 Jesse Harbour, Canada
17 13/09 Smoking Hills Canada NW
18 14/09 Beaufort Sea
19 15/09 King Point, Yukon
20 16/09 Beaufort Sea
21 17/09 Beaufort Sea
21 17/09 Beaufort Sea
22 18/09 King Island, Bering Sea, Alaska
23 19/09 Nome, Alaska 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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