Itinerary
In partnership with RADIO CLASSIQUE, with the exceptional presence on board of Alain Duault. PONANT invites you aboard Le Boréal for a 12-day musical cruise from the Normandy coast to Scandinavia, to discover cities with a major cultural heritage and exceptional wild landscapes. Your voyage will begin in the port of Honfleur, a picturesque Norman city. Le Boréal will first sail towards Belgium, starting with Ostend. Among other scenery, you will be able to admire its sea front and the sumptuous Belle Epoque-style façades which bear witness to the town' rich past as a seaside resort. Then you will cruise to the Netherlands and reach the port of Amsterdam. You will stroll through the city, which is famous for its canals, and enjoy its inhabitants' relaxed way of life. Amsterdam is famous for its museums, but you will also fall under the charm of the incredible flower market and the superb façades of the beautiful houses. In Stavanger, a small town with harmonious blend of old and modern styles, you will admire the wonderfully preserved fishermen' houses that date from the 18th century, before sailing to the famous "Lysefjorden", bordered by granite cliffs. Then you will chart a course further north to continue exploring the Norwegian fjords and sail in the calm waters of the Hardangerfjord, the second longest in Norway. At the heart of this pristine natural jewel, you will discover the sublime glacier landscapes while an array of abundant orchards is visible on its lush green shores. Your ship will then sail towards the Geiranger Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before making its way to the village of Hellesylt, which boasts a beautiful waterfall. From the small and charming village of Olden, located a few kilometres from Jostedalsbreen National Park, which is home to one of the last ice caps in Europe, you will be able to admire the wonderful Briksdal glacier. Your cruise will finally end in Bergen. The city founded by the Vikings is famous for its Hanseatic wharf which still carries a few traces of its rich historic past.
