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Licenced by the Irish Aviation Authority, TA 0782
Licenced by the Irish Aviation Authority, TA 0782
At the edge of the Arctic, where mountains plunge into icy seas and glaciers calve into fjords, lies Svalbard — one of the last untouched frontiers on earth. Here, silence reigns, daylight lingers through the night, and encounters with polar wildlife unfold against a backdrop of drifting ice.
7 nights aboard Ponant’s Le Lyrial, sailing through Svalbard’s fjords and glaciers with Zodiac landings, expert-led excursions, and luxury all-inclusive hospitality, including international flights and transfers. From €10,399 per person.
Set sail from Longyearbyen on board Le Lyrial, an elegant ship from Ponant’s Explorations fleet. Over seven nights, glide through icy waters where glaciers and fjords stretch into the horizon. Days unfold through Zodiac outings guided by expert naturalists — drawing you closer to Arctic wildlife. Along the way, encounter traces of Svalbard’s human story — from the remnants of hunters’ huts and mining outposts to Ny-Ålesund, once a base for Arctic expeditions and now a hub of scientific research. As the midnight sun lingers, return each evening to the comforts of life on board: French-inspired dining, Champagne toasts and illuminating lectures.
This is more than a voyage — it’s an immersion into the raw majesty of the polar world, where the midnight sun casts a glow that feels eternal.
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Arrive in Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on earth, and transfer privately to the port. Board Le Lyrial and begin your Arctic expedition.
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Zodiac excursions to glaciers, sightings of whales and reindeer, and the rare chance of spotting polar bears.
International flights, private transfers, luxury all-inclusive cruise and expert-led excursions.
Champagne toasts under the midnight sun, lectures from naturalists, and the quiet awe of drifting among ice floes.
Mary Masterson
Senior Travel Designer
Mary designs with empathy, intuition and impeccable taste. Her itineraries strike the perfect balance between immersion and ease, with thoughtful touches that make all the difference — a favourite champagne on arrival, a clifftop sunset dinner, or a starlit evening in the desert.
There’s nothing quite like your first Zodiac outing — gliding through silence as a glacier calves in the distance. Keep your camera ready but also take time to put it down — the vastness of Svalbard is something you’ll want to absorb fully. Evenings on deck, with a glass of wine in the endless daylight, are among the most memorable moments of all.
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