Ocean Voyage: Brest - Reykjavik

Explore Brest, a harbor city on the Iroise Sea and the Penfeld River. Once a key naval base, its port now serves commercial and maritime activities. Walk along Quai Commandant Malbert to spot the schooner La Recouvrance and distant lighthouses. Visit Oceanopolis to learn about marine ecosystems and tour the naval museum in Chateau de Brest. Recognized for its rich history, the city blends modern, neoclassical, art nouveau, and art deco architecture.

Experience unforgettable adventures aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first luxury polar exploration vessel and the only PC2-class polar cruise ship designed to navigate deep into the ice where conventional ships cannot reach. Equipped with advanced oceanographic and scientific instruments chosen by experts, this vessel offers unique learning opportunities. Attend lectures and engage in discussions with specialists to gain deeper insights into the polar regions. Contribute to scientific research with PONANT and uncover the hidden wonders of these remote destinations.

Iceland’s capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the country. Perlan, the “Pearl of Reykjavík”, a museum located on Oskjuhlid hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush, green landscapes. A little further, one can easily spot the signpost showing the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church, and to the historical centre where one can stroll along the Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur, two lively streets with charming small shops. For some relaxation just outside of the city, visitors have the opportunity to visit the Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.