This Luxury Cruise Line Is Taking Travelers to the Geographic North Pole in 2027 in under 2 Weeks-What to Know

"The new 12-night journey will launch in the summer of 2027 aboard the company's ice-breaking Le Commandant Charcot ship and is purposely designed to meet demand for a shorter cruise that still celebrates polar exploration, Ponant shared with Travel + Leisure. The trip will take travelers up to 90-degrees North, one of the most hard-to-reach destinations known for its permanent ice cover and summer midnight sun."

"During the voyage, travelers can spend time spotting wildlife like Arctic foxes, whales, polar bears, and more, and explore the harsh landscape by zodiac boat, kayaking, and snowshoeing. Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush. All staterooms and suites on Le Commandant Charcot feature private balconies or terraces with room for up to 245 guests."

"Each cabin also comes complete with high-end amenities like Dyptique Paris bath products, Bose Bluetooth speakers, and Nespresso coffee makers. When not out exploring, passengers can enjoy time in the heated indoor pool (with a large skylight) or the outdoor heated lagoon, have a drink in the outdoor Blue Lagoon bar, or relax by the large fire pit. In the Observation Lounge, spot wildlife from one of the two Swarovski Optik teles"

Ponant will run a 12-night roundtrip voyage from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, to the Geographic North Pole aboard the ice-breaking Le Commandant Charcot in summer 2027 with departures on July 27, August 8, August 20, and September 1. The itinerary reaches 90-degrees North and features wildlife viewing of Arctic foxes, whales, and polar bears, as well as zodiac excursions, kayaking, snowshoeing, fjord and glacier passages, and an optional polar plunge. The ship accommodates up to 245 guests, with private balconies or terraces, premium cabin amenities, heated indoor and outdoor pools, an outdoor bar, fire pit, and observation optics.

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