Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Lyrial August 4-17 2028 LY040828 Cruise & Offers
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Reykjavík (Iceland)
Review From Svalbard to Iceland: A Polar Odyssey, voyage LY040828, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
August 4, 2028 to August 17, 2028 · Voyage LY040828
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 4, 2028Longyearbyen, 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 4, 2028Departure 18:30 · 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.
Day 2
August 5, 2028Ny-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 5, 2028Arrival 13:30 · 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 3, 4, 5 & 6
August 6, 2028, August 7, 2028, August 8, 2028 & August 9, 2028North-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 3 · August 6, 2028Arrival 12:00
- Day 4 · August 7, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 5 · August 8, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 6 · August 9, 2028Departure 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.
Days 7 & 11
August 10, 2028 & August 14, 2028At 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 7 · August 10, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 11 · August 14, 2028No 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 11, 2028Jan 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 11, 2028Arrival 14:00 · 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 9
August 12, 2028Ittoqqortoormiit Region
Destination overview
On the East coast of Greenland, in the Ittoqqortoormiit region , you will have the rare opportunity of immersing yourself in the heart of isolated scenery and exploring the beauty of its landscapes. The high alpine mountains stand out in the sky, revealing dark rock edges.
- Day 9 · August 12, 2028Arrival 15:00 · Departure 21:30
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 10
August 13, 2028Scoresby 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 13, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 11:30
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 12
August 15, 2028Húsavík
Destination overview
According to the Landnámabók , a manuscript describing the discovery of Iceland by the Scandinavians in the 9th and 10th centuries, Húsavík is the site of the first Nordic settlement in Iceland. This small fishing port very close to the Arctic Circle is known for being the place where there is the highest chance of spotting whales .
- Day 12 · August 15, 2028Arrival 07:30 · Departure 14:00
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 16, 2028Grundarfjördur
Destination overview
This secret boreal hideaway is located at the foot of the Kirkjufell, on Snaefellsnes peninsula. Arriving by boat means you will get a closer view of the lava-stone rock standing like a sentinel at the entrance to the bay; Grundarfjörður lies sheltered behind this cone-shaped rock.
- Day 13 · August 16, 2028Arrival 13:15 · 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 14
August 17, 2028Reykjavík
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 17, 2028Arrival 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
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Reykjavík (Iceland) aboard Le Lyrial
On August 4-17 2028, Le Lyrial sails 13 nights from Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Reykjavík (Iceland). From Svalbard to Iceland: A Polar Odyssey brings together Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen, North-West region of 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 14 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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