The Geographic North Pole, 5 August 2028

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Voyage Code: PONANTCC050828
moon 12 nights
anchorLe Commandant Charcot
calendar 5 Aug '28

Cruise overview

Heading for 90 degrees North! Set off from Spitsbergen to sail to the edges of the Earth and reach the North Pole, the Holy Grail of adventurers in search of “the end of the world”. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a technological cocoon designed for exploration, you will encounter a wild and silent world that evolves according to the ice and the plays of light of the Northern Lights. During your crossing, you will probably be lucky enough to observe spectacular fauna – polar bears, seals or whales – before, perhaps, walking on the ground of this territory frozen by the cold, the northernmost point of our planet. 

 

Find out more about the world of Le Commandant Charcot here!

 

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Our navigation, mainly in the fjords, will be determined by the type of ice we come across; as the coastal ice must be preserved, we will take this into account from day to day in our itineraries. The sailing programme, outings, activities and observation of fauna cannot be guaranteed and are subject to weather and ice conditions. The experiences are unique and vary from day to day and for each departure. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while respecting safety instructions and regulations imposed by the AECO.

Longyearbyen
Spitsbergen
Geographic North Pole
Geographic North Pole
Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen

Itinerary

Day 1

Longyearbyen


Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.

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Day 2

Spitsbergen

Day 3

at-sea At sea

Day 4

at-sea At sea

Day 5

at-sea At sea

Day 6

Geographic North Pole

Day 7

Geographic North Pole

Day 8

at-sea At sea

Day 9

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Day 10

at-sea At sea

Day 11

at-sea At sea

Day 12

Spitsbergen

Day 13

Longyearbyen

Prestige Stateroomfrom£28,759pp
Deluxe Suitefrom£30,539pp
Prestige Suitefrom£42,759pp
Grand Prestige Suitefrom£44,029pp
Privilege Suitefrom£46,569pp
Duplex Suitefrom£63,109pp
Owner's Suitefrom£104,939pp

Prestige Stateroom

from£28,759pp
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Located on the ship’s higher decks, the Prestige Stateroom offers a private balcony, stylish furnishings and generous storage. A bright, modern space that blends comfort with sweeping ocean views.

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Amenities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Double or Twin Configuration
  • Vanity Area
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Media/Entertainment Station
  • Pillow Menu Available
  • Telephone
  • Coffee Machine
  • Air Conditioning
  • Lounge Area

Ship features

Le Commandant Charcot combines genuine polar exploration capabilities with the refined onboard experience Ponant is known for. Purpose-built to venture deep into the ice, she offers access to some of the planet’s most remote environments without sacrificing comfort, space or luxury.

Overview
Accommodation
Dining
Amenities
Life on an icebreaker
Wellness
Sustainability
Inclusions
  • Purpose-built Polar Class 2 icebreaking expedition ship
  • Intimate onboard experience for up to 245 guests
  • All accommodation features a private balcony
  • Voyages to the Geographic North Pole and Antarctica
  • French-inspired dining, including Alain Ducasse cuisine
  • Fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks for polar exploration
  • Indoor and outdoor pools plus dedicated wellness facilities
  • Scientific research facilities supporting polar exploration
  • Hybrid-electric propulsion designed for sensitive environments
  • Unique itineraries in the polar regions, Northern Europe and more