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

   Iona

   Arrive 12:00Depart 19:00

   United Kingdom

   

   Iona is a tiny, luminous island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, revered as the birthplace of Celtic Christianity where Saint Columba founded his monastery in 563 AD. Visitors should walk the restored Benedictine abbey and Reilig Odhráin royal burial ground, then seek out the island's pristine white shell-sand beaches at Traigh Bàn. The sailing season from May through September offers the longest daylight hours and mildest weather, with June and July providing up to eighteen hours of light that bathes the island in the ethereal glow for which it has captivated artists and pilgrims for centuries.

3. Day 3

   Callanish

   Arrive 12:00Depart 19:00

   United Kingdom

   

   Callanish in United Kingdom blends maritime heritage, dramatic coastal scenery, and the understated warmth of the British Isles into a deeply rewarding port of call. Essential experiences include walking the coastal paths and sampling the region's thriving artisanal food scene. The most reliable conditions arrive June through September, when long northern days and mild temperatures make exploration a pleasure, though the atmosphere is compelling in any weather. 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.

4. Day 4

   Mousa, Shetland Islands

   Arrive 14:00Depart 20:00

   United Kingdom

   

   Mousa is an uninhabited Shetland island home to the world's best-preserved Iron Age broch, a 2,000-year-old stone tower that now serves as nesting habitat for thousands of storm petrels. Must-dos include climbing the broch's internal staircase, watching seals on the shore, and joining an evening boat trip to witness storm petrels returning after dark. Visit June through July for the peak petrel season.

5. Day 5

   At Sea

   

6. Day 6

   At Sea

   

7. Day 7

   Bronnoysund

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

   Norway

   

   Brønnøysund, a small service town on Norway's Helgeland coast just south of the Arctic Circle, is the gateway to one of Scandinavia's most extraordinary coastal landscapes — a constellation of twelve thousand islands where the defining landmark is Torghatten, a mountain with a 160-metre tunnel punched clean through its summit by the sea at the end of the last Ice Age, framing a perfect circle of sky. The surrounding Helgeland archipelago rewards island-hopping by small boat, with pristine beaches, ancient Bronze Age rock carvings, and the haunting ruins of medieval trading settlements accessible by kayak or ferry. Midnight sun visits from late May through mid-July; the Svartisen glacier is visible from the coastal route north.

8. Day 8

   Reine

   Arrive 07:00Depart 12:00

   Norway

   

   Reine is a breathtaking fishing village in Norway's Lofoten Islands, where red rorbuer cabins cluster beneath soaring granite peaks and the midnight sun illuminates jade-green fjords. Essential experiences include hiking Reinebringen for Norway's finest panorama, tasting traditional stockfish, and exploring the pristine beaches of Bunes and Horseid. June through August offers midnight sun and hiking; September through March brings the northern lights.

9. Day 8

   Reine

   Norway

   

   Reine is a breathtaking fishing village in Norway's Lofoten Islands, where red rorbuer cabins cluster beneath soaring granite peaks and the midnight sun illuminates jade-green fjords. Essential experiences include hiking Reinebringen for Norway's finest panorama, tasting traditional stockfish, and exploring the pristine beaches of Bunes and Horseid. June through August offers midnight sun and hiking; September through March brings the northern lights.

10. Day 9

    Tromso

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Norway

    

    Tromsø, perched 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle on its own island in a fjord-carved landscape of breathtaking severity, is the world's finest base for witnessing the northern lights — a phenomenon that illuminates the polar night here from late September through March with an intensity unmatched across Scandinavia. The city's striking Arctic Cathedral, vibrant university culture, and excellent Polar Museum trace Norway's heroic age of polar exploration, while dog sledding, snowshoeing, and whale-watching expeditions provide exhilarating encounters with the high Arctic wilderness. Summer's unbroken midnight sun offers an equally otherworldly experience beneath skies that never darken.

11. Day 10

    Bear Island

    Norway

    

    Bear Island is an uninhabited Norwegian outpost in the Barents Sea, halfway between the mainland and Svalbard, where massive seabird colonies of hundreds of thousands nest on four-hundred-meter cliffs above rich Arctic feeding waters. Visit between June and August aboard expedition vessels for spectacular bird cliff Zodiac cruises and encounters with whales and polar bears.

12. Day 11

    Hornsund

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Svalbard and Jan Mayen

    

    Hornsund is a glacier-carved fjord at the southern tip of Svalbard's Spitsbergen island, where fourteen tidewater glaciers, polar bears, and vast seabird colonies create one of the Arctic's most dramatic expedition destinations. Must-dos include zodiac cruises alongside calving glaciers, polar bear sightings along the shoreline, and visiting the Polish research station. July and August offer the warmest temperatures and best ice conditions, with midnight sun providing endless Arctic daylight.

13. Day 12

    Balestrand

    Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

    Norway

    

    Balestrand is a tiny, storybook village at the junction of three Norwegian fjords, beloved by painters and royalty since the 19th century for its extraordinary natural setting. Must-dos include dining at the historic Kviknes Hotel, visiting the Jostedalsbreen glacier via Fjaerland, and tasting local apple cider with views across the Sognefjord. Visit June or July for the magical midnight sun illuminating the fjord landscape.

14. Day 13

    Isfjorden

    Arrive 06:00Depart 11:00

    Svalbard and Jan Mayen

    

    Isfjorden is Svalbard's largest fjord system, home to the surprisingly sophisticated town of Longyearbyen — the world's northernmost functional settlement — and offering access to calving glaciers, Arctic wildlife, and the Global Seed Vault. Must-dos include Zodiac cruising past the Tunabreen glacier, dining on reindeer and Arctic char in Longyearbyen, and visiting the Svalbard Museum. Visit June to July for midnight sun or September for the first northern lights.

15. Day 14

    Longyearbyen

    Svalbard and Jan Mayen

    

    Longyearbyen, the northernmost permanent settlement in the world, is a unique port in the Svalbard archipelago, rich in history and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like reindeer stew and exploring the stunning fjords of Raudfjord and Liefdefjorden. The best time to visit is during the summer months, when the midnight sun illuminates the stunning scenery.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3

Outside

193 sq ftMax 2D

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A window and panoramic glazed swing door

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiSafe+10

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4

Outside

193 sq ftMax 21

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

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+3

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5

Outside

193 sq ftMax 22

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

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+3

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

Outside

193 sq ftMax 23

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

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+3

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Superior Stateroom

Outside

226 sq ftMax 35

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A window or round porthole

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+9

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

290 sq ftMax 2DS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A lounge area with sofa (167 x 70 cm) and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 5 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+10

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Grand Deluxe Suite

Suite

484 sq ftMax 2GDS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A lounge with sofa, second TV, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and a Balneo bathtub A private 12 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShowerWhirlpool Bath+12

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Grand Privilege Suite

Suite

592 sq ftMax 4GPS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV A second bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and a second TV A lounge with sofa, third TV, two armchairs, and two sliding courtesy doors A bathroom with shower and bath A private 12 m² balcony Three panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler ServiceTV+13

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Owner’s Suite

Suite

592 sq ftMax 2OS

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 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A living/dining room with convertible sofa (160 x 190 cm), second TV, 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door 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 Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar A private 12 m² balcony Three panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerWhirlpool BathTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12

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Prestige Suite Deck 5

Suite

398 sq ftMax 44

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 190 cm) A lounge with two armchairs, second TV, sliding courtesy door, and convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+10

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Privilège Suite Deck 6

Suite

398 sq ftMax 2PS

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 a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and bath A private 12 m² balcony Three panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+11

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