Reaching the Geographic North Pole
What does it take to reach the very top of the world?
The Incomparable Le Commandant Charcot
Go where no one you know has gone before
Michael Graham
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The World’s First–and Only–Luxury Icebreaker
Exclusive Explorations
Le Commandant Charcot is the definition of an all-inclusive, luxury expedition vessel. Exceptional service on board is a given, whether you are in a suite that offers butler service, or a stateroom with your own private balcony. All meals and drinks on board, complimentary 24-hour room service, and activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing, and the legendary polar plunge are all included. Plus, there are endless ways to relax—sauna, snow room, observation lounge, spa, library, cigar room.
Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure with Le Commandant Charcot and her unique capability to travel further into the ice so that you can disembark safely and continue your quest into the untouched polar wilderness. Journeying by foot means even more wildlife encounters in regions that are unreachable to most.
After your day of venturing through the polar wilderness, you can retreat to the unparalleled luxury aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Indulge in world-class amenities, including the exclusive Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, and rejuvenate in Scandinavian-inspired spa and wellness sanctuaries.
Voyages to Inspire
THE GEOGRAPHIC NORTH POLE
Flight Paris/Longyearbyen + Transfers + Flight Longyearbyen/Paris
While reaching 90º N is the ultimate destination, this transformative journey is filled with unforgettable moments. Sail through the shifting ice of an ever-evolving Arctic landscape, where you may even encounter the majestic polar bear in its natural habitat.
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
IN THE ICE OF THE ARCTIC, FROM SVALBARD TO GREENLAND
Flight Paris/Longyearbyen + Transfers
Explore northeast Greenland, inaccessible to traditional ships in late spring, and Svalbard during a journey through breathtaking landscapes of majestic mountains, fjords, glaciers, icebergs, pack ice, towering cliffs, and blooming tundra, while keeping watch for remarkable wildlife, from polar bears and Arctic foxes to cetaceans, Svalbard reindeer, and countless seabirds.
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Reykjavík, Iceland
ARCTIC SPRING: A JOURNEY THROUGH ICE AND INUT CULTURE
Flight Paris/Nuuk + Transfers + Flight Nuuk/Paris
Set off on an unforgettable adventure along the northwest coast of Greenland, in the heart of Baffin Bay to the majestic Disko Bay, a place of truly rare beauty. Explore an icy and preserved world, where nature reigns supreme and shelters seals, whales and seabirds. Disko Bay will unveil its gigantic icebergs, the largest in the northern hemisphere, while Disko Island reveals an almost surreal landscape: ice stretching as far as the eye can see, frozen fjords and crystal-clear polar light. In this silent kingdom, you will set .off to encounter Inuit communities and share rare moments imbued with humanity and warmth. A unique and timeless experience involving both exploration and cultural immersion.
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Reykjavík, Iceland
Building long-term relationships with local communities
In 2023, a partnership with the Royal Arctic supply ship was set up so Le Commandant Charcot could deliver supplies to Inuit communities during the season when the Royal Arctic is unable to do so. As a result, Tasiilaq village in Greenland got supplies on 5 May 2023. It emerged from its winter isolation a month earlier, thanks to our high polar exploration ship and the excellent relationships developed with the locals.
A Ship Like No Other
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Ship Tour
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PONANT SCIENCE
PONANT SCIENCE is a pioneering program to support scientific research and bring researchers aboard the PONANT ships to learn more about the ocean, the least known ecosystem on our planet.
Le Commandant Charcot has two research laboratories and autonomous measurement instruments. Several long-term scientific partners enable teams of biologists, geographers, oceanographers, climatologists and ethnologists to work in polar regions on a repeat basis in places that are either still unexplored or rarely visited, allowing them to extend their polar campaigns.
Le Commandant Charcot Brochure
Close your eyes and you can almost hear it… the crunch of snowshoes on ice that has been around for millennia, the creaking and calving of glaciers as they retreat and advance into the sea. The roar of a polar bear trekking ice floes in... Check out Le Commandant Charcot Brochure for more travel inspirations.
Select sailings include transfers from the airport to the ship and/or from the ship to the airport on embarkation and/or disembarkation day. On select sailing, flight(s) may be included, based on availability at the time of booking. Fight schedule is indicated on the electronic ticket included in the travel documents. All rights reserved.
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