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The Geographic North Pole

Departure: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Nights: 15 nights
Departs: Longyearbyen
Returns: Longyearbyen
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Duration
15
Nights
Days at Sea
14
Sea Days
Ports
1
Ports
Countries Visted
1
Countries
  • Itinerary

    The Geographic North Pole

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Sunday, July 12, 2026 Longyearbyen, Norway Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Longyearbyen, Norway

    Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway

    2 Monday, July 13, 2026 At Sea Along Spitsbergen
    3 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    4 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    5 Thursday, July 16, 2026 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    6 Friday, July 17, 2026 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    7 Saturday, July 18, 2026 Geographic North Pole
    8 Sunday, July 19, 2026 Geographic North Pole
    9 Monday, July 20, 2026 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    10 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    11 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    12 Thursday, July 23, 2026 Navigating Through The Sea Ice
    13 Friday, July 24, 2026 North-West Region Of Spitsbergen
    14 Saturday, July 25, 2026 South-West Region Of Spitsbergen
    15 Sunday, July 26, 2026 North-West Region Of Spitsbergen
    16 Monday, July 27, 2026 Longyearbyen, Norway 6:00 AM Disembark
    View of Longyearbyen, Norway

    Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway

  • Ship

    Le Commandant Charcot Overview

    Le Commandant Charcot

    Le Commandant-Charcot, the very first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship that is powered by liquefied natural gas. The latest addition to the Ponant fleet, the Le Commandant Charcot has now made it possible to operate polar expedition cruises of a kind never before undertaken.

  • Cabins

    Le Commandant Charcot Cabins

    Owners Suite

    Owners Suite

    Owners Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Owners Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    DU, SA, DS

    Area: 48 m2, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Feature - 26 msup2; private balcony with jacuzzi, Shower amp; Balneo bathtub, Butler service, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Privilege Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    VS8, VS6

    Area: 48 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 msup2; private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Deluxe Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    PS8, PS7

    Area: 40 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin.Features - 10 msup2; private balcony, 2 Showers, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade;, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Prestige Stateroom

    Prestige Stateroom

    Prestige Stateroom on the Le Commandant Charcot Prestige Stateroom on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    PV8, PV7, PV6, PR8, PR7, PR6

    Area: 28 msup2;, Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Features - 5 msup2; private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled airconditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

  • Deck Plans

    Le Commandant Charcot Deck Plans

    Legend

Cabin Availability

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Prestige Stateroom at the Le Commandant Charcot

Prestige Stateroom

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Deluxe Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

Deluxe Suite

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Privilege Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

Privilege Suite

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Owners Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

Owners Suite

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  • The Geographic North Pole

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Commandant Charcot Departure: Sunday, July 12, 2026 Nights: 15 nights Departs: Longyearbyen Returns: Longyearbyen

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