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The Geographic North Pole

Departure: Wednesday, July 12, 2028
Nights: 12 nights
Departs: Longyearbyen
Returns: Longyearbyen
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Return Trip
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Duration
12
Nights
Days at Sea
9
Sea Days
Ports
3
Ports
Countries Visted
1
Countries
  • Itinerary

    The Geographic North Pole

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Wednesday, July 12, 2028 Longyearbyen, Norway Embark 6:30 PM
    View of Longyearbyen, Norway

    Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway

    2 Thursday, July 13, 2028 Ny-Alesund, Norway 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Ny-Alesund, Norway

    Ny-Ålesund is one of four permanent settlements on the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago in the Kingdom of Norway. It is administered by Kings Bay company, a Norwegian government enterprise. Lying within the Arctic Circle just 1255 km from the North Pole, it is the northernmost functional civilian settlement in the world, with a population varying from 35 to 180 (winter to summer). Read more about Ny-Alesund, Norway

    3 Friday, July 14, 2028 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    4 Saturday, July 15, 2028 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    5 Sunday, July 16, 2028 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    6 Monday, July 17, 2028 Geographic North Pole
    7 Tuesday, July 18, 2028 Geographic North Pole
    8 Wednesday, July 19, 2028 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    9 Thursday, July 20, 2028 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    10 Friday, July 21, 2028 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    11 Saturday, July 22, 2028 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    12 Sunday, July 23, 2028 Longyearbyen, Norway 10:00 PM 11:59 PM
    View of Longyearbyen, Norway

    Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway

    12 Sunday, July 23, 2028 Monaco Glacier, Norway 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Monaco Glacier, Norway

    Monaco Glacier (Monacobreen) enters Liefdefjorden in Haakon VII Land on the island Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard peninsula of Norway. The mouth of the glacier is about 1440 km north of the Arctic Circle. Liefdefjorden has a length of about 30 km. Read more about Monaco Glacier, Norway

    13 Monday, July 24, 2028 Longyearbyen, Norway 12:00 AM Disembark
    View of Longyearbyen, Norway

    Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway

  • Ship

    Le Commandant Charcot Overview

    Le Commandant Charcot

    Le Commandant-Charcot, the very first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship that is powered by liquefied natural gas. The latest addition to the Ponant fleet, the Le Commandant Charcot has now made it possible to operate polar expedition cruises of a kind never before undertaken.

  • Cabins

    Le Commandant Charcot Cabins

    Owners Suite

    Owners Suite

    Owners Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Owners Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    DU, SA, DS, PV7, PV6

    Area: 48 m2, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Feature - 26 msup2; private balcony with jacuzzi, Shower amp; Balneo bathtub, Butler service, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Privilege Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    VS8, VS6

    Area: 48 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 msup2; private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Deluxe Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    PS8, PS7

    Area: 40 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin.Features - 10 msup2; private balcony, 2 Showers, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade;, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Prestige Stateroom

    Prestige Stateroom

    Prestige Stateroom on the Le Commandant Charcot Prestige Stateroom on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    PR8, PR7, PR6

    Area: 20 msup2;, Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinFeatures - 5 msup2; private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning , Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade;, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

  • Deck Plans

    Le Commandant Charcot Deck Plans

    Legend

  • Other Dates

  • Promotions

    Current Cruise Deals for Le Commandant Charcot

    Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    • Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit
    • Paul Gauguin sailings US$200 pp onboard credit
    • Combinable with all other offers
    If you're not currently a Club Member, you can still hold your cabin and ask your consultant to sign you up before you pay your deposit.
    * To receive the bonus Clean Cruising Club member offer, guests must be current members of the Clean Cruising Club.

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering:
    • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi
    • All onboard dining
    PLUS
    • EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
    • Ask your consultant about Ponant's referral program and past passenger offers

    Terms & Conditions apply.

Cabin Availability

Hold a cabin or view live cabin availability aboard Le Commandant Charcot for this sailing

Prestige Stateroom at the Le Commandant Charcot

Prestige Stateroom

From $56090
Deluxe Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

Deluxe Suite

From $80870
Privilege Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

Privilege Suite

From $85820
Owners Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

Owners Suite

From $59560

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  • The Geographic North Pole

    Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Commandant Charcot Departure: Wednesday, July 12, 2028 Nights: 12 nights Departs: Longyearbyen Returns: Longyearbyen

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