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The Geographic North Pole Expedition – An Unforgettable Adventure

The Geographic North Pole Expedition – An Unforgettable Adventure

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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 of the Northern Lights. 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.

Trip Name
The Geographic North Pole Expedition - An Unforgettable Adventure
Days
13
Overview
Vessel Type: Polar Luxury Expedition Passenger Capacity: 135 cabins Length: 149.9 meters Built: 2018/2019 Le Commandant Charcot is a purpose-built polar exploration vessel engineered for extreme environments, operating with a hybrid electric–LNG system that reduces noise, vibration and emissions while pushing deeper into ice than conventional ships. Interior spaces follow a restrained, insulated design philosophy that supports comfort in high-latitude conditions: multiple lounges, refined dining rooms, theatre, boutique and extensive wellness areas arranged to maintain warmth, calm and controlled movement throughout the ship. Accommodation spans 123 staterooms and suites, all with balconies, with upper-tier suites extending up to 115 m². The vessel integrates dedicated scientific infrastructure into its core layout, including laboratories and working spaces that support ongoing polar research. Field operations and environmental systems are engineered from the ground up for low-impact navigation, aligning with the ship’s mandate to access remote polar areas responsibly. A full virtual deck plan and live bow-mounted webcam reinforce the ship’s emphasis on landscape immersion and transparency of experience. Read About Our Experience on Board Le Commandant Charcot It’s All About the Destination… And This Ship  

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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 - 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 - Days 3 - 5 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 4 - Days 6 - 7 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 5 - Days 8 - 10 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 6 - Day 11 Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen
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!
Day 7 - Day 12 North-West region of Spitsbergen
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.
Day 8 - Day 13 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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 9 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $67,207Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $68,477Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $152,377Suite Duplex
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $211,767Owner's Suite
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $69,727Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $71,627Deluxe Suite Deck 6
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $74,787Deluxe Suite Deck 7
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $77,307Deluxe Suite Deck 8
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $98,757Prestige Suite Deck 7
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $101,907Prestige Suite Deck 8
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $105,057Grand Prestige Suite
12-07-202627-07-2026AUD $111,377Privilege Suite Deck 8
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $71,255Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $72,595Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $73,925Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $75,935Deluxe Suite Deck 6
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $79,285Deluxe Suite Deck 7
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $81,955Deluxe Suite Deck 8
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $104,655Prestige Suite Deck 7
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $107,995Prestige Suite Deck 8
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $111,335Grand Prestige Suite
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $118,025Privilege Suite Deck 8
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $161,435Suite Duplex
27-07-202611-08-2026AUD $212,165Owner's Suite
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $59,915Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $61,015Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $62,115Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $63,785Deluxe Suite Deck 6
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $66,545Deluxe Suite Deck 7
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $68,755Deluxe Suite Deck 8
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $87,545Prestige Suite Deck 7
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $90,305Prestige Suite Deck 8
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $93,065Grand Prestige Suite
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $98,595Privilege Suite Deck 8
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $134,515Suite Duplex
11-08-202626-08-2026AUD $210,655Owner's Suite
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $67,605Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $68,875Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $70,125Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $72,025Deluxe Suite Deck 6
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $75,185Deluxe Suite Deck 7
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $77,705Deluxe Suite Deck 8
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $99,155Prestige Suite Deck 7
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $102,305Prestige Suite Deck 8
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $105,455Grand Prestige Suite
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $111,775Privilege Suite Deck 8
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $152,775Suite Duplex
27-08-202611-09-2026AUD $212,165Owner's Suite
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $57,310Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $58,370Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $59,450Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $61,050Deluxe Suite Deck 6
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $63,730Deluxe Suite Deck 7
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $65,870Deluxe Suite Deck 8
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $84,050Prestige Suite Deck 7
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $86,730Prestige Suite Deck 8
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $89,400Grand Prestige Suite
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $94,750Privilege Suite Deck 8
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $129,520Duplex Suite
27-07-202708-08-2027AUD $179,890Owner's Suite
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $51,110Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $52,050Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $53,000Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $54,410Deluxe Suite Deck 6
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $56,780Deluxe Suite Deck 7
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $58,660Deluxe Suite Deck 8
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $74,710Prestige Suite Deck 7
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $77,070Prestige Suite Deck 8
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $79,430Grand Prestige Suite
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $84,150Privilege Suite Deck 8
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $114,830Duplex Suite
08-08-202720-08-2027AUD $179,890Owner's Suite
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $54,210Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $55,210Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $56,230Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $57,730Deluxe Suite Deck 6
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $60,260Deluxe Suite Deck 7
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $62,270Deluxe Suite Deck 8
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $79,380Prestige Suite Deck 7
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $81,900Prestige Suite Deck 8
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $84,420Grand Prestige Suite
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $89,450Privilege Suite Deck 8
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $122,180Duplex Suite
20-08-202701-09-2027AUD $179,890Owner's Suite
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $57,310Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $58,370Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $59,450Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $61,050Deluxe Suite Deck 6
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $63,730Deluxe Suite Deck 7
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $65,870Deluxe Suite Deck 8
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $84,050Prestige Suite Deck 7
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $86,730Prestige Suite Deck 8
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $89,400Grand Prestige Suite
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $94,750Privilege Suite Deck 8
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $129,520Duplex Suite
01-09-202713-09-2027AUD $179,890Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • Sail through pack ice and ice floes aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a polar exploration vessel, in search of the Geographic North Pole, just like the great explorers.
    • Discover the landscapes (ice compression ridges, mountains, deep valleys, vertiginous walls of ice, glaciers in Svalbard) and the wildlife (opportunities to glimpse or observe polar bears, seabirds, cetaceans, etc.).
    • Activities : opportunities for outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy; landings on the ice; kayaking; hiking or snowshoeing; polar plunging.

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