Home > Cruises > Arctic Cruises > Nordic Discoveries & Traditions

Nordic Discoveries & Traditions

No Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Balcony
$19,512
Suite
Sold Out
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
11 Days
 Cruise Starts
Paris
 Cruise Finishes
Paris
11 Day Nordic Discoveries & Traditions Itinerary (Ponant)
Countries Explored: France, Norway
Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Ship Class
Ponant Explorers
Departures
Passengers
184
Crew
118
Launched
2018
Cruise Code
TOSTOS10.4

Overview

Set off aboard Le Bellot for a brand-new 11-day cruise and enjoy an exceptional experience exploring Norway in the winter. From Tromso, you will sail towards these magical lands, where your exceptional itinerary will take in snow-capped summits, immaculate landscapes and the discovery of millennial traditions. The beginning of this trip beyond the Arctic Circle will be marked by an immersion in the land of the Sami. From your disembarkation in Narvik, in the very heart of captivating summits plunging into the sumptuous Ofotfjord, you will be invited to explore the ancestral tales of this reindeer-herding...read more indigenous people.

Your ship will then make its way south where you will witness the mysterious charm of the Lofoten archipelago. These islands have landscapes of surreal beauty alternating between sea, spectacular fjords, mountain slopes and bright-coloured huts on stilts. Then, Le Bellot will set sail for Hammerfest, the northernmost town in the world. During your port of call in this charming fishing port, you will have the opportunity to explore the Struve Geodetic Arc, a chain of triangulations stretching from Norway to the Black Sea, and the first technical and scientific tool to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will also sail by Bear Island, halfway between the North Cape of Norway and the South Cape of Spitsbergen. From your ship, you will marvel at this small strip of land with its craggy coastline and high jagged cliffs. Le Bellot will once again set sail south, for the captivating Honningsvag. This port of call will take you to the northernmost point of Europe: the North Cape.

On this cliff, home to the emblematic Milestone, a globe-shaped monument, allow yourself the time to dream as you gaze upon the vastness of the Barents Sea. You will then discover Alta. With the polar night in full swing, you may be lucky enough to admire the unique colours of the Northern Lights as they ripple and spin above the Arctic Circle. Your trip into the very heart of the immenseness of the Norwegian Arctic polar world will end in Tromso, your disembarkation port.

Cruise Itinerary

 
Arrive
Depart

Day 1: Paris - Flight to Tromso
--
18:00
Day 2: Narvik
07:00
19:00
Day 3: Reine, Lofoten
07:00
23:59
Day 4: Cruising At Sea
--
--
Day 5: Hammerfest
08:00
13:00
Day 6: Sailing Along Bjornoya (Bear Island)
--
--
Day 7: Honningsvag
12:00
19:00
Day 8: Alta
08:00
23:59
Day 9: Alta
--
19:00
Day 10: Tromso
08:00
23:59
Day 11: Tromso - Flight to Paris
--
--
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 Champlain

 Le Champlain
Le Champlain

You will love the onboard innovations, French gastronomy and sophisticated chic when you cruise on Le Champlain. Read more

Expedition Comfort
Expedition Comfort

Your ocean facing accommodation provides you a well appointed luxurious home as you explore the seas. Read more

Infinity Pool Days
Infinity Pool Days

Enjoy the views as you take a dip or swim in the resistant currents of the infinity pool. Read more

Inside The Blue Eye
Inside The Blue Eye

The chic innovative underwater lounge offers guests a chance to view and hear marine life. Read more

Nightlife and Entertainment
Nightlife and Entertainment

Enjoy the convivial social life in the main lounge or take in a show in the theatre. Read more

Relaxed Dining Settings
Relaxed Dining Settings

The two restaurants offer exquisite French gastronomy, both with outdoor settings and Ponant's impeccable service. Read more

Play Youtube Video

Availability Click on prices below to view cabin upgrades and details

Exclusive Savings
Monday 24 Feb 2025
Thursday 06 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Thursday 06 Mar 2025
Sunday 16 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Sunday 16 Mar 2025
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Saturday 05 Apr 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Monday 24 Feb 2025
Thursday 06 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Thursday 06 Mar 2025
Sunday 16 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Sunday 16 Mar 2025
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Saturday 05 Apr 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Monday 24 Feb 2025
Thursday 06 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Thursday 06 Mar 2025
Sunday 16 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Sunday 16 Mar 2025
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Saturday 05 Apr 2025
Ship Le Champlain
Balcony
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Suite
SOLD OUT
Unavailable
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Ponant. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Ponant. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

Similar Cruises

12 Day Ocean Voyage : Helsinki- Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (Ponant)

12 Days Helsinki Saint Pierre Island

Operated By: Ponant

From 11,864
Save 226
12 Day The Fascinating Nature of Melanesia (Ponant)

12 Days Darwin Darwin

Operated By: Ponant

From 11,610
Save 220
12 Day Emblematic Antarctica (Ponant)

12 Days Buenos Aires Buenos Aires

Operated By: Ponant

From 14,510
Save 701
12 Day Treasures of India (Ponant)

12 Days Colombo Mumbai

Operated By: Ponant

From 11,855
Save 225