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The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant's First-Ever Icebreaking Winter Cruise!

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Other ยท WinterFrom Quebec City

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The cruise line Ponant is really pushing the boundaries of what luxury small ship expedition cruising means.

Honestly, it was beyond what I expected.

People are crying as they leave the ship, you know, because this uh cruise is ending.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Embrace the cold as part of the authentic Canadian experience.
โœ“Engage with local culture, including First Nations encounters.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Extreme cold temperatures โ€” The cold is part of the price to pay for a true Canadian immersion and unique experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat makes Ponant's winter cruise on the St. Lawrence River historic?
QWhy choose Quebec for a winter cruise instead of other cold places?
QWhat is the experience like for guests on this icebreaking expedition?

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Port Highlights

Quebec City4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Exclusive interview with Ponant's CEO Herve Gastinel by World's Greatest Cruises' producer and host Lynn Elmhirst, onboard for the first time ever that a cruise ship has navigated the frozen St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada - in the WINTER! The ship is the only true 'icebreaker' ship sailing! Find out more at www.worldsgreatestcruises.com