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| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Saturday, July 5, 2025 | Longyearbyen, Norway | Embark | 6:00 PM |
Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway |
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| 2 | Sunday, July 6, 2025 | Hornsund | ||
| 3 | Monday, July 7, 2025 | Bellsund, Norway | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Bellsund is a 20 km long sound on the SW coast of the island Spitsbergen, part of the Svalbard Archipelago in northern Norway. It borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea. The Geographic North Pole is 1400 km to the north and Arctic Circle 1180 km to the south. Read more about Bellsund, Norway |
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| 4 | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | Sailing Toward The Ice Floes | ||
| 5 | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden | ||
| 5 | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Monaco Glacier, Norway | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Monaco Glacier (Monacobreen) enters Liefdefjorden in Haakon VII Land on the island Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard peninsula of Norway. The mouth of the glacier is about 1440 km north of the Arctic Circle. Liefdefjorden has a length of about 30 km. Read more about Monaco Glacier, Norway |
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| 6 | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen | ||
| 6 | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Smeerenburg, Spitsbergen | ||
| 7 | Friday, July 11, 2025 | Ny-Alesund, Norway | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Ny-Ålesund is one of four permanent settlements on the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago in the Kingdom of Norway. It is administered by Kings Bay company, a Norwegian government enterprise. Lying within the Arctic Circle just 1255 km from the North Pole, it is the northernmost functional civilian settlement in the world, with a population varying from 35 to 180 (winter to summer). Read more about Ny-Alesund, Norway |
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| 7 | Friday, July 11, 2025 | Kongsfjorden | ||
| 8 | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | Longyearbyen, Norway | 8:00 AM | Disembark |
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Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway |
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Le Lyrial refers to the Lyra constellation in the northern hemisphere. Le Lyrial offers itineraries that are impressive. She joins Compagnie du Ponant as a premium vessel in 2015, showing magnificent lines, elegance and furnishings that reflect modern French marine architecture. She is 5-star, “your own private yacht.” With 264 guests and 140 crew service is personal.
SA, GPV, GDS
Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available bull; Bathtub or shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi bull; Another Flat screen satellite TV bull; Large bathtub bull; Sofa bull; Table with 4 chairs bull; Armchair amp; Pedestal table
PS6, PS5, PV, DS6
Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi bull; Another Flat screen satellite TV bull; Sofa bull; Armchair amp; Pedestal table
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service
SP3
Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room servicebull; Internet access wifi
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Lyrial Departure: Saturday, July 5, 2025 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Longyearbyen Returns: Longyearbyen
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