Itinerary
Cruise with PONANT on an exceptional itinerary and discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords. Come aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville for an 8-day cruise and sail along the Norwegian coastline, whose vertiginous cliff faces have been sculpted by the wind and the sea, giving rise to many unspoiled fjords. From Bergen, famous for its Hanseatic wharf which still carries a few traces of the rich historic past of the city founded by the Vikings, you will set sail for Olden. From this small and charming village, located a few kilometres from Jostedalsbreen National Park, which is home to one of the last ice caps in Europe, you will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent Briksdal glacier. Your ship will then sail towards the Geiranger Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before reaching Hellesylt, which boasts a beautiful waterfall, and the pretty town of Alesund, where you will be able to admire magnificent examples of Art Nouveau architecture. Le Dumont-d'Urville will then sail towards the pleasant city of Sandnes, from which you will have the opportunity to hike at Pulpit Rock, an impressive cliff that rises 604 metres (1,982 ft) above the waters of the Lysefjord below, offering a breathtaking panorama. During your cruise, you will have the privilege of sailing in the famous "Lysefjord" (light fjord), flanked by granite cliffs. Arendal, once known as the Venice of the North because of its canals, will be an utterly charming port of call. On the final leg of your voyage you will call at Gothenburg, in Sweden. The country' main port, the city can be discovered via its pretty canals, cultural treasures and emblematic districts. Your cruise will end in Oslo, the Norwegian capital, a city with a unique energy.
