Arctic
Arctic
An exclusive expedition to the mythical North Pole. Sail through the ice floe, witness a wild and silent world, and experience the Holy Grail of all polar explorers aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Starts: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Ends: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Language: French-speaking voyage, selected announcements and lectures will also be available in English.
This is an exclusive cruise to the North Pole, aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the only cruise ship able to rise to this challenge. The itinerary is flexible due to weather and ice conditions, and activities and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Heading for 90° North, this exceptional polar exploration takes you in search of the mythical Geographic North Pole, the "Holy Grail of adventurers". Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a technological cocoon designed for exploration, you will make your way towards a wild and silent world that evolves according to the ice and the light. This is a slow and humble journey in the heart of a silent world frozen by the extreme cold, where you will be able to admire the endless show of the light as it reflects on the opalescent landscapes.
This is a unique voyage where you will follow in the wake of legendary explorers like Frederick Cook and Roald Amundsen, becoming one of the very few people to have ever reached this elusive goal. During the crossing, you will have the chance to observe spectacular fauna like polar bears, seals, or whales. The journey is a round-trip from Longyearbyen, giving you the opportunity to explore the rugged coastlines and glaciers of Spitsbergen before and after your quest for the North Pole, including a visit to the scientific base of Ny-Ålesund.
Highlights:
Reach the mythical Geographic North Pole, an exploit accessible to very few people.
Navigate through the heart of the constantly changing ice floe.
Explore the rugged coastlines, majestic fjords, and glaciers of Spitsbergen.
Visit Ny-Ålesund, a former mining town transformed into a scientific base.
Observe spectacular fauna, including polar bears, seals, walruses, and whales.
INCLUSIONS
Full board from arrival to departure day
High-end gastronomy in all restaurants
All beverages in restaurants, bars, and minibars. All drinks are included¹ (a selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks, hot beverages)
24-hour room service
Butler service for certain suites²
Unlimited internet access onboard
Evening events, shows, and other entertainment
Access to the fitness area and hammam or sauna, depending on the ship
All port and security charges
One included activity per person, per day, and per port, supervised by naturalist guides (hiking, Zodiac outings, etc.)
Exclusive stopovers with limited or no infrastructure will be offered for self-exploration. Passengers will thus be free to explore the area and enjoy independent activities.
Lectures by our naturalist guides or destination experts (excluding Sea Voyages)
Non-motorized water sports (excluding diving), such as kayaking on the Le Commandant Charcot or stand-up paddleboarding depending on the ship, subject to weather and safety conditions, local authorizations, and the Captain's approval
National park and protected area fees
Accompaniment by a team of naturalist guides; on land or, depending on the destination, during Zodiac outings and/or landings
¹Excluding premium à la carte beverages.
²Butler service is available for the following suites: Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites, and Prestige Suites; Le Paul Gauguin: Owner’s Suites, Grand Suites, Veranda A Suites, and Veranda B Cabins.
The itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, port authorizations, and applicable government regulations. Landings, activities, and wildlife encounters are provided for information purposes only and cannot be guaranteed. Activities may change depending on weather conditions and navigation opportunities (see each activity’s description for more details).
EXCLUSIONS
Anything mentioned in the programme.
Personal expenses.
* 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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