Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
L'Austral September 16-October 3 2027 AU160927 Cruise & Offers
Nuuk (Greenland) to Halifax (Canada)
Review Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada, voyage AU160927, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
September 16, 2027 to October 3, 2027 · Voyage AU160927
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
September 16, 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 1 · September 16, 2027Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
September 17, 2027Qeqertarsuatsiaat
Destination overview
Located on the southwestern coast of Greenland, Qeqertarsuatsiaat offers an authentic immersion into the country’s nature and traditional way of life. Surrounded by icy fjords and granite mountains , this village is a gateway to explore preserved polar landscapes and to magnificent hikes through the tundra, glacier lakes and rocky hills.
- Day 2 · September 17, 2027Arrival 12:00 · Departure 17:30
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 3 & 17
September 18, 2027 & October 2, 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 Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished.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 · September 18, 2027No port clock time published
- Day 17 · October 2, 2027No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 4
September 19, 2027Iqaluit, Nunavut
Destination overview
Known as Frobisher Bay in the past, before being named Iqaluit in 1987, the capital of Nunavut is the smallest Canadian capital, with 7,000 inhabitants. It is a gateway to the secret, mysterious and wild Arctic, expressing this world of silence, a majestic territory.
- Day 4 · September 19, 2027No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
September 20, 2027Grinnell Glacier, Nunavut
Destination overview
To the south of Baffin Island , at the entrance to the fjord leading to Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut , lies the Grinnell Glacier . Iqaluit’s name is derived from the Inuktitut language; it means “place of many fish”, as the waters of the fjord are teeming with Arctic char .
- Day 5 · September 20, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 6
September 21, 2027Akpatok Island, Nunavut
Destination overview
In the north-west of Ungava Bay , in Nunavut , the northernmost Canadian province, Akpatok Island reveals its chiselled coastline. Uninhabited by men, it is occupied by the thick-billed murre s for which it was named (Akpat is their name in Inuit).
- Day 6 · September 21, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Departure 12:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
September 22, 2027Nachvak Fjord, Torngat Mountains National Park
Destination overview
Nachvak Fjord is one of the longest fjords on the north coast of Labrador , stretching out over 20 km (12.4 miles). Steep-sided, it is 2 km (1.2 miles) wide and lined with sheer rock faces. On its western end, its two arms, Tallek and Tasiuyak, form the outlet of glacial valleys with a characteristic U shape.
- Day 7 · September 22, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Departure 12:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 8
September 23, 2027Nain
Destination overview
Nain is the northernmost permanent settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador , accessible only by air or by sea. The town was established by Moravian missionaries in 1771 and has been inhabited ever since. It now has a population of around 850, composed mainly of Inuits .
- Day 8 · September 23, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 13:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 9
September 24, 2027Rigolet
Destination overview
Discover the picturesque community of Rigolet, on the north coast of Labrador. The wooden promenade , looking out onto the spruce forest and the waters of Hamilton Inlet , is one of the longest in the world. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 9 · September 24, 2027Arrival 13:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 10
September 25, 2027Red Bay, Newfoundland
Destination overview
A small, authentic village on the southern coast of Labrador, Red Bay immerses you in a unique atmosphere, combining wild nature, a fascinating history, and maritime culture. This UNESCO-listed heritage gem is home to one of the world’s best-preserved Basque whaling sites.
- Day 10 · September 25, 2027Arrival 15:00 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 11
September 26, 2027L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland
Destination overview
Located at the Northern extremity of the island of Newfoundland, L’Anse aux Meadows is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the only site known to have been established by the Vikings in North America. Its ancient vestiges provide the very first traces of European presence in the new world.
- Day 11 · September 26, 2027Arrival 06:30 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
- Viking experience · 3h00 · Published as included · UNESCO Site · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
- Doctor of the North · 4h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 12
September 27, 2027Twillingate, Newfoundland
Destination overview
Twillingate is a traditional Newfoundland outport spread across rocky islands, coves and headlands facing the North Atlantic. Its fishing heritage remains visible in wharves, historic buildings and local museums. Depending on the season, the surrounding waters and coastal trails may offer views of icebergs, seabirds and whales.
- Day 12 · September 27, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
- Hiking in Twillingate · 4h00 · Published as included · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 13
September 28, 2027Trinity Bay, Newfoundland
Destination overview
In the northern confines of Newfoundland, Trinity Bay unfolds like an aquatic jewel set in the granitic case of the Atlantic coast. Its deep azure waters creep into the crevices of the coastline, creating a maze of fjords and inlets that provide refuge for myriad marine species.
- Day 13 · September 28, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 14
September 29, 2027St. John's, Newfoundland
Destination overview
You will be charmed by the small multi-coloured wooden houses hanging to the side of cliffs at the entrance to the bay or edging the small steep streets of the capital of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Their green, blue, red and yellow colours are reminiscent of fishing boats.
- Day 14 · September 29, 2027Arrival 06:00 · Departure 14:00
Verified shore experiences
- Earth's Geological Showcase · 3h30 · Published as included · PONANT difficulty marker 1
- St. John's and Cape Spear · 3h30 · Published as included · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 15
September 30, 2027Saint Pierre Island, Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Destination overview
Off the Canadian coast, discover Saint Pierre Island , one of the two main islands of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago, the only French territory in North America. Endowed with a natural harbour , the island, whose name is a reference to the patron saint of fishermen, developed around.
- Day 15 · September 30, 2027Arrival 08:30 · Departure 23:59
Verified shore experiences
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Day 16
October 1, 2027Miquelon Island, Saint Pierre and Miquel
Destination overview
At the entrance of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, not far from the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Miquelon is one of the two main islands of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago and will delight those with a love of wide open space.
- Day 16 · October 1, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 19:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 18
October 3, 2027Halifax
Destination overview
A historical port city on the Canadian east coast, Halifax , surrounded by enchanting nature, stands out as the provincial capital and the cultural hub of Nova Scotia . The city played an important strategic military role in the two world wars and was also the largest Royal Navy base during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
- Day 18 · October 3, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
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
Nuuk (Greenland) to Halifax (Canada) aboard L'Austral
On September 16-October 3 2027, L'Austral sails 17 nights from Nuuk (Greenland) to Halifax (Canada). Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada brings together Qeqertarsuatsiaat, At sea, Iqaluit, Nunavut, Grinnell Glacier, Nunavut, 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 18 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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