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Icelandic Mosaic – Luxury Cruise

Icelandic Mosaic – Luxury Cruise

From AUD $8,630

Description

On the edge of the Arctic, with its vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords and legendary volcanoes, Iceland offers a simultaneously romantic and wild face.  During a unique 8-day journey, leaving from the world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik, you will fall in love with the enchanting landscapes as well as the singular biodiversity of the western coast of Iceland.
Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, explore the spellbinding Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Grundarfjördur, discover the three sites of the Icelandic “Golden Circle” (Thingvellir, the “golden falls” of Gullfoss, and Geysir) from Reykjavik, or appreciate the tranquillity of the Geothermal Sea Baths in Husavik and the grandeur of the Godafoss waterfalls from Akureyri. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).
This is a veritable masterpiece by Mother Nature, where you will sail the icy waters of the North Atlantic on a quest for the most beautiful treasures offered by the “land of Ice and Fire”. The lush hills and plains that border the coastline here create a stunning setting. Waterfalls tumble down jagged cliffs, their sparkling swell flowing along monumental basalt rocks, putting on a captivating spectacle. The fjords appear majestically, stretching their inlets in a protective embrace around small fishing villages full of colourful houses, while volcanoes and bubbling geysers will transport you into lunar landscapes like nothing else in the world.
It is a real nature sanctuary, where the vast lush expanses of meadows are home to a myriad of migratory birds that have come from all over the world to nest here, thus creating a melodious concert of spellbinding song.  Arctic foxes sneak silently among the grassy valleys and Icelandic horses gallop along black sandy beaches. The ocean’s cold waters are teeming with marine life, from humpback whales to orcas; these majestic cetaceans slide graciously through the waves, providing all their observers with an unforgettable moment.

Trip Name
Icelandic Mosaic - Luxury Cruise
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition / Cruise Ship Length: 142 metres Passenger Capacity: 264 (200 in Antarctica) Built: 2011 This superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins is the result of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L'Austral has a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being. A sleek silhouette softened by elegantly smooth contours and large, arched windows opening up to the sea and the light: so many features come together to give L’Austral her distinctive shape. Precious materials, discreet elegance and a perfect balance between chic and casual, combine to make you feel as if you are on your own private yacht. A design blending tradition and innovation, where a nautical mood has been subtly recreated. Precious materials in smoothing neutral tones are brought to life with splashes of cheerful reds. So many personal touches create the spirit of a “private yacht”. Cuisine Loyal to the great French tradition, the haute cuisine on board is worthy of the finest restaurants, where discreet, attentive service is the hallmark. Our two restaurants welcome you for breakfasts, lunch and dinner. The Gastronomic Restaurant, with a capacity of 268 persons, is situated on Le Liberté Deck and serves you French and international cuisine accompagnied by fine wine. On the Grill Restaurant, you will have the opportuniny to eat outside and enjoy buffet lunch and themed dinner. Life On Board Whether you want to join other guests in the theatre or games area (Wii™ consoles, etc), or relax on your own in a quiet corner of the library, L'Austral has been designed to meet the needs of every guest. Everything has been done to preserve the independence of each guest to suit their personal tastes: lounges for lectures and shows, a spa in partnership with Sothys™, but also more intimate spaces such as the library and internet corner. Comfortable cabins, nearly all with private balcony, are available for families either as triples or as communicating cabins. There is also a games area with Wii™ consoles, children’s menus, and a baby-sitting service. Just as if you were on a private yacht, your time is your own to do as you please. Fitted with the latest equipment (Kinesis Wall, running machine) and in partnership with the famous Sothys™ brand, the Beauty Centre on L'Austral welcomes you for some unforgettable moments of relaxation and pampering (beauty treatments, hairdresser).

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 REYKJAVÍK
Iceland’s capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the country. Perlan, the “Pearl of Reykjavík”, a museum located on ’Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush, green landscapes. A little further, one can easily spot the signpost showing the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church, and to the historical centre where one can stroll along the Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur, two lively streets with charming small shops. For some relaxation just outside of the city, visitors have the opportunity to visit the Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.
Day 2 - Day 2 SAILING AROUND SURTSEY ISLAND & HEIMAEY, VESTMANNAEYJAR
A small drop of basalt in the North Atlantic Ocean, Surtsey is a volcanic island formed by a submarine eruption that lasted from 1963 to 1967, off the Westman Islands to the south of Iceland. The island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To protect its virgin ecosystem against human presence, it is forbidden to land there. Only a few scientists have access to Surtsey to study the plant and animal colonisation of the island. Mosses, fungi and lichens were followed by vascular plants. Around 300 invertebrate species and 90 bird species have gradually colonised it. While sailing around Surtsey, you will enjoy a unique panorama of this extraordinary island’s contours.This land seated off the southern coast of Iceland is the largest of the Vestmann islands, and is the only inhabited island in the archipelago. The steep Edfell volcanoes and the green prairies of Herjólfsdalur offer rich contrast of nature. On the Stórhöfði road, look out over grey sand beaches and cliffs carved out by the Arctic ocean. From here, you can also see the bronze landscapes of the mountaintops. You could visit Eldheimar, an ultra-modern and interactive museum which traces the volcanic eruption has experienced Heimaey in 1973.
Day 3 - Day 3 GRUNDARFJÖRDUR
This secret boreal hideaway is located at the foot of the Kirkjufell, on Snaefellsnes peninsula. Arriving by boat means you will get a closer view of the lava-stone rock standing like a sentinel at the entrance to the bay; Grundarfjörður lies sheltered behind this cone-shaped rock. A stone’s throw from the jetty, crystal clear waters, tundra and beaches give onto the cerulean waters of Breiðafjörður. Scattered with its emerald-coloured lawns, this town, with its buildings that merge into the surrounding countryside, will most certainly win your favour.
Day 4 - Day 4 GRÍMSEY
Grímsey is the northernmost island of Iceland surging from the Arctic ocean, with the Arctic circle running through the island. Its contrasted contours are surprising. From Grímseyjarhreppur, the island’s only town located on the west coast, then heading due south, you can take in the beauty of the hillsides, lushly carpeted with moss and grass. On the rest of the coastline, imposing basalt cliffs inhabited by sea birds stand proud.
Day 5 - Day 5 AKUREYRI
The elegant city of Akureyri is located very close to the Arctic circle, tucked away in the Eyjafjörður fjord. It displays a stunning palette of colours: blue waters in the harbour, bronze mountain ash on the squares and brightly-coloured houses in the historical centre. As you walk along the cobbled streets, you will come across rows of terraces with wooden furniture. A vast stairway cut into the hillside leads up to the emblematic feature of the town, namely the Akureyrarkirkja church. The very beautiful botanical garden made possible by a microclimate offers the opportunity to discover the Icelandic flora as well as plants from all over the world.
Day 6 - Day 6 ISAFJÖRDUR
Your ship will take you to the heart of the fjords of North-West Iceland, a wild land of lost valleys and steep cliffs, where man struggles to survive. In this very isolated region we find the Isafjörður fjord, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very ancient basaltic flows. The town of Isafjörður, which nestles at the back of its fjord, between imposing mountains, is a delightful little town that lives exclusively from fishing. The capital of the Western fjords, its old wooden houses bear witness to its past as a major fishing port.
Day 7 - Days 7 - 8 REYKJAVÍK
Iceland’s capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the country. Perlan, the “Pearl of Reykjavík”, a museum located on ’Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush, green landscapes. A little further, one can easily spot the signpost showing the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church, and to the historical centre where one can stroll along the Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur, two lively streets with charming small shops. For some relaxation just outside of the city, visitors have the opportunity to visit the Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.
Day 8 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $9,900Deluxe Stateroom
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $11,000Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $11,540Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $12,190Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $17,000Deluxe Suite
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $23,020Prestige Suite Deck 5
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $24,210Prestige Suite Deck 6
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $25,410Privilege Suite
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $27,930Grand Deluxe Suite
03-06-202510-06-2025AUD $37,940Owner's Suite
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $10,410Deluxe Stateroom
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $11,560Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $12,140Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $12,830Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $17,880Deluxe Suite
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $24,200Prestige Suite Deck 5
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $25,460Prestige Suite Deck 6
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $26,730Privilege Suite
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $29,360Grand Deluxe Suite
10-06-202517-06-2025AUD $37,940Owner's Suite
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $10,410Deluxe Stateroom
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $11,560Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $12,140Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $12,830Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $17,880Deluxe Suite
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $24,200Prestige Deck 5 Suite
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $25,460Prestige Deck 6 Suite
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $26,730Privilege Suite
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $29,360Grand Deluxe Suite
28-07-202504-08-2025AUD $37,940Owner's Suite
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $9,790Deluxe Stateroom
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $10,870Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $11,410Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $12,060Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $16,800Deluxe Suite
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $22,720Prestige Suite Deck 5
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $23,900Prestige Suite Deck 6
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $25,090Privilege Suite
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $27,560Grand Deluxe Suite
29-07-202505-08-2025AUD $37,940Owner's Suite
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $10,410Deluxe Stateroom
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $11,560Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $12,140Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $12,830Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $17,880Deluxe Suite
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $24,200Prestige Deck 5 Suite
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $25,460Prestige Deck 6 Suite
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $26,730Privilege Suite
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $29,360Grand Deluxe Suite
04-08-202511-08-2025AUD $37,940Owner's Suite
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $10,260Deluxe Stateroom
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $11,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $11,950Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $12,630Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $17,580Deluxe Suite
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $23,780Prestige Deck 5 Suite
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $25,020Prestige Deck 6 Suite
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $26,250Privilege Suite
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $28,850Grand Deluxe Suite
25-05-202601-06-2026AUD $38,720Owner's Suite
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $8,630Superior Stateroom
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $9,350Deluxe Stateroom
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $10,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $10,900Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $11,510Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $16,030Deluxe Suite
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $21,670Prestige Suite Deck 5
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $22,790Prestige Suite Deck 6
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $36,670Owner's Suite
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $8,630Superior Stateroom
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $9,350Deluxe Stateroom
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $10,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $10,900Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $11,510Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $16,030Deluxe Suite
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $21,670Prestige Suite Deck 5
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $22,790Prestige Suite Deck 6
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $36,670Owner's Suite
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $8,630Superior Stateroom
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $9,350Deluxe Stateroom
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $10,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $10,900Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $11,510Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $16,030Deluxe Suite
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $21,670Prestige Suite Deck 5
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $22,790Prestige Suite Deck 6
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $36,670Owner's Suite
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $8,630Superior Stateroom
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $9,350Deluxe Stateroom
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $10,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $10,900Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $11,510Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $16,030Deluxe Suite
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $21,670Prestige Suite Deck 5
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $22,790Prestige Suite Deck 6
06-07-202613-07-2026AUD $36,670Owner's Suite
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $11,510Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $16,030Deluxe Suite
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $21,670Prestige Suite Deck 5
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $22,790Prestige Suite Deck 6
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $36,670Owner's Suite
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $8,630Superior Stateroom
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $9,350Deluxe Stateroom
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $10,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $10,900Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $9,350Deluxe Stateroom
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $10,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $10,900Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $11,510Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $16,030Deluxe Suite
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $21,670Prestige Suite Deck 5
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $22,790Prestige Suite Deck 6
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $23,920Privilege Suite
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $26,290Grand Deluxe Suite
20-07-202627-07-2026AUD $38,720Owner's Suite
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $9,350Deluxe Stateroom
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $10,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $10,900Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $11,510Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $16,030Deluxe Suite
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $21,670Prestige Suite Deck 5
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $22,790Prestige Suite Deck 6
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $23,920Privilege Suite
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $26,290Grand Deluxe Suite
27-07-202603-08-2026AUD $38,720Owner's Suite
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $9,350Deluxe Stateroom
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $10,390Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $10,900Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $11,510Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $16,030Deluxe Suite
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $21,670Prestige Suite Deck 5
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $22,790Prestige Suite Deck 6
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $23,920Privilege Suite
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $26,290Grand Deluxe Suite
03-08-202610-08-2026AUD $38,720Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • Discovery of Reykjavik, capital of Iceland.
    • Optional Golden Circle excursion: the 3 most emblematic sites in Iceland.
    • Landscapes: vast glaciers, breathtaking fjords, volcanic rock, basalt pillars, jagged cliffs and geysers.
    • Wildlife: Atlantic puffins, Northern gannets, Arctic terns, Minke whales, humpback whales, Icelandic horses.
    • A passionate lecturer on board.

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