Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Lyrial May 20-June 2 2028 LY200528 Cruise & Offers
Glasgow, Scotland (United Kingdom) to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway)
Review From Scotland to Spitsbergen, voyage LY200528, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
May 20, 2028 to June 2, 2028 · Voyage LY200528
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
May 20, 2028Glasgow, Scotland
Destination overview
In the heart of the Clyde Valley , the bustling city of Glasgow contrasts starkly with the wild beauty of the surrounding countryside. Scotland's biggest city overflows with landmarks from its extensive artistic heritage and outstanding architectural tradition. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 1 · May 20, 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
May 21, 2028Iona, Hebrides
Destination overview
Of all the islands in the Inner Hebrides , Iona is by far the most conducive to contemplation and meditation. And for good reason... it is here that St Columba landed from Ireland in 563 and undertook to establish Christianity in Scotland .
- Day 2 · May 21, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
- The sacred island of Iona and its abbey · 2h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 4
Day 3
May 22, 2028Callanish, Outer Hebrides
Destination overview
In Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, on the legendary Isle of Lewis , Callanish dazzles and surprises, fascinates and questions. On the eastern coast of the island, where land and sea rub shoulders and clash in the tumult of wild nature, discover the Callanish Stones megalithic site .
- Day 3 · May 22, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
- Callanish standing stones · 1h45 · Published as included · Must-see Sights · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 4
May 23, 2028Mousa Broch, Shetland Islands
Destination overview
A conical dry stone tower dating back to the end of the Iron Age, the Broch of Mousa is one of the many buildings constructed in the Highlands and in the Hebrides , Orkney and Shetlands archipelagos to fend off invaders.
- Day 4 · May 23, 2028Arrival 13:00 · 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.
Days 5 & 6
May 24, 2028 & May 25, 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 5 · May 24, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 6 · May 25, 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 7
May 26, 2028Reine, Lofoten
Destination overview
Way beyond the Arctic Circle, Lofoten Islands are truly considered to be in “another world”. A jewel of nature in its most pristine state, this archipelago with its jagged coastline offers you majestic settings of high alpine summits, sandy beaches, green prairies and fjords of a deep blue, where countless bird colonies make their nests.
- Day 7 · May 26, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 20:00
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 8
May 27, 2028Svolvaer, Lofoten
Destination overview
Located on the island of Austvågøy, in the county of Nordland, Svolvær will be your ideal entry point for discovering the Lofoten islands. An important stopover to the north of Norway, fishing is one of the town’s main features. And its speciality is?
- Day 8 · May 27, 2028Arrival 06:00 · Departure 14:00
Verified shore experiences
- Walking tour of Svolvaer & Svinoya · 2h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 4
- Skrova by hybrid-electric boat · 4h00 · Published as included · Must-see Sights · Unique Experience · PONANT difficulty marker 1
- Sea Eagle Safari to Trollfjorden · 2h30 · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 9
May 28, 2028Tromso
Destination overview
In the north of the Arctic circle you’ll discover Tromsø, a secluded town located in the county of Troms. Norwegians call it the “Paris of the north”. You’ll soon see why when you discover its extensive neoclassical architectural heritage. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 9 · May 28, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 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 10
May 29, 2028Sailing along Bjornoya (Bear Island)
Destination overview
PONANT publishes Sailing along Bjornoya (Bear Island) as a sailing, scenic or transit segment within Northern Europe & Scandinavia, rather than as a conventional port call. The dates and any displayed timing reproduce only the verified schedule. Views and wildlife encounters vary with the route, daylight, weather and operating conditions.
- Day 10 · May 29, 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.
Days 11, 12 & 13
May 30, 2028, May 31, 2028 & June 1, 2028South-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 11 · May 30, 2028Arrival 08:00
- Day 12 · May 31, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 13 · June 1, 2028Departure 11:00
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
June 2, 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 14 · June 2, 2028Disembarkation: 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
Glasgow, Scotland (United Kingdom) to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) aboard Le Lyrial
On May 20-June 2 2028, Le Lyrial sails 13 nights from Glasgow, Scotland (United Kingdom) to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway). From Scotland to Spitsbergen brings together Iona, Hebrides, Callanish, Outer Hebrides, Mousa Broch, Shetland Islands, At sea, 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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