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Northern Romanticism

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 Cruise Length
12 Days
 Cruise Starts
Honfleur
 Cruise Finishes
Bergen
12 Day Northern Romanticism Itinerary (Ponant)
Countries Explored: France, Belgium, Holland, Norway
Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Passengers
264
Crew
145
Launched
2010
Refurbished
2018
Cruise Code
F11BGO11.1

Overview

In partnership with RADIO CLASSIQUE, with the exceptional presence on board of Alain Duault. Ponant invites you aboard Le Boréal for a 12-day musical cruise from the Normandy coast to Scandinavia, to discover cities with a major cultural heritage and exceptional wild landscapes.

Your voyage will begin in the port of Honfleur, a picturesque Norman city. Le Boréal will first sail towards Belgium, starting with Ostend. Among other scenery, you will be able to admire its sea front and the sumptuous Belle Epoque-style façades that bear witness to the town's rich history...read more as a seaside resort. Then you will cruise to the Netherlands and reach the port of Amsterdam.

You will stroll through the city famous for its canals and enjoy its inhabitants' relaxed way of life. Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, but you will also fall under the charm of the incredible flower market and the superb exteriors of the beautiful houses. In Stavanger, a small town with harmonious blend of old and modern styles, you will admire the wonderfully preserved fishermen's houses that date from the 18th century, before sailing to the famous Lysefjorden, bordered by granite cliffs.

Then you will chart a course further north to continue exploring the Norwegian fjords and sail in the calm waters of theHardangerfjord, the second longest in Norway. At the heart of this pristine natural jewel, you will discover the sublime glacier landscapes while an array of abundant orchards is visible on its lush green shores. Your ship will then sail towards the GeirangerFjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before making its way to the?village of?Hellesylt, which boasts a beautiful waterfall. From the small and charming village of Olden, located a few kilometres from Jostedalsbren National Park and home to one of the last ice caps in Europe, you will be able to admire the wonderful Briksdal glacier.

Your cruise will end in?Bergen. The city founded by the Vikings is famous for its Hanseatic wharf that still carries a few traces of its rich historic past.

Cruise Itinerary

 
Arrive
Depart

Day 1: Honfleur
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17:30
Day 2: Ostend
12:00
19:00
Day 3: Antwerp
07:00
14:00
Day 4: Amsterdam
08:30
18:30
Day 5: Cruising At Sea
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--
Day 6: Stavanger
08:00
13:30
Day 6: Sailing In Lysefjorden
17:30
18:30
Day 7: Sailing In The Hardangerfjord
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Day 7: Ulvik
12:00
18:30
Day 8: Floro
14:00
18:30
Day 9: Alesund
08:00
18:00
Day 10: Geiranger
09:00
13:00
Day 10: Hellesylt
15:00
16:30
Day 11: Olden
07:00
13:30
Day 12: Bergen
07:00
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.

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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen 0 , ACT, Australia, Jun 2023
Very enjoyable trip. We were able to see Polar Bears, Walrus, whales , seals and lots of birds. Captains and crews are all fantastic and change the course for the best landing. Our reservations with Global Journeys was great with Georgie.

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