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| 1 | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Longyearbyen, Norway | Embark | 6:00 PM |
Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway |
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| 2 | Friday, August 28, 2026 | Ny-Alesund, Norway | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
Ny-Ålesund is one of four permanent settlements on the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago in the Kingdom of Norway. It is administered by Kings Bay company, a Norwegian government enterprise. Lying within the Arctic Circle just 1255 km from the North Pole, it is the northernmost functional civilian settlement in the world, with a population varying from 35 to 180 (winter to summer). Read more about Ny-Alesund, Norway |
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| 3 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 4 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 5 | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 6 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 7 | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | Geographic North Pole | ||
| 8 | Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Geographic North Pole | ||
| 9 | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 10 | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 11 | Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 12 | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Navigating Through The Sea Ice | ||
| 13 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Monaco Glacier, Norway | 2:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
Monaco Glacier (Monacobreen) enters Liefdefjorden in Haakon VII Land on the island Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard peninsula of Norway. The mouth of the glacier is about 1440 km north of the Arctic Circle. Liefdefjorden has a length of about 30 km. Read more about Monaco Glacier, Norway |
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| 14 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | South West Bay, Vanuatu | 2:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 15 | Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Monaco Glacier, Norway | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
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Monaco Glacier (Monacobreen) enters Liefdefjorden in Haakon VII Land on the island Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard peninsula of Norway. The mouth of the glacier is about 1440 km north of the Arctic Circle. Liefdefjorden has a length of about 30 km. Read more about Monaco Glacier, Norway |
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| 16 | Friday, September 11, 2026 | Longyearbyen, Norway | 6:00 AM | Disembark |
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Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway |
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Le Commandant-Charcot, the very first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship that is powered by liquefied natural gas. The latest addition to the Ponant fleet, the Le Commandant Charcot has now made it possible to operate polar expedition cruises of a kind never before undertaken.
DU, SA, DS, PV7, PV6
Area: 48 m2, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Feature - 26 msup2; private balcony with jacuzzi, Shower amp; Balneo bathtub, Butler service, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.
VS8, VS6
Area: 48 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 msup2; private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.
PS8, PS7
Area: 40 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin.Features - 10 msup2; private balcony, 2 Showers, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade;, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.
PR8, PR7, PR6
Area: 20 msup2;, Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinFeatures - 5 msup2; private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning , Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade;, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.
Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer
The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer• Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit • Paul Gauguin sailings US$200 pp onboard credit • Combinable with all other offers If you're not currently a Club Member, you can still hold your cabin and ask your consultant to sign you up before you pay your deposit.* To receive the bonus Clean Cruising Club member offer, guests must be current members of the Clean Cruising Club.
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Ponant's All-Inclusive offering
Ponant's All-Inclusive offering: • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea• Unlimited Wi-Fi• All onboard diningPLUS• EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members• Ask your consultant about Ponant's referral program and past passenger offers
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Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Commandant Charcot Departure: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Nights: 15 nights Departs: Longyearbyen Returns: Longyearbyen
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