Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen with Ponant

Example of a French-speaking cruise, departure dates on request

Country

Spitzberg Croisières et Yachting

Suggested duration

8 days / 7 nights

Ideal periods

May / June

Written request

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The spirit of the journey

Ponant invites you to experience the exceptional by discovering the Far North. The vastness of the Arctic polar world and its pack ice, stretching all the way to the North Pole, awaits you.
You will embark in Longyearbyen, Norway, for an 8-day expedition cruise at the heart of Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago.

During your journey aboard the ship, accompanied by a team of specialists, you will discover exceptional flora and fauna, capable of adapting to extreme conditions, with temperatures reaching around -30°C in winter.
This journey will take you in the footsteps of walruses, which can be observed near the 14th of July Glacier. You will also most likely have the chance to spot the polar bear, lord of the Arctic, in its natural environment.

During your cruise through these remote regions with their exceptional landscapes, you will discover the unique feeling of having reached the end of the world.
An unforgettable expedition, during which your ship will reach 80° north latitude.

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Day by day

Sail through the fjords of Spitsbergen in search of the pack ice. Zodiac excursions and landings are led by an experienced team of naturalist guides. Depending on weather conditions, you may also have the opportunity to go hiking.
You’ll take in unique landscapes of pack ice, icebergs, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliff faces and vast glaciers. Wildlife is abundant in this part of the Arctic. Watch for polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses, whales and puffins.

Découverte du Spitzberg, Norvège

L'essentiel du Spitzberg

Ponant invites you to experience the exceptional by discovering the High Arctic and the vastness of the polar world, with its pack ice stretching all the way to the North Pole. You will embark at Longyearbyen, Norway, for an 8-day expedition cruise at the heart of Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago.

During your journey aboard ship, accompanied by a team of specialists, you will discover flora and fauna remarkably adapted to extreme conditions, with winter temperatures around -30°C. This voyage will follow in the tracks of walruses, which can be observed near the 14 July Glacier, as well as the polar bear, lord of the Arctic, which you will very likely have the chance to observe in its natural environment.

During your cruise through these remote regions with their exceptional scenery, you will experience the unique sense of having reached the edge of the world. An unforgettable expedition, during which your ship will reach 80° north latitude.