From: Norway, Bergen
To: United Kingdom, Glasgow
Dates: 27.08.2027 - 03.09.2027
Duration: 8 Nights
Ship: LE CHAMPLAIN

Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture. Join PONANT aboard Le Champlain for an 8-day cruise  on an exceptional itinerary to discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords and the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Isles.  Begin your voyage in Bergen, famous for its Hanseatic wharf, Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site which still carries traces of the rich historic past of the city founded by the Vikings. Your ship will first sail to Flåm where you will board the Flåm Railway to take a beautiful train journey high into the mountains of western Norway. View stunning rivers, waterfalls, and cultural landscapes around every corner. Continue to Olden. From this small and charming village, located a few miles from Jostedalsbreen National Park, home to one of the last ice caps in Europe, you are able to admire the magnificent Briksdal Glacier. Le Champlain then sails for Lerwick, the main port in the Shetland Islands. Nearby is the Jarlshof prehistoric and Norse settlement, where Neolithic people first settled more than 4,000 years ago – it is one of the most spectacular excavated sites in the British Isles. Your ship sails next towards Kirkwall, capital of Orkney, where numerous seabirds, such as gannets and European shags, take residence. The Standing Stones of Stenness, built around 5,400 years ago, are a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.  From Portree, spend a day on the unparalleled Isle of Skye. Or, not to be missed on the mainland is Eilean Donan, one of the most recognizable castles in the world and an iconic symbol of Scotland. End your voyage in Fort William, from where you are able to immerse yourself in local lore during a cruise of fabled Loch Ness or take a tour and enjoy a dram of scotch whisky at a local distillery. You will disembark in Glasgow, Scotland's warm cultural capital with a rich artistic and architectural heritage.

LE CHAMPLAIN

  • Guests: 184
  • Suites: 92
  • Crew: 118
  • Spa: 1
  • Restaurants: 2
  • Length: 430 ft
  • Beam: 59 ft
  • Draft: 15 ft
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Decks: 5
  • Zodiacs: 9
  • Tonnage: 9 976 UMS
  • Motors: 2 X 2 000 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Vard Sovik, Norway
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arrival
Departure
1
Aug 27, 2027
Norway, Bergen
15:30*
17:30
2
Aug 28, 2027
Norway, Flam
-
-
3
Aug 29, 2027
Norway, Olden
-
-
4
Aug 30, 2027
United Kingdom, Lerwick
-
-
5
Aug 31, 2027
United Kingdom, Kirkwall
-
-
6
Sep 1, 2027
United Kingdom, Portree
-
-
7
Sep 2, 2027
United Kingdom, Fort William
-
-
8
Sep 3, 2027
United Kingdom, Glasgow
-
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

Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 38 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 32 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner's Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 4
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