PONANT Launches 2024-25 Voyages to the Arctic Circle

PONANT has created seven voyages in Lapland, the Gulf of Bothnia, and the Baltic Sea that will launch for the Winter 2024-25 season. Activities will immerse guests in the frozen beauty of these northern landscapes, with reindeer-pulled sleigh rides, ice-fishing, Christmas markets, and glimpses of the Northern Lights.

From the Northern Lights to the Polar Light

This 12-day journey navigates the jagged coastlines of Norway to the ice-covered reliefs of Spitsbergen in search of the Northern Lights. In Lapland, guests will meet people from the Sami nation, one of the last European Indigenous people. VIP guest Ian Dawson, a British Photo Ambassador, will share tips and tricks for getting the perfect aurora photograph.

Polar Lights: From North Cape to the Lofoten Islands

Dramatic fjords, dolomite cliffs, traditional fishing villages, boreal forests, snow-covered peaks, and viewings of reindeer and seabirds are part of this 10-day experience. The voyage starts in Lakselv and journeys all up to the North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe.

Scandinavian Wonderland & Christmas Markets

This 10-day itinerary takes guests to Stockholm, Gotland, Gdansk, Helsinki, and more. It’s a magical time to visit, with snow-dusted scenery and the smells of mulled wine, cinnamon, and gingerbread drifting through Christmas markets. Other activities include marveling at gothic and baroque architecture, and exploring the old town of Riga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Christmas Magic with Renaud Capuçon

On this nine-day trip itinerary, musician Renaud Capuçon and radio presenter Alain Duault will team up with Radio Classique to provide the soundtrack for a one-of-a-kind journey through Scandinavian cities, little-known archipelagos, snow-capped peaks, and boreal forests in Finland, Stockholm, and the north of the Gulf of Bothnia.

Musical New Year in the Gulf of Bothnia

Also in partnership with Radio Classique, this nine-day New Year expedition will sail around the Gulf of Bothnia and the Scandinavian region, with visits to the fairytale towns of Rauma, the church-town of Gammelstad, and the neoclassical city of Oulu. A highlight is embarking to the High Coast archipelago—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

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