Cruise itinerary
13-Night Arctic Cruise from Kangerlussuaq Havn
13 nights · Arctic · 12 ports of call
13-night Arctic cruise aboard L'Austral, departing Kangerlussuaq Havn and calling at Nooralak, Disko Bay, Eqi Glacier, Akulleq, Kullorsuaq and Savissivik and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- L'Austral
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Arctic · Polar
- Departs
- Kangerlussuaq Havn
- Returns
- Nuuk (Godthaab)
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Kangerlussuaq Havn
Depart 19:00
A small settlement at the head of a long fjord in western Greenland, beside a former U.S. air base. It serves as the inland gateway to the Greenland ice sheet, with tundra valleys, musk oxen and clear sub-Arctic skies known for the northern lights.
- Greenland ice sheet
- Musk oxen
- Northern lights
- Day2
Nooralak
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day3
Disko Bay
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:30
- Day4
Eqi Glacier
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day5
Akulleq
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day6
Kullorsuaq
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 19:30
- Day7
Savissivik
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day8
Pond Inlet, Nunavut
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 17:00
An Inuit hamlet on the north coast of Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, set on the strait that leads to Bylot Island. Surrounded by mountains and sea ice, it is a centre of Inuit hunting culture and a gateway to Sirmilik National Park and its narwhal-rich waters.
- Sirmilik National Park
- Bylot Island
- Inuit culture
- Day9
Radstock Bay, Devon Island
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day10
Radstock Bay, Devon Island
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Evighedsfjorden
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 18:00
A long fjord on the west coast of Greenland, whose Danish name means 'fjord of eternity'. Walled by steep mountains and fed by glaciers, it cuts deep inland from the town of Maniitsoq, a scene of calving ice and tumbling waterfalls.
- glacier walls
- calving ice
- Maniitsoq gateway
- Day14
Nuuk (Godthaab)
Arrive 07:00
The capital of Greenland, a small colourful town on the southwest coast at the mouth of a long fjord system. Nuuk is known for its harbour-side old quarter, the National Museum's Inuit collections, and the dramatic Sermitsiaq mountain across the water.
- Sermitsiaq mountain
- Greenland National Museum
- Colonial harbour
Upcoming departures
- 2 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Arctic Cruise from Kangerlussuaq Havn FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Arctic cruise calls at Kangerlussuaq Havn, Nooralak, Disko Bay, Eqi Glacier, Akulleq, Kullorsuaq, Savissivik, Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Radstock Bay, Devon Island, At Sea, Evighedsfjorden and Nuuk (Godthaab).
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Kangerlussuaq Havn and ends in Nuuk (Godthaab).
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard L'Austral.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.