HIGHLIGHTS
- Be
among the few people in the world to go in search of the Geographic
North Pole!
- Outings
and shore visits in a Zodiac® dinghy or hovercraft with an
reinforced team of naturalist-guides.
- Hiking
opportunity.
- Landscapes:
ice floes, icebergs, polar ice cap… In Spitsbergen, jagged
mountains, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, huge glaciers.
- Wildlife:
polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses,
seals, whales.
- Many
activities: kayaking, hiking or snowshoeing, ice fishing, polar plunge
without suit, polar swim with drysuit, participative science.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
|
| Start Date | End Date | Starting from |
|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Aug 06, 2025 | 37,018 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | 37,018 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:For
your serenity, PONANT selects a flight and organizes the transfer
between the airport and the port. This package is included in your
cruise fare.
Embarkation
day Paris/Longyearbyen
Flight
Paris/Longyearbyen selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 4h30
We highly recommend you arrive in Paris the day
before this flight.
We suggest you to be at the check-in counter
2 hours before departure.
Meet
& greet at the airport by our local English-speaking
representative.
Transfer
to the pier for embarkation.
-
Cruise aboard your cruise ship -
This
programme includes:
- Flight Paris/Longyearbyen selected by
PONANT in economy class.
- Transfer mentioned in the programme.
- English-speaking assistance.
This
programme does not include:
- Personal expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the
programme.
Note:
- Flight included in the
programme is as of today, operated in economy class, on a European
airline.
- Due to limited local
transportation resources, waiting might be generated.
- For passengers in
transit in Paris, we recommend staying one night in Paris before this
flight.
- Programme and flight
schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
|
| Start Date | End Date | Starting from |
|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Aug 06, 2025 | 37,018 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | 37,018 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:For
your serenity, PONANT selects a flight and organizes the transfer
between the airport and the port. This package is included in your
cruise fare.
Embarkation
day Paris/Longyearbyen
Flight
Paris/Longyearbyen selected by PONANT.
Approximate
flight duration: 4h30
We highly recommend you arrive in Paris the day
before this flight.
We suggest you to be at the check-in counter
2 hours before departure.
Meet
& greet at the airport by our local English-speaking
representative.
Transfer
to the pier for embarkation.
-
Cruise aboard your cruise ship -
This
programme includes:
- Flight Paris/Longyearbyen selected by
PONANT in economy class.
- Transfer mentioned in the programme.
- English-speaking assistance.
This
programme does not include:
- Personal expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the
programme.
Note:
- Flight included in the
programme is as of today, operated in economy class, on a European
airline.
- Due to limited local
transportation resources, waiting might be generated.
- For passengers in
transit in Paris, we recommend staying one night in Paris before this
flight.
- Programme and flight
schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
ITINERARY
Day
1: 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.
Day
2: JULY 9, 2022 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.
Days
3-7: SAILING ICE FLOES
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.
Day
8: 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 the
Commandant-Charcot.
Days
9-13: SAILING ICE FLOES
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.
Days
14 & 15: 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.
Day
16: 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.
Le Commandant Charcot (Luxury Expedition, 270-guests)
Le Commandant-Charcot welcomes you to an intimate and refined atmosphere. Equipped with just 135 staterooms including 31 suites with balconies and outside views, the ship offers outstanding gastronomy in its two restaurants, relaxation in the indoor pool surrounded by its winter garden, relaxation in the well-being area with sauna and Snow Room... Like on a private yacht, each of our guests is unique.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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.
Transfer
to the pier for embarkation.
-
Cruise aboard your ship -
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.
- 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.
ADVENTURE OPTIONS - Hiking Or Snowshoeing
- Kayaking
- Participative Science
- Outings And Shore Visits In Zodiac® Inflatables
- Polar Water Activities
- Ice Fishing
