With featured guest Ian Dawson, British Photo Ambassador. The writer Jørn Riel described the polar night as a "a world apart, unique and fascinating, where nature reigns supreme and men keep a low profile." When the northern winter approaches, the sun hardly rises over the horizon any more: experience an all-new Ponant journey and let yourself be guided towards a new temporality, the moment when a long dusk stretches out after the day. From the jagged coastlines of Norway to the ice-covered reliefs of Spitsbergen, dive into the heart of landscapes lit by powdered hues and set off in search of the...read more exhilarating spectacle of the Northern Lights.
Aboard LeCommandant Charcot, a warm cocoon, savour the discreet and refined comfort of its spaces opening out onto the world. From the Blue Lagoon pool, the Observatory Lounge or the uninterruptedoutsidepromenadedeck, you will appreciate the splendour of the winter panoramas over the Arctic Circle. You will set sail towards the shores of continental Norway at the edge of the Arctic Ocean: welcome to Lapland! Very close to the emblematic North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe, sovereign nature delivers geological marvels in the heart of a fjord - a preserved island, dolomites and rocky rises formed during the last glaciation.
The Sami, reindeer farmers and one of the last European indigenous people, live between rugged shores and snow-capped peaks, remarkable coastal cities and large wild expanses, in the Lapland territory. During warm encounters, you will discover their cultural traditions and their way of life, in harmony with the elements. Immerse yourself in nature and, while the night overtakes the day, set off to chase the Northern Lights.
On this exclusive Ponant itinerary, your ship will continue on its path north, towards the coastlines of Spitsbergen. From this territory at the end of the world, you will explore majesticfjords and admire ancientglaciers and alpine peaks, at dusk. Here, the sun takes its leave, giving way to the long polar night, steeped in mystery and source of many Nordic myths. Make the most of the rarity of daylight, experience close up the fleeting dusk and delight in the majestic landscapes before the long winter night. The itinerary is subject to modifications. On board, the sailing programme, outings and activities cannot be guaranteed and are subject to weather conditions.
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1:Paris - Flight to Tromso
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Day 2:Alta
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Day 3:Tromso
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Day 4:Hammerfest
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Day 5: Sailing Along Bjornoya (Bear Island)
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Day 6: Hornsund
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Day 7:Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Day 8:Bellsund, Spitsbergen
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Day 9: Sailing Along Bjornoya (Bear Island)
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Day 10:Honningsvag
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Day 11: Rantalabukta (Reinoya Nature Reserve)
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Day 11: Lakselv
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Day 12: Lakselv - Flight to Paris
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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.
Life Onboard Le Commandant-Charcot
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Ponant Luxury Cruises (2023-24)
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