16 Days 15 Nights
Head for 90 degrees North! The geographic North Pole is located on constantly shifting ice in the middle of the Arctic Ocean.
From Spitsbergen, 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!
Itinerary Highlights
- Be among the few people in the world to go in search for Geographic North Pole and stand on top of the world!
- Sailing through the heart of the ice floe and observe the endless variety of forms and states of ice, in the silence and respect of the landscape
- Wildlife encounter: polar bears, Northern fulmar, ivory gull, seals, and whales
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
Arrival in Longyearbyen, Embarkation
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Day 2
Day at sea along Spitsbergen
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Day 3-7
Navigating through the sea ice
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Day 8
Geographic North Pole
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Day 9-13
Navigating through the sea ice
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Day 14-15
Day at sea along Spitsbergen
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Day 16
Arrival in Longyearbyen
Cruise Partner
Featured ship
PONANT - Le Commandant Charcot
PONANT’s latest addition to the fleet, Le Commandant Charcot - the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by liquified natural gas, is the epitome of a more responsible and sustainable sailing. Safe and low impact polar navigation is her area of expertise, taking advantage of the latest innovations and even developing new, market-leading technologies and solutions to make Le Commandant Charcot one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea today. Equipped with 123 suites and staterooms with private balcony or terrace, it reinforce the feeling and sense of sailing on a private yacht. (Launched: Sep 2021; Guest Capacity: 245; Rooms: 123; Restaurant: 2)
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Includes
Le Commandant Charcot (16 Days)
- Round-trip flights from Paris to Longyearbyen, transfers to and from ship
- Cabin accommodation
- Full board
- The Open Bar: from the moment of boarding, and throughout the duration of the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral waters, cold drinks, wines, beer, Charles Heidsieck champagne, spirits, coffee, tea) is served at your discretion and at any time of the day. Some premium alcoholic drinks presented - la carte are not included in the Open Bar.
- Free Wi-Fi internet access 24h/24h*
- The activities offered during expedition cruises (see section "Expedition cruises")
Excludes
- International flights to and from Paris or Helsinki
- Additional baggage cost
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses e.g. telephone bill & laundry
- Visa
- Travel insurance