The Northwest Passage in Luxury
The Northwest Passage in Luxury 25 Days
Free Single Supplement!
The Northwest Passage in Luxury 25 Days
Aboard: Le Commandant Charcot
Join us on an epic journey through the labyrinth of icy channels that make up the mythical Northwest Passage. On this exciting voyage of discovery, you will follow in the wake of legendary explorers as you visit some of the world’s most remote and intriguing destinations. Your trip will commence in Reykjavik from which you will depart across the Denmark Strait to explore along the beautiful south coast of Greenland, before heading to the unforgettable iceberg wonderland of Disko Bay and the Ilulissat Icefjord. We then make our way across the Greenland Sea to the Baffin Bay area and the beginning your Northwest Passage adventure. Along the way you will discover emblematic waterways, traditional Inuit villages, breathtaking landscapes and national parks filled with iconic wildlife and birdlife, before concluding your journey in the rustic former gold-mining town of Nome in Alaska.
Sailing in the company of a team of destination experts, and enjoying memorable shore excursions and Zodiac cruises, a truly unique sailing experience through countless icebergs and historical sites awaits.
Highlights
- Cross the Northwest Passage to discover the most remote places and icy channels of this legendary maritime zone
- Explore along Greenland’s beautiful southern coast and the enchanting Disko Bay and Ilulissat Icefjord area
- Visit traditional Inuit villages
- Experience incredible landscapes of vast ice floes, fjords, icy channels, blue-toned glaciers, mountains and more
- Search for wildlife observations including Arctic foxes, whales, walruses, seabirds and maybe even Polar bears
- Visit the Aulavik National Park, renowned for the largest concentration of musk oxen in the world
- Enjoy memorable Zodiac cruises and thrilling ice navigation
- Activity options including kayaking, hiking and snowshoeing (costs may apply)
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board, including bar/beverage service
- Flight from Nome to Seattle post-voyage
- Transfer between ship and airport in Nome
- Disko Bay/ Ilulissat Icefjord Small Boat Excursion
- Zodiac cruises and shore excursions
- Entertainment and expert lecture programme
- Loan of rubber boots
- Expedition parka
Free Single Supplement!
Free Single Supplement! Book now and the supplement for single usage of a double cabin will be waived!
Offer applicable when booked before 30th April 2024
Offer applies to new bookings, according to availability and staterooms categories. May be withdrawn at any time. / Available on selected dates/vessels.
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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.
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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
Mike lives and breathes adventure travel and has a wealth of experience in some of the most exciting and inspirational destinations in the world. His expertise and first-hand experience afford him the skills to help build holidays to remember.
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.
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.
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