Superior Stateroom
15% Ponant Bonus
21 m²
3
From Scotland to Spitsbergen
Glasgow, Scotland - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Dates:
25/05/2025
to
07/06/2025
Other available dates
days
nights on board
Transfer + Flight Longyearbyen/Paris
Set off on a 14-day PONANT cruise that takes you from marvellous Scottish shores to the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen. Aboard Le Lyrial, you discover the preserved landscapes of Northern Europe and the boundaries of Norway and its island, which is among the world’s northernmost.
Departing from Glasgow, Scotland's warm cultural capital with a rich artistic and architectural heritage, you will set sail for the Hebrides archipelago. You make a stop on Iona, the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland, home to an impressive abbey, and you discover Callanish on the Isle of Lewis. This port of call takes you back in time to between 2900 and 2600 BC, the period during which the island’s megalithic site would have been created… Before the circle of standing stones, aligned with the cardinal points, the mystery remains entire, the emotion is palpable.
Le Lyrial then sails towards the Shetland archipelago and the island of Mousa, which is home to Scotland’s best-preserved Broch - constructed in around 100BC, this tower-shaped fortification served to defend against invaders.
Surrounded by numerous rocky, verdant and snow-covered islets, your ship approaches the charming and historic Bronnoysund. A former Viking city, it is the gateway to the fascinating Vega Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed of dozens of islands, reefs and isolated rocks, it is a veritable nature sanctuary for many colonies of seabirds, particularly eider ducks, during their nesting period.
Further north, you marvel at the mysterious charm of the Lofoten archipelago. These islands have landscapes of surreal beauty alternating between sea, spectacular fjords, mountain slopes, fine sand beaches and huts on stilts.
Your Arctic adventure begins with your stopover in Tromso. You also sail by Bear Island, halfway between the North Cape of Norway and the South Cape of Spitsbergen. You see many seabirds, such as guillemots or Atlantic puffins, which have found refuge in the vast cliffs of the south of the island.
Even further north, you reach Spitsbergen, the main island of the Svalbard archipelago. In the land at the end of the world, millennial glaciers, steely mountains and spectacular fjords form the backdrop for whales, arctic foxes, walruses and the kings of their realm, polar bears.
Your cruise ends in Longyearbyen.
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, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the AECO.
Ref : GL055 - LY250525
Your itinerary
Discover four archipelagos on the same cruise: the Hebrides, Shetland Islands, Lofoten Islands, Svalbard archipelago. During this cruise, enjoy carefully designed activities: among them, included excursions*...
View detailed itinerary
Your trip in detail
Choose your stateroom
Choose your stateroom
Complete your trip
Complete your trip
Included in your cruise
For more peace of mind, PONANT organizes your trip before or after the cruise. This package is included in the price of your cruise.
Additional services
For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.
You may also like...
You may also like...
LE LYRIAL
LE BORÉAL
L'AUSTRAL
LE CHAMPLAIN
26/05/2025 to the 03/06/2025
LE BOUGAINVILLE
10/06/2025 to the 18/06/2025
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
Discover all destinations
Services provided
- 24-hour room service
- Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Three ADA staterooms
Select your stateroom category
Landings can be operated in tenders, in zodiac or on the quayside. Programmes include moderate walks to more active hikes, all accompanied by your team of naturalist guides.
Ports of call, visited sites, and landings will depend on weather conditions, winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time. The Captain may at any time cancel or stop any activity, or even modify the itinerary. The final itinerary will be confirmed by the Captain, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. His decision will be based on advice from experts and authorities.
Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience in remote areas: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is extremely expensive. Without adequate medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe to full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully, be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive, especially if you are insured by your credit card. PONANT offers an insurance contract with extensive guarantees, please contact us for more information.
Clothing tips:
- A PONANT polar water-resistant parka is offered on board (no children sizes, in case of consecutive cruises, only one complimentary parka).
- Half calf rubber boots with non-slip soles, which will allow you to go ashore in 20 cm of cold water, keeping your feet dry for walks and visits on steep paths. Boot rental will be offered onboard (for adults only).
- Waterproof hiking shoes with non-slip soles, which will keeping your feet dry for walks and visits on steep paths.
- Comfortable trousers: classic Winter trousers, warm cotton tracksuit, wool leggings
- Waterproof and windproof over-trousers – MANDATORY
- A warm hat, woollen ear muffs or fleece ear muffs, fleece or woollen neck warmer (avoid scarves that do not stay in place)- MANDATORY
- Wool or silk glove liners, water-resistant and supple gloves
- Thick warm socks (ideally woollen)
Accessories:
- Small waterproof backpack (to protect your camera from water).
- Binoculars (strongly recommended for wildlife viewing).
- Highly protective sunglasses.
- Walking poles (highly recommended).
Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
PONANT activities
Highlights
- Discover four archipelagos on the same cruise: the Hebrides, Shetland Islands, Lofoten Islands, Svalbard archipelago.
- During this cruise, enjoy carefully designed activities: among them, included excursions* led by local guides who are experts in the destination, as well as activities accompanied by your naturalist guides.
- In the Shetland Islands, discovering Viking heritage and culture with the port of call on the island of Mousa.
- Cross the Arctic Circle.
- Landscape: fjords, vertiginous cliffs, ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers.
- Wildlife: Minke whale, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, seals, walruses and the possibility of seeing polar bears.
*Pre-bookings open around two months before the start of the cruise; requests are processed on a first-come first-served basis, subject to availability.
The activities mentioned are given as examples, the programme of activities will be fine-tuned as the departure of your cruise approaches and will be available on the website.
Ports of Call & Excursions
25 May 2025 - Glasgow, Scotland
Embarkation 25/05/2025 from 16:00 to 17:00
Departure 25/05/2025 at 18:00
In the heart of the Clyde Valley, the bustling city of Glasgow contrasts starkly with the wild beauty of the surrounding countryside. Scotland's biggest city overflows with landmarks from its extensive artistic heritage and outstanding architectural tradition. The city's chequerboard layout makes walking through the major pedestrian thoroughfares easy: go with the flow and let the lively street atmosphere take you past the many Victorian monuments. Don't miss the collections on display in the numerous museums and art galleries. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is an outstanding example.
26 May 2025 - Iona, Hebrides
Arrival 26/05/2025
Departure 26/05/2025
Of all the islands in the Inner Hebrides, Iona is by far the most conducive to contemplation and meditation. And for good reason... it is here that St Columba landed from Ireland in 563 and undertook to establish Christianity in Scotland. Now an abbey, the islandﾒs true spiritual centre stands where the ancient monastery founded by the Irish missionary was built. Many kings of Scotland, including the legendary Macbeth, are buried in the nearby cemetery. In sunny weather, arriving on the Isle of Iona is a stunningly beautiful experience.
27 May 2025 - Callanish, Outer Hebrides
Arrival 27/05/2025
Departure 27/05/2025
In Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, on the legendary Isle of Lewis, Callanish dazzles and surprises, fascinates and questions. On the eastern coast of the island, where land and sea rub shoulders and clash in the tumult of wild nature, discover the Callanish Stones megalithic site. No fewer than 51 stones stand in the middle of the peat fields. Deliberately arranged about 5,000 years ago, they are a mysterious testimony to the Stone Age. There are many theories as to the purpose of these stones — a place of worship, a lunar calendar, an astronomic observatory or a healing centre — but they remain an enigma. The singular atmosphere of this site lends itself to all sorts of interpretations, to all sorts of dreams and musings.
28 May 2025 - Mousa Broch, Shetland Islands
Arrival 28/05/2025
Departure 28/05/2025
A conical dry stone tower dating back to the end of the Iron Age, the Broch of Mousa is one of the many buildings constructed in the Highlands and in the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetlands archipelagos to fend off invaders. Constructed circa 100 BC, it is the tallest broch still standing, at 13 metres (almost 43 feet), and the best-preserved in Europe. Its excellent state of perservation can be explained among other factors by its isolated location and its massive construction: it has a single entrance passage and thick walls, with a diametre that is smaller than that of other brochs. The building was used over the centuries and is mentioned in the Norse sagas, Egil's Saga and the Orkneyinga Saga.
29 May 2025 30 May 2025 - At sea
Arrival 29/05/2025
Departure 30/05/2025
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
31 May 2025 - Bronnoysund
Arrival 31/05/2025
Departure 31/05/2025
Nestling on the Torget peninsula a short distance from the Arctic Circle, not far from the mythical Torghatten granite dome, Bronnoysund invites you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of wild nature, between chains of rocky, green and snow-covered islets. The port of call in this former Viking city will also be an opportunity to discover the Vega archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its 6,500 or so islands will offer you indelible moments in this natural setting, where time seems to stand still. Surrounded by high mountains that drop sharply into the Norwegian Sea, these insular natural sanctuaries are home to many species of seabirds, like the common eider.
1 June 2025 - Reine, Lofoten
Arrival 01/06/2025
Departure 01/06/2025
Way beyond the Arctic Circle, Lofoten Islands are truly considered to be in “another world”. A jewel of nature in its most pristine state, this archipelago with its jagged coastline offers you majestic settings of high alpine summits, sandy beaches, green prairies and fjords of a deep blue, where countless bird colonies make their nests. Whether you visit Å, or Nusjford, listed by UNESCO, enjoy authentic and memorable moments.
1 June 2025 - Sailing in Trollfjorden
Arrival 01/06/2025
Departure 01/06/2025
According to legend, trolls were the guardians of this 2-km long fjord accessible via the Raftsund Strait, between the Vesterålen Archipelago and the Lofoten Islands. Dominated on both sides by vertical rock faces that stand up to 1,000 metres high in parts, Trollfjorden welcomes you in a magical atmosphere which its narrowness helps to create. During this unforgettable journey, you will indeed have the impression that you’re grazing the surrounding mountains and that you’ll never see the end of this marine cul-de-sac. After a delicate U-turn, your ship will finally head back in the opposite direction: this will perhaps be the opportunity to observe, for want of trolls, seals and eagles, which are often present in this site, unique on earth.
2 June 2025 - Tromso
Arrival 02/06/2025
Departure 02/06/2025
In the north of the Arctic circle you’ll discover Tromsø, a secluded town located in the county of Troms. Norwegians call it the “Paris of the north”. You’ll soon see why when you discover its extensive neoclassical architectural heritage. A stunning example is the Arctic cathedral, a major monument whose stylistic purity echoes the outline of the mountains surrounding the town.
3 June 2025 - Sailing along Bjornoya (Bear Island)
Arrival 03/06/2025
Departure 03/06/2025
Halfway between Norway and Spitsbergen, you will sail not far from the coastlines of Bjørnøya, the southernmost island of Svalbard. From your ship, observe this isolated piece of land discovered in 1596 by the Dutch navigator Willem Barents, then looking for the Northwest Passage. Following a tough fight between a polar bear and the members of the expedition, he dubbed the place Bear Island. Regularly covered by a thick layer of fog, Bjørnøya shelters a meteorological station built in 1923, which is still in operation. Declared a nature reserve in 2002, the island is above all home to an enormous colony of sea birds: skuas, guillemots, puffins, Tridactyl gulls, petrels, gulls and little auks all coexist here.
4 June 2025 6 June 2025 - South-West Region of Spitsbergen
Arrival 04/06/2025
Departure 06/06/2025
Set sail for southwest Spitsbergen, immerse yourself in this environment unlike any other and explore its unexpected riches. In this natural sanctuary, the polar light combines with the changing weather of the Arctic, a big blue sky, the horizon scattered with clouds, the enveloping mist erasing the border between the land and the sea. Follow in the footsteps of the first explorers and admire the majestic fjords and glaciers sculpting the breathtaking landscapes, their icy waters shimmering beneath the midnight sun. The fjords, veritable cathedrals of ice, reveal their millennial secrets, while the glaciers, like sleeping giants, move slowly towards the sea, setting free sparkling icebergs. On the water, you might spot belugas and rorquals, while on the shores, seals and Arctic foxes add a touch of mystery to this living tableau, where the steep cliffs become breeding grounds for thousands of seabirds, like guillemots. Southwest Spitsbergen is an ode to nature in its rawest and purest form.
7 June 2025 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Arrival 07/06/2025
Disembarkation 07/06/2025 at 08:00
Longyearbyen is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and is the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. With winter temperatures dropping to below 40°C, the landscapes of this mining town are simply breathtaking. The glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re in completely unexplored territory.
Abbey & North Iona
Iona has been of special significance to Christians for many centuries. Columba and his followers arrived here in AD563 from Ireland with the task of spreading the gospel in Scotland and the north of England.
Today you will discover the restored, medieval abbey which was the centre of this work, which continues to hold services to this day, as is reputed to be the burial place of 48 Scottish Kings. In addition to the Abbey, your hike will take you to the north end of Iona which boasts beautiful white sandy beaches, and over moorland cliff tops to the Bay at the Back of the Ocean.
-
This excursion involves walking approximately 3h30 on a mix of surfaced roads, grass, sandy beaches and rough hillside moorland trails. We recommend you wear comfortable hiking shoes and layered clothing. Bring water and a wind-proof and water-proof jacket. The inside visit of the abbey is not garanteed as it still hold services, especially on Sundays. Order of visits may vary.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Exploration with the naturalist team
During this stopover, take advantage of your team of naturalists. They will guide you as you discover the local wildlife and share their knowledge with you. An immersive, enriching and safe experience, where every moment is designed to respect and preserve the beauty of the places you explore.
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Callanish standing stones
Walk among the megaliths at one of Scotland’s most magnificent and best-preserved Neolithic monuments. The Calanais Standing Stones are a remarkable cross-shaped grouping of stones that were constructed 5,000 years ago. They predate England's famed Stonehenge monument by at least 2,000 years and were major sites for ceremonial activity for at least 2,000 years.
We don't know why the standing stones at Calanais were built, but the best assumption is that they were used as an astronomical observatory.
Enjoy a visit to the Stones with your knowledgeable guide, which is in walking distance from the tender pier.
-
This excursion involves walking approximately 1h30 on uneven paved ground and grassy pathways. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. Bring water et a wind-proof and water-proof jacket. Please note the Visitor Centre is currently closed for redevelopment until 2025 - the Standing Stones are still accessible but there will be no toilets onsite.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Explore Velfjord
From the pier, board your local coach to discover the idyllic place called Velfjorden. The area consisting of a few but ourishing rural communities, seven fjords and blue landscapes. During your ride, your guide will share old stories, tails and information about today’s modern life in Velfjorden.
On your way, stop to embark a local representative and pass through the local marble quarry. Learn more about this quarry and its history. Afterwards, reach the open-air museum in Hommelsto Velfjord where you will discover a traditional Norwegian recreational cabin – a Hytte. Visit this authentic cabin with your guide and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Then, taste the local char, the most tasteful of the salmon family, produced with water from a mountain lake before returning to your coach.
On your way back to the pier, stop at the oldest wooden church in Northern Norway, the Nøstvik Kirke.
- This excursion involves walking on uneven ground. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes. This tour is conducted in English only. This excursion is limited to 60 participants.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hildur herb farm
Board your coach with a guide for a sightseeing tour of Bronnoysund and the herb farm.
Since its inception in 1988, the herb farm has grown herbs at Hildurs. The herb garden is a magnificent sight and will be an absolute pleasure both for your own kitchen and you as a guest.
The contents of the herb garden vary from week to week as we grow and harvest many of the herbs ourselves for our own kitchen. There are separate sections for culinary herbs, medicinal herbs, poisonous plants, and a biblical garden. Roses, perennials and rhododendrons in just the right proportions form a colourful frame around the farm.
After enjoying some refreshments in the coziness of the farm, you will drive back to the pier in Bronnoysund.
-
This tour involves walking on mostly flat ground with steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Torghatten walk
From the pier, board your local coach and enjoy your trip through the beautiful Brønnøysund before reaching your hiking spot.
Today's walk will take you to the top of Torghatten mountain. With the characteristic hole right through the mountain, this is one of the most recognizable and iconic places along the Norwegian coast. According to local legend, the mountain was once the hat of a sorcerer king, which he used to save a young sorceress from an arrow.
Spend around half an hour getting up the hilly path to where the hole starts. The hole is 35 metres high, 160 metres long, and between 15 and 20 metres wide. Once you get up to the hole, you will be rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view of the islands off the Helgeland coast. You will take the same route down from the mountain, and finish with a bite to eat and something hot to drink.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Norwegian aquaculture & tasting
After a sightseeing tour by bus around the cute town of Brønnøysund, enjoy impressive scenery as you cross the magnificent bridge to the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre in Toft.
Upon arrival, your guide will tell you all about salmon fishing culture in Norway. You will see the salmons and you will take part in feeding these fascinating creatures. You will also hear about the technology that contributes to growing salmon from egg to fish. There is even an opportunity to see the fish from up close with an underwater camera.
The Norwegian coast's cool and clear waters offer prime conditions for sustainable and responsible aquaculture. As a result, Norway is one of the world’s largest exporters of fish and seafood with around 37 million people around the globe enjoying the country’s produce.
Sample it yourself as you end the tour with a taste of the salmon that is so internationally loved.
-
This excursion involves walking on mostly flat ground. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Vestvagoy & Lofotr Museum
From the pier, embark your coach and head to the village of Borg.
Upon arrival, enjoy a visit to the Lofotr Museum. Here at Borg, archaeologists have found a chieftain’s farmstead with sensational objects bearing witness to a centre of power during the Viking period. The main house is the largest Viking building ever discovered, measuring 83 metres long and 9 metres high (270 and 30 feet). A copy has been built next to the excavation ground and you will feel as if you were transported back to the year 900, whilst farm animals are grazing peacefully outside.
Then, get back to your coach and head to Flakstad Island for a photostop at the Flakstad church built in 1780, a red little church made of driftwood, believed to have come from Siberia.
Enjoy the drive back to Reine, on charming Lofoten roads.
-
During winter season, participants must wear warm-thermal, water- and wind-proof clothes. Landscapes can still be snow-covered in the early season. During summer season, we recommend you bring a wind-proof jacket. Please note the order of the visits may be reversed.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reine by RIB boat
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Lofoten Islands in search of sea eagles in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat). A short transfer will take you to the nearby RIB pier, where your guide will fit you with a protective waterproof suit. As you set off with your experienced helmsman, you will whisk across the sparkling waters, perhaps leaping over the wake of a passing ferry and sidling up to vertical cliffs rising from the water.
The RIB tour will take you around Reinefjord. You will take a break along the way see sea eagles. With a wingspan of more than six feet, these birds of prey are an impressive sight. Fish will be used to attract them, so there is a good chance you will see one. Afterward, you will return to your ship by RIB.
Afterwards you will return to your awaiting ship.
- Participants must wear warm-thermal clothes and flat sneaker shoes. Both water- and wind-proof winter equipment and eye-glasses will be provided. This tour can be cancelled on short notice by the RIB guide if the weather turns bad, but generally the tour can operate in all weather conditions expect for heavy rain and fog. This tour is not suitable for passengers with back problems or with limited physical abilities. This is a high activity tour that at times can be strenuous and the RIB boat can reach high speeds. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 12 participants.
Total : 230 €
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hike with your naturalist guides
Discover the spectacular panoramas of Reine on an immersive hike with your expert naturalist guides, passionate about the destination. Explore the local landscapes and flora as you follow carefully selected trails for an enriching experience in the heart of Norwegian nature.
- We recommend wearing appropriate hiking shoes, as well as clothing suited to the weather conditions. This excursion requires good physical condition.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Tromso, Arctic capital
Tromsø, the capital of the North is located on Troms, an island covered with forests. It is also called "the gateway to the Arctic", since it used to be the headquarter of seal and walrus hunters, and the starting point for several Arctic expeditions.
From the pier, board your coach for a tour of this charming city and proceed to the Science Centre of Northern Norway. Here, you will sit and lean back in the comfortable chairs of the planetarium to watch the beautiful film "Experience the Aurora". During the 25-minute show, you will learn everything about the illusive Northern Lights with most of the footage shot in the Tromsø region.
After the visit, depart to the Polar Museum. The museum is located in the old Custom House. It is closely linked with the Arctic Association which aims to preserve records from bygone times, when Tromsø was a major base for hunting and expeditions on a larger scale. The museum also shows a great part of the equipment, skis, tents etc. that the explorer Roald Amundsen used on his South Pole expedition.
Next, re-board your coach and drive to the Arctic Cathedral passing the famous Tromsø Bridge. The ultra-modern architecture of the cathedral symbolizes the immense strength of the ice pack in the Arctic Ocean. The interior is dominated by the beautiful stained glass-window covering the eastern wall, picturing "The Return of Christ". After the visit to the church, head back to the pier.
- This excursion includes some walking on flat ground, and some steps at the museum and the cathedral. We recommend you to wear comfortable walking shoes and to dress in layers. Arctic cathedral may be closed to visitors due to ecumenical services.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Scenic Tromso by RIB boat
This excursion starts at the pier where you will be picked up and escorted to the RIB (rigid-hulled inflatable buoyancy) boat.
Following a short introduction, you will get your equipment (if needed depending on the weather) and briefing, you will sit astride a comfortable seat allowing everyone to enjoy the views. You will then start your exploration of local waterways while admiring stunning seascapes.
You will travel the sheltered waters of Tromso and hear stories from your guide about the history of the city, its people and the creatures native to these parts. You may have the opportunity to spot eagles flying overhead and harbour porpoises in the sea.
-
Participants must wear warm-thermal clothes and flat sneaker shoes. This tour can be cancelled on short notice by the RIB guide depending on the weather. This tour is not suitable for passengers with back problems or walking difficulties. This is a high activity tour that at times can be strenuous and the RIB boat can reach high speeds. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 22 participants.
Total : 160 €
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sweet encounter with huskies
Spend a wonderful time with one of Northern Norway's most iconic animals: the husky.
After travelling through the breathtaking snowy landscapes of the northern part of Norway, you will arrive in Breivikeidet, east of Tromso, with the Lyngen Alps as your backdrop. At base camp, you will be greeted by these sweet creatures that love to interact with people. It is truly a unique experience. After sharing a moment with the huskies, enjoy a delicious coffee break.
- This excursion involves walking approximately 500 metres (0.3 miles) on uneven, snow-covered ground that may be slippery.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Transfer + Flight Longyearbyen/Paris
For your serenity, PONANT selects a flight and organises the transfer between the port and the airport. This package is included in your cruise fare.
Disembarkation Day - Longyearbyen/Paris
Disembarkation.
Meet and greet at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of flight Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT.
Flight Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT.
Approximate flight duration: 4 h 30.
We highly recommend you stay one night in Paris after this flight.
This programme includes:
-
Flight Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class.
-
Transfer as mentioned in the programme.
-
English-speaking assistance.
This programme does not include:
-
Personal expenses.
-
Any other service not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
-
Due to limited local transportation resources, waiting might be generated.
-
Flight included in the programme is as of today, operated in economy class, on a European airline.
-
For passengers in transit in Paris, we recommend staying one night in Paris after this flight.
-
Programme and flight schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
-
PONANT will adapt the content of the transfer offer from and to airport according to your flight schedule.
No single supplement
FREE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT *
*The supplement for single usage of a double cabin is waived, according to availability and staterooms categories.
Shore excursions, Pre/Post & Overlands
07/06/2025 - COMFORT PACKAGE: TRANSFER AIRPORT/HOTEL + NIGHT IN PARIS CDG AIRPORT
220 €
Find out moreGLIMPSE OF EDINBURGH (1 NIGHT)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Edinburgh
Meet at Edinburgh Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
You will be transferred to the Virgin Hotel Edinburgh 5*.
Day and dinner at leisure.
Day 2 - Edinburgh/Greenock
Your full day tour begins with a walking tour of the city. See the Georgian architecture of Princes Street in New Town and drive down parts of the famous medieval Royal Mile with the imposing Edinburgh Castle at one end and the 17th century Palace of Holyroodhouse at the other. The Palace was the home of Mary Queen of Scots from 1561 to 1568 and was occupied by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745. The scene of many a great historical drama including notorious murders, and power-hungry personalities, the Palace is now the Queen's official residence in Scotland. You will head to one of the city's high vantage points for some spectacular views over the city before visiting the castle.
A majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline just as it has dominated Scotland's long and colourful history, Edinburgh Castle is the best known & most visited of Scotland's historic buildings. Perched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage Sites.
Once inside, you will have the opportunity to see the castle's many different architectural styles, reflecting its importance throughout the history of Scotland, with the oldest section dating back to the 12th century. You will also have the opportunity to view the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
After lunch, take a journey through the history and alchemy of whisky. Here you will enjoy a dram.
You will then be transferred to the port of Greenock, to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
Boasting an ideal location in the Edinburgh city centre, the Virgin Hotel Edinburgh is close to the old town. With its sober, elegant decor, you will love staying at this ideally located hotel.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
- 1-night accommodation in Standard room at The Virgin Hotel Edinburgh 5* (or similar) including breakfast.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverages package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 coffee or tea).
- Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
- The services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
- Lunch and dinner on day 1.
- Personal expenses.
- Visa if necessary.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
- Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 a.m.
- Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.
- This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- Edinburgh is compact and hilly. This program requires to be able of walking up moderate slopes and numerous stairs.
Contact of your hotel:
Virgin Hotel Edinburgh
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street
Edinburgh EH1 2EX
Telephone: 0131 526 4810
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Total : 860 €
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Abbey & North Iona
Iona has been of special significance to Christians for many centuries. Columba and his followers arrived here in AD563 from Ireland with the task of spreading the gospel in Scotland and the north of England.
Today you will discover the restored, medieval abbey which was the centre of this work, which continues to hold services to this day, as is reputed to be the burial place of 48 Scottish Kings. In addition to the Abbey, your hike will take you to the north end of Iona which boasts beautiful white sandy beaches, and over moorland cliff tops to the Bay at the Back of the Ocean.
-
This excursion involves walking approximately 3h30 on a mix of surfaced roads, grass, sandy beaches and rough hillside moorland trails. We recommend you wear comfortable hiking shoes and layered clothing. Bring water and a wind-proof and water-proof jacket. The inside visit of the abbey is not garanteed as it still hold services, especially on Sundays. Order of visits may vary.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Exploration with the naturalist team
During this stopover, take advantage of your team of naturalists. They will guide you as you discover the local wildlife and share their knowledge with you. An immersive, enriching and safe experience, where every moment is designed to respect and preserve the beauty of the places you explore.
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Callanish standing stones
Walk among the megaliths at one of Scotland’s most magnificent and best-preserved Neolithic monuments. The Calanais Standing Stones are a remarkable cross-shaped grouping of stones that were constructed 5,000 years ago. They predate England's famed Stonehenge monument by at least 2,000 years and were major sites for ceremonial activity for at least 2,000 years.
We don't know why the standing stones at Calanais were built, but the best assumption is that they were used as an astronomical observatory.
Enjoy a visit to the Stones with your knowledgeable guide, which is in walking distance from the tender pier.
-
This excursion involves walking approximately 1h30 on uneven paved ground and grassy pathways. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. Bring water et a wind-proof and water-proof jacket. Please note the Visitor Centre is currently closed for redevelopment until 2025 - the Standing Stones are still accessible but there will be no toilets onsite.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Explore Velfjord
From the pier, board your local coach to discover the idyllic place called Velfjorden. The area consisting of a few but ourishing rural communities, seven fjords and blue landscapes. During your ride, your guide will share old stories, tails and information about today’s modern life in Velfjorden.
On your way, stop to embark a local representative and pass through the local marble quarry. Learn more about this quarry and its history. Afterwards, reach the open-air museum in Hommelsto Velfjord where you will discover a traditional Norwegian recreational cabin – a Hytte. Visit this authentic cabin with your guide and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Then, taste the local char, the most tasteful of the salmon family, produced with water from a mountain lake before returning to your coach.
On your way back to the pier, stop at the oldest wooden church in Northern Norway, the Nøstvik Kirke.
- This excursion involves walking on uneven ground. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes. This tour is conducted in English only. This excursion is limited to 60 participants.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hildur herb farm
Board your coach with a guide for a sightseeing tour of Bronnoysund and the herb farm.
Since its inception in 1988, the herb farm has grown herbs at Hildurs. The herb garden is a magnificent sight and will be an absolute pleasure both for your own kitchen and you as a guest.
The contents of the herb garden vary from week to week as we grow and harvest many of the herbs ourselves for our own kitchen. There are separate sections for culinary herbs, medicinal herbs, poisonous plants, and a biblical garden. Roses, perennials and rhododendrons in just the right proportions form a colourful frame around the farm.
After enjoying some refreshments in the coziness of the farm, you will drive back to the pier in Bronnoysund.
-
This tour involves walking on mostly flat ground with steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Torghatten walk
From the pier, board your local coach and enjoy your trip through the beautiful Brønnøysund before reaching your hiking spot.
Today's walk will take you to the top of Torghatten mountain. With the characteristic hole right through the mountain, this is one of the most recognizable and iconic places along the Norwegian coast. According to local legend, the mountain was once the hat of a sorcerer king, which he used to save a young sorceress from an arrow.
Spend around half an hour getting up the hilly path to where the hole starts. The hole is 35 metres high, 160 metres long, and between 15 and 20 metres wide. Once you get up to the hole, you will be rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view of the islands off the Helgeland coast. You will take the same route down from the mountain, and finish with a bite to eat and something hot to drink.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Norwegian aquaculture & tasting
After a sightseeing tour by bus around the cute town of Brønnøysund, enjoy impressive scenery as you cross the magnificent bridge to the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre in Toft.
Upon arrival, your guide will tell you all about salmon fishing culture in Norway. You will see the salmons and you will take part in feeding these fascinating creatures. You will also hear about the technology that contributes to growing salmon from egg to fish. There is even an opportunity to see the fish from up close with an underwater camera.
The Norwegian coast's cool and clear waters offer prime conditions for sustainable and responsible aquaculture. As a result, Norway is one of the world’s largest exporters of fish and seafood with around 37 million people around the globe enjoying the country’s produce.
Sample it yourself as you end the tour with a taste of the salmon that is so internationally loved.
-
This excursion involves walking on mostly flat ground. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Vestvagoy & Lofotr Museum
From the pier, embark your coach and head to the village of Borg.
Upon arrival, enjoy a visit to the Lofotr Museum. Here at Borg, archaeologists have found a chieftain’s farmstead with sensational objects bearing witness to a centre of power during the Viking period. The main house is the largest Viking building ever discovered, measuring 83 metres long and 9 metres high (270 and 30 feet). A copy has been built next to the excavation ground and you will feel as if you were transported back to the year 900, whilst farm animals are grazing peacefully outside.
Then, get back to your coach and head to Flakstad Island for a photostop at the Flakstad church built in 1780, a red little church made of driftwood, believed to have come from Siberia.
Enjoy the drive back to Reine, on charming Lofoten roads.
-
During winter season, participants must wear warm-thermal, water- and wind-proof clothes. Landscapes can still be snow-covered in the early season. During summer season, we recommend you bring a wind-proof jacket. Please note the order of the visits may be reversed.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reine by RIB boat
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Lofoten Islands in search of sea eagles in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat). A short transfer will take you to the nearby RIB pier, where your guide will fit you with a protective waterproof suit. As you set off with your experienced helmsman, you will whisk across the sparkling waters, perhaps leaping over the wake of a passing ferry and sidling up to vertical cliffs rising from the water.
The RIB tour will take you around Reinefjord. You will take a break along the way see sea eagles. With a wingspan of more than six feet, these birds of prey are an impressive sight. Fish will be used to attract them, so there is a good chance you will see one. Afterward, you will return to your ship by RIB.
Afterwards you will return to your awaiting ship.
- Participants must wear warm-thermal clothes and flat sneaker shoes. Both water- and wind-proof winter equipment and eye-glasses will be provided. This tour can be cancelled on short notice by the RIB guide if the weather turns bad, but generally the tour can operate in all weather conditions expect for heavy rain and fog. This tour is not suitable for passengers with back problems or with limited physical abilities. This is a high activity tour that at times can be strenuous and the RIB boat can reach high speeds. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 12 participants.
Total : 230 €
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hike with your naturalist guides
Discover the spectacular panoramas of Reine on an immersive hike with your expert naturalist guides, passionate about the destination. Explore the local landscapes and flora as you follow carefully selected trails for an enriching experience in the heart of Norwegian nature.
- We recommend wearing appropriate hiking shoes, as well as clothing suited to the weather conditions. This excursion requires good physical condition.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Tromso, Arctic capital
Tromsø, the capital of the North is located on Troms, an island covered with forests. It is also called "the gateway to the Arctic", since it used to be the headquarter of seal and walrus hunters, and the starting point for several Arctic expeditions.
From the pier, board your coach for a tour of this charming city and proceed to the Science Centre of Northern Norway. Here, you will sit and lean back in the comfortable chairs of the planetarium to watch the beautiful film "Experience the Aurora". During the 25-minute show, you will learn everything about the illusive Northern Lights with most of the footage shot in the Tromsø region.
After the visit, depart to the Polar Museum. The museum is located in the old Custom House. It is closely linked with the Arctic Association which aims to preserve records from bygone times, when Tromsø was a major base for hunting and expeditions on a larger scale. The museum also shows a great part of the equipment, skis, tents etc. that the explorer Roald Amundsen used on his South Pole expedition.
Next, re-board your coach and drive to the Arctic Cathedral passing the famous Tromsø Bridge. The ultra-modern architecture of the cathedral symbolizes the immense strength of the ice pack in the Arctic Ocean. The interior is dominated by the beautiful stained glass-window covering the eastern wall, picturing "The Return of Christ". After the visit to the church, head back to the pier.
- This excursion includes some walking on flat ground, and some steps at the museum and the cathedral. We recommend you to wear comfortable walking shoes and to dress in layers. Arctic cathedral may be closed to visitors due to ecumenical services.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Scenic Tromso by RIB boat
This excursion starts at the pier where you will be picked up and escorted to the RIB (rigid-hulled inflatable buoyancy) boat.
Following a short introduction, you will get your equipment (if needed depending on the weather) and briefing, you will sit astride a comfortable seat allowing everyone to enjoy the views. You will then start your exploration of local waterways while admiring stunning seascapes.
You will travel the sheltered waters of Tromso and hear stories from your guide about the history of the city, its people and the creatures native to these parts. You may have the opportunity to spot eagles flying overhead and harbour porpoises in the sea.
-
Participants must wear warm-thermal clothes and flat sneaker shoes. This tour can be cancelled on short notice by the RIB guide depending on the weather. This tour is not suitable for passengers with back problems or walking difficulties. This is a high activity tour that at times can be strenuous and the RIB boat can reach high speeds. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 22 participants.
Total : 160 €
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sweet encounter with huskies
Spend a wonderful time with one of Northern Norway's most iconic animals: the husky.
After travelling through the breathtaking snowy landscapes of the northern part of Norway, you will arrive in Breivikeidet, east of Tromso, with the Lyngen Alps as your backdrop. At base camp, you will be greeted by these sweet creatures that love to interact with people. It is truly a unique experience. After sharing a moment with the huskies, enjoy a delicious coffee break.
- This excursion involves walking approximately 500 metres (0.3 miles) on uneven, snow-covered ground that may be slippery.
Included
Subject to availability, rate per passenger.
Ponant/ Paul Gauguin cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 2 months up to 7 days prior to departure through your travel advisor or by calling your cruise specialist.
Smithsonian cruises: Excursions will be available to book approximately 4 months prior to departure through your Guest Services Specialist. Excursions are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
COMFORT PACKAGE: TRANSFER AIRPORT/HOTEL + NIGHT IN PARIS CDG AIRPORT
For your serenity, PONANT organises your transfer and select for you an ideally located hotel.
Day 1 - Disembarkation Day
After landing of your flight selected by PONANT in Paris, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the Pullman Roissy CDG hotel.
Check-in in your room.
Evening and dinner at leisure.
Day 2 - Roissy CDG
Breakfast on your own followed by check-out.
Your hotel:
The Pullman Roissy CDG hotel is a four stars property located in Roissy. Located at 2 minutes walking from Roissypole, RER and CDGVal station, you will easily be able to join it.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
This programme includes:
-
Transfer mentionned in the programme.
-
1-night accomodation in Classic Room at the Pullman Roissy CDG 4* local standards (or similar).
-
A soft welcome drink, upon arrival at the hotel.
This programme does not include:
-
Dinner of day 1.
-
Breakfast of day 2.
-
Tips and gratuities.
-
All personal expenses (meals and drinks, sightseeing, etc.)
-
Early check-in, late check-out and other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
-
Official hotel check-in time is 4:00 p.m
-
Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 p.m
-
Late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.
-
This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Contact of your hotel:
Pullman Roissy CDG Airport
3 Bis Rue de la Haye
93290
Roissy-en-France
Phone: +33 01 70 03 11 63
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Total : 220 €
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.FLIGHT FROM PARIS + GLIMPSE OF EDINBURGH 1N (PRE)
Total : 1,080 €
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.