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Expedition to the Thule Region – Cruise Along the Coastline of Baffin Bay

Expedition to the Thule Region – Cruise Along the Coastline of Baffin Bay

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Description

Discover the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North, on a PONANT itinerary along the coastline of Baffin Bay. Between Greenland’s west coast with its mountains softened by glaciers to the Arctic mountain range’s steep slopes and Thule’s high Arctic tundra, you will sail through the polar region’s most spectacular landscapes.
From Kangerlussuaq, set off aboard L’Austral on a 17-day expedition cruise to the far reaches of the planet. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, you will sail among the Northern Hemisphere’s largest ice producers.
North of the Baffin Sea, in the region of Thule, guided by your Captain and your Expedition Leader, you will experience a tricky but spectacular sail between drifting icebergs and sheets of ice floe. If you are lucky you will observe one of the many polar bears that roam this favourable environment.
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.

Trip Name
Expedition to the Thule Region - Cruise Along the Coastline of Baffin Bay
Days
17
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition / Cruise Ship Length: 142 metres Passenger Capacity: 264 (200 in Antarctica) Built: 2011 L’Austral is a sleek, French-designed expedition yacht combining modern elegance with an intimate atmosphere. With just 132 staterooms for 264 guests, she offers the refined feel of a private yacht, enhanced by attentive service and stylish interiors featuring fine materials, harmonious colours, and discreet touches of brightness. Built by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, she is 466 ft long with a 59 ft beam, ice-class certified (1C), and equipped with the latest eco-design innovations, continually upgraded to improve environmental performance. Designed for both polar adventures and tropical voyages, L’Austral features six guest decks, elegant dining venues, and 11 Zodiacs for immersive exploration. Life on board blends relaxation and discovery, with refined gastronomy, welcoming social spaces, and an emphasis on responsible travel. From the subantarctic islands to sunlit coasts, she offers a chic and comfortable way to experience the world, always with PONANT’s signature style of elegance, intimacy, and connection to the sea.

Itinerary



Day 1 - 1 - Nuuk
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Day 2 - Day 2 Sisimiut
During your cruise, we invite you to discover Sisimiut, founded in 1756 and the second largest town in Greenland. This small town is typical of Greenland, boasting bewitching panoramas: here and there, colourful stilt houses dot the undulating landscape, and the small fishing port stands as the gateway to an icy realm. As for the town centre, it is home to a number of historic buildings, a small church and a museum which retraces the history of the Inuit people, as well as many craft shops. When your ship drops anchor here, you will set out to meet the locals in a typically arctic atmosphere.
Day 3 - Day 3 Disko Bay
To the east of Baffin Bay, discover Disko Bay, scattered with countless icebergs produced by the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From your ship, admire the majestic ballet of these ice giants as they slowly drift across the dark waters. This site is a natural marvel of Greenland, and is also renowned as an observation point for the region’s many humpback whales. The encounters with wild fauna and stunning landscapes in the heart of this spectacular and fragile nature will be pure moments of wonder for you.
Day 4 - Day 4 Paul-Émile Victor Base Camp, Eqi Glacier
"The most beautiful place in the Arctic" is how Paul-Émile Victor described Greenland, a land of great icebergs and of towering ice formations calved by the giant glaciers of the polar ice cap. The Eqi Glacier is one of the region’s most impressive sights. Here, the silence is broken only by the roaring and cracking of the ice. It is impossible to know if one is shivering from cold or from the sheer thrill of being here... Imagine the vast outline of a glacier, its translucent crystals glowing with an ice-blue fire in the sunlight. Paul-Émile Victor’s shelter cannot be overlooked; it was from here that the French Polar Expeditions’ anthropological and geographic explorations set off in the 1950s.
Day 5 - Day 5 Akulleq
In the curve of Uummannaq Bay, opposite a narrow passage between two islands, you will discover the moonscape of the small desert island of Akulleq. The ochre yellow and orange of this mineral site look ablaze under the sunshine of the polar summer. From the island’s summit you will be able to contemplate a panoramic view of the bay’s magical landscape and its huge icebergs with surprising shapes.
Day 6 - Day 6 Kullorsuaq
Well beyond the Arctic Circle, in the majestic landscapes of Greenland’s Northwest, you will find the village of Kullorsuaq, the last bastion of Greenland’s traditional hunters. Here is where you will find Greenland’s true character… Vast mineral expanses, sumptuous mountains, impressive glaciers and, above all, the local population which still lives off fishing and seal or bear hunting. Hospitality and respect for nature are essential elements in the daily lives of these men, who live an austere life. When we drop anchor in this remote part of the world, set off to discover these friendly people who are also talented craftsmen, deftly sewing the furs and skins of marine mammals. This will be a unique and authentic experience.
Day 7 - Day 7 Savissivik
Some places in this world are so magical that their beauty cannot be described in words… Savissivik, a small Inuit village with less than a hundred inhabitants, is one such place. Rightly considered to be the biggest iceberg graveyard in Greenland, it is a stunning sight to behold. During your zodiac outing, you will sail between these icy giants. Once on land, you can hike to a viewpoint from which to enjoy breathtaking views over these icebergs, which come in an incredibly diverse range of shapes and colours. Photographers will love it. Savissivik Bay attracts many bears and is also known for having been the home of one of the world’s biggest meteorites, but the latter has now been moved to a museum in New York.
Day 8 - Day 8 - Thule Region
Thule, the region located to the northwest of Greenland, is the mythical name used to designate the Far North. The presence of many drifting icebergs calved from the glaciers of Greenland and sheets of ice floe can make sailing tricky - but spectacular - in this region. You will attempt to sail as far north as possible and if you are lucky enough you will perhaps observe one of the many polar bears that roam this favourable environment. You’ll perhaps visit traditional villages such as Dundas (“old Thule”) and Siorapaluk, Greenland’s northernmost native settlement, where you will probably be greeted by a joyous group of children, who are always happy to welcome visitors.
Day 9 - 9 - Thule Region
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Day 10 - 10 - At sea
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Day 11 - 11 - Pond Inlet, Nunavut
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Day 12 - 12 - Devon Island, Nunavut
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Day 13 - 13 - Devon Island, Nunavut
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Day 14 - 14 - At sea
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Day 15 - 15 - At sea
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Day 16 - 16 - Nooralak
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Day 17 - 17 - Nuuk
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Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $27,240Superior Stateroom
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $29,140Deluxe Stateroom
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $31,860Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $33,220Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $34,860Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $46,810Deluxe Suite
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $61,760Prestige Suite Deck 5
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $64,760Prestige Suite Deck 6
15-08-202631-08-2026AUD $96,420Owner's Suite
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $31,120Deluxe Stateroom
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $34,080Prestige Deck 4
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $35,570Prestige Deck 5
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $37,330Prestige Deck 6
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $50,350Deluxe Suite
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $66,620Prestige Deck 5 Suite
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $69,870Prestige Deck 6 Suite
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $98,150Owner's Suite
12-08-202728-08-2027AUD $29,060Superior Stateroom
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $28,570Superior Stateroom
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $30,430Deluxe Stateroom
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $33,090Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $34,430Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $36,030Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $47,760Deluxe Suite
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $62,410Prestige Suite Deck 5
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $65,340Prestige Suite Deck 6
10-08-202826-08-2028AUD $102,760Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • Explore Baffin Bay and the High Arctic region of Thule, a mythical territory of the Far North and one of the most difficult to access.
    • Discover the landscapes (Arctic Cordillera, pack ice, drifting icebergs, brash ice, etc.) and the wildlife (opportunities to glimpse or observe polar bears, cetaceans, musk oxen, seabirds, etc.).
    • Activities: opportunities for dinghy outings and shore visits with your naturalist guides, kayaking, visits to traditional villages, encounters with the Inuit communities, etc.

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