13D12N : The Geographic North Pole

Suggestion if booked additional night : Make your own way to hotel and meet & greet with welcome drink at hotel.

Check in at 4pm.

The rest of the evening at own leisure

Breakfast on own expense.

Group transfer to the airport terminal, check-in of flight selected by PONANT.

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.

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.

Second day sailing through the sea ice.

Sea Day. Enjoy the personalized services on board Le Commandant Charcot,

Indulge in the exquisite world of French-style luxury gastronomy curated by the renowned Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse

Let yourself be tempted by a dip in the Blue Lagoon while you enjoy the light over the sea.

Third day sailing through the sea ice.

Sea Day. Enjoy the personalize service on board Le Commandant Charcot,

Indulge in the exquisite world of French-style luxury gastronomy curated by the renowned Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse

Let yourself be tempted by a dip in the Blue Lagoon while you enjoy the light over the sea.

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.

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.

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.

Second day sailing through the sea ice

Third day sailing through the sea ice

During your cruise, discover Ny-Ålesund, a former mining town that has been transformed into a scientific base. Founded in 1916, this small town was the departure point for many Arctic expeditions, including those of the famous explorer Roald Amundsen. Don’t miss a visit to the museum and its famous post office, considered to be the most northerly in the world!

A kingdom of contrasts and natural marvels dotted with islands and peninsulas, northwest Spitsbergen fascinates with its preserved beauty. On these pristine lands, infinity unveils itself, treating the eyes to beauty sculpted by nature and enhanced by the changing light. The fjords bathed by icy waters, the jagged mountains and the imposing glaciers stand majestically before you, like monumental sculptures. In these lands, where souls are filled with deep serenity, only the murmur of broken ice, bearing mysteries and legends, disturbs the calmness. Aboard our Zodiacs and in the company of naturalist-guides, get as close as possible to this unique fauna and discover this centre for scientific expedition departures. In the distance, majestic whales glide silently through the glacial waters, whereas seals, walrus and Arctic foxes add a playful touch of life. As Svalbard reindeer wander the vast expanses, Arctic terns liven up the polar sky with their gracious flight and polar bears, which you may be lucky enough to see, patrol magnificently along the icy shores.

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.

Disembarkation at 8:00AM.

Meet and greet at the port by our local English-speaking representative.

Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of flight Longyearbyen to Paris selected by PONANT. (Approx. 6hr 30mins flight duration)

We highly recommend you stay one night in Paris after this flight.