Encounter with the High Arctics Last Guardians

Spring is in full swing in western Greenland! The ice flow is slowly starting to fracture, creating channels of open water. However, the snow is ubiquitous and covers a pristine landscape revealing unexpected reliefs. The snow-capped summits of jagged mountains appear in the distance, creating a breathtaking backdrop.

Once again, Le Commandant Charcot opens the way towards new horizons and invites you aboard for an all-new and unique 13-day journey to explore the frozen shores of western Greenland, the mythic Disko Bay as well as Baffin Bay caught in the ice floe. You will humbly access...read more these exceptional lands, which are inaccessible to traditional ships during this spring season and meet the local people in Greenland’s most isolated regions.

After the long winter night, sailing the frozen shores of western Greenland holds the promise of moments of wonder. The uncertainty here offers surprises and moments frozen in time. As is taught by Inuit wisdom, life thrives on the present moment. As you move into Disko Bay, the show becomes dreamlike, the icebergs float like cathedrals of ice, drifting slowly across the dark waters.

Carried by the breath of this pristine nature, you will sail through these dreamlike ice landscapes, to arrive in the village of Kullorsuaq. At the entrance to the mythical Melville Bay, enjoy four unforgettable days. A PONANT exclusive in this typical Greenlandic village, where you will fall under the charm of its inhabitants’ generosity and hospitality. Listen to the tales and legends of these last guardians of the High Arctic.

Share and discuss the knowledge of these outstanding ice hunters and help them make items that are vital for their day-to-day life, like the sled, kayak and harpoons. Enjoy a dog sled ride or a session of ice fishing on the ice floe in this unique environment, where the Arctic’s authenticity and raw beauty are revealed in all their glory.

You will then set sail south. In the heart of the ice floe, you will explore the icy vastness of Baffin Bay. You are privileged to arrive on this white desert where you will be able to discover this place like no other during a polar trek or a ski trip. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to glimpse the silhouette of the legendary polar bear, the lord of the manor, roaming this environment in search of the perfect spot for hunting or fishing.

Here, the Arctic unveils its poetic soul, a place where the grandeur of nature combines with the heritage of the exploration and wisdom of the indigenous peoples.