Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Nuuk Godthaab

   Depart 18:00

   Greenland

   

   Nuuk, Greenland's diminutive capital, is a city of vivid contrasts — colourful colonial houses against Arctic granite, Inuit heritage alongside contemporary Nordic culture, and world-class museums steps from untamed fjords. Visitors should not miss the Greenland National Museum's Qilakitsoq mummies and a Zodiac excursion into the surrounding iceberg-studded fjord system. The prime cruising season runs from June through September, when extended daylight illuminates the landscape in an ethereal sub-Arctic glow and waters remain navigable for expedition vessels.

2. Day 2

   Baffin Bay

   Canada

   

   Baffin Bay, Canada is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Viking. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic quarter to absorb centuries of architectural heritage, and sampling the distinctive northern cuisine that transforms local ingredients into refined dining experiences. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.

3. Day 3

   Baffin Bay

   Canada

   

   Baffin Bay, Canada is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Viking. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic quarter to absorb centuries of architectural heritage, and sampling the distinctive northern cuisine that transforms local ingredients into refined dining experiences. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.

4. Day 4

   Disko Bay

   Greenland

   

   Disko Bay is Greenland's monumental iceberg gallery, where the world's most prolific glacier discharges bergs of hundred-meter scale into a UNESCO-adjacent bay that functions as a constantly refreshed Arctic sculpture garden. Navigate July through August via Hapag-Lloyd or Ponant for zodiac cruises between towering icebergs, humpback whale bubble-net feeding, and the Inuit cultural encounters that provide human context for life at 69°N latitude.

5. Day 5

   Disko Bay

   Greenland

   

   Disko Bay is Greenland's monumental iceberg gallery, where the world's most prolific glacier discharges bergs of hundred-meter scale into a UNESCO-adjacent bay that functions as a constantly refreshed Arctic sculpture garden. Navigate July through August via Hapag-Lloyd or Ponant for zodiac cruises between towering icebergs, humpback whale bubble-net feeding, and the Inuit cultural encounters that provide human context for life at 69°N latitude.

6. Day 6

   Disko Bay

   Greenland

   

   Disko Bay is Greenland's monumental iceberg gallery, where the world's most prolific glacier discharges bergs of hundred-meter scale into a UNESCO-adjacent bay that functions as a constantly refreshed Arctic sculpture garden. Navigate July through August via Hapag-Lloyd or Ponant for zodiac cruises between towering icebergs, humpback whale bubble-net feeding, and the Inuit cultural encounters that provide human context for life at 69°N latitude.

7. Day 7

   Sisimiut

   Greenland

   

   Sisimiut is Greenland's adventure capital, a colourful Arctic town of 5,500 people just north of the Arctic Circle on the west coast. Must-dos include hiking the Arctic Circle Trail, whale watching for humpbacks and narwhals, and exploring the colonial-era museum. Summer brings midnight sun and hiking conditions, while winter offers dog-sledding, skiing, and northern lights.

8. Day 8

   Sisimiut

   Greenland

   

   Sisimiut is Greenland's adventure capital, a colourful Arctic town of 5,500 people just north of the Arctic Circle on the west coast. Must-dos include hiking the Arctic Circle Trail, whale watching for humpbacks and narwhals, and exploring the colonial-era museum. Summer brings midnight sun and hiking conditions, while winter offers dog-sledding, skiing, and northern lights.

9. Day 9

   Baffin Bay

   Canada

   

   Baffin Bay, Canada is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Viking. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic quarter to absorb centuries of architectural heritage, and sampling the distinctive northern cuisine that transforms local ingredients into refined dining experiences. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.

10. Day 10

    Narsarsuaq, Greenland

    Greenland

    

    Narsarsuaq, Greenland in Greenland 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 Fred Olsen Cruise Lines 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.

11. Day 11

    Qaqortoq

    Greenland

    

    Qaqortoq is southern Greenland's largest town, where brightly painted houses climb above a fjord harbour amid open-air stone sculptures and Norse ruins. Must-do experiences include visiting the Hvalsey Norse church ruins, soaking in the Uunartoq hot springs surrounded by icebergs, and tasting Arctic char and musk ox. June through September offers the accessible season, with July and August warmest for fjord exploration.

12. Day 12

    Aapilattoq, Greenland

    Greenland

    

    Aapilattoq is a tiny Inuit settlement of roughly one hundred people in southeastern Greenland, clinging to a fjord shore amid calving glaciers and towering mountains. Expedition cruise visitors can witness traditional Arctic subsistence life and transit the spectacular Prince Christian Sound. The visiting window is extremely narrow — July through early September — when ice conditions permit passage through these remote waters.

13. Day 13

    Aapilattoq, Greenland

    Greenland

    

    Aapilattoq is a tiny Inuit settlement of roughly one hundred people in southeastern Greenland, clinging to a fjord shore amid calving glaciers and towering mountains. Expedition cruise visitors can witness traditional Arctic subsistence life and transit the spectacular Prince Christian Sound. The visiting window is extremely narrow — July through early September — when ice conditions permit passage through these remote waters.

14. Day 13

    Prince Christian Sound

    Greenland

    

    Prince Christian Sound is Greenland's most dramatic navigable passage — a forty-kilometer corridor between thousand-meter cliffs and hanging glaciers that expedition ships from Seabourn to Silversea transit when ice conditions permit. Navigate July through September for humpback whale encounters, iceberg-studded waters, and the visceral Arctic experience that empties every cabin and fills every open deck regardless of weather.

15. Day 14

    Prince Christian Sound

    Greenland

    

    Prince Christian Sound is Greenland's most dramatic navigable passage — a forty-kilometer corridor between thousand-meter cliffs and hanging glaciers that expedition ships from Seabourn to Silversea transit when ice conditions permit. Navigate July through September for humpback whale encounters, iceberg-studded waters, and the visceral Arctic experience that empties every cabin and fills every open deck regardless of weather.

16. Day 14

    Kujalleq Glacier

    

17. Day 15

    At Sea

    

18. Day 16

    Reykjavik

    Iceland

    

    Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.

19. Day 17

    Reykjavik

    Arrive 08:00

    Iceland

    

    Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.

Cabin Categories

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

Balcony

215 sq ftMax 21

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 7

Balcony

215 sq ftMax 22

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 8

Balcony

215 sq ftMax 23

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

301 sq ftMax 2DS6

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+13

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Deluxe Suite Deck 7

Suite

301 sq ftMax 2DS7

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+13

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Deluxe Suite Deck 8

Suite

301 sq ftMax 2DS8

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+13

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Duplex Suite Deck 6

Suite

1,011 sq ftMax 411

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 a basket of fruit every day A lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV A dining room with a 6-seater table A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses A Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub Five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door A private 26 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with sofa and armchairs, jacuzzi Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+15

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Grand Prestige Suite on Deck 6

Suite

452 sq ftMax 2GPS6

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 area with chaise longue and second TV A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+13

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Owner's Suite

Suite

1,237 sq ftMax 6OS

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 bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV A desk and bookcase A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A dining room with a 6-seater table A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer A private 186 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, and dining table Two panoramic sliding bay windows Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars A Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathWhirlpool BathToiletries Provided+16

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Prestige Suite Deck 7

Suite

430 sq ftMax 44

A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) Two bathrooms with shower Two panoramic sliding bay windows A 10 m² glazed private balcony

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+10

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Prestige Suite Deck 8

Suite

430 sq ftMax 45

A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) Two bathrooms with shower Two panoramic sliding bay windows A 10 m² glazed private balcony

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+10

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Privilege Suite Deck 8

Suite

516 sq ftMax 410

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 sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub Two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole A 12.5 m² glazed private balcony Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+13

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