
Magic of Ice in Greenland 2013

11 days with
Ponant Yacht Cruises
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Itinerary
Day 1 Reykjavik - Hafnarfjordur (Iceland)
Embarking from 4pm to 5pm.
Day 2 Reykjavik - Hafnarfjordur (Iceland)
Day 3 At Sea
Day 4 Farewell Cape Passage (Greenland)
Day 5 Narsaq (Greenland)
Sailing along the coast of Greenland.
Day 6 Nuuk (Greenland)
When Erik the Red, the exiled Norse chief, landed on the coast of Nuuk at the tail end of the 10th century, he found a fertile and welcoming land dotted with fjords. He settled there with a group of his former countrymen, and the Norse remained the principal inhabitants until, over a period of 500 years, their population declined and gave way to the Inuit. Nuuk is situated at the mouth of one of the largest fjords in the world, where the waters never freeze. The town spreads gently out towards the Davis Strait and enjoys an historic centre that is particularly rich in national heritage. The National Museum is home to fabulous collections of items depicting Inuit hunter and fishermen’s lives. Despite being Greenland’s capital city and its largest, Nuuk benefits from the rarefied atmosphere of inaccessibility; it can only be reached by air or sea, as there are no roads on Greenland. The vivid reds, blues, greens and yellows of the houses are a lively contrast to the sombre waters of Greenland and serve to lift the spirits of the locals during the winter months. Nuuk is visually emotive and imbued with the expressions of the tundra, the sea and the sky...
Day 7 Sailing along the coast of Greenland
Day 8 Eqi Glacier / Base Paul Emile Victor (Greenland)
Day 9 Ilulissat – Disko Bay (Greenland)
At the heart of Disko Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Ilulissat Icefjord provides an extraordinary spectacle of almost surreal beauty. The sculptural icebergs continue their on timeless journey, shimmering with their eternal light. Vast pieces of ice break off from the bergs and rejoin the inexorable movement of the sea. Close by lies the town of Ilulissat, the region’s principal destination. Encircled by icebergs, it has retained a unique mix of traditional Arctic life, with multicoloured wooden houses, huskies and the leather tanners who still work today using the ancient methods of their ancestors.
Day 10 Navigation in the fjords
Day 11 Kangerlussuaq (Greenland)
Disembarking.
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All This Included
Cruise on board Le Boréal
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Port and safety charges
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Open bar
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Gratuities
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Your cruise including all meals from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation
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Welcome aboard and captain’s cocktail parties, gala dinner
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Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served with meals
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24 hour room service (selected menu)
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Evening entertainments and events, and/or organised shows
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Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa
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English-speaking guest-speaker (when applicable)
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Accommodations
Cruising: Standard cabin onboard Le Boréal
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Notes
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Cabin upgrades are available.
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Fare for one child (8-12 years old) sharing cabin with 2 adults: $1,446.
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Fares may be subject to fuel adjustment.
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Please ask your Vacations to Go travel counselor for more information.
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