The Geographic North Pole
16 Days - Le Commandant Charcot
Board the Le Commandant-Charcot on this 16-day expedition to the mythical point that is the Geographic North Pole, covered by ice floe all year round. Setting sail from Spitsbergen you will cruise among stunning landscapes and keep your eyes peeled for exciting wildlife before you reach the pack ice. You will then slowly progress to the heart of this silent world, frozen in time by the extreme cold: The North Pole!
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Itinerary Highlights
- Be among the few people in the world to go in search of the Geographic North Pole!
- Enjoy the unique experience of sailing through the heart of the ice floe and the opportunities to observe the endless variety of forms and states of the ice, in the silence and respect of the landscapes through which you travel through.
- Landscapes: ice floes. In Spitsbergen, jagged mountains, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, gigantic glaciers.
- Wildlife: polar bears, Northern fulmar, ivory gull, seals, whales.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Embarkation day - Paris/Longyearbyen
- Day 2: At Sea along Spitsbergen
- Day 3 to 7: Navigating through the Sea Ice
- Day 8: Geographic North Pole
- Day 9 to 13: Navigating through the Sea Ice
- Day 14 and 15: At Sea along Spitsbergen
- Day 16: Disembarkation Day - Longyearbyen/Paris
Day 1: Embarkation day - Paris/Longyearbyen
After arriving in Paris, you board your flight to Longyearbyen. The flight might take around 4 hours and 30 minutes to reach the remote town. At 6 pm, you will transfer to the pier to board the vessel that will take you on your expedition.
Longyearbyen is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and is the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. With winter temperatures dropping to below 40°C, the landscapes of this mining town are simply breathtaking. The glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re in completely unexplored territory.
Day 2: At Sea along Spitsbergen
The largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, its name meaning “pointed mountains” in German, Spitsbergen is the last piece of land before the Arctic ice floe. Aboard your ship, you will sail along the extremely spectacular coastline of this icy land. Between millennial glaciers and rugged mountains, you will discover a jagged coastline, hollowed-out by fjords. A unique setting, the refuge of a particularly rich avifauna, offering you the possibility of taking fabulous photographs from the deck of your ship.
Day 3 to 7: Navigating through the Sea Ice
Enjoy the absolutely unique experience of sailing to the heart of the ice floe, this vast expanse of virgin, immaculate ice. The landscapes are constantly changing, shifting from a smooth, flat wilderness to a chaos of ice, then to channels of open water. Your ship will sail along these naturally open channels and through the areas where the frozen layer is thinnest, offering you the chance to experience magic maritime moments in the midst of drifting sea ice. It will also often be an opportunity to see a particular kind of fauna, totally dependent on the ice floe.
Day 8: Geographic North Pole
Defined by a 90° North latitude, the Geographic North Pole lies on the Earth’s rotational axis, at the intersection of all meridians. Plunged into darkness for six months of the year, then lit by the sun for the following six months, this mythical site, permanently covered in ice and remote from any land, has fascinated generations of explorers. So far, only a very few people have ever reached it: an exploit which is now accessible to you aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
Day 9 to 13: Navigating through the Sea Ice
Enjoy the absolutely unique experience of sailing to the heart of the ice floe, this vast expanse of virgin, immaculate ice. The landscapes are constantly changing, shifting from a smooth, flat wilderness to a chaos of ice, then to channels of open water. Your ship will sail along these naturally open channels and through the areas where the frozen layer is thinnest, offering you the chance to experience magic maritime moments in the midst of drifting sea ice. It will also often be an opportunity to see a particular kind of fauna, totally dependent on the ice floe.
Day 14 and 15: At Sea along Spitsbergen
The largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, its name meaning “pointed mountains” in German, Spitsbergen is the last piece of land before the Arctic ice floe. Aboard your ship, you will sail along the extremely spectacular coastline of this icy land. Between millennial glaciers and rugged mountains, you will discover a jagged coastline, hollowed-out by fjords. A unique setting, the refuge of a particularly rich avifauna, offering you the possibility of taking fabulous photographs from the deck of your ship.
Day 16: Disembarkation Day - Longyearbyen/Paris
Longyearbyen is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and is the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. With winter temperatures dropping to below 40°C, the landscapes of this mining town are simply breathtaking. The glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re in completely unexplored territory.
On the final day of your adventure we invite you to enjoy an early morning breakfast. It was time to disembark from the ship and make your way to airport. A short flight from Longyearbyen took us to the heart of the City of Love, Paris.
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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22 Jul 2025 - 06 Aug 2025 | NZD $69500pp | ||
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 | NZD $69500pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 | NZD $70889pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 | NZD $72278pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 | NZD $74367pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 7 | NZD $77822pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 8 | NZD $80611pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Suite Deck 7 | NZD $104211pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Suite Deck 8 | NZD $107667pp | Contact us | |
Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6 | NZD $111144pp | Contact us | |
Privilege Suite Deck 8 | NZD $118089pp | Contact us | |
Duplex Suite Deck 6 | NZD $163200pp | Contact us | |
Owner's Suite | NZD $175867pp | Contact us | |
06 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025 | NZD $69500pp | ||
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 | NZD $69500pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 | NZD $70889pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 | NZD $72278pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 | NZD $74367pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 7 | NZD $77822pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 8 | NZD $80611pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Suite Deck 7 | NZD $104211pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Suite Deck 8 | NZD $107667pp | Contact us | |
Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6 | NZD $111144pp | Contact us | |
Privilege Suite Deck 8 | NZD $118089pp | Contact us | |
Duplex Suite Deck 6 | NZD $163200pp | Contact us | |
21 Aug 2025 - 05 Sep 2025 | NZD $60946pp | ||
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 | NZD $60946pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 | NZD $62090pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 | NZD $63234pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 | NZD $64946pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 7 | NZD $67801pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe Suite Deck 8 | NZD $70090pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Suite Deck 7 | NZD $89523pp | Contact us | |
Prestige Suite Deck 8 | NZD $92379pp | Contact us | |
Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6 | NZD $95234pp | Contact us | |
Privilege Suite Deck 8 | NZD $100957pp | Contact us | |
Duplex Suite Deck 6 | NZD $138101pp | Contact us | |
Owner's Suite | NZD $175867pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
20 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and French bath products, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
20 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and French bath products, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
20 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and French bath products, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
28 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and French bath products, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Deluxe Suite Deck 7
28 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and French bath products, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Deluxe Suite Deck 8
28 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and French bath products, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Prestige Suite Deck 7
40 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with 2 showers and French bath products, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Prestige Suite Deck 8
40 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with 2 showers and French bath products, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Privilege Suite Deck 8
48 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and bathtub, butler service, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, French bath products, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European sockets, WiFi internet access
Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6
42 metres-squared, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and bathtub, butler service, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, French bath products, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European sockets, WiFi internet access
Duplex Suite Deck 6
48 metres-squared, private balcony, jacuzzi, private bathroom with shower and bathtub, butler, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod dock, safety deposit box, French bath products, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European sockets, WiFi internet access
Owner's Suite
114 metres-squared, private balcony with jacuzzi, private bathroom with shower and bathtub, butler service, individually-controlled air conditioning, minibar, television, iPod docks, safety deposit box, French bath products, dressing table with hair dryer, direct line telephone, 110V American / 220V European outlets, WiFi internet access
Le Commandant Charcot Deckplan
Specifications
- Length: 150m
- Width: 28m
- Draught: 10
- Ice Class: PC2
- Propulsion: LNG and Hybrid Electric
- Shipyard: VARD
- Classification: Bureau Veritas
- Flag: French
- Crew Members: 215
- Passengers: 245
- Guest capacity Antarctica: 200 pax
- Onboard Expedition Zodiac: 16
- Staterooms and Suites: 123 (including 31 suites)
- Panoramic Restaurant: 1
- Grill Restaurant: 1
- Swimming Pools: 2 (indoor pool and winter garden, outdoor pool)
- Spa, Sauna, Fitness Room: 1
Whats included?
- Economy class flight from Longyearbyen to Paris.
- Economy class flight from Paris to Longyearbyen.
- Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
- Bilingual French/English expedition team
- Lectures and presentations by expedition leaders and naturalist staff
- Waterproof boots on loan
- Captain’s welcome cocktail and gala dinner
- Park entry fees into protected areas
- Accommodation in your selected stateroom
- Landings and zodiac outings
- A full meal plan
- Open Bar: beginning with boarding, and during the duration of the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Charles Heidsieck champagne, spirits, coffee, tea) is served on request and at any time of the day. Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar.
- Free Wi-Fi internet access 24 hours a day
- Port taxes
What’s not included?
- Personal expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the programme.