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In the heart of the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq

Dates:
31/08/2026
to  19/09/2026

Other available dates

20
days
19
nights on board
Starting from*
18.180 €
per person
30% Ponant Bonus

FLIGHT PARIS/KANGERLUSSUAQ + TRANSFERS + FLIGHT KANGERLUSSUAQ/PARIS


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.  


Ref : KK4445 - AU310826


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Your itinerary - In the heart of the Northwest Passage

The discovery of part of the Northwest Passage, some of the most emblematic sites, in the wake of the many explorers, including British officer John Franklin, who attempted to find this mythical maritime route...


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Superior Stateroom Deck 3
 

(21 m²)

From 18.180 € per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(18 m²)

From 19.530 € per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(18 m²)

From 21.450 € per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(18 m²)

From 22.410 € per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(18 m²)

From 23.550 € per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(27 m²)

From 31.980 € per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(37 m²)

From 42.520 € per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(37 m²)

From 44.630 € per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 6
 

(45 m²)

From 71.540 € per person



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Complete your trip

Included in your cruise
For more peace of mind, PONANT organizes your trip before or after the cruise. This package is included in the price of your cruise.


Included in your cruise

Additional services
For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.


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