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L'Austral, 19 Night In the heart of the Northwest Passage ex Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Return

Cruise L'Austral, 19 Night In the heart of the Northwest Passage ex Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Brief Description 19 Night Cruise sailing from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 31 Aug 2026
Cruise Description With PONANT, set off to discover Baffin Bay all the way to the mythical Northwest Passage during a 20-day expedition cruise aboard L’Austral. Leaving from Kangerlussuaq, explore the heart of this historic maritime route and set off for an unforgettable stay among the Arctic’s most beautiful landscapes.

First of all, you will explore the western coast of Greenland which will welcome you with its majestic icebergs in Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its colourful villages encircled by mountains and basalt formations. This is the ideal opportunity for meeting the local population and learning about Greenland Inuit culture.

Then set sail for the Nunavut province in Northern Canada, to approach the entrance of the Northwest Passage. Amundsen was the first to pave the way on this northern route between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, which long remained just a theory for navigators and scientists. On Beechey Island, retrace the steps of the Franklin expedition, before marvelling at the sublime canyon at Fury Beach.

Throughout your trip, you will enter grandiose fjords and sail at the edge of the ice floes, in the hope of glimpsing the polar bear, the lord of the Far North. After Bellot Strait, the narrow passage of Coningham Bay will provide the perfect spot for an encounter with majestic belugas. In Artic Bay, you will meet the inhabitants of an Inuit village and will be able to build unique relationships.

The exploration of nature and wildlife and, above all, the polar history linked to this mythical route are the common theme of this journey, which will let you experience magic and unforgettable moments. The raw beauty of the Arctic offers an unforgettable backdrop, while the team of on-board naturalists sharpens your adventurer's soul. With a keen eye, you will scan the coastlines, fjords and glaciers in search of traces of life – a colony of walruses, a polar bear, beluga, northern fulmar, guillemot, Arctic tern, black-legged kittiwake… – and comprehend the historic places that bear witness to this iconic passage.

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. 
Sailing Dates
31 Aug 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $55,250 AU $29,130 AU $16,070
DEL AU $31,430 AU $31,430
PR4 AU $34,720 AU $34,720
PR5 AU $36,370 AU $36,370
PR6 AU $38,330 AU $38,330
DS6 AU $52,780 AU $52,780
PS5 AU $70,850 AU $70,850 AU $36,930
PS6 AU $74,470 AU $74,470 AU $38,740
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
31 Aug 2026 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland 7:00 PM
1 Sep 2026 Sisimiut, Greenland
2 Sep 2026 Hunde Eijland, Greenland
3 Sep 2026 Disko Island and Bay, Greenland
4 Sep 2026 At Sea    
5 Sep 2026 Pond Inlet, Canada
6 Sep 2026 Philpots Island, Baffin, Canada
7 Sep 2026 Dundas Harbor, Canada
7 Sep 2026 Croker Bay, Nunavut, Canada
8 Sep 2026 Prince Leopold Island, Canada
8 Sep 2026 Prince Leopold Island, Canada
9 Sep 2026 Fort Ross, Nunavut
9 Sep 2026 Bellot Strait, Nunavut
10 Sep 2026 Coningham Bay, Canada
11 Sep 2026 Prescott Island, Nunavut
12 Sep 2026 Beechey Island, Arctic Canada
12 Sep 2026 Radstock Bay 4:00 AM
13 Sep 2026 Arctic Bay, Nunavut
14 Sep 2026 At Sea    
15 Sep 2026 North Arm Fjord Baffin Island
16 Sep 2026 Icy Arm fjord Baffin Island
17 Sep 2026 At Sea    
18 Sep 2026 Evighedsforden, Greenland
19 Sep 2026 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland 4:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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