The North Pole

North Pole Expedition Cruises: The Ultimate Arctic Frontier

Embark on an exceptional expedition cruise to the Geographic North Pole, the mythical point at 90 degrees North. This journey takes you to the northernmost point of our planet, a territory covered by ice floes all year round, approximately 700 km from any emerging land.

To reach this remote destination, you will board the luxury icebreaker Le Commandant-Charcot, the first hybrid-electric polar exploration vessel. Designed as a technological cocoon for exploration, this ship allows you to sail to the edges of the Earth, encountering a wild and silent world that evolves according to the ice and the plays of light, with the potential to witness the spectacular Northern Lights.

Your journey will typically set off from Spitsbergen, Svalbard, where you can first experience the archipelago’s dramatic landscapes: jagged mountains, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, and huge glaciers. You will then head north to reach the Geographic North Pole, the "Holy Grail" of adventurers.

Being among the few people in the world to visit the Geographic North Pole is an unparalleled experience, offering the potential to walk on the ice at the northern axis of the planet. You will be on top of the world!

The voyage includes outings and shore visits conducted by a reinforced team of naturalist guides. You will have the chance to explore the environment in zodiacs for close-up observation of the ice floes and wildlife.

Optional activities include: kayaking, hiking or snowshoeing, ice fishing, the exhilarating polar plunge, drysuit swimming, and participative science programs that allow you to contribute to ongoing research.

Along the way, you will witness the captivating landscapes of ice floes, towering icebergs, and polar ice caps. The region is home to spectacular Arctic fauna, with potential sightings of polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses, seals, and whales