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Come aboard Le Commandant Charcot for an unforgettable voyage.

With the presence of Cindy Miller Hopkins, American photo ambassador.

Push the boundaries of navigation and set sail for 90 degrees North! Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the rare ship capable of rising to this challenge, you will slowly progress into the heart of the ice floe, in search of the Geographic North Pole. From Longyearbyen, 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. On the way back, eastern Greenland will reveal its majestic fjords, its Inuit traditions and, perhaps, its Northern Lights. A rare odyssey, between frozen silence and the untouched grandeur of the boundaries of the world.

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.

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Arctic

Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Duration

16 days, 15 nights on board

Expeditions

Cindy Miller Hopkins

Cindy Miller Hopkins

flight paris/longyearbyen + transfers + flight longyearbyen/paris

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 20%

Kayaking - Le Commandant Charcot

Kayaking - Le Commandant Charcot, Hiking or snowshoeing, Polar plunge

Ref: LLRA45 - CC270726

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, and discover the natural treasures of Spitsbergen.
  • 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.
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Cindy Miller Hopkins Ian Dawson

Cindy Miller Hopkins

Staterooms and suites

Elegance and refinement

*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.

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Itinerary

Embarkation 27/07/26 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 27/07/26 at 18:00

27 Jul 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and is the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. With winter temperatures dropping to below 40°C, the landscapes of this mining town are simply breathtaking. The glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re in completely unexplored territory.

27 Jul 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Arrival 28/07/26 Departure 28/07/26

28 Jul 26 - At sea along Spitsbergen

The largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, its name meaning “pointed mountains” in German, Spitsbergen is the last piece of land before the Arctic ice floe. Aboard your ship, you will sail along the extremely spectacular coastline of this icy land. Between millennial glaciers and rugged mountains, you will discover a jagged coastline, hollowed-out by fjords. A unique setting, the refuge of a particularly rich avifauna, offering you the possibility of taking fabulous photographs from the deck of your ship.

28 Jul 26 - At sea along Spitsbergen

Arrival 29/07/26 Departure 02/08/26

29 Jul 26 > 2 Aug 26 - Navigating through the sea ice

Enjoy the absolutely unique experience of sailing to the heart of the ice floe, this vast expanse of virgin, immaculate ice. The landscapes are constantly changing, shifting from a smooth, flat wilderness to a chaos of ice, then to channels of open water. Your ship will sail along these naturally open channels and through the areas where the frozen layer is thinnest, offering you the chance to experience magic maritime moments in the midst of drifting sea ice. It will also often be an opportunity to see a particular kind of fauna, totally dependent on the ice floe.

29 Jul 26 > 2 Aug 26 - Navigating through the sea ice

Arrival 03/08/26 Departure 03/08/26

3 Aug 26 - Geographic North Pole

Defined by a 90° North latitude, the Geographic North Pole lies on the Earth’s rotational axis, at the intersection of all meridians. Plunged into darkness for six months of the year, then lit by the sun for the following six months, this mythical site, permanently covered in ice and remote from any land, has fascinated generations of explorers. So far, only a very few people have ever reached it: an exploit which is now accessible to you aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

3 Aug 26 - Geographic North Pole

Arrival 04/08/26 Departure 08/08/26

4 Aug 26 > 8 Aug 26 - Navigating through the sea ice

Enjoy the absolutely unique experience of sailing to the heart of the ice floe, this vast expanse of virgin, immaculate ice. The landscapes are constantly changing, shifting from a smooth, flat wilderness to a chaos of ice, then to channels of open water. Your ship will sail along these naturally open channels and through the areas where the frozen layer is thinnest, offering you the chance to experience magic maritime moments in the midst of drifting sea ice. It will also often be an opportunity to see a particular kind of fauna, totally dependent on the ice floe.

4 Aug 26 > 8 Aug 26 - Navigating through the sea ice

Arrival 09/08/26 Departure 10/08/26

9 Aug 26 > 10 Aug 26 - At sea along Spitsbergen

The largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, its name meaning “pointed mountains” in German, Spitsbergen is the last piece of land before the Arctic ice floe. Aboard your ship, you will sail along the extremely spectacular coastline of this icy land. Between millennial glaciers and rugged mountains, you will discover a jagged coastline, hollowed-out by fjords. A unique setting, the refuge of a particularly rich avifauna, offering you the possibility of taking fabulous photographs from the deck of your ship.

9 Aug 26 > 10 Aug 26 - At sea along Spitsbergen

Arrival 11/08/26 early morning Disembarkation 11/08/26 at 8:00

11 Aug 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and is the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. With winter temperatures dropping to below 40°C, the landscapes of this mining town are simply breathtaking. The glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re in completely unexplored territory.

11 Aug 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

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Included package

FLIGHT PARIS/LONGYEARBYEN + TRANSFERS + FLIGHT LONGYEARBYEN/PARIS

For your serenity, PONANT selects flights and organises transfers between the airport and the port (and vice-versa). This package is included in your cruise fare.

Embarkation day - Paris/Longyearbyen

Flight Paris/Longyearbyen selected by PONANT.
Approximate flight duration: 4 h 30

We suggest you to be at the check-in counter 2 hours before departure.
We highly recommend you arrive in Paris the day before this flight.

Meet & greet at the airport by our local English-speaking representative.
According to the arrival time at Longyearbyen, PONANT adapt its services or activities before your transfer to the pier for embarkation.

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Disembarkation Day - Longyearbyen/Paris

Disembarkation
Meet and greet at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of flight Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT.
Flight Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT.
Approximate flight duration: 4 h 30

We highly recommend you stay one night in Paris after this flight.

This programme includes:

  • Flight Paris/Longyearbyen and Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class.
  • Transfers mentioned in the programme.
  • English-speaking assistance.

This programme does not include:

  • Personal expenses.
  • Any other service not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

  • Flights included in the programme are as of today, operated in economy class, on a European airline.
  • Flights in business class are available, please contact your travel agent.
  • Due to limited local transportation resources, waiting might be generated.
  • For passengers in transit in Paris, we recommend staying one night in Paris before and after these flights.
  • Programme and flight schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
  • PONANT will adapt the content of the transfer offer from and to airport according to your flight schedule.

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Customize your journey

Comfort package: night in paris cdg airport

COMFORT PACKAGE: NIGHT IN PARIS CDG AIRPORT
Details

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.

 

Total

260 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Comfort package: night in paris cdg

COMFORT PACKAGE: NIGHT IN PARIS CDG
Details

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.

Total

290 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

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Other available dates

27/07/2611/08/26

15 nights aboard the ship Le Commandant Charcot

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 20%

From

39,940 €

/person*

12/07/2627/07/26

15 nights aboard the ship Le Commandant Charcot

PONANT Bonus 20%

From

39,940 €

/person*

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11/08/2627/08/26

15 nights aboard the ship Le Commandant Charcot

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 25%

From

37,660 €

/person*

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27/08/2611/09/26

15 nights aboard the ship Le Commandant Charcot

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 20%

From

39,940 €

/person*

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