Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Lyrial August 14-27 2026 LY140826 Cruise & Offers
Reykjavík (Iceland) to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland)
Review Expedition to the edge of the Ice Sheet, voyage LY140826, as a preserved itinerary reference with an explicit source-status note.
Source status: Archive/source review: this departure was present in the prior official snapshot but not in the current official feed. It is retained for continuity; availability is unverified and no cancellation claim is being made.
August 14, 2026 to August 27, 2026 · Voyage LY140826
Destinations & expedition experiences
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Day 1
August 14, 2026Reykjavík (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 · August 14, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
August 15, 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 2 · August 15, 2026Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
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 3 & 11
August 16, 2026 & August 24, 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 Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished.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 3 · August 16, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 11 · August 24, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 4
August 17, 2026Tasiilaq
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 17, 2026Arrival 08:00 · Departure 13:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
August 18, 2026Timmiarmiut Fjord
Destination overview
Located on the south-eastern coast of Greenland, the Timmiarmiut Fjord opens onto a world of vertiginous alpine mountains whose jagged peaks rise to over 2,000 metres (6,560 ft) and plunge directly into the icy waters below. Lined by active glaciers and both extremely remote and rarely visited, Timmiarmiut embodies the very essence of polar exploration.
- Day 5 · August 18, 2026Arrival 13:00 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 6
August 19, 2026Prins 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 19, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
August 20, 2026Hvalso
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 20, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 10:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
August 20, 2026Igaliku
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 20, 2026Arrival 14:00 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 8
August 21, 2026Narsarsuaq Region
Destination overview
The Narsarsuaq region is a veritable Arctic jewel, famous for its majestic landscapes and its historic and cultural treasures. Fall under the spell of the untamed power of this region’s deep fjords, between sheer cliffs and impressive summits, during a Zodiac cruise on the Bredefjord .
- Day 8 · August 21, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 9
August 22, 2026Paamiut (Kvanefjorden)
Destination overview
Bathed by the waters of the Labrador Sea, the small town of Paamiut offers an ideal gateway for exploring deep fjords and discovering a wild, unspoilt natural environment. Where gentle hills meet the Arctic tundra and rocky shores, the landscape opens out into seemingly endless vistas.
- Day 9 · August 22, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 14:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 10
August 23, 2026Evighedsfjorden
Destination overview
Your ship glides slowly along the water towards the west coast of Greenland, to enter Evighedsfjorden , just a few kilometres south of Kangerlussuaq. Evighedsfjorden means “ the fjord of Eternity ”, and for good reason: just when you think you’ve reached the end of this stretch of sea measuring.
- Day 10 · August 23, 2026Arrival 14:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 12
August 25, 2026Disko 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 25, 2026Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 13
August 26, 2026Nooralak
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 26, 2026Arrival 12:30 · Departure 16:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 14
August 27, 2026Kangerlussuaq
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 27, 2026Arrival 04:00 · 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
Reykjavík (Iceland) to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) aboard Le Lyrial
On August 14-27 2026, Le Lyrial sails 13 nights from Reykjavík (Iceland) to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). Expedition to the edge of the Ice Sheet brings together Reykjavík, At sea, Tasiilaq, Timmiarmiut 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 15 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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