Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
L'Austral July 30-August 12 2027 AU300727 Cruise & Offers
Reykjavík (Iceland) to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland)
Review Expedition to the edge of the Ice Sheet, voyage AU300727, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
July 30, 2027 to August 12, 2027 · Voyage AU300727
Destinations & expedition experiences
This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve PONANT's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.
Day 1
July 30, 2027Reykjavík (Iceland)
Destination overview
Iceland’s capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the country. Perlan , the “Pearl of Reykjavík”, a museum located on ’Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush, green landscapes. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 1 · July 30, 2027No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
July 31, 2027Reykjavík
Destination overview
Iceland’s capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the country. Perlan , the “Pearl of Reykjavík”, a museum located on ’Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush, green landscapes. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 2 · July 31, 2027Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
Verified shore experiences
- EXTENSION : Scenic Helicopter flight over Reykjavik · 1h15 · PONANT difficulty marker 2
- Volcanic landscape & viking history · 4h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
- The Golden Circle · 8h30 · Published as included · Must-see Sights · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 2
- EXTENSION: Sky Lagoon & Saga Museum · 4h30 · Culture & Heritage · Wellness · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 3
August 1, 2027At sea
Destination overview
These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.
- Day 3 · August 1, 2027No port clock time published
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Day 4
August 2, 2027Tasiilaq
Destination overview
In Tasiilaq , on Ammassalik Island, follow in the wake of Captain Jean-Baptiste Charcot ’s famous ship, the Pourquoi Pas ? , which set off with its crew in 1935 to discover this small island of primitive and wild beauty that remained unexplored until the end of the 19th century.
- Day 4 · August 2, 2027Arrival 06:30 · Departure 11:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 4
August 2, 2027Sermilik Fjord
Destination overview
You will be captivated by the spectacular scenery of the Sermilik Fjord , the largest in the south-east of Greenland . To the north, above the glacial valleys, the Schweitzerland Alps and their peaks that rise to an altitude of more than 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) stretch out in the.
- Day 4 · August 2, 2027Arrival 14:30 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
August 3, 2027Skjoldungen
Destination overview
Discover Skjoldungen Island on the south-east coast of Greenland. This uninhabited land boasts magnificent landscapes that are sure to dazzle you. The island is surrounded by a stunning fjord , a distinctive feature of which is its double entrance : it forms a bend before joining the sea on the other side.
- Day 5 · August 3, 2027Arrival 13:30 · Departure 17:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 6
August 4, 2027Prins Christian Sund
Destination overview
Your ship glides silently towards the Greenland coast, in a setting punctuated by pointed peaks and majestic glaciers… You are on the verge of crossing the Prins Christian Sund , a narrow channel that stretches out and zigzags over some one hundred kilometres between Greenland’s south-east and south-west.
- Day 6 · August 4, 2027No port clock time published
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Day 7
August 5, 2027Hvalso
Destination overview
Around you, a grassy meadow filled with flowers stretches out, dotted with imposing granite rocks. A few semi-wild sheep and horses greet you; they are the only inhabitants of this place surrounded by beautiful mountains. You are in Hvalsø , in the heart of the fertile lands in Greenland’s south.
- Day 7 · August 5, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 11:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
August 5, 2027Igaliku
Destination overview
Nestling on the southern tip of Greenland, Igaliku offers a peaceful panorama, dominated by high snow-capped mountains and vibrant valleys of flowers on fine days. Home to the first Viking agricultural settlements, this bucolic village houses the remains of the Garðar religious site , a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
- Day 7 · August 5, 2027Arrival 15:00 · Departure 19:00
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Day 8
August 6, 2027Ikka Fjord
Destination overview
As you sail through the majestic Ikka Fjord in south-west Greenland, you will discover over 10,000 years of underwater geology , for mysterious columns up to 20 metres high, formed several millennia ago, rise up from the seabed. Their material, ikaite, gives the fjord its name.
- Day 8 · August 6, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Departure 11:30
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Day 9
August 7, 2027Nuuk
Destination overview
When Erik Le Rouge, the exiled Norse chief, landed on the coast of Nuuk, he found a fertile and welcoming land dotted with fjords. He settled there with a group of his former countrymen, and the Norse remained the principal inhabitants until, over a period of 500 years, their population declined and gave way to the Inuit.
- Day 9 · August 7, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 10
August 8, 2027Sisimiut
Destination overview
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.
- Day 10 · August 8, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:15
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Day 11
August 9, 2027Base Paul-Emile Victor, Eqi Glacier
Destination overview
"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.
- Day 11 · August 9, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Departure 13:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 12
August 10, 2027Disko Bay
Destination overview
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.
- Day 12 · August 10, 2027Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 13
August 11, 2027Nooralak
Destination overview
Located a few kilometres away from the Arctic Circle, the Nooralaq peninsula features raw and untamed beauty. Nature reigns supreme here, with the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see , decked out in various forms of flora and inhabited by Greenland’s emblematic fauna — snow buntings, common ravens, reindeer, musk oxen, and the discreet Arctic fox.
- Day 13 · August 11, 2027Arrival 12:30 · Departure 16:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 14
August 12, 2027Kangerlussuaq
Destination overview
From 1941 to 1992, the town of Kangerlussuaq in Greenland was home to an American military base. Nowadays, thanks to its international airport, it has become a transit point for travellers seeking adventure in the Far North. Located to the north of the Arctic Circle, this town is the starting point of magnificent discoveries surrounded by unspoiled nature .
- Day 14 · August 12, 2027Arrival 04:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
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Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Reykjavík (Iceland) to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) aboard L'Austral
On July 30-August 12 2027, L'Austral sails 13 nights from Reykjavík (Iceland) to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). Expedition to the edge of the Ice Sheet brings together Reykjavík, At sea, Tasiilaq, Sermilik Fjord, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 16 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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