Le Boreal, 7 Night Cruising Arctic Norway: Glaciers, Ice Floes, and Polar Bears - with Smithsonian Journeys ex Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Ret

PONANT has organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day prior to embarkation. PONANT selects hotel and flights and organizes transfers between the hotel, airport, and the port. This package is included in your cruise fare.

The day before embarkation - Paris, France
Transfer from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France, to the group hotel (hotel to be announced).
Meet and greet at the hotel and hospitality desk.
Lunch and dinner on your own, and time at leisure in the afternoon.
Overnight at the hotel.

Embarkation Day - Paris/Longyearbyen, Norway
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Flight Paris/Longyearbyen selected by PONANT in economy class. Approximate flight duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes.
Meet and greet at the airport in Longyearbyen, and lunch.
Transfer to the pier for embarkation.

- Cruise on board Le Boreal -

Disembarkation Day - Longyearbyen/Paris, France
Disembarkation.
Meet and greet at the port.
Lunch, transfer to the airport, and check-in to the flight Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class. Approximate flight duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes.
Transfer from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris to the group hotel (hotel to be announced).
Meet and greet at the hotel and hospitality desk.
Dinner on your own, and time at leisure in the evening.
Overnight at the hotel.

The day after disembarkation - Paris
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Your programme includes:
A program of onboard enrichment provided by Smithsonian Journeys Experts including geologist and oceanographer Katryn Wiese and Curator Emeritus of Mammals at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Don Wilson.1-night accommodation and hospitality desk at the group hotel in Paris (hotel to be announced) the night before embarkation.Round-trip flight Paris/Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT, in economy class.1-night accommodation and hospitality desk at the group hotel in Paris (hotel to be announced) the night after disembarkation.Meals as mentioned in the program.Transfers as mentioned in the program.
Your program does not include:
Personal expenses.Other meals and services not mentioned in the program.
Please note:
Flights included in the programme are on a European airline (subject to change).Due to local transportation resources, the group may incur waits.Programme and flight schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
To learn of your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel advisor; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Like her sisterships, Le Boréal embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing which is PONANT’s signature. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 132 staterooms and suites) make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market.

Interior Design:
Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful décor reflect a nautical mood subtly revisited. Aboard, soothing neutral grey tones are enlivened by splashes of red, our signature theme linking tradition and innovation to create personal touches in the spirit of a “private yacht”.

EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment - a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared - and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege...

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax - we take care of everything...