Northwest Passage Cruise from Greenland to Russia

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Overview
Highlights
- The Leopold cliffs covered with guillemots
- Historical sites of expeditions from Franklin and Amundsen
- Crossing the International Date Line
- The Bering Strait
- Possibility of seeing Aurora Borealis
- Disko Bay, the largest producer of icebergs in the northern hemisphere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Trip includes
- All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
- Captain’s welcome cocktail and gala dinner
- Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, a selection of white, red and rosé wines offered during meals; afternoon tea
- Evening entertainment and events
- Luggage transfer from pier to the ship and vice versa
- Room service 24h (special selection)
- English speaking lecturer on selected sailings identified by “lecturer on board” logo
- Highly experienced bilingual (French-English) Expedition team for all programs identified with “Expedition” logo.
- Special program for US/Canada: The all inclusive package includes the Open Bar (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands...list available upon request), port taxes, fuel surcharge and gratuities
Itinerary

Embarking 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
At the heart of Disko Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Ilulissat Icefjord provides an extraordinary spectacle of almost surreal beauty. The sculptural icebergs continue their on timeless journey, shimmering with their eternal light. Vast pieces of ice break of...
Placed like a custodian on the northern edge of Baffin Island, Pond Inlet appears to guard over the entrance to the legendary North West Passage. Formerly called Tununiq by the Inuit, this region was long ago inhabited by their ancestors, the Thule, who left behind nu...
Beechey Island, looking across at the huge silhouette of Cape Riley, at the eastern end of Resolute Bay, will call to mind some of the most important moments of Franklin’s expedition. Sir John set off in 1845 in search of the mythical North West Passage and was forced...
Sailing the Franklin and Ross Straits
Sailing Queen Maud Gulf
During the 15th century, linking Europe and Asia by the sea became the grail of generations of explorers and adventurers. Today, La Compagnie du Ponant is offering you the chance to explore this region which still sees only infrequent traffic, but where passion and th...
Prince of wales strait
The Canadian Arctic Archipelago is composed of a myriad of islands with jagged coastlines and reveals landscapes you will only see at this far end of the world. Come and discover the small canadian island of Herschel, a frozen paradise located in the Beaufort Sea just...
Disembarkation
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Airport taxes (subject to modification)
- Port and safety taxes (included only in cruise package sold in US/Canada)
- Any ground services before and/or after the cruise other than the ones mentioned in each “Cruise & Flights” package and for which details are available upon request. Contact your travel agent or consult www.ponant.com
- Optional Open bar package (included only in cruise package sold in US/Canada) to be booked exclusively prior departure
- Optional Spa package to be booked prior your departure; please ask for more information
- Optional shore excursions
- Beverages other than the ones mentioned
- Laundry services, hair salon and à la carte Spa treatments
- Personal expenses, on board medical consultations and drug prescriptions
- Gratuities (included only in cruise package sold in US/Canada)
- Cancellation/luggage/assistance/repatriation/medical insurance(s)
- • Visa, disembarkation taxes, environmental taxes and/or national park fees if applicable
Accommodation
L'Austral In May 2011, l'Austral joined PONANT's fleet. This superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins is the result of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L'Austral remains faithful to our philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being. A sleek silhouette softened by elegantly smooth contours and large, arched windows opening up to the sea and the light: so many features come together to give L’Austral her distinctive shape. Precious materials, discreet elegance and a perfect balance between chic and casual, combine to make you feel as if you are on your own private yacht. A design blending tradition and innovation, where a nautical mood has been subtly recreated. A welcoming atmosphere of relaxed sophistication revolves around shades of grey, taupe, white and ivory enlivened by touches of cinnamon, caramel and tan.. So many personal touches create the spirit of a “private yacht.” You will encounter unique itineraries, calls inaccessible to large ships, chic and elegant yacht-like ambiance, refined and personalized service as well as gastronomic cuisine.
From 224 to 264 passagers Up to 132 outside cabins Length : 142m (466ft) * Beam : 18 m (59ft) 139 crew members Elevators to all decks Dynamic positioning system French flag
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