Le Lyrial, 7 Night Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen ex Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Return – 28 May 2024 – Cruise Traveller

Le Lyrial, 7 Night Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen ex Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Return

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Le Lyrial
Cruise Departs
28 May 2024
Cruise Duration
7 Nights
Embark Ship
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Disembark Ship
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5
AU $12,500
per person
 AU $13,550
per person
 AU $15,050
per person
 AU $15,800
per person

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
28 May 2024
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
 6:00 PM
29 May 2024
Hornsund, Spitsbergen
30 May 2024
Bellsund, Svalbard
31 May 2024
The Ice Floes
01 Jun 2024
Makeoyane, Spitsbergen
01 Jun 2024
Monaco Glacier Spitsbergen
02 Jun 2024
Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen
02 Jun 2024
Smeerenburg, Spitsbergen
03 Jun 2024
Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen
03 Jun 2024
Kongsfjorden, Spitsbergen
04 Jun 2024
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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Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person   Single Per Person
Superior Stateroom
 
Deluxe Stateroom
   
Prestige Deck 4
   
Prestige Deck 5
   
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
 
Privilège Suite
 
Grand Deluxe Suite
 

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Somewhere in the High Arctic, between 76 and 80 degrees latitude North, Spitsbergen, meaning “pointed mountains”, awaits you for seven days of unforgettable travel looking out for wild life.

You will lift the anchor in Longyearbyen, where colourful wooden homes dot the landscape with a human presence that will certainly be the last you see for a while.

The sea rolls on, and the white-striped mountains, which gave the region its name, rise up from deeply tinted waters. The polar light combines with the changing weather of the Arctic, a big blue sky, the horizon scattered with clouds, the enveloping mist erasing the border between the land and the sea: these variations all provide the magical, almost surreal, setting with new nuances.

The ship is escorted by Arctic fulmars. The first ice appears; still discreet, it seems to be dancing around you. At the end of a fjord, you will find yourself before an immense glacier. Black-legged kittiwakes share an iceberg, while Arctic terns fly over the area. Aboard the ship or a Zodiac dinghy, you will admire the power of nature while becoming aware of its fragility. The music of the thaw has begun its soft melody: a combination of cracking, roaring, murmuring and fizzing defies the silence of the polar desert.

On land, you will set foot on malleable earth, known as moraine. Only moss, lichen and a few rare flowers have managed to adapt and to take hold here, forming the tundra. On these inhospitable lands, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes coexist with walruses, lying on the beach. It has been a long time since the Pomor settlers, of which traces remain, came to hunt them.

Here, the lord of the Arctic, the polar bear, is never very far away. The crucial aspects of this cruise involve searching and keeping an eye out. On board, the team of naturalists will scan the horizon so they can provide you with marvellous sightings of wildlife and, in particular, the polar bear. The region’s elusive fauna upholds its mysteries while the uncertain nature of the encounter bestows an indescribable magic upon it.

Itinerary is subject to change according to port authorisations 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.

Fourth ship in this superb series loyal to the PONANT spirit, Le Lyrial like her sisterships embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing which is PONANT’s signature. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 122 staterooms and suites) make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market.

Interoir Design:
We have been inspired by the destinations we visit and decided to create a subtle variation around a palette of blues. Ranging from the luminous delicate grey-blue of the Polar ice to splashes of the vivid turquoise blue found in Mediterranean coves, it also includes the blue light of the future pole star.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 142 metres
  • Maiden Voyage: 2015
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 264
  • Crew Nationality: French
  • Ship Registration: French

Ship Amenities

  • Internet Access WiFi
  • Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
  • Mini Bar
  • Flat Screen Television
  • IPod Entertainment System
  • Video on Demand
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Direct Dial Satellite Phone
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • 24 Hour Room Service

Ship Facilities

  • Gastronomic Restaurant
  • Main Lounge
  • Shop
  • Medical Centre
  • Theatre
  • Fitness Centre
  • Beauty Corner
  • Hairdresser
  • Relaxation Room
  • Photo Corner
  • Leisure Area
  • Swimming Pool
  • Grill Restaurant
  • Internet Station
  • Panoramic Lounge
  • Panoramic Terrace
  • Open Air Bar
  • Sun Deck

EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment – a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared – and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege…

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax – we take care of everything…

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