Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Board Le Commandant Charcot and meet the expedition team before entering the High Arctic.
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Arctic / PONANT
The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland
A small-ship polar voyage with PONANT's French hospitality, expert expedition interpretation and flexible Zodiac exploration. Exact landings remain subject to weather, ice and wildlife.
LuxuryArcticSeptember 2026
Geographic North Pole
16 days
Le Commandant Charcot
NOLYRISREY16CC
Planned itinerary
PONANT expedition plan
This independent page follows the official route rather than linking to another operator's itinerary. The captain and Expedition Team set the final order and landing sites.
Official PONANT voyageArctic Ocean
The PC2 ship advances through changing sea ice while naturalists watch for polar bears, seals and seabirds.
Geographic North Pole and East Greenland
Ice and weather determine the precise navigation, Zodiac opportunities and any safe time on the ice.
Reykjavík, Iceland
Return through the High Arctic and complete the published voyage.
Your expedition ship
Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot is PONANT's purpose-built high-polar exploration ship. Its PC2 hull, hybrid-electric propulsion using LNG, 16 Zodiacs and a 215-person crew support voyages deep into sea ice, while two restaurants, panoramic lounges, an indoor pool and the Blue Lagoon create a distinctly French luxury experience.
245 guests / 123 stateroomsPolar Class 216 Zodiacs215 crewHybrid-electric LNG propulsionNorth Pole capable
Explore ship, cabins and spacesWhat's included
- Accommodation in the booked stateroom or suite
- Full-board dining from dinner on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
- Open bar from the included selection and 24-hour room service
- Expedition Team lectures, briefings and interpretation
- Planned Zodiac cruises and shore landings where conditions permit
- Complimentary Wi-Fi under the ship's published conditions
- Port charges and onboard gratuities
- Polar parka on qualifying expedition voyages
- Transfers, flights or hotel nights only where expressly included in the official package
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless listed in the confirmed package
- Travel, medical and emergency evacuation insurance
- Premium beverages, spa treatments, boutique purchases and other personal expenses
- Optional excursions or activities not marked as included
- Passport, visa and government fees not specifically included
- Costs resulting from itinerary changes caused by weather, ice or operational conditions