The "great land" or the "mainland" in Aleut is very aptly named. An immense territory and a mythical region, land of trappers and the origin of the greatest adventures, Alaska welcomes you to discover its changing, yet always grandiose, landscapes. During an 12-day expedition cruise aboard Le Soléal, enter the kingdom of nature and explore incredible Alaska during a journey discovering all its mysteries. The largest State of the United States also has the most diverse landscapes. From temperate rainforests forests to the icy scenery of the Arctic, the relief fluctuates between majestic fjords and...read more snow-covered mountains.
The legendary Mount Saint Elias is stunning, standing 5,489 metres (18,000 feet) tall, near the head of the Icy Bay. Inside the bay, you will also travel through the Tsaa Fjord, surrounded by hanging glaciers and dizzying waterfalls. Among the jewels you will have the chance of exploring, Prince William Sound is a sight like no other. Imagine a painting: it features coniferous forests, which hide, in the background, mountains that are bleached by the eternal snow. The glaciers moving towards the sea, dressed in their finest colours, provide another opportunity to contemplate and learn more about this unique ecosystem.
In the heart of this wild and majestic nature, you will set off to discover Alaskan life and customs, accompanied by our guides and naturalists, who are experts in the region. With local arts and crafts, the history of the emblematic totems and traditional shows, you are promised a real immersion into the local life of the communities. You cruise will also be an opportunity to go back in time to the 19th century and to the famous gold rush, so well told by Jack London in his novel The Call of the Wild. Here, humans must share the vastness with the animal kingdom. At sea, have fun spotting the humpback whales as they blow on the horizon.
On land, black bears and grizzly bears are the focus of most attention and observations, while the majestic bald eagle, the symbol of the Unites States, soars above in the sky. The crucial notions of this cruise involve searching and keeping an eye out; the unexpected and the uncertainty are what make these singular encounters even more spectacular. We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. The itinerary, landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each Ponant cruise a unique experience.The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible.
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1:Vancouver
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Day 2: Sailing In The Johnstone Strait
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Day 2: Cruising At Sea
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Day 3: Cruise The Inside Passage
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Day 4: Misty Fjords, Alaska
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Day 5: Kake, Alaska
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Day 6: Petersburg, Alaska
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Day 6:Endicott Arm, Alaska
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Day 6: Haines, Alaska
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Day 8: Point Adolphus, Alaska
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Day 8: Elfin Cove, Alaska
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Day 9:Sitka, Alaska
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Day 10: Tsaa Fjord, Icy Bay, Alaska
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Day 11: Sailing In The Prince William Sound
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Day 11:College Fjord, Alaska
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Day 12:Seward, Alaska
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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 Soleal
Brochure
Ponant Luxury Cruises (2023-24)
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