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Embark on an exceptional 8-day expedition cruise to discover the far north with PONANT. You'll enjoy the immense open spaces of the polar Arctic and its ice floes that extend to the North Pole, as you board your ship in the heart of Spitsbergen, ready to explore the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago.
On this expedition aboard , in the company of PONANT's specialist teams, you will discover the exceptional flora and fauna that lives in these extreme conditions, where temperatures reach -30°C in winter. You'll sail south to discover Hornsund, one of the Spitsbergen’s most beautiful fjords, which boasts an impressive glacier front, as well as Bellsund, whose lush valleys are sure to delight. You'll also explore the Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park, following in the footsteps of the former whalers who once settled in the sites that are now home to the graves of many sailors and are frequented by various species of cetaceans.
You will then discover the world’s northernmost small town, Ny-Alesund. This international research base and former mining city was the departure point for many expeditions to the North Pole, the first of which, in 1926, was led by Umberto Nobile and Roald Amundsen aboard the Norge airship. Finally, you will reach the sumptuous Kongsfjorden glaciers.
This journey will take you on the trail of walruses, as well as the traces of the polar bear, the lord of the Arctic, which you might be able to admire in its natural environment.
The next destination on your itinerary, the Svalbard archipelago is the last island before the North Pole and here you’ll discover a unique feeling of having reached the top of the world. During this unforgettable expedition, your ship will sail to latitudes of 80° north.
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Arrive in Longyearbyen, the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. With winter temperatures dropping to below 40°C, the landscapes of this mining town are simply breathtaking. The glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re in completely unexplored territory.
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