Arctic
Iceland & Greenland
Arctic
Arctic
An exclusive expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot to explore the untouched north-east coast of Greenland. Navigate the pack ice, discover remote fjords, and experience a world of polar bears.
Duration: 15 days
Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland
Ends: Reykjavik, Iceland
Language: French-speaking voyage, selected announcements and lectures will also be available in English.
This is an expedition on a polar exploration vessel, Le Commandant Charcot. The sailing program, outings, activities and wildlife observations are not guaranteed and are subject to weather and ice conditions.
Children from 8 years old are welcome on board.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Fishing More info about this activity
Assisted by the naturalist or local guides, you will look for the perfect spot and spend a quiet momento practicing this sport or you will cut your hole on the ice floe or on frozen lakes and try to catch fish using an ancestral method. This activity off the beaten path will equally delight fans of sports fishing and those who are curious for new discoveries.
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Thermal Waters More info about this activity
The spa is a modern-day invention but enjoying the various health benefits of bathing in thermal baths is an ancestral tradition dating back to the settlements.
Snow Shoeing More info about this activity
This popular alpine activity is easy to learn. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to try. All training is provided and our team of guides will have you trained and ready to go in no more than half an hour.
Participants should be confident in their footing and have an average level of fitness – outings may be up to three hours in duration. Those who enjoy hiking trails or taking long walks at home will possess enough fitness to enjoy this activity. As with any other activity, you will get more enjoyment out of it with some preparation in advance, such as long walks with uphill sections or bike riding.
In Antarctica, the longest hike can be 2-3 hours long, while in the Arctic it can be a full day tour.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, venture into the untouched, remote region of Northeast Greenland, a journey of exploration and discovery through one of the hardest-to-reach areas of the Far North. During this unique spring season, you will be among the first visitors to this hostile yet stunning environment, where ice and snow are still omnipresent. You will sail amid the drift ice, exploring pristine landscapes with huge fjords and glaciers that reveal their sharp, crystalline peaks. The ship is a silent marvel of technology, offering exceptional opportunities for wildlife observation, from blue whales to polar bears.
The expedition takes you to the Ittoqqortoormiit region, home to the world's largest fjord network. Here, you'll be warmly welcomed by the last hunters of the polar region, discovering their ancestral way of life and participating in festive moments on the ice floe. Farther on, you'll sail with humility amid the pearl-white floating cathedrals of the sea ice. Aboard your ship, a kayak or a Zodiac, you will have diverse opportunities to explore these hypnotic panoramas and feel the childlike awe of exploring a frozen desert.
Highlights:
Sail with humility amid the drift ice of Northeast Greenland.
Explore the remote Blosseville Coast, surrounded by ice and pack ice.
Immerse yourself in the ancestral way of life in the village of Ittoqqortoormiit.
Enjoy Zodiac outings, kayaking, hiking, or snowshoeing in immaculate landscapes.
Glimpse a blue whale or the silhouette of a polar bear in its natural habitat.
Day 1: Reykjavík
Embarkation and departure
Embark aboard Le Commandant Charcot in Reykjavík from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The ship departs at 10:00 PM. You can explore the city's highlights, such as the Hallgrímskirkja church and the Blue Lagoon thermal lagoons.
Day 2: Sailing through the Denmark Strait
A rich ecosystem between Iceland and Greenland
Spend the day sailing through the Denmark Strait, a historic waterway and a rich ecosystem for numerous cetacean species. The strait is home to the world’s largest undersea waterfall.
Day 3: Exploring the Blosseville Coast
Following the footsteps of an explorer
Aboard the ship, follow the footsteps of French explorer Jules Poret de Blosseville. Explore this isolated and wild coast of eastern Greenland, a frozen desert where the pack ice forms sharp peaks and light transforms the landscape.
Days 4-7: Exploration of Ittoqqortoormiit Region
Immersing in an ancestral way of life
Immerse yourself in the Ittoqqortoormiit region of East Greenland. Discover a village that is home to the last hunters of the polar region and experience their ancestral way of life. Learn about Inuit traditions through privileged and festive moments on the ice floe and in the village.
Days 8-10: Exploration of North-East Greenland
Sailing amid the drift ice
Sail for North-East Greenland to explore the riches of the sea ice. This region, inaccessible to traditional ships, offers an exceptional tableau of floating cathedrals and icebergs. Keep an eye out for polar bears and admire the sight of a mother and her cub.
Days 11-13: Exploring the Blosseville Coast
A wild and distant place
Follow the footsteps of Jules Poret de Blosseville once more, exploring this isolated and uninhabited territory. Le Commandant Charcot, a silent ship open to the exterior, will offer exceptional moments observing Arctic wildlife.
Day 14: Sailing through the Denmark Strait
Return journey across the historic strait
Sail back through the Denmark Strait, a site of Viking history and a rich ecosystem for numerous cetacean species.
Day 15: Reykjavík
Disembarkation
Arrive in Reykjavík early in the morning and disembark at 8:00 AM.
Day 1: Reykjavík
Embarkation and departure
Embark aboard Le Commandant Charcot in Reykjavík from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The ship departs at 10:00 PM. You can explore the city's highlights, such as the Hallgrímskirkja church and the Blue Lagoon thermal lagoons.
Day 2: Sailing through the Denmark Strait
A rich ecosystem between Iceland and Greenland
Spend the day sailing through the Denmark Strait, a historic waterway and a rich ecosystem for numerous cetacean species. The strait is home to the world’s largest undersea waterfall.
Day 3: Exploring the Blosseville Coast
Following the footsteps of an explorer
Aboard the ship, follow the footsteps of French explorer Jules Poret de Blosseville. Explore this isolated and wild coast of eastern Greenland, a frozen desert where the pack ice forms sharp peaks and light transforms the landscape.
Days 4-7: Exploration of Ittoqqortoormiit Region
Immersing in an ancestral way of life
Immerse yourself in the Ittoqqortoormiit region of East Greenland. Discover a village that is home to the last hunters of the polar region and experience their ancestral way of life. Learn about Inuit traditions through privileged and festive moments on the ice floe and in the village.
Days 8-10: Exploration of North-East Greenland
Sailing amid the drift ice
Sail for North-East Greenland to explore the riches of the sea ice. This region, inaccessible to traditional ships, offers an exceptional tableau of floating cathedrals and icebergs. Keep an eye out for polar bears and admire the sight of a mother and her cub.
Days 11-13: Exploring the Blosseville Coast
A wild and distant place
Follow the footsteps of Jules Poret de Blosseville once more, exploring this isolated and uninhabited territory. Le Commandant Charcot, a silent ship open to the exterior, will offer exceptional moments observing Arctic wildlife.
Day 14: Sailing through the Denmark Strait
Return journey across the historic strait
Sail back through the Denmark Strait, a site of Viking history and a rich ecosystem for numerous cetacean species.
Day 15: Reykjavík
Disembarkation
Arrive in Reykjavík early in the morning and disembark at 8:00 AM.
20 sq. mts. / Accommodates 2
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
20 sq. mts. / Accommodates 2
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
20 sq. mts. / Accommodates 2
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
40 sq. mts / Accommodates 4
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
40 sq. mts / Accommodates 4
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
41 sq. mts / Accommodates 2
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
A lounge area with chaise longue and TV
A Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
48 sq.mts. / Accommodates 4
Individually-controlled airconditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
48 sq. mts / Accommodates 4
Balcon or Terrace (Duplex Suites, Owner’s Suite)
Individually-controlled airconditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
114 sq. mts / Accommodates 2
Balcon or Terrace (Duplex Suites, Owner’s Suite)
Individually-controlled airconditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
20 sq. mts. / Accommodates 2
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
20 sq. mts. / Accommodates 2
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
20 sq. mts. / Accommodates 2
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
40 sq. mts / Accommodates 4
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
40 sq. mts / Accommodates 4
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
41 sq. mts / Accommodates 2
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
A lounge area with chaise longue and TV
A Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
48 sq.mts. / Accommodates 4
Individually-controlled airconditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
48 sq. mts / Accommodates 4
Balcon or Terrace (Duplex Suites, Owner’s Suite)
Individually-controlled airconditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
114 sq. mts / Accommodates 2
Balcon or Terrace (Duplex Suites, Owner’s Suite)
Individually-controlled airconditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcome
Minibar - 24hr room service
Flat screen satellite TV
Video on demand
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Safe
French bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Internet access Wifi
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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