Arctic
Arctic
Come aboard Le Commandant Charcot for an unforgettable voyage. Heading for 90 degrees North! Set off from Spitsbergen to sail to the edges of the Earth and reach the North Pole, the Holy Grail of adventurers in search of “the end of the world”.
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights on board
Starts: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Ends: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Language: French-speaking voyage, selected announcements and lectures will also be available in English.
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Heading for 90 degrees North! Set off from Spitsbergen to sail to the edges of the Earth and reach the North Pole, the Holy Grail of adventurers in search of “the end of the world”. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a technological cocoon designed for exploration, you will encounter a wild and silent world that evolves according to the ice and the plays of light. During your crossing, you will probably be lucky enough to observe spectacular fauna - polar bears, seals or whales - before, perhaps, walking on the ground of this territory frozen by the cold, the northernmost point of our planet.
We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Our navigation, mainly in the fjords, will be determined by the type of ice we come across. Embark on explorations to the farthest reaches of the world where each day is marked by Zodiac landings led by your dedicated expedition team. Glaciologists, ornithologists, ethnologists, and marine mammal specialists — true experts of these remote regions — invite you to a fully immersive and enlightening experience. PONANT organises transfers between the airport and the port (and vice-versa) and flights Paris/Longyearbyen/Paris, a package included in your cruise fare.
Highlights:
Reaching the mythical Geographic North Pole at 90° North latitude.
Sailing aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a technological cocoon designed for exploration.
Observing spectacular fauna including polar bears, seals, or whales.
Explorations marked by Zodiac landings led by a dedicated expedition team of expert naturalists.
Flights between Paris and Longyearbyen and transfers included in the cruise fare.
INCLUSIONS
Flight Paris/Longyearbyen and Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class.
Transfers mentioned in the programme.
English-speaking assistance.
Full board from arrival to departure day.
High-end gastronomy in all restaurants.
All beverages in restaurants, bars, and minibars. All drinks are included² (a selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks, hot beverages).
24-hour room service.
Butler service for certain suites³.
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.).
Lectures by our naturalist guides or destination experts.
Non-motorized water sports (excluding diving), such as kayaking on the Le Commandant Charcot, 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.
A complimentary parka and complimentary loan of boots.
EXCLUSIONS
Personal expenses.
Any other service not mentioned in the programme.
Premium à la carte beverages.
²Excluding premium à la carte beverages.
³Butler service is available for the following suites on Le Commandant Charcot: Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites, and Prestige Suites.
⁴Included excursions must be chosen from a selection; requests are processed in the order received and subject to availability. Pre-booking for included excursions opens approximately two months prior to cruise departure.
* 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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