The Geographic North Pole
- ItineraryLongyearbyen, Spitsbergen to Longyearbyen, SpitsbergenDuration16 days
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Come aboard Le Commandant Charcot for an unforgettable voyage.
Head for 90 degrees North! Since the 16th century, the greatest expeditions have constantly tried to reach the North Pole. This mythical geographic point inspires and attracts as much as it fascinates dreamers and conquerors seeking out the other side of the world.
What if Le Commandant Charcot achieved this absolute pinnacle adventure by enabling you, perhaps, to tread on this virtually unattainable point?
Following in the wake of Frederick Cook, Robert Edwin Peary or Roald Amundsen, who were among the many who fought to achieve this elusive goal, you will be part of the chosen few ones to attempt the odyssey, 700 km (435 miles) from any land.
From Spitsbergen, you will head towards the north to sail the waters at the edges of the Earth, towards landscapes that change constantly according to the ice and the plays of light. Nature reigns supreme here, sheltering exceptional wildlife that you will perhaps be lucky enough to see as your journey progresses: polar bears, seals or even whales! Your exploration of this silent world, frozen by the cold, will continue as you attempt to reach the Grail of all polar explorers: the North Pole!
Swept by the winds and the currents, the ice floe is constantly drifting and the Captain of your ship will manoeuvre carefully and with great humility in an attempt to reach 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.
Your voyage
All-inclusive
Destination
Arctic
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Duration
16 days, 15 nights on board
Expeditions
Mike Louagie
flight paris/longyearbyen + transfers + flight longyearbyen/paris
Offers
PONANT Bonus 25%
Kayaking - Le Commandant Charcot, Hiking or snowshoeing, Polar plunge
Ref: LLQZ45 - CC120726
Journey
Your daily itinerary
- Sail through pack ice and ice floes aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a polar exploration vessel, in search of the Geographic North Pole, just like the great explorers.
- Discover the landscapes (ice compression ridges, mountains, deep valleys, vertiginous walls of ice, glaciers in Svalbard) and the wildlife (opportunities to glimpse or observe polar bears, seabirds, cetaceans, etc.).
- Activities: opportunities for outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy; landings on the ice; kayaking; hiking or snowshoeing; polar plunging.
Customize your journey:
Date
11 Jul 26
Date
27 Jul 26
Sharing your journey with
Mike Louagie
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement
Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
20 m²
Deluxe Suite
Guests
2
Size
28 m²
Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
40 m²
Grand Prestige Suite
Guests
3
Size
42 m²
Privilege Suite
Guests
4
Size
48 m²
Duplex Suite
Guests
4
Size
94 m²
Owner's Suite
Guests
6
Size
115 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
Details
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What's Included
Important travel details
In your luggage
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Reykjavík
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Toronto
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Icelandic mosaic
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Reykjavík
To
Reykjavík
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
To
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland
From
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
To
Reykjavík
16 nightsaboard the shipLE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Next departures
The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland
From
Reykjavík
To
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
17 nightsaboard the shipLE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Next departure
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Next departure
The Geographic North Pole
Itinerary
Embarkation 12/07/26 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 12/07/26 at 18:00
12 Jul 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Arrival 13/07/26 Departure 13/07/26
13 Jul 26 - At sea along Spitsbergen
Arrival 14/07/26 Departure 18/07/26
14 Jul 26 > 18 Jul 26 - Navigating through the sea ice
Arrival 19/07/26 Departure 19/07/26
19 Jul 26 - Geographic North Pole
Arrival 20/07/26 Departure 24/07/26
20 Jul 26 > 24 Jul 26 - Navigating through the sea ice
Arrival 25/07/26 Departure 26/07/26
25 Jul 26 > 26 Jul 26 - At sea along Spitsbergen
Arrival 27/07/26 early morning Disembarkation 27/07/26 at 8:00
27 Jul 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
The Geographic North Pole
Included package
FLIGHT PARIS/LONGYEARBYEN + TRANSFERS + FLIGHT LONGYEARBYEN/PARIS
The Geographic North Pole
Customize your journey
Comfort package: night in paris cdg airport
For your serenity, PONANT selects for you an ideally located hotel and organises your transfer to the airport.
Day 1 - Roissy CDG
Check-in in Pullman Roissy CDG hotel, from 4:00 pm.
The rest of the day and the evening are at leisure.
Dinner is at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - PONANT selected flight for embarkation
Breakfast is at leisure.
Group transfer from the hotel to the airport terminal, in time for check-in of flight selected by PONANT.
Your hotel:
The Pullman Roissy CDG hotel is a four stars property located in Roissy. Located at 2 minutes walking from Roissypole, RER and CDGVal station, you will easily be able to join it.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
This programme includes:
· 1-night accomodation in Deluxe Room at the Pullman Roissy CDG 4* local standards (or similar).
· Transfer mentionned in the programme.
· A soft welcome drink, upon arrival at the hotel.
This programme does not include:
· Dinner of day 1.
· Breakfast of day 2.
· Tips and gratuities.
· All personal expenses (meals and drinks, sightseeing, etc.)
· Early check-in, late check-out and other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
· Official hotel check-in time is 4:00 p.m
· Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 a.m.
· Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.
· Departure time of the hotel will be communicated by our representative.
· This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Contact of your hotel:
Hôtel Pullman Roissy CDG 4*
3 Bis Rue de la Haye
93290 Roissy-en-France
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
260 €/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Comfort package: night in paris cdg
For your serenity, PONANT organises your transfer and select for you an ideally located hotel.
Day 1 - Disembarkation Day
After landing of your flight selected by PONANT in Paris, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the Pullman Roissy CDG hotel.
Check-in in your room.
Evening and dinner at leisure.
Day 2 – Roissy CDG
Breakfast on your own followed by check-out.
Your hotel:
The Pullman Roissy CDG hotel is a four stars property located in Roissy. Located at 2 minutes walking from Roissypole, RER and CDGVal station, you will easily be able to join it.
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
This programme includes:
· Transfer mentionned in the programme.
· 1-night accomodation in Deluxe room at the Pullman Roissy CDG 4* local standard (or similar).
· A soft welcome drink, upon arrival at the hotel.
This programme does not include:
· Dinner of day 1.
· Breakfast of day 2.
· Tips and gratuities.
· All personal expenses (meals and drinks, sightseeing, etc.)
· Early check-in, late check-out and other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
· Official hotel check-in time is 4:00 p.m
· Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 p.m
· Late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.
· This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Contact of your hotel:
Pullman Roissy CDG Airport
3 Bis Rue de la Haye
93290 Roissy-en-France
Phone: +33 01 70 03 11 63
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
290 €/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.The Geographic North Pole
Other available dates
12/07/2627/07/26
15 nights aboard the ship Le Commandant Charcot
PONANT Bonus 25%
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27/07/2611/08/26
15 nights aboard the ship LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 25%
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11/08/2626/08/26
15 nights aboard the ship LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 25%
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27/08/2611/09/26
15 nights aboard the ship LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 25%
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