Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland
In partnership with Connaissance des Arts and with featured guests Nathalie Talec, artist, and Guy Boyer, Editorial Director of Connaissance des Arts.
From Glasgow to Reykjavik, PONANT brings you a 11-day cruise aboard Le Bellot to explore the most beautiful landscapes of Ireland, Scotland, the Faroe Islands and the 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, climb the Eldfell volcano on the island of Heimaey, observe the spectacular Langjokull glacier, or discover the three sites along the Golden Circle from Reykjavik. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab). From Glasgow, Scotland’s welcoming cultural capital with a rich artistic and architectural heritage, Le Bellot will sail towards Belfast, where you will be able to visit the Giant's Causeway. This massive geological formation is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features over 40,000 basalt columns. You will then set a course for the southwest Highlands to reach Fort William. This harbour town on the shores of Loch Linnhe is steeped in Scottish history and tradition, close to the beautiful and spectacular scenery of Glencoe. In the Hebrides, you will call at Stornoway, the main town on the island, built by the Vikings in the 9th century. One of the most important prehistoric sites in Scotland can be found here: the Calanais Standing Stones. Your ship will then sail north towards the Faroe Islands, Denmark’s northernmost autonomous territory. In this isolated archipelago, you will immerse yourself in a wild and spectacular natural environment. In Suduroy, the rolling plains populated by sheep shape the scenery punctuated by sheer summits, mountain lakes and jagged cliffs looking out to the islands, offering outstanding terrestrial and maritime panoramas. In Streymoy, you will enjoy sailing around cliffs home to bird colonies. Here, the Viking legends and the Nordic cosmogony are never far away. On the edge of the Arctic, with its vertiginous fjords, volcanoes and waterfalls, Iceland offers up a simultaneously romantic and wild face. In the East Fjords region, where life is organised around fishing, you will discover a jagged coastline and alpine landscapes before reaching Heimaey. This is the only inhabited island in the Westman archipelago. An exceptional place composed of volcanoes and almost-desert landscapes, it is also a refuge for many colonies of birds, including gannets. Finally, you will arrive in Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital, your disembarkation port.
Leaving from:
Glasgow
Cruise ship:
Le Bellot
Visiting:
Glasgow •
Belfast •
Loch Linnhe •
Fort William •
Ponant
When searching for a luxury yacht expedition cruise, there’s one name above all else that you need to know – Ponant Cruises. Founded in 1988 by former French Merchant Navy officers, Ponant combines succulent luxury with authentic adventures on all seven continents.
From classic Mediterranean itineraries and Caribbean sailings, to bucket-list expeditions around Greenland and Antarctica, Ponant cruises proudly counteract the banality of mainstream voyages with a unique take on the concept of small-ship cruising. It’s the absolute trip of a lifetime.
184
Passengers
118
Crew
2020
Launched
9976t
Tonnage
131m
Length
18m
Width
13kts
Speed
5
Decks
EUR
Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Glasgow, Scotland
Day 2
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Day 3
Loch Linnhe, Scotland
Day 3
Fort William, Scotland
Day 4
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Day 5
Suduroy, Faroe Islands
Day 6
Streymnes, Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Day 6
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Day 7
Streymnes, Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Day 8
Djúpivogur, Iceland
Day 9
Heimaey Island, Iceland
Day 9
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Days 10 - 11
Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 1
Glasgow, Scotland
Day 2
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Day 3
Loch Linnhe, Scotland
Day 3
Fort William, Scotland
Day 4
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Day 5
Suduroy, Faroe Islands
Day 6
Streymnes, Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Day 6
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Day 7
Streymnes, Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Day 8
Djúpivogur, Iceland
Day 9
Heimaey Island, Iceland
Day 9
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Days 10 - 11
Reykjavík, Iceland
Ship Details
Ponant
Le Bellot
Like the other ships in the PONANT EXPLORERS series, Le Bellot has been designed to provide absolute comfort for its passengers, even at the heart of the world's most remote and isolated regions.
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