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Le Commandant Charcot, 9 Night Polar Lights: From North Cape to the Lofoten Islands ex Lakselv, Norway to Narvik, Norway
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Commandant Charcot
Destination EU Norwegian Fjords
Nights 9
Departure Date 29 Oct 2024
Description With featured guest Ian Dawson, British Photo Ambassador.

Winter is silently approaching and the day is slowly withdrawing near the Arctic Circle, making way for a long dusk pre-empting the darkness. Take the time to discover the Norwegian fjords and the sumptuous Lofoten archipelago, in the morning light or at dusk. The moment is perfect for a sensitive experience, if ever there were one, and for exploring this seasonal temporality like somewhere completely new.

The warm refuge of Le Commandant Charcot will open the doors for you to an all-new journey on the cusp of winter and invites you to explore the magnificent panoramas from the uninterrupted outside promenade deck, the Blue Lagoon pool or the Observatory Lounge. Appreciate the discreet and refined comfort of its spaces opening out onto the exterior and enjoy moments in complete communion with the elements.

Experience first-hand the North Cape, the summit of Europe, and explore the rugged shores of the edges of the Arctic and the natural sanctuaries of Norway: dolomite cliffs shaped by the last glaciation, an archaeological site dating from the Bronze Age, majestic fjords, remarkable coastal cities, fishing villages and coniferous forests. During this journey above the Arctic Circle, you will discover Lapland, home to the Sami, who are reindeer farmers and one of the last European indigenous people. During warm encounters, you will discover their cultural traditions and their way of life, in harmony with the elements. Immerse yourself in nature and, as the night overtakes the day, set off to chase the Northern Lights.

Amidst these distant landscapes, the Lofoten archipelago reveals itself, and is quite captivating. Can we conceive of a spectacle that is more fascinating than the undulating and coloured veil of the Northern Lights observed in the heart of these marvellous islands? The Swedish Impressionist artist, Anna Boberg (1864-1935) understood. She discovered the Lofoten Islands in 1901 and continued to return there over 33 years, finding the archipelago to be a great place from which to observe the Northern Lights. Her paintings give them a poetic, lyrical and almost mystic vision, celebrating the beauty of the setting.

Be like this passionate painter and allow the beauty of the journey soak in as the sky enshrouds the landscapes with surreal light.

The itinerary is subject to modifications. On board, the sailing programme, outings and activities cannot be guaranteed and are subject to weather conditions.
Sailing Dates
  • 29 Oct 2024
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Single Per Person
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU $19,960 AU $37,460
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 AU $20,320 AU $38,180
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 AU $20,680 AU $38,900
Deluxe Suite Deck 7 AU $21,150 AU $39,850
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU $21,230 AU $40,000
Deluxe Suite Deck 8 AU $22,880 AU $43,300
Grand Prestige Suite AU $26,620 AU $14,540 AU $47,160
Prestige Suite Deck 7 AU $27,730 AU $15,090 AU $53,010
Privilege Suite Deck 8 AU $29,670 AU $16,060 AU $52,800
Prestige Suite Deck 8 AU $29,980 AU $16,220 AU $57,500
Duplex Suite AU $40,330 AU $21,390 AU $72,520
Owner's Suite AU $52,750 AU $27,600 AU $103,040
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 29/10 Lakselv, Norway
2 30/10 Lakselv, Norway 12:00 PM
3 31/10 Honningsvag, Norway 7:00 AM 1:30 PM
4 01/11 Bear Island, Scoresby Sound, Greenland 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
5 02/11 Hammerfest, Norway 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
6 03/11 Tromso, Norway 8:00 AM 10:00 PM
7 04/11 Harstad, Norway 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
8 05/11 Leknes, Lofoten Islands, Norway 8:30 AM 8:00 PM
9 06/11 Narvik, Norway 9:00 AM
10 07/11 Narvik, Norway
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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