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| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Longyearbyen, Norway | Embark | 6:00 PM |
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 |
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| 2 | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | At Sea Along Spitsbergen | ||
| 3 | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 4 | Friday, August 14, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 5 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 6 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 7 | Monday, August 17, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 8 | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Geographic North Pole | ||
| 9 | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 10 | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 11 | Friday, August 21, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 12 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 13 | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 14 | Monday, August 24, 2026 | At Sea Along Spitsbergen | ||
| 15 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | At Sea Along Spitsbergen | ||
| 16 | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Longyearbyen, Norway | 6:00 AM | Disembark |
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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 |
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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.
DU, SA, DS, PV7, PV6
Area: 48 m2, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Feature - 26 m² private balcony with jacuzzi, Shower and 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.
VS8, VS6
Area: 48 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 m² 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.
PS8, PS7
Area: 40 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin.Features - 10 m² 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.
PR8, PR7, PR6
Area: 20 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinFeatures - 5 m² 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.
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.
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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 diningPLUS• EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members• Ask your consultant about Ponant's referral program and past passenger offers/br>
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Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Commandant Charcot Departure: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Nights: 15 nights Departs: Longyearbyen Returns: Longyearbyen
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