Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Greenock (Glasgow)

   Depart 18:00

   United Kingdom

   

   The port of Greenock is a historic maritime hub on the River Clyde, renowned for its vibrant culture and architectural charm. Must-do experiences include savoring the local delicacy, Cullen skink, and exploring the bustling Greenock Market. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the weather is pleasant and local festivals bring the community to life.

2. Day 2

   Oban, UK

   United Kingdom

   

   Oban, Scotland’s Gateway to the Isles, is a charming harbor town on the west coast where world-class seafood meets Hebridean island adventures. Must-dos include tasting langoustines at the famous Seafood Hut, visiting sacred Iona and Fingal’s Cave on Staffa, and sampling Oban Distillery’s maritime single malt. Visit May through September for the best weather and longest days to explore the Inner Hebrides.

3. Day 3

   Stornoway

   United Kingdom

   

   Stornoway, the sheltered harbour capital of Scotland's Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, offers an extraordinary blend of Norse heritage, Victorian architecture, and raw Atlantic beauty. Visitors should not miss the twelfth-century Lewis Chessmen at Museum nan Eilean inside the restored Lews Castle, nor the chance to taste the island's PGI-protected Stornoway black pudding at its source. The sailing season from May through September delivers the longest daylight hours and mildest conditions, with late June offering near-endless twilight that bathes the ancient Callanish Standing Stones in an ethereal glow.

4. Day 4

   Kirkwall

   United Kingdom

   

   Kirkwall, the Norse-founded capital of Scotland's Orkney Islands, is a sandstone harbour town framed by UNESCO-listed Neolithic monuments, a twelfth-century cathedral, and some of Britain's finest coastal landscapes. Visitors should not miss the five-thousand-year-old village of Skara Brae and a tasting of North Ronaldsay seaweed-fed lamb paired with Highland Park whisky. The prime cruising season runs from May through August, when Orkney enjoys up to nineteen hours of daylight and the wild coastal light is at its most luminous.

5. Day 5

   Lerwick

   United Kingdom

   

   Lerwick, capital of Scotland's Shetland Islands, is a captivating Norse-Scottish harbour town renowned for its seventeenth-century granite waterfront, Viking heritage, and pristine maritime larder of wind-dried reestit mutton and hand-dived scallops. Visitors should explore the lodberries along Commercial Street and the award-winning Shetland Museum at Hay's Dock. The optimal season is late May through August, when near-perpetual daylight — the famous "simmer dim" — bathes the islands in an ethereal golden glow and seabird colonies along the cliffs reach their spectacular peak.

6. Day 6

   Bergen

   Norway

   

   Bergen, Norway's charming coastal city and historic trading hub, is known for its picturesque Bryggen Wharf and rich maritime heritage. Must-do experiences include sampling local delicacies at the vibrant Fish Market and exploring the medieval Hanseatic quarter. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the city's lively atmosphere and stunning fjord landscapes are at their peak.

7. Day 7

   Egersund

   Norway

   

   Egersund in Norway offers dramatic Nordic landscapes where fjords, glaciers, and pristine wilderness create scenes of remarkable natural grandeur. The essential experience is immersion in the outdoor environment—hiking, wildlife watching, and savoring the region's exceptional seafood in settings of extraordinary beauty. Best visited June through September, when long northern days and mild temperatures make exploration a pleasure. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

8. Day 8

   Kristiansand

   Norway

   

   Kristiansand is Norway's sun-drenched southern gateway, a Renaissance-planned harbour city where white timber houses, island-dotted coastlines, and exceptional seafood — particularly the beloved cold-water shrimp eaten fresh at the Fiskebrygga market — create an atmosphere closer to the Mediterranean than the Arctic. Visitors should not miss wandering the historic Posebyen quarter and sampling *fiskesuppe* by the harbour. The ideal season is June through August, when endless daylight bathes the Skagerrak coast in golden warmth and the outdoor culture of Sørlandet comes fully alive.

9. Day 9

   Skagen

   Denmark

   

   Skagen, Denmark's northernmost town, is a refined coastal destination where two seas meet at the tip of the Jutland peninsula, celebrated for its extraordinary painters' light, working fishing harbour, and pristine white-sand beaches at Grenen. Visitors should not miss tasting impeccably fresh *toast Skagen* at a harbourside restaurant and walking to the very point where the Kattegat and Skagerrak visibly collide — a rare natural spectacle. The ideal season to visit is June through August, when endless Scandinavian summer light bathes the landscape in the same golden luminosity that inspired the famous Skagen artists of the nineteenth century.

10. Day 10

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Arrive 08:00

    Denmark

    

    Rising from the harbour that Viking chieftain Absalon fortified in 1167, Copenhagen has evolved into one of Europe's most sophisticated capitals — a city where medieval spires and cutting-edge architecture coexist with effortless style. Savour smørrebrød at a century-old lunch counter, cycle across the harbour bridge to the revitalised Meatpacking District, and venture north to Kronborg Castle — Shakespeare's Elsinore. As one of Northern Europe's premier cruise homeports, it serves as the ideal gateway to Baltic and Scandinavian itineraries, best experienced from May to September.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Stateroom

Balcony

204 sq ftMax 2D

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+12

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Prestige stateroom Deck 4

balcony

1

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or panoramic swing door

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Prestige stateroom Deck 5

balcony

2

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs Two panoramic sliding bay windows

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Prestige stateroom Deck 6

balcony

3

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

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Deluxe Suite Deck 3

Suite

290 sq ftMax 34

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and panoramic window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12

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Deluxe Suite Deck 4

Suite

290 sq ftMax 35

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12

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Deluxe Suite Deck 5

Suite

290 sq ftMax 36

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

290 sq ftMax 37

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12

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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

484 sq ftMax 413

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with sofa bed convertible to a double bed (160 x 190 cm) or a single bed (80 x 190 cm) , armchair, and second TV A bathroom with shower and Baleno bathtub A private 32 m² terrace with two deckchairs and four-seater dining table Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+9

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Owner's Suite

Suite

484 sq ftMax 4OS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge with armchair, double sofa bed, and second TV A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower, balneo bathtub and smart mirror A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar A private 45 m² terrace: 2 deckchairs, jacuzzi, and lounge corner with sofa and armchair Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathWhirlpool BathToiletries Provided+14

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Prestige Suite Deck 5

Suite

409 sq ftMax 410

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or panoramic swing door

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13

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Prestige Suite Deck 6

Suite

409 sq ftMax 411

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13

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Privilege Suite Deck 5

Suite

344 sq ftMax 38

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Butler service One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge corner with chaise longue and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+14

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Privilege Suite Deck 6

Suite

344 sq ftMax 39

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+14

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