Around Svalbard – Far North in Luxury
Around Svalbard – Far North in Luxury 11 Days
Around Svalbard – Far North in Luxury 11 Days
Aboard: Le Commandant Charcot
Sail aboard a luxury expedition vessel as you discover the riches of magical Svalbard in style. This exciting Arctic expedition cruise will see your ship attempt a full circumnavigation of Svalbard, reaching remote territories, the ice floes coming down from the North Pole, and Nordaustlandet, a far north region inaccessible to most other cruise ships at this time of year. The expanse of the Polar Arctic is yours to explore, with thrilling Zodiac cruises, hovercraft rides and shore visits bringing you right up to the action. See unforgettable landscapes of Polar deserts, glaciers, mountains, iceberg-filled waters and colourful tundra, and search for wildlife including Polar bears, walrus, whales, reindeer, Arctic fox and an abundance of seabirds.
Highlights
- Attempt a full circumnavigation of Svalbard
- Discover Nordaustlandet, Europe’s largest ice cap
- Explore around the South East Svalbard Nature Reserve and Northwest Svalbard National Park
- Sail through the unforgettable Hinlopen Strait
- Search for incredible Arctic wildlife including Polar bears, reindeer, walruses, whales and a myriad of birds
- Spectacular scenery at every turn with icebergs, ice caps, jagged mountains, sheer cliffs & huge glaciers
- Travel in ultimate comfort aboard a luxurious expedition ship
- Enjoy thrilling Zodiac and hovercraft cruises, shore visits and hiking opportunities
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board, including bar/beverage service
- Flights from Paris to Longyearbyen & return
- Transfers between airport and ship
- Zodiac cruises and shore excursions
- Entertainment and expert lecture programme
- Loan of rubber boots
- Expedition parka
So much to experience
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A view from Above
All Aboard
Le Commandant Charcot
The truly luxurious, brand-new (2021) Le Commandant Charcot is the latest addition to the stunning fleet of high-class Ponant expedition ships. Re-imagining luxury Polar cruises, the ship is the very first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship powered by liquefied natural gas and has been designed with the greatest attention to detail in terms of safety and respect for the environment. Offering more comfort and luxury than any other expedition ship on the market, Le Commandant Charcot features a beautiful indoor swimming pool, a fantastic spa, gym and wellness area, and truly elegant common areas including a panoramic indoor restaurant, Blue Lagoon outdoor restaurant, lounge bar, observation lounge and conservatory. Every element of the ship has been designed to both convey French-style discreet luxury and arouse wonder and amazement.
The 123 exceptional suites and staterooms, ranging in size from 20 to 115 m², provide ultimate relaxation after a long day of exploring. With private balconies or terraces, each room allows for incredible views of your surroundings, and with their unique understated design, each room exudes the feeling and sense of sailing on a private yacht. Large comfortable beds, air-conditioning, minibars, satellite TV, Bose Bluetooth speakers, Wi-Fi, bathrobes and top-of-the-line toiletries are just a few of the room features. Premium rooms also feature a butler service, and some even have their own private jacuzzis.
Too much to choose from? This is where we come in
Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.
With a lifetime of unforgettable nature and adventure based travel under his belt, Simon shares his passion, enthusiasm and hands-on experience to help create the perfect itinerary for every client.
Amy’s abiding love of adventure travel has taken her to some of the most incredible wildlife-rich places on Earth. Her vast experience and genuine desire to share her knowledge makes her an outstanding and invaluable person to help you organise your wildlife adventure trip.
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