From: Greenland, Kangerlussuaq
To: Greenland, Kangerlussuaq
Dates: 12.08.2027 - 28.08.2027
Duration: 16 Nights
Ship: L'AUSTRAL

Expedition to the Thule Region

Explore the wild coastlines of Baffin Bay and the mythical region of Thule, at the heart of the Far North. As you sail along, you will discover spectacular polar landscapes, including mountains shaped by glaciers, broken-up ice floes and brash ice, and endless tundra where you could be lucky enough to spot polar bears. Not to mention the majestic, UNESCO-listed Disko Bay, renowned for the largest icebergs in the Northern Hemisphere. But the essence of this journey lies in meeting the Inuit communities of Greenland and Canada and experiencing authentic, unforgettable moments as they share with you their ancestral way of life, underpinned by resilience and wisdom.  We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the AECO.

L'AUSTRAL

  • Length: 142 m
  • Beam: 18 m
  • Draft: 4,7 m
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Guest decks: 6
  • Zodiacs: 11
  • Tonnage: 10 944 UMS
  • Electric motors: 2 X 2 300 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Fincantieri-Ancône-Italie
  • Guests: 264
  • Cabins: 132
  • Crew: 145
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arr
Dep
1
Aug 12, 2027
Greenland, Kangerlussuaq
16:00*
19:00
2
Aug 13, 2027
Greenland, Sisimiut
-
-
3
Aug 14, 2027
Greenland, Disko Bay
-
-
4
Aug 15, 2027
Base Paul-Emile Victor, Eqi Glacier
-
-
5
Aug 16, 2027
Greenland, Akulleq
-
-
6
Aug 17, 2027
Greenland, Kullorsuaq
-
-
7
Aug 18, 2027
Greenland, Savissivik
-
-
8-9
Aug 19, 2027 - Aug 20, 2027
Greenland, Thule Region
-
-
10
Aug 21, 2027
cruising
-
-
11
Aug 22, 2027
Canada, Pond Inlet
-
-
12
Aug 23, 2027
Canada, the Baffin Fjord
-
-
13-14
Aug 24, 2027 - Aug 25, 2027
cruising
-
-
15
Aug 26, 2027
Greenland, Nuuk
-
-
16
Aug 27, 2027
Greenland, Evighedsfjorden
-
-
17
Aug 28, 2027
Greenland, Kangerlussuaq
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Window or Porthole Stateroom

  • Cabin: 21 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 18 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 18 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 37 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 2
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