
In partnership with Le Cercle Polaire
In the heart of the Northwest Passage
- ItineraryKangerlussuaq to KangerlussuaqDuration20 days
- DatesStarting price
Onboard onto L'Austral for an exquisite journey
With PONANT, set off to discover Baffin Bay all the way to the mythical Northwest Passage during a 20-day expedition cruise aboard L’Austral. Leaving from Kangerlussuaq, explore the heart of this historic maritime route and set off for an unforgettable stay among the Arctic’s most beautiful landscapes.
First of all, you will explore the western coast of Greenland which will welcome you with its majestic icebergs in Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its colourful villages encircled by mountains and basalt formations. This is the ideal opportunity for meeting the local population and learning about Greenland Inuit culture.
Then set sail for the Nunavut province in Northern Canada, to approach 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. 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 grandiose 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 majestic belugas. In Artic Bay, you will meet the inhabitants of an Inuit village and will be able to build unique relationships.
The exploration of nature and wildlife and, above all, the polar history linked to this mythical route are the common theme of this journey, which will let you experience magic and unforgettable moments. The raw beauty of the Arctic offers an unforgettable backdrop, while the team of on-board naturalists sharpens your adventurer's soul. With a keen eye, you will scan the coastlines, fjords and glaciers in search of traces of life – a colony of walruses, a polar bear, beluga, northern fulmar, guillemot, Arctic tern, black-legged kittiwake… – and comprehend the historic places that bear witness to this iconic passage.
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.
Your voyage
All inclusive, gourmet cuisine, room service, evening entertainment, shows, fitness center, hammam, sauna… Discover what is included in every Ponant cruise.

Destination
Arctic
Kangerlussuaq to Kangerlussuaq
Duration
20 days, 19 nights on board
Expeditions, Human Adventures

Le Cercle Polaire

Laurent Mayet, Christine Oberdorff, Ann Daniels
Flight paris/kangerlussuaq + transfers + flight kangerlussuaq/paris
No single supplement, Ponant Bonus 25%
Ref: KK4445 - AU310826










Journey
Your journey day-by-day
- Explore the Northwest Passage in the wake of the great explorers and meet Inuit communities.
- Discover the landscapes (glaciers, fjords, majestic icebergs in Disko Bay, etc.) and the wildlife (opportunities to glimpse or observe cetaceans, polar bears, seabirds, etc.).
- Activities: opportunities for outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy with naturalist guides, kayaking, etc.

Customize your journey :

Date
30 Aug 26

Date
19 Sept 26
Sharing your journey with

Laurent Mayet

Christine Oberdorff

Ann Daniels
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and intimacy

Superior Stateroom
Guests
3
Surface
21 m²

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
18 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
18 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
2
Surface
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Surface
37 m²

Owner Suite
Guests
2
Surface
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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