--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: f2d0e0a9-f7b7-404b-9635-c4a31dd0c6ca slug: 2201355 voyage_code: EC280626 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Champlain departure_date: return_date: nights: 8 embarkation_port: Bergen, Norway disembarkation_port: Fredrikstad starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T23:21:07Z --- # The legendary fjords of Norway > Ponant · Le Champlain · Jun 28 – Jul 6   (8 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Ponant | | **Ship** | Le Champlain | | **Duration** | 8 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Bergen, Norway | | **Disembarkation Port** | Fredrikstad | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EC280626 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Bergen, Norway **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Located at the end of Byfjord, Bergen was the capital of Norway in the 12th and 13th Centuries and has preserved some very beautiful monuments from the time when it was home to royalty. Wandering through Bergen’s streets means going back in time, in search of the hidden treasures that have been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. A veritable openair museum, Bergen is home to a thriving artistic community of painters, potters, jewellers. The Bergen cable car offers you a splendid panorama... ### Day 2: Flam (Norway) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nestled in the heart of the fjord country, less than 200 kilometres from Bergen, the picturesque village of FlÃ¥m – pronounced Flôm – offers you an experience of authentic Norway. You can mosey around the brightly coloured streets and admire the majestic contours of the surrounding mountains. The town is also the departure point for the mythical train route Flamsbana, 20 kilometres long, whose journey offers a superb view of the scenery, as sublime as it is pristine. This attraction makes F... ### Day 2: Sognefjord **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Sognefjord **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Geirangerfjord Cruising **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Geiranger (Norway) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, Geirangerfjord is part of the West Norwegian Fjords. Located in the south-west of Norway, to the north-east of Bergen, the fjord stretches from Stavanger in the south to Andalsnes, 500 km north-east. It is one of the longest and deepest fjords in the world and considered to be one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. You will admire the exceptional natural beauty of its narrow and steep-sided crystalline rock walls, rising to a heig... ### Day 4: Maloy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Eidfjord, Norway **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Eidfjord is nestled in one of the last branches of the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, 'the Norwegian orchard', which has been famous for its fruit production since medieval times. All the forces of nature seem to come together in this ancient glacial valley. Imposing and majestic mountains border the Hardangervidda National Park, the largest high-altitude plateau in Europe. The serene waters of the fjord and Lake Eidfjord are matched by the roar of the Voring Falls, one of Europe's highest waterfall... ### Day 6: Stavanger (Norway) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM On a peninsula jutting out into the North Sea from a jagged coastline, we discover Stavanger. This picturesque city has a magnificent 12th Century cathedral and over 173 wooden buildings, dating back to the 18th Century. Pretty cobbled streets only add to its particular charm. ### Day 6: Lysefjorden (Norway) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM You will sail into the heart of one of Norway’s most breathtaking fjords, its marvellous décor dominated by pristine nature, between vertiginous granite cliffs, crystal-clear waters and luxuriant vegetation. Very close to Stavanger, the quiet waters of Lysefjorden stretch out over around forty kilometres, beneath impressive rocks. Admire the world-famous site of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), a majestic cliff in the shape of a pulpit that rises to more than 600 metres above the waters. A bit fur... ### Day 7: Kristiansand (Norway) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Located in the region of Sørlandet, the town of Kristiansand has prospered for a long time from its building industry and shipbuilding installations. Today, the town offers its timeless charm and mild climate the whole year round. You’ll be amazed by its vibrant pastel colours, and its streets laid out in right angles. Among the districts worth exploring is Posebyen with its wooden houses inhabited in the olden days by workers and craftsmen. Here you can really get to grips with the town’s ... ### Day 8: Fredrikstad **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Fredrikstad **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Prestige stateroom Deck 5** (Code: 2) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a... **Deluxe Stateroom** (Code: D) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window **Prestige stateroom Deck 6** (Code: 3) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window ### Suite Cabins **Privilege Suite Deck 6** (Code: 9) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two sing... **Deluxe Suite Deck 6** (Code: 7) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sli... **Deluxe Suite Deck 5** (Code: 6) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sli... **Privilege Suite Deck 5** (Code: 8) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Butler service One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge corner with chaise longue and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 8 m² b... **Owner's Suite** (Code: OS) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge with armcha... **Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6** (Code: 13) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A l... **Prestige Suite Deck 5** (Code: 10) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or panoramic swing door **Prestige Suite Deck 6** (Code: 11) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) ... **Deluxe Suite Deck 3** (Code: 4) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and panoramic window ## Ship Information ### Le Champlain Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. As the first ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Champlain will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with 5-star service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Technology - **The hydraulic platform**: Much easier onboard access than on any other cruise ship Easier disembarking and embarking by Zodiac when participating in expeditions Swimming and ba... - **Reception**: A 140 m² (1,500 ft²) space A reception/concierge service The excursions desk The onboard administrative services The sales office operated by our Cust... - **The PONANT App**: After booking your cruise, download the PONANT app from the Apple Store or Google Play. It will support you throughout your voyage. Before your cruise... - **Departure alert for excursions or trips**: Because we want your activities to go smoothly, your cruise director alerts you before departure for any excursions you have booked if you are on a Ya... - **On board**: Want to stay on board to enjoy a moment of relaxation? - Attend a talk given by one of our prestigious guests of honour. - Book a massage or treatment... ### Relaxation - **The main lounge**: A 200 m² (2,150 ft²) main lounge Able to accommodate all our passengers at once for moments of shared conviviality, and as a venue for both daytime an... - **The panoramic lounge**: Library, internet space, bar, and live entertainment on certain evenings Direct access to the panoramic terrace - **Wellness area**: Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty care cubicle KÉRASTASE / L’Oréal Paris hair salon Free access sauna(open durin... ### Food and Drink - **gastronomic restaurant**: Towards the rear of deck 4 you'll find a panoramic restaurant large enough to accommodate all our passengers at one sitting. Offering a different conc... - **A gourmet dinner**: Your late afternoon continues in front of a beautiful sunset to the sound of beautiful melodies played on the piano, with an aperitif. Every day, disc... - **Grill Restaurant**: An exterior grill restaurant on deck 3 offering a relaxed ambiance and atmosphere: Capacity: 70 Views out over the pool deck Grilled meats and a vari... - **An afternoon snack**: Around 4 p.m., after having enjoyed a few sweet treats with cold or hot drinks accompanied by music in the Grand salon, it's time to get ready for din... - **Breakfast**: Get off to a good start every day on board. - Hot drinks and pastries are served from 6:30 to 10:30 for early risers and late risers. - Enjoy your bre... ### Entertainment - **The theatre**: 188-seat capacity Cutting edge audio and lighting technology LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media - **The pool deck**: A swimming pool offering panoramic views and equipped with a counter-current system A pleasant, attractive sun deck An exterior bar and lounge equippe... - **The Blue Eye**: An underwater lounge Enough room for 40 passengers - **The Blue Eye**: An underwater lounge Enough room for 40 passengers - **An evening of entertainment**: Your evening follows on with entertainment in the Grand Salon or the Theatre. Enjoy an evening dancing, a classical concert, a show performed by our p... ## Ports of Call ### Bergen, Norway *Coordinates: 60.3881, 5.33185* Located at the end of Byfjord, Bergen was the capital of Norway in the 12th and 13th Centuries and has preserved some very beautiful monuments from the time when it was home to royalty. Wandering through Bergen’s streets means going back in time, in search of the hidden treasures that have been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. A veritable openair museum, Bergen is home to a thriving art... ### Flam (Norway) *Coordinates: 60.8381, 7.12075* Nestled in the heart of the fjord country, less than 200 kilometres from Bergen, the picturesque village of FlÃ¥m – pronounced Flôm – offers you an experience of authentic Norway. You can mosey around the brightly coloured streets and admire the majestic contours of the surrounding mountains. The town is also the departure point for the mythical train route Flamsbana, 20 kilometres long, whos... ### Sognefjord *Coordinates: 61.1554, 6.58063* ### Geirangerfjord Cruising ### Geiranger (Norway) *Coordinates: 60.1903, 6.02208* Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, Geirangerfjord is part of the West Norwegian Fjords. Located in the south-west of Norway, to the north-east of Bergen, the fjord stretches from Stavanger in the south to Andalsnes, 500 km north-east. It is one of the longest and deepest fjords in the world and considered to be one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. You will admire t... ### Maloy *Coordinates: 61.9373, 5.11358* ### Eidfjord, Norway *Coordinates: 60.4675, 7.07192* Eidfjord is nestled in one of the last branches of the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, 'the Norwegian orchard', which has been famous for its fruit production since medieval times. All the forces of nature seem to come together in this ancient glacial valley. Imposing and majestic mountains border the Hardangervidda National Park, the largest high-altitude plateau in Europe. The serene waters of the fj... ### Stavanger (Norway) *Coordinates: 58.9644, 5.72626* On a peninsula jutting out into the North Sea from a jagged coastline, we discover Stavanger. This picturesque city has a magnificent 12th Century cathedral and over 173 wooden buildings, dating back to the 18th Century. Pretty cobbled streets only add to its particular charm. ### Lysefjorden (Norway) *Coordinates: 59.0049, 6.31682* You will sail into the heart of one of Norway’s most breathtaking fjords, its marvellous décor dominated by pristine nature, between vertiginous granite cliffs, crystal-clear waters and luxuriant vegetation. Very close to Stavanger, the quiet waters of Lysefjorden stretch out over around forty kilometres, beneath impressive rocks. Admire the world-famous site of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), a ma... ### Kristiansand (Norway) *Coordinates: 63.1103, 7.72808* Located in the region of Sørlandet, the town of Kristiansand has prospered for a long time from its building industry and shipbuilding installations. Today, the town offers its timeless charm and mild climate the whole year round. You’ll be amazed by its vibrant pastel colours, and its streets laid out in right angles. Among the districts worth exploring is Posebyen with its wooden houses inhab... ### Fredrikstad *Coordinates: 59.2181, 10.9298* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2201355 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2201355 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2201355.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2201355/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/ponant/le-champlain/other/45391.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 23:21:07 UTC