
In the ice of the Arctic, from Svalbard to Greenland
- ItineraryLongyearbyen, Spitsbergen to ReykjavíkDuration17 days
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Come aboard Le Commandant Charcot for an unforgettable voyage.
With the presence of Ian Dawson, Scottish Photo Ambassador.
To sail to the lands beyond the Arctic Circle is to push the boundaries of exploration in the wake of those who made discovering the polar regions their life’s mission. With humility, you will set a course towards the south of Svalbard and its untouched landscapes, before reaching the north-east of Greenland, inaccessible to traditional ships in early summer. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a marvel of technology, you will be amazed by the opportunities for guided exploration in these remote parts. You will progress through one of the hardest to reach areas in the Far North.
In the Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve, classed as an Important Bird Area, the arid spaces, still cloaked in ice, are home to cetaceans and Svalbard reindeer.
As you progress through this polar landscape, Nordaustlandet (North East Land) will display Europe’s largest ice cap and some of its most majestic fjords. You will cross the frozen expanses of the Hinlopen Strait, where the contours of the glaciers shape the horizon, and you will get up close to monumental basalt cliffs.
You will then sail towards the north-east of Greenland, through the drifting ice floes of the North Pole and continue your exploration in the heart of immaculate scenery. The sea ice reveals itself in all its formsMarvel at the subtle light changes on the ice.
On your journey, the Ammassalik, Blosseville and Ittoqqortoormiit regions reveal mythical places associated with the history of the discovery of the Arctic – places where the names Paul-Emile Victor, Jules de Blosseville and Jean-Baptiste Charcot still resound.
Whether from the exterior decks of your ship, during an outing in an inflatable dinghy or a kayak, or during a hike near blue-tinged icebergs, you will have multiples opportunities to get to know this wild and stunning world a little better.
In extreme conditions, at the end of spring when ice dots the barren landscapes, these remote parts reveal themselves to travellers. Despite the harsh climate and environment, the wildlife thrives here, offering the humble and patient observer the most wonderful of rewards.
Find out more about the world of Le Commandant Charcot here!
We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Our navigation, mainly in the fjords, will be determined by the type of ice we come across; as the fast ice must be preserved, we will take this factor into account from day to day in our itineraries. The sailing programme, outings, activities and observation of fauna cannot be guaranteed and are subject to weather and ice conditions. The experiences are unique and vary from day to day and for each departure. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while respecting safety instructions and regulations imposed by the AECO.
Your voyage
All-inclusive

Destination
Arctic
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen to Reykjavík
Duration
17 days, 16 nights on board
Expeditions

Ian Dawson
Flight paris/longyearbyen + transfer
No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 15%

Kayaking - Le Commandant Charcot, Hiking or snowshoeing, Polar plunge
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Journey
Your daily itinerary
- North-east Greenland (inaccessible to traditional ships in late spring) and Svalbard, aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a polar exploration vessel.
- Discover the landscapes (majestic mountains, fjords, glaciers, icebergs, pack ice, cliffs, etc.) and the wildlife (opportunities to glimpse or observe polar bears, cetaceans, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, seabirds, etc.).
- Activities: outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy; kayaking; hiking or snowshoeing; polar plunging; encounters with Greenlandic Inuits, etc.

Customize your journey:

Date
11 Jun 26

Date
12 Jun 26

Date
29 Jun 26
Sharing your journey with

Ian Dawson
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
215 ft²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
2
Size
301 ft²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
430 ft²

Grand Prestige Suite
Guests
3
Size
452 ft²

Privilege Suite
Guests
4
Size
516 ft²

Duplex Suite
Guests
4
Size
1011 ft²

Owner's Suite
Guests
6
Size
1237 ft²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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