Marvel at the Northern Lights with Compagnie du Ponant on Greenland to Quebec Cruise

  • April 25, 2013
Marvel at the Northern Lights with Compagnie du Ponant on Greenland to Quebec Cruise
This voyage will offer exceptional viewing opportunities, with 2013 being the height of the 11-year solar cycle and September and October offering peak activity, leading to more frequent and intense appearance of the aurora borealis.

The 15-day KANGERLUSSUAQ-QUEBEC voyage sets sail September 5, 2013 from Greenland. Passengers will explore all facets of this magnificent region of natural beauty in the company of naturalists and experienced guides, and learn about the origins of the northern lights and the myths and mysticism surrounding the luminous whirlpools of colors that have profoundly influenced the beliefs of people living near the North Pole.

With more than 10 years of experience in the Arctic, Compagnie du Ponant knows the very best places to see the northern lights and will guide passengers into the heart of the rocky islands and fjords amidst the steep mountains of Nunavut, the northernmost territory in Canada. After the day's “soft expeditions,” they will be able to admire the dancing polar lights from the bridge of Le Boreal.

Other trip highlights include: the colorful village of Sisimiut in Greenland; whale watching in the Baffin Sea and Saint Lawrence; the Inuit land of Nunavut, a prime northern lights viewing location; Akpatok Island, home to white bears; and Percé with its famous rock and Northern Gannets. The cruise ends in Quebec, whose old town is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

The 15-day/14-night KANGERLUSSUAQ-QUEBEC Northern Lights cruise sails September 5-19, 2013, and is priced from $8,922 per person, based on double occupancy, flights included.

The 132-stateroom state-of-the-art Le Boreal offers superior comfort and five-star service, including:

• A choice of 132 luxurious staterooms or suites with sea views and private balconies, including the elite Deck 6 that is home to 13 spacious suites with 24-hour butler service
• A welcoming main foyer with a boutique, reception desk and excursion desk
• Two restaurants, offering dining from casual to fine, complete with wine pairings and a fine wine cellar, a bar and lounge, and 24-hour in-room dining
• A full-service SOTHYSTM spa with signature treatments, hammam, hair salon, tea room and fitness center
• An outdoor pool with bar, panoramic terrace adjoining the indoor bar and lounge, library with Internet stations, medical center, WiFi, in-room and on-board flat screen satellite TV with complimentary on-demand movies
• A 250-seat theater for live entertainment, film screenings and presentations
• A fleet of expedition Zodiac boats outfitted with satellite tracking

To reserve or learn more, please call 1-888-400-1082 or visit https://en.ponant.com.