Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Lyrial August 1-14 2026 LY010826 Cruise & Offers
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Reykjavík (Iceland)
Review Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North, voyage LY010826, as a preserved itinerary reference with an explicit source-status note.
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August 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026 · Voyage LY010826
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
August 1, 2026Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Destination overview
Longyearbyen is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and is 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 setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 1 · August 1, 2026Departure 21:00
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.
Days 2, 3 & 4
August 2, 2026, August 3, 2026 & August 4, 2026North-West region of Spitsbergen
Destination overview
North-west Spitsbergen brings together glacier fronts, mountain-ringed fjords, tundra and sites connected with early Arctic exploration and whaling. Walrus, seals, reindeer and seabirds may be observed depending on the season. The expedition team chooses navigation and landing locations according to ice, weather and wildlife conditions.
- Day 2 · August 2, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:00
- Day 2 · August 2, 2026Arrival 20:30
- Day 3 · August 3, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 4 · August 4, 2026Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
August 2, 2026Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen
Destination overview
During your cruise, discover Ny-Ålesund , a former mining town that has been transformed into a scientific base. Founded in 1916, this small town was the departure point for many Arctic expeditions, including those of the famous explorer Roald Amundsen .
- Day 2 · August 2, 2026Arrival 14:00 · 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.
Day 5
August 5, 2026South-West Region of Spitsbergen
Destination overview
South-west Spitsbergen is shaped by deep fjords, sweeping glaciers, dark mountain ridges and areas of tundra that become active with wildlife in summer. Expedition plans may include Zodiac cruising, hikes or visits to historic sites. Ice, weather and wildlife determine the route and each possible landing.
- Day 5 · August 5, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:30
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 6, 7 & 11
August 6, 2026, August 7, 2026 & August 11, 2026At 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 6 · August 6, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 7 · August 7, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 11 · August 11, 2026No port clock time published
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.
Day 8
August 8, 2026Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard
Destination overview
The island of Jan Mayen, belonging to Norway, lies hidden off Greenland’s coastlines, lost between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean. This small piece of land is inhabited by only a handful of Norwegian meteorologists. Tongues of ice descend from its volcanic summit, which culminates at 2,227 metres and is covered with a thick glacial coat.
- Day 8 · August 8, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:30
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 9 & 10
August 9, 2026 & August 10, 2026Exploration of Ittoqqortoormiit Region
Destination overview
The Ittoqqortoormiit region opens onto the vast Scoresby Sound system, with mountain-lined fjords, tundra and large fields of drifting ice. Exploration may reveal Arctic wildlife and the culture of one of Greenland's most isolated communities. Navigation and landings remain dependent on weather, ice and local conditions.
- Day 9 · August 9, 2026Arrival 10:00 · Departure 14:00
- Day 10 · August 10, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:00
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.
Day 10
August 10, 2026Scoresby Sound
Destination overview
Covering an area of 13,700 km 2 (5,290 mi 2 ), Scoresby Sound is the largest and deepest fjord system in the world. Named after the explorer and whale hunter William Scoresby, who mapped the region in 1822, it opens onto the Greenland Sea to the north of the Blosseville Coast .
- Day 10 · August 10, 2026No port clock time published
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.
Day 12
August 12, 2026Total Eclipse Observation
Destination overview
At sea, facing completely unobstructed skies, the Captain will take you, weather conditions permitting, in search of the best place to observe the total eclipse. On board, admire the horizon plunge suddenly into darkness and enjoy this unique spectacle, during which the Moon will obscure the Sun.
- Day 12 · August 12, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 12
August 12, 2026Isafjördur
Destination overview
Your ship will take you to the heart of the fjords of North-West Iceland, a wild land of lost valleys and steep cliffs, where man struggles to survive. In this very isolated region we find the Isafjörður fjord, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very ancient basaltic flows.
- Day 12 · August 12, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
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.
Day 13
August 13, 2026Westfjords
Destination overview
The wild and preserved Westfjords region will unveil its pristine landscapes, shaped by deep fjords, sheer cliffs, jagged mountains and isolated valleys. Among its natural jewels, you will perhaps be able to discover the magnificent Dynjandi waterfalls, nestling at the far end of a remote fjord, which emerge in a raw setting imbued with silence and grandeur.
- Day 13 · August 13, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:00
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.
Day 14
August 14, 2026Reykjavík
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 14 · August 14, 2026Arrival 07:00
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
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Reykjavík (Iceland) aboard Le Lyrial
On August 1-14 2026, Le Lyrial sails 13 nights from Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Reykjavík (Iceland). Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North brings together North-West region of Spitsbergen, Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen, 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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