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SUMMER CRUISES 2014

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Arctic DreamsAt La Compagnie du Ponant, when we talk about our cruises we tend to speak ofExperiences, because this is what they are: an Arctic cruise is much more than justa journey; it is the promise of an Exceptional destination, an encounter with anotherworld.

Aboard LAUSTRAL and LE BORAL, we invite you to travel far from the usual cruiseitineraries, in the footsteps of the Explorers who inspired so many travellers. Whilstthe Northwest Passage is transformed into a majestic white desert in Winter, duringthe short Polar Summer the ice floe melts, giving access to the grandiose landscapes

of the Far North, and allowing the legendary Maritime Route to be followed, the stuffof so many dreams. Whether you have a meditative spirit or an adventurers soul,if you love wide open spaces come and discover these remote regions where theiridescent masses of icebergs loom in a muffled silence, where the lives of the Inuitpeople continue at the rhythm of their traditions, culture and art.

On the edge of the Arctic Circle, between vast glaciers and vertiginous fjords,between wild landscapes and dormant volcanoes, we invite you to gain access fromthe Sea to the treasures of the Land, and to sail from Iceland to Spitsbergen, fromGreenland to Baffin Bay, before discovering the White Sea, and the Russian FarNorth, against a backdrop of boreal taiga forest.

Extreme destinations and exceptional comfort - we invite you to experience Five StarExpeditions in the Ponant style: a warm atmosphere, a subtle blend of elegance andauthenticity, ensuring refined adventure within the confines of this remarkable glacialkingdom. It is this unique conception of cruising that we want to continue to sharewith you, dear passengers, throughout this new Arctic 2014 season.

Enjoying these places and landscapes means pushing back the boundaries anddreaming of authenticity...

See you on board very soon!

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CONTENTPOLAR SPECIALISTS ...........................................................................06NATURALIST GUIDES ......................................................................... 08

ARCTIC WILDLIFE ............................................................................... 10THE ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................... 125-STAR EXPEDITIONS ......................................................................... 14CIRCUMPOLAR MAP ..........................................................................16

THE WHITE SEA ................................................................................. 18SPITSBERGEN & ICELAND ..................................................................22

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GREENLAND & ARCTIC CANADA ......................................................28NORTH-WEST PASSAGE .................................................................... 34KAMCHATKA & KURIL ISLANDS ......................................................... 38LAUSTRAL & LE BORAL .................................................................... 42LIFE ONBOARD ................................................................................. 44STATEROOMS & DECKS ..................................................................... 46

PAPERWORK & INSURANCE .............................................................. 48PRICE LIST .........................................................................................50



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Years of experience have allowed La Compagnie du Ponant to develop itsreputation as a Polar Specialist. It is currently the only French cruise line toown three ice designed ships that offer polar cruises.

EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM RECOGNIZED

For its 11th

season in the Arctic, La Compagnie du Ponant offers you a choice of uniquecruises, a fascinating experience heading deep into the Arctic Circle. Two of our ships,LAUSTRAL and LE BORAL will take you into the heart of the Far North. Thanks to theirsmaller size and their high technical specifications, they give you access to exceptionalsites in 5-star comfort that is unique in these extreme regions.

Only a handful of ships are currently able to offer these privileged conditions, adding anair of exclusivity to our expeditions.

A TEAM OF POLAR SPECIALISTSYou will embark aboard our ships in the company of true Arctic professionals. OurCaptains are all ice specialists and experts in navigation in extreme regions and all have

lengthy experience with the company. Our Naturalist, Guides and Lecturers and senioron-board staff are all seasoned scientists who will share their experience with you. Fittedwith perfectly safe and stable Zodiacinflatable boats, we organize trips for small groupsthat allow you great proximity to the natural environment.

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RESPONSIBLE VIGILANCE

The safety of our passengers has always been our number one priority and is the constantconcern of our experienced Captains. Our two ships with Ice-Going classification meet veryspecific international criteria and are at the cutting edge of technology in terms of their safetyequipment:

Soar: This allows the sea bed to be visualized i 3D i order to get as close as possible tothe ice floes in total security.

GMDSS : A system of emergecy commuicatio by radio. Zodiac tracker: Each Zodiac is fitted with a permanent tracker which allows it to be

monitored by satellite. A satellite weather statio: Updated i real time, it allows avigatio routes to be optimized,

to ensure the greatest possible comfort for our passengers.

For further information, have a look at ourPonant Polar Specialists website:

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YOUR NATURALISTGUIDES*

Nicolas DUBREUIL - Expedition LeaderNicolas fell in love with the region to such an extent thathe wrote an ethnology thesis on it. The Antarctica Polarexpanses have no secrets for this Expedition Leader.Armed with his experience, Nicolas has been workingwith Compagnie du Ponant for nine years now, helpingthe captain plan routes and produce a photo of yourcruise. He is only too delighted to share his memories

and knowledge."Sublime Grimsey Island, where I organised a shore visit,I can still hear the cries of a million Arctic Sterns gatheredin the mist."

Naturalists, geologists, lecturers and experienced guides, our team of well-known professionals are the ideal companionsto have as you explore this little known territory.

Didier DROUET - Expedition LeaderIn 1985, Didier DROUET accompanied an Arcticexpedition, whose objective was to cross the Greenlandpolar ice field. His knowledge of the environment underextreme conditions brought him to work with the FrenchMinistry for Overseas Regions. He wanted to share hisknowledge and enthusiasm for the polar regions andspecializes as a naturalist and guide for cruises to

Greenland and Spitsbergen. During your cruise, he willaccompany small groups in Zodiac dinghies, to theheart of territories that are both wild and fascinating.



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Alain BIDARTPassionate about the Antarctic and Polar wildlife, Alainworks with the International Polar Foundation. He hasbeen involved with numerous educational and expeditionprojects, accompanying climbers to the heart of theice sheet. Keen to share his knowledge of the regionswildlife, he is now a naturalist - guide and speaker onour cruises."One morning, we were sailing towards the twoDiomedes, aboard LAUSTRAL. What a joy to be theonly craft amongst a group of sea lions, heading to andfrom the sea at the heart of a natural amphitheatre wherethey gather in their hundreds!

Sophie FAVROLTAn Art Historian and qualified tour guide, Sophiedeveloped an interest in the Vikings and this led her tothe Far North - Norway, Iceland and Greenland - aswell as to the countries of the Baltic Sea. For the last four

years, her appreciation of extreme destinations has seenher accompany our cruises to the Antarctic region.

What moves me in the Arctic is the feeling that Historyis just as well preserved there as Nature. What we seeis exactly what the explorers of the 19thcentury lookedupon.

Raphal SANNaturalist-Guide since the age of 15 years oldand passionate about nature, Raphal graduated inhydrobiology. Having worked for various naturalistassociations and taken part in several expeditions, he isnow a guide and speaker on our ships. This year will behis sixth season on board our ships in the Polar Regions.I will never forget my encounter with a truly gigantic

tabletop iceberg, so huge that it took two hours forLE BORAL to sail around it!

Jos SARICAFrom an early age, protecting Nature has been atrue vocation for Jos. He trained as a zootherapistin Quebec then studied the Belugas of Saint-Laurent.Fascinated by marine mammals, he has published manyarticles in international scientific reviews and he hasbeen a naturalist guide specialising in cetology on polarcruises since 2009."Once again today, emotion overwhelmed me when Ithought of the huge fin of the Right whale emerging fromthe water just a stones throw from our Zodiac, andwaving gently in the air as if to say hello...

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ARCTICWILDLIFE

BELUGA - White SeaIn the cold, deep waters of the Arctic region and the White Sea, set outfor a unique encounter with the indolent beluga, whose name in russianis "beloye" meaning the white one. Growing to some 5 m in length,this sociable animal is much bigger than its dolphin cousins but smallerthan the whale family. Its ghostly silhouette, immaculate colour and bluntnose make the beluga unique amongst cetaceans. This peaceful mammaltravels in groups of 20 members, moving in gentle, ondulating strokesand enjoys lazing at the surface of the water. To better find its waythrough the veritable maze of submerged ice channels that characterizeits habitat, the white dolphin without wings, as it is known in Inuit,boasts one of the most sophisticated sonars of all the cetaceans.

POLAR BEARS - Spitsbergen

As a symbol of the power and the fragility of the Far North, the polarbear is a source of fascination for its immaculate fur coat, its calmelegance and its mysterious aura. Whilst the Lord of the Ice floes weighsjust a few hundred grams when born, a fully grown male can weigh800 kg and is relatively solitary, endlessly roaming the ice of the ArcticCircle in search of ideal hunting and fishing sites. An excellent swimmer,the polar bear has partially webbed feet which allow it to venture intodeep water, and its fur is adapted to underwater excursions. Onedistinguishing feature is that it is the only bear species not to hibernate,with the exception of females looking for the best place to give birth. "Ifyou know what the bear is going to do, you know more than he does..."(Inuit saying).

ARCTIC FOX - Greenland

This confident and fearless animal lives in the snow and the Tundra ofGreenland, Iceland and Spitsbergen, where it adapts like a chameleonto its icy environment. Its coat is white in Winter, when it digs dens in thefrozen earth to protect itself from the cold and feed its family. It tends toshadow polar bears across the ice floes to make the most of their strength

and protection. In Summer its fur turns grey, and this mobile, active animalroams the lush Tundra stocking up on food for the Winter. Scandinavianlegend tells that the arctic fox brings the Aurora Borealis, the spectacularlight show of polar nights. In ancient finnish, Aurora Borealis means "foxfire".



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NARWHAL - Baffin Bay

Also known as the "Unicorn of theSea", the narwhal are toothedwhales with quite astonishing

characteristics. They mainly live insmall groups of 10 - 20 membersin Baffin Bay, but when looking fora winter home the groups cometogether and can reach formationsof up to 1,000 specimens. Thiswhale of the arctic sea, with itsdark colors and renowned agility,is easily recognizable because themales boast a huge helical tusk. Thelong, spiral, ivory protrusion canreach up to 3 m in length, which is

half the length of the animal itself.

REINDEER - Chukotka

This majestic animal of the Far Northresembles a deer and has antlersthat in some males can span 1.5 m

and weigh 10 kg. In Summer, herdsmany hundreds strong roam the wildlandscapes of the Tundra, feeding on

young plants and willow leaves. Thethick hair of its coat protects it from thecold and the icy waters of the rivers.A nomadic people, the Chukchi, havesuccessfully domesticated this wildanimal. As they move their huge herdsfrom one grazing ground to another,these reindeer farmers may well cross

your path.

WALRUS - Kamchatka Peninsula

Its latin name, Odobenus rosmarus,means "tooth walking sea horse", itcan weigh more than a ton and likes

nothing better than soaking up the raysof the sun. But the walrus has othercharacteristics; it is a marine mammalwhose agility and dexterity can bequite impressive. A particularly loyalanimal, it prefers to live in groups andits communication is an art form. Thecries and barks of walruses can becompared to a fervent song that ringsout across the shores, ice floes andother ice banks where it likes to linger.During their daily meetings, the master

of ceremonies of these "Arctic Singers"moves to the center of the group,watched by the younger memberswho remain on the outer areas.

SEA OTTER - Kamtchatka - Kuril Islands

The sea otter, with its long, streamlined body and brown fur, is the smallest marinemammal in the world. It can grow up to 1.5 m in length and this inquisitive animalhas made its home in the coastal regions of Kamtchatka and the Kurils. Perfectlyadapted to the marine environment, this charming rodent is also the only otter able

to spend many months at sea without returning to land, taking shelter during stormsat the heart of the reefs. While the sea otter prefers to live near to the shore inshallower waters with rocky beds, this is more because of its dietary preferencesthan any fear of the open sea. The diminutive carnivore feeds on crabs, sea urchinsand fish. Under each of its powerful forepaws it can stock the food it gathers duringits dives, as well as the stones that it wields like weapons. You can see sea ottersfloating gently on their backs or wrapped around giant seaweeds, which help holdthem in place while they feed or sleep.



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THEENVIRONMENT

"Nature puts on many beautiful shows. La Compagnie du Ponant promises to respectNature and gives you prime, front-row seats."



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Carefully selected itineraries, coatings that keep air and water pollution to a minimum, respect forlocal populations, awareness raising in both crew and passengers: we do our utmost to reduce ourimpact on the environment, both on board our ships and on shore.

LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL are carrying on this tradition with their "green" fittings including: A state-of-the-art navigational positioning system eliminating the need to lower the anchor and thus

protecting the sea bed, A quiet and economical electric propulsion system, Diesel engines fuelled by Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) which is lighter and less polluting,

Lower smoke emissions, On board wastewater and refuse processing, so that nothing is discharged into the sea, An optical and submarine detection system to avoid collisions with cetaceans, both day and night, Lighting using low-energy light bulbs

LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL have both been awarded the international Cleanship label deliveredby the certification agency: Bureau Veritas (independent authority). Compagnie du Ponant hassigned up to the Blue Charter of the French Shipowners Association (Charte Bleue dArmateursde France) and undertakes to demonstrate responsible behavior towards the environment andrespect the ecosystem.



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5-STAR EXPEDITIONSAUTHENTICITY & LUXURIOUS COMFORT

THE DREAM OF ADVENTUREDo the tales of Sir Ranulph FIENNES and Tom AVERY make you wantto set out on an adventure? Then hesitate no more, come aboard oneof our ships, LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL, and discover the extremelands of the North Pole.

From Spitsbergen to Iceland, from Greenland to Baffin Sea, throughto the mythical North West Passage that was the object of so muchdesire... Trips in a Zodiacboat will allow you to get as close aspossible to the natural grace of the Arctic lands and see the diverseand exceptional flora and fauna at first hand.

And to take your adventure even further, access to the bridge willbe possible on all our ships. You will always be welcome here.

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REFINED ADVENTURE

Whichever cruise you choose, you will always find the same exceptional conditions of comfort, service and elegance that have forgedthe reputation of our company. Designed and built for polar destinations, LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL have earned Class Comfort 1

certification, which allows them to navigate in the most extreme regions in total safety. Once aboard, you will find all the benefits of hersister ships, LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL: a welcoming, gracious ambience and, as always, the authentic yet refined sailing experiencethat defines Compagnie du Ponants yachting cruises. A certain idea of luxury, a way of experiencing cruising... differently.

THE PROMISE OF AN EXCEPTIONAL JOURNEY

With its fleet, La Compagnie du Ponant has succeeded in finding the perfect type of ships for meeting the needs of its passengers.The combination of small capacity, refined luxury and the latest technology means that these ships are the perfect embodimentof Cruise Yachting, giving guests the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, whilst offering the possibility of exploring theextreme areas of the Far North in a designer environment and five-star comfort.



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Do not miss the opportunity to discover this uniqueregion; a remote land that was still forbidden toforeigners in 1991, where Nature offers you akingdom of moose, walruses and brown bearsagainst a backdrop of boreal taiga forest.

THE WHITE SEAAT THE BORDER WITHTHE RUSSIAN FAR NORTH

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On the edge of the Arctic Circle, between vast glaciers and the craggy cliffs of vertiginous fjords, theNorwegian Far North gives you access to the Kola Peninsula and the shores of the White Sea in Arctic Russia.

We invite you to sail aboard LAUSTRAL and discover the most secret regions of the Russian Far North, atthe gates of Murmansk, in the heart of the Solovetsky Islands, a natural reserve listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site.

A strip of land delicately placed on the sea, the Kola Peninsula offers travellers a landscape of anastonishing, austere beauty, made of tundra, forests, lakes and rivers. Covering nearly 100,000 km, there are

two marvellous natural phenomena linked to this stretch of land: the midnight sun in Summer and the AuroraBorealis at the beginning of Winter. This is when a dark light shines in the sky, blending the milky gleam of themoon with the sparkle of the stars, against a backdrop of snowy landscapes.

It is at the heart of the Russian Arctic that the land, 85% of which is covered in ice in Winter, reveals itselfmajestically in Spring, with the emergence of a horizon of captivating clarity. When the mist rises abovethe White Sea, the silver domes of the Solovky Monastery sparkle under the pale daylight.



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TROMSTroms is a city of the Norwegian far North, a former whale-fishingcapital surrounded by still unspoiled nature and home to a richarchitectural heritage steeped in history. Today nicknamed the Parisof the North, Troms is a young and vibrant city that has successfully

preserved its authentic charm, surrounded by the snowy peaks that formthe decor of this boreal region also known as The Gateway to theFar North.Do not miss the most beautiful example of contemporaryscandinavian architecture: the Arctic Cathedral, built like a lighthouse,facing the old city. This religious structure has remarkably bold lines,evoking a great white ship. Its architecture symbolises the power ofPack Ice in the arctic seas and includes a very original glass mosaic.

WILDLIFE IN THE WHITE SEAThe deep waters of the White Sea are home to a wide diversity ofmarine wildlife, notably the very elegant and dazzlingly white beluga,

which comes here to reproduce and raise its young. Also known asthe white whale (beluga meaning white in Russian), the Beluga isa toothed cetacean which can grow to up to 6 m long and weighnearly a ton. Living mostly in small groups of 20 to 100 individuals,it possesses one of the most sophisticated sonar system of all thecetaceans. In Winter, when it swims under the ice floe, if the layer is

no more than 15 cm thick it will break the ice with its head in order tobreath. Belugas are very vocal animals and produce a wide variety ofsounds. The whalers of the 19thcentury used to write about the soundsand whistles of the beluga that they could hear through the hulls of their

wooden sailing ships.

THE NORTH CAPE: "THE ROOF OF THE WORLDSet sail towards the mythical North Cape, with its polar landscapesand unspoilt, virgin nature. Located on the island of Magery, theNorth Cape is the most Northerly point of Continental Europe,lying some 307 m above the Arctic Ocean. When you sail aboardLAUSTRAL and pass the 71stparallel, the sight of this strip of land,battered by the waves and wind, is breathtaking. The Sami (alsoknown as Lapps) already considered the Nordkappas a uniquesite. From May to July when the clouds cover the Ocean with a thickcelestial cloak, when the midnight sun is at its lowest on the horizon,it is one of the most magical places on Earth. It is impossible to travelany further North on the European Continent; you are at the end ofthe world.

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SOLOVETSKY ISLANDSNestled in North-Western Russia in Onega Bay, the SolovetskyIslands are a protected nature reserve dating back more than4,000 years, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since1992. The source of some of the finest ancient legends, theSolovetsky Islands reveal a horizon of captivating beauty and

clarity. When the mist rises above the White Sea, the silver domesof the Solovki Monastery sparkle in the pale daylight, competingfor prominence with the fortified towers. Built in the 16thcenturyby monks, this medieval structure is surrounded by high walls,reminiscent of the imposing silhouette of the Kremlin in Moscow.The Northern lights put on a fantastic show when the white nightsof June surround the citadel with a thousand lights, the Summer sunshining through, bathing the massive monastery fortress in gold:a perfect show...but also a diabolical sight, as this was the mostbeautiful and most terrible of stalins gulags.

ARKHANGELSKThe town of Arkhangelsk has distant origins that link it asmuch to russian polar history as to the fervent orthodoxreligion. The city was built in 1584 on the orders of TsarIvan the Terrible, who wanted to establish commerciallinks with England. What had been a tiny fishing villagethus became the first and only port in the White Sea.Many luxurious textiles, such as velvet and satin, wereimported whilst linen, hemp, wax and wood left theshores of the Dvina for Europe. Arkhangelsk was alsothe departure point for the first polar expeditions in the16thcentury, led by the Pomor settlers of the Arctic whosailed across the cold sea towards Western Siberiaand Spitsbergen. Arkhangelsk today is lined with wideavenues, occasionally interrupted by surprising clustersof very old wooden homes.

DAY ITINERARY

D 1 Troms(Norway)Embarkation from17.00 to 17.30

D 2 Discovery of fjords and North Capes islandsNorth Capes Passage (Norway)

D 3 Murmansk (Russia)

D 4 Saling along the Kanin PeninsulaMorzhovets (Russia)

D 5 Pomor tow / Zeleyi Cape (Russia)

D 6 Ludi islands (Russia)

D 7 Solovetsky Archipelago / Solovetsky islands (Russia)

D 8 Solovetsky Archipelago / Kuzova et Anzer islands (Russia)

D 9 Arkhangelsk (Russia)D 10 Kola Peninsula (Russia)

D 11 Sem islands (Russia)Saling in the Barents sea

D 12 Kirkenes (Norway)Disembarkation

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THE NORTHERN FJORDSTake a deep breath...travelling in Norway means plunging intoa world where water is everywhere, where solid land has to benarrow and attractive to claim its right to existence. At the heartof the Northern fjords, in the region of Trms, only the lands ofSvalbard separate you from the North Pole. Scattered with islands,the imposing relief protects the country from the Arctic storms. Itis here, in this central region, that for two months of the year thesun never sets. In the footsteps of Francesco NEGRI, the first manto have sailed in this remote region of Scandinavia, set off for

a journey to fjords with strange names, sinuous canyons andlimpid waterfalls In his famous diary of his travels, Viaggiosettentrionale, he describes a bizarre encounter with a marinemonster from norwegian folklore, the Kraken. Do not miss thisunique journey to the heart of an unspoiled region that has firedthe imagination of many great explorers.

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SPTISBERGEN & ICELANDFIRE AND ICE

The icebergs carved by the wind and the waves,sculpted by the cold and polished by the light capturethe gaze. The icy masses change with the light andshimmer with chromatic variations: all the colours ofthe rainbow jostle with delight.

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It was durig his secod expeditio to the Arctic i 1596 that the Dutch explorer, Willem BAREnTZ, set footon the Southern part of the Svalbard Islands, on an island he named Spitsbergen for the steep peaks thatdominate the landscape of this desert of ice.

When LAUSTRAL reaches the craggy coastline of this last landmass before the North Pole, the sea lays outits armour of thick and luminous ice, and time seems to stretch to infinity, with day not wanting to give wayto night. The deep valleys with their vertiginous sides and the gigantic glaciers offer a breathtaking sight totravellers, which was once very popular with trappers. With their rims of iridescent glaciers, the fjords openonto unspoiled, virgin landscapes where the flora and fauna seem untouched by the passage of time. Let yourimagination run free during the days at sea in the midst of this vast icy expanse.

LAUSTRAL then charts a course South, heading towards Iceland, the land of fire and ice. We invite you toexplore this extraordinary region at the heart of the North-Western fjords, where colonies of puffins soar tothe summits of the chiselled cliffs. Iceland was created from the eruptions of the earth and deploys a quiteremarkable rainbow of colours, from jet black to obsidian to a palette of tawny browns, rhyolite and the tendergreen of the meadows bordering the cliffs. Beaches of black sand, petrified lava seas, geysers, barely dormant

volcanos, craters, fumaroles: you are on the island of volcanoes, erupted directly from the Oceans.



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SAILING SOUTH OF SPITSBERGENThe history of the Svalbard Islands is exceptionally rich, from 17thcentury whalers to adventurous trappers, from bear hunters and golddiggers, to Polar explorers and travellers just like you. On this cruise,LAUSTRAL will sail you to a nature that is coloured by polar hues.

Icebergs, icecaps, ice floes, a fascinating universe where 55% of thelandmass is covered in glaciers, which collapse into the sea in jaggedheaps. The days at sea will be interspersed with unusual ports of calland trips in Zodiacdinghies at the first light of dawn to try and catch aglimpse of the Lord of the ice, the solitary polar bear. Thus, over 8 days,sailing from fjord to fjord and glacier to glacier, you will discover thePolar universe in all its diversity, a world that was so dear to JeanMALAURIE, a french geographer and lover of extreme environments.

VATNAJOKULL: FIRE UNDER THE ICEThe journey aboard LAUSTRAL will take you to South-East Iceland, atHornafjrdur, a small fishing port with a breathtaking view over the

Vatnajkull glacier as its backdrop. You will leave for the VatnajkullNational Park to visit this remarkable stratovolcan, the largest glacierin Europe. Of the size of Corsica, its highest point soars to some2,120 m altitude. A majestic silhouette, this imposing glacier is hometo a volcano named Grimsvtn. Dominating the National Park with the

beauty of its basalt columns, discover a sumptuous site where, from theheart of the volcanic lands, the gaze gently slips towards the AtlanticOcean. No other region in the world offers such a combination: youcan truly understand why Iceland, land of fire and iceis such an aptepithet.

HUSAVIKHusavik is a charming fishing port that turns graciously towards theGreenland Sea. You will be able to admire its delightful church thatoverlooks the sea front, considered to be the most beautiful examplein Iceland. A typical monument in white wood with a green roof, itwas built in the 20thcentury. Lost in the midst of the North icelandicfjords, this little village has also, in recent years, become the EuropeanCapital for the observation of many cetaceans. Sea lovers may havethe unique opportunity of observing the majestic ballet of dolphins,orcas and finbacks, or admiring the imposing whales whose hugeand powerful blue-grey tails slap the surface of the water Lastly,as Husavik is not far from the Arctic Circle the Summer nights aremagical: you will fall under the spell of the midnight sun, a longdusk of shimmering colours. Do not miss this essential stage in any

visit to Iceland.

SPITSBERGENCRUISES

ON BOARD LAUSTRAL

JUNE 22ND

2014From 4 647 (outward flight & transfer included)See price list page 50

ON BOARD LAUSTRALJUNE 15TH2014From 3 555 (flights & transfers included)

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ARCTIC STERNSA land of rocks and water, deserts and glaciers, a coastline thatis often tormented but always grandiose, Iceland is a paradisefor birds who come to make the most of the abundance of foodavailable during the Summer. It is the favourite site for Arctic Sterns,the tireless long haul fliers. During their migration, these small, red-beaked marine birds cross vast ocean expanses in a journey thatcan take 4 months, during which time they fly some 35,000 km,

clocking up a total of 70,000 km in each twelve month cycle.Enjoying two Summers each year, they make an annual return tripfrom their nesting ground in the Arctic to South Africa, Australiaor Antarctica. The greatest migratory bird in the world, yet just afeatherweight in the hand.

REYKJAVIKEncircled by the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Reykjavikis just a short distance from magnificent expanses of nature, asillustrated by the presence of Arctic Sterns in the heart of the city.Lying North of the 64thparallel, the city lives in harmony with the

ebb and flow of the Ocean. You will be charmed by its naturalsites formed from the exceptional geographical phenomena, suchas its impressive geysers and hot baths. The Icelandic capital willalso show you its quiet streets, full of houses with colourful roofsand its lake that is home to countless ducks. Reykjavk also boastsa thriving cultural scene, particularly in the field of contemporaryart. It is a peaceful place which is a world away from the freneticactivity in other european capitals.

DAY ITINERARY

D 1 Kirkenes(Norway)Embarkation from 21.30 to 22.30

D 2 At seaD 3 Spitsbergen, Hornsund(Norway)

D 4 Spitsbergen, Bellsund(Norway)

D 5 Spitsbergen, Northeast National Park(Norway)

D 6 Spitsbergen, Ny Alesund - Kings Bay(Norway)

D 7 Spitsbergen, Isjford - Templefjord (Norway)

D 8 Longyearbyen(Norway)Disembarkation

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LAUSTRAL : JUNE 15TH20148 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

DAY ITINERARY

D 1 Longyearbyen(Norway)Embarkation from17.00 to 18.00

D 2 Spitsbergen, Northeast National Park(Norway)D 3 Navigation in search of Ice FloeD 4 Spitsbergen, Ny Alesund - Krossfjorden(Norway)D 5 At seaD 6 Jan Mayen Passage(Norway)D 7 Grimsey island(Iceland)D 8 Akureyri / Husavik(Iceland)D 9 Seydisfjordur(Iceland)D 10 Eskifjordur(Iceland)

D 11 Djupivogur(Iceland)D 12 Hofnafjordur(Iceland)D 13 Heimaey(Iceland)D 14 Reykjavik - Hafnarfjordur(Iceland)D 15 Reykjavik- Hafnarfjordur(Iceland)

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LAUSTRAL : JUNE 22ND2014

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS

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On the edge of the Arctic, between vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords, volcanoes and boiling geysers,Iceland offers a kaleidoscope of wild and romantic landscapes; a rare and tormented beauty redolent ofthe dawn of Time. The route taken by LAUSTRAL will take you to the fringes of the Arctic Circle, wherethe first Vikings went ashore in the 9thCentury. There are many stories and legends of their passage,describing the countrys wide open spaces, the last frontier of Europe, forged by fire and ice. Fjords withtheir abyssal sides, unfathomable glaciers, high volcanic plateaux - Icelands natural heritage is both wildand fascinating and has retained all of its mystery.

" There is no marvellous scene than Iceland arising from the sea. It seems to illuminate itself and irradiate thesky by an alchemy kept secret show. Volcanoes and geysers are all terrestrial lights that dazzle sometimesmore than the sun".

GRIMSEY ISLANDGrimsey is a little island located 40 km north of mainland icelandand is crossed by the symbolic line of the Arctic Polar Circle. It isformed from volcanic rock that has generated majestic basalt pillars,a delight for photographers. The island has been inhabited sincethe Vikings came to Iceland and legend says that it takes its namefrom the colonial sailor Grmurwho sailed from the region of Sognin Norway. This site is the home to fabulous wildlife, with many birdcolonies having chosen to nest along the jagged cliffs. Here we canobserve the clowns of the sea, better known as the Atlantic Puffins.While many travellers come here in order to cross the invisible lineinto the Arctic Circle, the island is also famed as a place to observethe Midnight Sun.

ICELANDCRUISE

ON BOARD LAUSTRAL

JULY 06TH

, 13RD

, 20TH

& 27TH

2014From 2 231 (flights & transfers not included)See price list page 51

ISAFJRDURLAUSTRALs route will take you to the heart of the fjords ofNorth-West Iceland, a wild land of lost valleys and steep cliffs,

where man struggles to survive. In this very isolated region wefind the Isafjrdur fjord, undoubtedly one of the most beautifulin the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very ancientbasaltic flows. The town of Isaf jrdur, which nestles at the back ofits fjord, between imposing mountains, is a delightful little townthat lives exclusively from fishing. The capital of the Westernfjords, its old wooden houses bear witness to its past as a major

fishing port. With its relief and its bold and raw colours, Icelandoffers lovers of wide open spaces an endless variety of unlimitedpleasures.



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HEIMAEY WESTMAN ISLANDSThe Westman Islands were formed from a succession of underwatereruptions and consist of 15 islands and around 30 islets. As you willdiscover, Heimaey has a rich history and captivating landscapes.Dominated by the Eldfjall, its the only island in the chain that isinhabited. This exceptional site has a very pronounced relief taking invertiginous cliffs, reefs, sea caves, and surf. Guided by our specialistsand experienced naturalists, you will have the opportunity of reachingthe summit of the steep Sprangan cliff, offering a splendid view from

where are visible a number of islets formed by the most recent volcaniceruptions. At the crossroads of the four elements, hikers will discoveran uninterrupted view of the lands of fire and ebony, encircled by thesea. And lastly, raise your eyes and you will be able to admire theincessant ballet of the sea birds, including the spectacular dives of theGannets.

GULLFOSSDiscover Hafnarfjrdur or "the town in the lava, whichlies 10 km from Reykjavik. Its name makes reference tothe strange and picturesque shape of the town, resultingfrom the lava flow from Mont Burfem, which occurredaround 7,300 years ago. From this vast fishing port, setout to discover an imposing site, the famous "GoldenFalls"of Gulfoss. Located on the famous Golden Circle,they owe their name to the rainbow that appears abovethem when the sun shines on their spray. At more than30 m high, these double falls are impressive for thepower of the water that cascades down them, arrivingnoisily in a canyon that is more than 2 km long. Donot miss the sumptuous spectacle of this protected siteand the unique landscapes offered by Iceland and itsfabulous natural heritage.

AKUREYRI - LAKE MYVATNLocated at the back of a magnificent fjord, the capital of the Northof Iceland unfurls its charms along the shores of the Eyjafjrdur,offering you the spectacle of its multicoloured houses seenby the midnight sun. You will set out from this delightful city todiscover Lake Myvatn, with its wild beauty that has been sculptedby a succession of volcanic eruptions. Lake Myvatn boasts anecosystem that is unique in the world and lies at the crossroads ofthe great migratory routes; this natural sanctuary is therefore hometo many species of birds. This is a paradise for birdwatchers andabove all for contemplative souls looking for secret landscapeswith mysterious charm. In such a wild place, the imagination isconstantly sought by the strange shapes of the landscape. Trolls,elves and the other fairy folk that people Icelandic folklore livehere...without a doubt!

DAY ITINERARY

D 1 Reykjavik- Hafnarfjordur(Iceland)Embarkation from17.00 to 18.00

D 2 Reykjavik - Hafnarfjordur(Iceland)D 3 Heimaey (Vestman Islands - Iceland)

D 4 Grundarfjordur(Iceland)

D 5 Grimsey island(Iceland)

D 6 Akureyri(Iceland)

D 7 Isafjordur(Iceland)

D 8 Reykjavik- Hafnarfjordur(Iceland)Disembarkation

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Grimsey island

Heimaey

Grundarfjordur Akureyri

REYKJAVIK REYKJAVIK

LAUSTRAL : JULY 06TH, 13RD, 20TH& 27TH20148 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

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GREENLAND &ARCTIC CANADAA TASTE OF INFINITY

The summits were capped with perpetual snowin many places, that sparkled and glowed in themorning sun, as its rays broke through the partingclouds, like crowns of glory.

Charles R. TUTTLE - (Our North Land).

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A land forgotten by time, mineral and frozen landscapes, an ancestral people surviving in the solitude ofthe polar regions. Discover Greenland, the island at the end of the world which the British explorer WilliamSCORESBY once described thus: In all my expeditions, I have never seen anything comparable, of such boldsplendour and with such an arresting nature.LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL will sail through silence brokenonly by the cracking of icebergs, to introduce you to the landscapes of this radiant, virgin land. Here, whenthe ice breaks up and the granite peaks shed their white mantle for a brief Summer, a spellbinding world ofbewitching power and beauty emerges.

More to the East, we offer you a chance to discover the secrets of the Baffin Sea and the Canadian ArcticArchipelago, where breathtaking views unfold in which nature is omnipresent. This is a region of fjords,

imposing icebergs, glaciers, mountains and tundra that stretch out as far as the eye can see, and the home ofpolar bears, caribou, seals, narwhals and whales...In this grandiose landscape where ice reigns as supreme ruler, there is still room for dreaming. Some journeyscannot be recounted; they simply need to be experienced...

Then, as LE BORAL heads South towards Quebec, the surprising landscapes of the Northern extremity ofLabrador will unfold before you to reveal steep mountain ranges with abrupt precipices and majestic fjords, inthe heart of Torngat Mountains National Park.



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ICEBERGYoull cruise through the heart of landscapes heavily punctuated withvertical lines and dotted with vertiginous cliffs and cathedral- like icy giants.Sometimes you will see them tip over or bump into one another and inthose moments you will understand the complex nature of this environment,which is both strong and fragile. Icebergs are natural works of art, and theyresult from an accumulation of snow that is compressed over thousands of

years. They set the backdrop for a timeless adventure. When, as youadmire them from the deck of LE BORAL, these majestic mountains of icetower over you and the sun shines upon them like a great floodlight, apalette of colours will reflect their extraordinary beauty: deep blue, white,turquoise, or as transparent as pure crystal. Natures creative genius willreveal itself before your very eyes in the form of an incredible confusion ofice sculptures.

MAGICAL GREENLANDThere are places whose primeval beauty awakens in us emotions ofa rare intensity, where the people are fascinating, living as thoughthe modern world had no hold on them An island at the end of theworld, a different world... that of the Far North and its ice fields, itsicebergs sheathed in iridescent colours, and its Northern Lights. This

fascinating island is called Greenland and the waters that surroundit are home to 8 species of whales; 2 million seals; walruses; polarbears; and an incredible variety of seabirds. It is at this extreme scalethat nature is at its most powerful. Our cruises in Greenlands watersare a chance to really discover the region. They are an authentic wayto travel to enjoy the essential. Behind each exceptional spot hides thebackdrop to a timeless experience.

SERMILIK & AMMASSALIKPractically unknown until 100 years ago, the East coast of Greenlandremains the most authentic and majestic part of the Island. These days,this little-known location is the largest National Park in the world. Theroute taken by LE BORAL will allow you to discover the SermilikFjord or Iceberg Trail, with vast expanses of ice as a backdrop.Some Summers, the majestic humpback whales take up residence inthis fjord. At this time, the ice recedes from the ships bow and thecolours are spectacular, lighting up the sky in pink, mauve and white.Next, set sail for Ammassalik and cruise in the wake of Captain Jean-Baptiste CHARCOTs famous ship, the Pourquoi Pas, which cast offfrom this island on 11 July 1934 with four renowned scientists onboard, including Paul Emile VICTOR, ethnologist and mission leader.This island with its wild and unpredictable coastline captivated theexplorers and, after their initial experience, they decided to extendtheir journey to the heart of the Inuit communities.

GREENLAND& BAFFIN SEACRUISES

ON BOARD LAUSTRALAUGUST O3RD2014From 3 831 (return flight & transfer included)


ON BOARD LE BORALAUGUST 21ST2014From 4 902 (return flight & transfer included)See price list page 50



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DISKO BAYAs she cruises towards Ilulissat, LE BORAL glides her way toDisko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where she makes

a memorable entrance, carving a course through the magnificentglaciers, drifting icebergs, and magnificent yet fragile nature.

After a second night rocked to sleep by a few undulations, wewoke up near Disko Bay, facing the snow-covered peaks thatseem to be reaching for the sky which, itself only just woken andcovered in a slight haze, would soon turn a perfect blue, castingan extraordinary light on the nearby glaciers. At 10 a.m. ourCaptain invited us to the outside decks to admire these icy giants,standing tall like cathedrals and opalescent in the sunshine.An excerpt from the Captains log LE BORAL, August 2012.

NUUKWhen Erik THE RED, the impetuous Viking Chief banished fromIceland, landed on the coast of Nuuk, he discovered a welcomingand fertile land dotted with fjords. Though in the 10th century anentire population of Vikings came to join him and settle here, theisland has since become the refuge of Inuit populations. Nuuk islocated at the mouth of one of the largest fjord systems in the world,where the waters never freeze. The town spreads gently out towards

the Davis Strait and boasts a historic centre showcasing a particularlyrich National Heritage. The bright reds, blues, greens and yellowsof the houses contrast with the dark waters of Greenland and liftthe spirits of the locals during the Winter months. Nuuk is visuallyemotive, mingling the rich colours of the tundra, the sea and the sky.

DAY ITINERARY (for information)

D 1 Reykjavik - Hafnarfjordur(Iceland)

Embarkation from17.00 18.00D 2 Reykjavik - Hafnarfjordur (Iceland)

D 3 Crossing the Denmark StraitD 4 Knut Rasmussen fjord(Greenland)

D 5 Ammassalik (Greenland)

D 6 Sermilik (Greenland)

D 7,8 Saling along the Eastern coast of Greenlandobservation of fjords and glaciersD 9 Cape Farewell Passage(Greenland)

D 10 Sailing along the Western coast of Greenland

D 11 Nuuk (Greenland)

D 12 Ilulissat - Disko Bay (Greenland)D 13 Ilulissat - Disko Bay (Greenland)

D 14 Sailing in the fjords

D 15 Kangerlussuaq(Greenland)Disembarkation

REYKJAVIK KAnGERLUSSUAQLE BORAL : AUGUST 21ST2014

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS


D 1 Reykjavik - Hafnarfjordur(Iceland)

Embarkation from16.00 17.00D 2 At seaD 3 Cape Farewell Passage(Greenland)

D 4 Narsaq (Greenland)Sailing along the Western Coast of Greenland

D 5 Nuuk (Greenland)

D 6 Sailing along the Western Coast of GreenlandItilleq (Greenland)D 7 Eqi Glacier / Paul Emile Victor Base (Greenland)D 8 Ilulissat - Disko Bay (Greenland)D 9 Kitsisarssuit(Greenland)D 10 Saling in the fjordsD 11 Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) - Disembarkation

REYKJAVIK KAnGERLUSSUAQLAUSTRAL : AUGUST 03RD201411 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS

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Atlantic OceanFarewell Cape

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AmmassalikSermilik

Nuuk

Ilulissat / Disko Bay

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BAFFIN SEASurrounded by deserts of ice and snow swept by winds from a differentage, virgin lands from the dawn of the Earth, and the immensity of thePolar Oceans: here you are on Baffin Island. Take the time to lookaround you. Youll discover a secret share of a protected treasure:

polar bears, humpback whales, walruses, migratory birds and, as youround an opaque, blue and almost supernaturally opalescent glacier,you might even spot some languid belugas. Several outings by Zodiacare organised to take you as close as possible to this exceptionalfauna. As we cruise along the Baffin Sea, let yourself be transported bythe primeval beauty of these unique landscapes: steep cliffs, giganticfjords, multicoloured glaciers and icebergs...

THE AURORA BOREALISIt is impossible to witness such a beautiful phenomenon withouta sense of awe, wrote Robert SCOTT, an early-20th centurypolar explorer. According to Viking legend, the Aurora Borealisare caused by the armour of the Valkyrie, which emits a strangeflickering light as these warrior maidens fly off towards the palaceof Odin. Scientific theory explains that these mysterious phenomenaoccurring in the Far North appear when solar wind particles collide

with the gases in the Earths high atmosphere, creating a dazzlingexplosion of colours. These rainbows of orange, purple, emeraldgreen and ethereal pink dance across the night sky. They are oftenobserved onboard of our ships at this time of the year.

NUNAVUT TERRITORYThe Canadian Arctic Archipelago is a faraway, remote land of frozenearth and sea ice, where intense cold reigns. It is an inhospitable,

almost inhuman place and yet the Inuit people have lived here forthousands of years, deeply connected to their Land. This ancestralpeople survive in the polar solitude and these extreme conditions.

Walruses to starboard, less than 50 m away from the ship! announcesour Captain. Its 7.30 in the morning and without a moments hesitationwe slip on our parkas and head to the outside decks to observe thismarine mammal nicknamed the tooth-walking sea horse. Thoughmore than ten of them are swimming ahead of the ship, three adultmales move closer to us. They are so calm that it is hard to tell who isobserving whom and they greet us, revealing their magnificent ivorytusks. Journal of a Naturalist Guide.

GREENLAND& BAFFIN SEACRUISES

ON BOARD LAUSTRALAUGUST 13RD2014From 5 822 (flights & transfers included)


ON BOARD LE BORALSEPTEMBER 04TH2014From 4 573 (outward flight & transfer included)




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D 1 Kangerlussuaq (Greenland)Embarkation from17.00 to 18.00D 2 Sisimiut(Greenland)

D 3 Crossing the Davis StraitMonumental Island(Nunavut, Canada)D 4 Grinell Glacier (Nunavut, Canada)D 5 Akpatok(Canada)D 6 Nachvak Fjord - Torngat Mountains Nat. Park (Canada)D 7 Saglek Fjord - Torngat Mountains Nat. Park (Canada)D 8 Saling along coast of LabradoD 9 Battle Harbour (Canada)

D 10 Gros Morne- Woody Point(Canada)D 11 Perce (Canada)D 12 Tadoussac (Canada)D 13 Saguenay (Canada)D 14 Quebec City (Canada)D 15 Quebec City(Canada) - Disembarkation


D 1 Kangerlussuaq (Greenland)Embarquement de16.00 17.00

D 2 Saling along the Greenland coastIlulissat - Disko Bay(Greenland)D 3 Ilulissat - Disko Bay (Greenland)

D 4 Eqi glacier / Paul Emile Victor Base(Greenland)

D 5 Upernavik fjord(Greenland)D 6 Melville bay (Greenland)

D 7 Savissivik(Greenland)

D 8 Thule(Greenland)

D 9 Pond Inlet(Nunavut, Canada)

D 10 North Arm Fjord (Nunavut, Canada)

D 11 Clyde River(Nunavut, Canada)

D 12 Isabella bay(Nunavut, Canada)

D 13 At sea - Crossing the Davis Strait

D 14 Kangerlussuaq(Greenland) - Disembarkation

TORNGAT MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARKAt the Northern extremity of the Labrador coast, a range of highbarren mountains with sharp precipices extending inland from thesea was known to traditional Inuit as the abode of the master spiritin their mythology.

This is how Ernest William HAWKES, a famous american

anthropologist, described the natural wonders of Torngat MountainsNational Park. The territory of the Inuit and their ancestors formillions of years, this is one of the rare places on Earth where it ispossible to observe such a wide range of Mother Naturesstartlingcreations: steep mountains, bare and desolate valleys covered inrocky tundra, deep-water fjords... This glacial landscape East ofthe Rocky Mountains boasts the tallest mountains in Canada. In thishighly accessible yet wild natural setting, visitors will have a uniqueopportunity to discover the Arctic environment and its exceptionalfauna. Many boreal and arctic species live here, such as thelegendary caribou, the red fox, the arctic fox, and the intimidatingtundra black bear.

THE ST LAWRENCE - SAGUENAYThe Saint Lawrence River is a prodigious waterway which opensthe Canadian Continent and was discovered by Jacques CARTIERin 1535. Some aboriginals used to call it the path that walks.This mighty river, which in parts resembles an ocean, is also anestuary and it is home to exceptional natural beauty, living to therhythm of the tides and sunsets. In the Saguenay fjord you willdiscover some of the thousand and one secrets of this waterway

where the gleaming backs of fin whales emerge to the surface ofthe tranquil waters as seabirds take to flight. Along the navigatorsroute, you will be seduced by the soft colours of the landscapes,the picturesque fishing villages and the vast and wild coastline.Come and experience this incredible escape into the heart of thisexceptional environment.

KAnGERLUSSUAQ KAnGERLUSSUAQLAUSTRAL : AUGUST 13RD201414 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS

KAnGERLUSSUAQ QUEBEC

LE BORAL : SEPT 04TH201415 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS

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After rather hard tacking we reached BeecheyIsland on August 22nd, at 9 oclock in the evening,and anchored in Erebus Bay. A veil of sadnesshangs over Beechey Island.

Roald AMUNDSEN - Beechey Island - 1903

Pond Inlet

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For close to three centuries, generations of Navigators tried to find a sea route that would connect the NorthAtlantic to the Pacific. This is the story of a mythical passage. Their names were John FRANKLIN, RoaldAMUNDSEN, Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT and Paul Emile VICTOR, and they were determined to conquer the lastunknown lands of the Arctic Continent - that frozen part of the world inhabited only by a few Inuit.

Because it is far from any inhabited lands; because the memory of the epic adventures of these intrepidexplorers lives on; and because of the mystery that still shrouds these distant lands, this extraordinary destinationis the preserve of travellers who dream of a complete change of scenery and of making unique discoveries.

We are inviting you to board LAUSTRAL and set sail for the Far North, well beyond the Arctic Circle, to alegendary, highly coveted maritime route: the Northwest Passage, the only possible shipping route between the

Atlantic and the Pacific. In Winter, this roof of the worldis transformed into a majestic white desert; whilstin Summer, for a few short weeks, the temperature rises enough for the ice to melt. Life reappears, nature isreborn, the mythical route is finally free and we can breathe in the unique scent of great adventure.



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NORTH-WESTPASSAGE& ALASKA

ON BOARD LAUSTRALAUGUST 26TH2014From 8 399 (flights & transfers included)


This passage doesnt exist, People have been looking for it for centuries and nobody has ever found it,Its a myth"...Since the 15thcentury, linking Europe and Asia by the sea became the grail of generations of explorersand adventurers: the search for a passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans via the North Polehad begun. It wasnt until June 1903 that the Norwegian explorer Roald AMUNDSEN set out on the samejourney as his English peer, Sir John FRANKLIN. After three years making slow and dangerous progress in

extreme climatic conditions, his ship, the Gjoa, finally sailed into open sea on the other side of the Earth.The famous Northwest Passage really did exist.We are offering you the opportunity to embark on LAUSTRAL for a unique sea voyage connecting Europeto Asia, travelling in the wake of the great Explorers.

KING WILLIAM ISLAND - GJOA HAVENDiscovered by the Scottish explorer John ROSS in 1830, KingWilliam Island was named in honour of the reigning British King.In September 1903, Captain Roald AMUNDSEN was the first todrop anchor at Gjoa Haven, the only inhabited part of the island,where a few Inuit were the only sign of human life. The Norwegiansailor decided to overwinter here for two years, to attempt to find thelocation of the mysterious Magnetic North Pole. Roald AMUNDSENinteracted with the local Inuit to learn how to survive in these extremeconditions and freezing temperatures. We invite you to boardLAUSTRAL and set off on a journey to discover this small hamlet inthe Nunavut region, located just above the Arctic Circle. Do not missthis unique opportunity to discover these forgotten lands.

HERSCHEL

The Canadian Arctic Archipelago is composed of a myriad of islandswith jagged coastlines and reveals landscapes you will only see at thisfar end of the world. Come and discover the small canadian islandof Herschel, a frozen paradise located in the Beaufort Sea just 2 kmoff the coast of the Yukon, within the Ivvavik National Park. During along mapping expedition in 1826, Sir John FRANKLIN was the firsteuropean to lay eyes on these unique places and their inhabitants, theInuvialuit, the nordic cousins of the Inuit. It was during this trip that henamed the island after one of his friends, John HERSCHEL, a brilliantbritish astronomer and scientist. Herschel Island is a landmark in the

West Arctic and has since served alternately as a whaling station, arelay station and a refuge for travellers. As Summer approaches, the

soft glow of twilight begins to break the opacity of the polar night, andthe hours of darkness get shorter and shorter Set off in the wake ofthe great explorers, to discover a remote land, its people and cultures,and experience unique moments and rare emotions in landscapes you

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Aug 26thParis / Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) on privatizedEuropean airline flight. Welcome & transfer to the port.Embarkation from17.00 to 18.00

Aug 27th Sisimiut(Greenland)Aug 28th Ilulissat - Disko bay(Greenland)

Aug 29th UpernavikFjord (Greenland)

Aug 30th Melville Bay(Greenland)

Aug 31st Savissivik(Greenland)

Sep. 01st Pond Inlet(Nunavut, Canada)

Sep. 02nd Leopold Cliff - Beechey(Nunavut, Canada)

Sep. 03rdFort Ross (Nunavut, Canada)Saling in the Franklin and Ross Straits

Sep. 04thGjoa Haven (Nunavut, Canada)Saling in the Queen Maud Strait

Sep. 05th

Cambridge Bay(Nunavut, Canada)Sep. 06th

Cruising in the Coronation Gulf andthe Duke York Archipelago (Nunavut, Canada)

Sep. 07thJesse Harbour (North West Territories, Canada)Sailing in the Prince of Wales Strait

Sep. 08th Franklin bay(North West Territories, Canada)

Sep. 09thSailing in Beaufort sea(North West Territories, Canada)

Sep. 10th Herschel island(Tyukon, Canada)

Sep. 11th Sailing in the Arctic Ocean

Sep. 12th Point Barrow(Alaska, USA)

Sep. 13rd Sailing towards the ice floe and

observation of marine wildlife (Alaska, USA)Sep. 14th Bering Strait PassageKing Island (Alaska, USA)Sep. 15th Nome (Alaska, USA)

Sep. 16th Nome (Alaska, USA) - Disembarkation. Panoramic tour.Transfer to the airport. Nome / Anchorage flight onAmerican privatized company. Overnight at Hilton hotel orsimilar.

Sep. 17th Anchorage. Transfer to the airport for a flight selected byLa Compagnie du Ponant.

KAnGERLUSSUAQ nOME

LAUSTRAL : AUGUST 26TH201422 DAYS / 21 NIGHTS

CAMBRIDGE BAYDuring the 15th century, linking Europe and Asia by the seabecame the grail of generations of explorers and adventurers.Today, La Compagnie du Ponant is offering you the chance toexplore this region which still sees only infrequent traffic, but wherepassion and the spirit of adventure abound. Do not miss the Bayof Cambridge, one of the mythical sites in this region. Here, when

you look towards the horizon, way off on the other side of thefjord, you can see the silhouette of the Maud, Captain RoaldAMUNDSENs famous three-master. When she got trapped hereafter partially sinking, it was a chance for the famous navigator toexplore the Northeast Passage near the Siberian coast between1918 and 1920. Though today we can still see part of her hullbreaking the surface, a repatriation to Norway is being envisaged,to make the Maudthe centrepiece of a new Museum.

BEAUFORT SEAA little above the Arctic Circle, as LAUSTRAL leaves the Northbehind to reach the Arctic atmosphere, you will slowly cruisetowards the natural wonder of the Beaufort Sea. Here, in its deepwaters, is where the boreal region ends and the polar regionbegins. The Beaufort Sea boasts one of the largest varieties ofmarine mammals in the world, with seals, polar bears, walruses,bowhead whales, grey whales This sea is an essential habitat for

species that depend on ice, and is home to the largest populationof elegant belugas. It is also a legendary place where CaptainRoald AMUNDSEN finally managed to clear himself a path toreach the Bering Strait. It is easy to understand why many explorerswere fascinated by this Sea: to love these places and landscapesis to loathe restrictions and dream of the absolute.

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KAMCHATKA& KURIL ISLANDSVOLCANOES AND THE RING OF FIRE

Wherever you look, the landscapes of Kamchatkaare unique. Like a jeweller, the volcanoes havecarefully shaped the peninsula and their intenseactivity makes it ever more precious.

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Names of foreign lands that sound like an invitation to travel Open an Atlas, put your finger on the Bering

Strait, which separates Russia from Alaska, then slide it down the Western Russian coasts until you get to a longvolcanic peninsula. This is the Kamchatka Peninsula. Keep moving down the Bering Sea and youll soon reach theKuril Islands, which extend all the way to Japan. Travel in virgin lands that stretch on forever and where youll feellike youve reached the end of the Earth. Discover more than 200 volcanoes, geysers, primary forests, wild nature,the sight of brown bears fishing for salmon, colourful taiga, and much more. Travel Diary of La Compagnie duPonants route planning team.

Part of the Earths history is written between Alaska and Russia... We invite you to join us aboard LAUSTRALto discover the origins of the world, a part of our planet that is still unknown to most, where Ocean and Firehave fashioned a wild, free and almost forgotten paradise.

Birch forests cling to the sides of majestic volcanoes, the taiga dons the fiery colours of autumn, the wild riversbecome the territory of brown bears fishing for salmon, and Avacha Bay presents a timeless landscape. Justfor a moment, unveil the mysteries of Kamchatka, that magical place at the heart of remote lands stretchingfrom the Bering Sea to the Japanese archipelago, and set out to discover natural settings of rare beauty, asuntouched as they were at the dawn of time. Journeying to the Russian Far East means embracing adventure,the unknown, the wild and immense.

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VALLEY OF GEYSERS - UZOn CALDERALAUSTRAL will stop at Petropavlovsk, where we will offer you the chanceto take a scenic helicopter flight over the treasures of the KamchatkaPeninsula. Youll be able to admire the Valley of Geysers, a naturalsite with 40 volcanoes that are for the most part still active, in the heart

of the Kronotsky reserve, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.This geological phenomenon is unique in the world, due to the numberand concentration of geysers that make up this rugged landscape. Itwill seem as though part of the earth has split open before your veryeyes... Then you will fly off on a second excursion: the "Uzon Caldera.Nature lovers should not miss this elliptical caldera that is home toa protected nature reserve. Flying over this site in a helicopter willallow you to discover the arid beauty of the region and its multitude ofcolours. The vivid blue of the lakes and streams mingles at the surfacewith the milky white of the sulphur clouds, and the emerald green of thefloating seaweed glimmers in the morning sun.

THE KURIL ISLANDSLying in the cool waters of the Northern Pacific, the Kuril Islands extendover more than a thousand kilometres South of the tip of the KamchatkaPeninsula. Located on the Pacific Belt, the Archipelago also known as"The Northern Ring of Fire"boasts timeless landscapes. Belonging toRussia and extending to the North of the Japanese island of Hokkaido,this archipelago is composed of sixteen islands and a few islets. In theheart of this unique part of the world, you will discover the thermalsprings and steam jets that create a magical atmosphere at the foot ofthe Baransky Volcano. Nature has generously bestowed upon theseislands an impressive number of rivers, sparkling waterfalls, majestic

volcanoes, lava deserts and crater lakes. Do not miss this uniqueenvironment which seems to stretch on into infinity. Photographers and

well-travelled visitors are bound to experience a profusion of emotionsand sensations.

KAMCHATKA FAUNAAlthough all of your senses are awakened in Kamchatka, the one thatgets the most stimulation here is without a doubt your sight Kamchatkais a truly wild land and is one of the great unspoilt regions of the world.Its landscapes are dotted with some 300 volcanoes and are home toexceptional fauna. It is no surprise then that the russian brown bear hastaken up residence there. The bear has many guises: the soft toy wetold all our secrets to as children, the ferocious grizzly that savagely

kills its prey, and that stealthy shadow that vanishes into the forest, thedream of all naturalists. Despite its corpulence, this highly agile animalis an excellent swimmer, climber and sprinter. Solitary by nature, thebrown bear can cover nearly 1,000 km during the spawning seasonof its favourite delicacy, the wild salmon.

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ON BOARD LAUSTRALOCTOBER 01ST2014From 7 348 (outward flight & transfer included)


ON BOARD LAUSTRALSEPTEMBER 16TH2014From 8 158 (flights & transfers included)




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Sep. 15th Anchorage. Meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to theHilton hotel. Overnight.Sep. 16th Transfer to the airport.Anchorage / Nome(Alaska, USA)

light on American privatized company. Transfer to the port.Embarkation from17.00 to 18.00

Sep. 17th Gambell - St Lawrence Island(Alaska, USA)Sep. 18th Date line crossingSep. 19th Providenya(Russia)Sep. 20th Arakamchechen - Ittygran - Whalebone Alley(Russia)Sep. 21st At seaSep. 22nd Anastasia bay - Glubokaya(Russia)Sep. 23rd Discovery region of Koriakskiy and Olyutorskiy (Russia)Sep. 24th Verkhoturova(Russia)Sep. 25th Tymlat - Karaginsky(Russia)Sep. 26th Commander islands - Bering island - Nikolskoye (Russia)Sep. 27th Kronotskiy Biosphere Reserve (Russia)Sep. 28th Sailing Avacha bay - Lisvenichnaya (Russia)Sep. 29th Kekurny Cape - Russkaya bay (Russia)Sep. 30th Petropavlovsk (Russia)

Oct. 01stPetropavlovsk(Russia) - Disembarkation. Panoramic tourbefore lunch. Transfer to the airport. Petropavlovsk / Parislight on Chartered European airline.


Sep. 30th Paris / Petropavlovsk(Russia)on chartered Europeanairline. Night flight.Oct. 01st Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the port.

Embarkation from17.00 to 18.00Oct. 02nd Petropavlovsk (Russia)Oct. 03rd Atlasova (Russia)Oct. 04th Paramushir (Russia)Oct. 05 th Shumshu (Russia)Oct. 06th Onekotan (Russia)

Oct. 07th Shiashikotani - Dgrotoyy PointSaling Lovushi islands (Russia)Oct. 08th Matua (Russia)Oct. 09th Yankicha - Shimushir (Russia)Oct. 10th Chirpoy (Russia)

Oct. 11th Tulenyi (Russia)Oct. 12th Korsakov (Russia)Oct. 13rd Otaru (Japan)Oct. 14th At seaOct. 15th Kanazawa (Japan)Oct. 16th Maizuru (Japan) - Disembarkation

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LAUSTRAL : SEPTEMBER 16TH201416 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS(14 real nights)

PETROPAVLOVSK MAIZURULAUSTRAL : OCTOBER 01ST201416 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS

KORYAK VILLAGEIt is difficult to imagine a more remote and isolated place than theKamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East. These distant landswere conquered in the 17thcentury by the cossacks, the Russiantsars elite horsemen, who chased away the local populations,including the valiant Koryaks. Today, the descendants of theseancient tribes have settled in russian towns and villages in the regionand to this day they maintain their ancestral beliefs and ways of

life. From the Uka river on the Eastern coast to Tigil in the WesternSea, the boreal forests are dotted with the traditional dwellings ofthese Siberian people. Although the russian revolution influencedtheir lifestyle, they still live off fishing and the breeding of reindeer,which according to them are sacred animals. Dont miss this uniqueopportunity to meet these friendly and welcoming people for anexceptional experience you wont forget.

THE DIOMEDE ISLANDSThe isolated and austere Diomede islands are situated in the middleof the Bering Strait, between Russia and Alaska, and between Asiaand the Americas. In 1867, when Russia sold Alaska to the UnitedStates, the two islands were separated by a geographical border.They now also find themselves in different time zones, since theInternational Date Line runs between Little and Big Diomede, whichare separated by barely 3 km of waves, fog and crosscurrents.2ndday of the cruise...As LAUSTRAL crosses the Bering Strait, she will reach the International

Date Line, the imaginary line that roughly follows the 170thmeridian.The calendar will indicate Wednesday 17 September and yet thepassengers on board LAUSTRAL will not see Thursday 18, theywill skip straight to the morning of Friday 19. Like sailing through abreach in the passage of time...

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Each ship is fitted with 132 skillfully designed cabins and suites, all with a seaview. LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL have the advantage of being able to get as closeas possible to the Polar regions, and are perfectly in harmony with La Compagniedu Ponants promise of offering all passengers attentive service and real contact

with the Polar Lands.

Built using high-quality materials, with discreet elegance and gently nuancedshades, the exterior and interior lines of the ships are the embodiment of a revisitednautical theme, right down to the last detail of their design. These are ships on ahuman, intimate scale, perfectly adapted to this exceptional destination, designedto allow all passengers to make the most of the breathtaking views of the polarhorizon. Aboard the ships, great food and wine take center stage, paying tributeto French culinary tradition in a setting that is worthy of the finest restaurants.

2 SISTERSHIPS - 2 ATMOSPHERES - 2 PERSONALITIESLE BORALCalming colors, lifted by a touch of bright red.

LAUSTRALA sophisticated yacht but where an air of informal relaxation reigns.

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Life aboardAn intimate and refined5-star atmosphereWhichever cruise you choose, you will always find the same exceptionalconditions of comfort, service and elegance which have forged the reputationof our Company.

From the minute you set foot on LE BORAL and LAUSTRAL, you will appreciatethe authenticity of their own very specific atmospheres. A precious instant,where you will have the impression of being aboard your own yacht.

Without question, your cruise will be unique thanks to the French Art de Vivreaboard, of which the discrete but attentive service and excellent cuisine arenaturally key elements.



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Prestigious Butler Service:Attentive but discreet service

Wellbeing between Sky and Sea:Your Spa & Fitness Centre

Our Butler is exclusively dedicated to passengers travelling one of the suites on Deck 6,and will offer you the privilege of a tailor-made and trouble-free cruise.

Attentive and discreet, your Butler will be your primary contact, providing personalizeddaily service and meeting all your desires efficiently and discreetly.

Hesitate no longer, choose the comfort of an En Suite cruise on Deck 6 and let your Butleranticipate your requirements and desires, experiencing the ultimate in Ponant Service aswe sail to the most distant shores.

Because your cruise is unquestionably the ideal moment for taking care of yourself,La Compagnie du Ponant has joined forces with a famous French beauty house,SOTHYS Paris to offer you a range of expert, high quality treatments. A haven ofwellbeing in the midst of extreme lands.

Soothing massages, cocooning, expert, tailored beauty treatments, firming and liftingtreatments... unique moments of total relaxation.

The wellbeing center also includes a fitness room with huge plate glass windowsopening onto the white expanse and a hair salon.

As these treatments are in great demand, we recommend you book them at the sametime as your cruise. For more information, please see our "Beauty Spa Collection"brochure available fromwww.ponant.com



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FORMALITIESFOR ALL CRUISESThe below information is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respectivegovernment agencies for visa and health information.

Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip.Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages foreach visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviatefrom the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations,regrettably, Compagnie du Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.

SPECIFIC FORMALITIESSPITSBERGENLAUSTRAL : KIRKEnES LOnGYEARBYEn / JUnE 15th2014 - page 25LAUSTRAL : LOnGYEARBYEn REYKJAVIK / JUnE 22nd2014 - page 25 Environmental Tax charged to your shipboard account (currently 30 per person, subject to change).

GREENLAND & BAFFIN SEALAUSTRAL: KAnGERLUSSUAQ KAnGERLUSSUAQ / AUGUST 13th2014 - page 33

LE BORAL : KAnGERLUSSUAQ QUEBEC / SEPT 04 th2014 - page 33 Canada :Entrance fees to National Parks (currently 45 per person, subject to change) will be charged to your shipboard account.

WHITE SEALAUSTRAL : TROMS KIRKEnES / JUnE 04th2014 - page 21

NORTH-WEST PASSAGELAUSTRAL : KAnGERLUSSUAQ nOME / AUGUST 26th2014 - page 37

KAMTCHATKALAUSTRAL : nOME PETROPAVLOVSK / SEPT 16th2014 - page 41

KURIL ISLANDSLAUSTRAL : PETROPAVLOVSK MAIZURU / OCT 01st2014 - page 41

Canada: Entrance fees to National Parks and territorial reserves (currently 60 per person, subject to change) will be charged to your shipboard account. Etats Unis : Visa may be required. Please contact USA consulate. Consulate website for details. Russia :

- An individual Russian visa (single-entry tourist visa type) must be obtained prior to your cruise. An invitation letter will be sent to you in order to obtain yourvisa. A copy of your passport (photo page) and a copy of your visa must be sent to Compagnie du Ponant, at the very latest, 40 days prior to departure.

The non-respect of this deadline will incur in mandatory additional fees of 200 or more. In order to prepare the authorizations on time with the localauthorities, we ask you to communicate your full passport details at the time of cruise booking.

- Access fees to protected areas: 190 per person but subject to change. Fees will be charged to your shipboard account. For the cruise TROMS KIRKENES / JUNE 04th2014: 95 per person.

- Disembarkation Fees:currently 35 per person but subject to change. Fees will be charged to your shipboard account for the Nome/Petropavlovsk &Petropavlovsk/Maizuru cruises.

INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES

LAUSTRAL : TROMS KIRKEnES/ JUNE 04th2014LAUSTRAL : KIRKEnES LOnGYEARBYEn/ JUNE 15th2014

LAUSTRAL : LOnGYEARBYEn REYKJAVIK / JUNE 22nd2014LAUSTRAL : REYKJAVIK KAnGERLUSSUAQ/ AUGUST 03rd2014LAUSTRAL : KAnGERLUSSUAQ KAnGERLUSSUAQ/ AUGUST 13th2014

LE BORAL : REYKJAVIK KAnGERLUSSUAQ/ AUGUST 21st2014LAUSTRAL : KAnGERLUSSUAQ nOME / AUGUST 26th2014

LE BORAL : KAnGERLUSSUAQ QUEBEC/ SEPT 04th2014LAUSTRAL : nOME PETROPAVLOVSK/ SEPT 16th2014LAUSTRAL : PETROPAVLOVSK MAIZURU/ OCT 01st2014

A polar parkawill be offered upon your arrival on board the ship (except for the Kangerlussuaq - Quebec cruise of September 04th, 2014). We also kindly ask youto follow the dress-code instruction you will find with your travel documents. Dont hesitate to contact us if needed.

Those cruises are above all expeditions. These voyages include activities such as Zodiac landings (sometimes with wet landing), zodiac outings, moderatewalks to more active hikes. All this accompanied by our expedition team of naturalist guides. Certain zodiac outings will not allow for landings just cruising. Landingswill depend on weather conditions, position of ice and winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time.

Considering the programs, a reasonable level of mobility is required to enjoy this expedition. We will ask you to return, no later than 120 days prior departure, amedical form completed by your physician.This is essential for security regulations in polar zones. The Captain may refuse the boarding, with no recourse against, ifinformation mentioned in the questionnaire are not in accordance with reality.

We recommend you choose your insurance companyvery carefully. Please be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive. See page 49

SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR CRUISES INTO THE GREAT NORTH :Taking into consideration the unusual and exceptional character of this itinerary,the calls shown are an indication only.The final route will be confirmed by theCaptain of the ship, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. His decision will be subject to that oflocal authorities and the expert pilots present on board during the navigation in the Arctic zone.



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INSURANCELa Compagnie du Ponant is creating a new insurance and multi-risk assistance contract. Enjoy worry-free travel with our exclusivePonant 5* Insurancepolicy, arranged through our partner, TMS, a specialist in high-end travel insurance. This insurance will cover youon all our itineraries without exception, and for the full duration of your cruise. TMS has been our partner for nearly 15 years and hasplenty of experience in the type of problems that may arise. We are therefore offering to be the single and unique point of contact for

booking your flights and cruises and also for managing insurance cover throughout your trip. The guarantees provided are subject toa surcharge of 4% incl. taxes on the total cost of your cruise. The policy must be taken out on the day your cruise is purchased or nolater than 46 days before your cruise starts. Our sales staf f are at your disposal to answer all your questions. To be eligible you must livein mainland France including Corsica, the French overseas departments, Andorra and Monaco, or in an EU country or in Switzerland.

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BENEFITS Maximum amounts / person, incl. tax

TRIP CANCELLATION

Illness (including relapse from previous illness or injury), accident, death of the insured, of a familymember or an insured accompanying party.

Attack or natural disaster occurring at destination pointOther justified reasons Deductible

25 000 maximum / person

75 000 maximum / event

10% of the cancellation cost with a minimum of 50 /person (no deductible in case of illness, accident or death)

MISSED CONNECTIONTravel expenses up to the next stop-overOREarly return

50% of the trip cost with a maximum of 1 500 / person

Return ticket + taxi fare

BAGGAGE

Theft, total or partial destruction, loss during conveyance by a shipping company DeductibleLate delivery>24h

3 049 incl. tax / person30 / fileFixed sum of 400 incl. tax / person

ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR INJURY DURING TRAVEL

Transportation / RepatriationReturn travel of family members or insured accompanying partyORPresence during hospitalization

- Transportation- Accommodations

Prolonged stay of accompanying party in the event of hospitalizationAccompanying children under 18 years

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