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Luxury cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in Arctic
21 NightsArctic
Ponant

21-Night Arctic Svalbard Expedition

PonantLe Commandant CharcotDeparts from Port of Reykjavík (Skarfabakki)4.4 Rated (30 Reviews)

Vessel Specifications

Gross Tonnage31,283 GT
Decks9 Guest Decks
Pass Capacity270 guests
Crew Size187 staff

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Stateroom Tiers & Rates

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Stateroom CategoryInclusionsPrice per Guest
Interior CabinPerfect budget option, cozy retreat with standard cruise amenities.
USD 14,497USD 12,757Save USD 1,740!
Ocean ViewFeatures a large picture window or porthole to enjoy natural light and ocean views.
USD 17,988USD 15,829Save USD 2,159!
Balcony CabinIncludes a private verandah with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and seating.
USD 22,875USD 20,130Save USD 2,745!
Junior SuiteSpacious layout with a dedicated sitting area and full bathtub.
USD 29,857USD 26,274Save USD 3,583!
SuitePremium living room, priority boarding, and luxury bath amenities.
USD 39,633USD 34,877Save USD 4,756!
Luxury SuiteElite suite with a private hot tub on the deck, concierge service.
USD 59,182USD 52,080Save USD 7,102!
Owner's SuiteThe ultimate cruise luxury, dining room, wet bar, and butler service.
USD 91,298USD 80,342Save USD 10,956!
Family CabinDesigned for up to 6 guests, bunk beds, and double vanity bathroom.
USD 27,762USD 24,431Save USD 3,331!
Accessible CabinWider doorways, roll-in shower, grab bars, and accessible closet rods.
USD 15,894USD 13,987Save USD 1,907!
Solo CabinSpecifically sized and priced for solo travelers, avoiding single supplements.
USD 12,403USD 10,915Save USD 1,488!

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Day-by-Day Voyage Itinerary

1
Day 1

Reykjavik

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Expedition gear fitting • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Expedition lounge cafe

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Expedition Briefing

2
Day 2

Cruising the Norwegian Sea

At Sea

Polar bear safety briefing • Arctic geology lecture • Seabird watching from the bridge

Dining

Observation Lounge hot soup station, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Arctic exploration history lecture

3
Day 3

Longyearbyen (Svalbard)

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Visit the Svalbard Museum • See the Global Seed Vault exterior • Optional dog-sledding on the tundra

Shore Activities

Svalbard Museum & Town Tour, Arctic Dog Sledding Excursion

Dining

Kroa Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Polar bear ecology lecture

4
Day 4

Ny-Ålesund

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Visit the world's northernmost permanent settlement • Zodiac cruise among glacier fronts • Arctic tern and reindeer spotting

Shore Activities

Ny-Ålesund Research Station Landing, Kongsfjorden Glacier Zodiac Cruise

Dining

Expedition Galley hot lunch, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Climate research lecture by the expedition team

5
Day 5

Polar Ice Edge

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Scenic cruising along the polar pack ice • Wildlife watch for polar bears and walrus • Zodiac cruise among ice floes

Shore Activities

Polar Ice Edge Zodiac Wildlife Cruise

Dining

Expedition Galley hot lunch, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Midnight sun deck gathering (seasonal)

6
Day 6

Fjortende Julibukta (Fourteenth of July Bay)

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Landing beneath a dramatic tidewater glacier • Kittiwake seabird colony viewing • Arctic botany walk with a naturalist

Shore Activities

Glacier Front Zodiac Cruise, Arctic Tundra Nature Walk

Dining

Expedition Galley hot lunch, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Daily expedition team recap

7
Day 7

Cruising the Norwegian Sea

At Sea

Photo editing workshop • Farewell packing • Whale watching from the bridge

Dining

Observation Lounge hot soup station, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Expedition team trivia night

8
Day 8

Cruising the Norwegian Sea

At Sea

Certificate of Arctic Circle crossing ceremony • Final gear return • Spa treatments

Dining

Observation Lounge hot soup station, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Dinner

9
Day 9

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Onboard shopping specials • Farewell brunch prep

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

10
Day 10

Reykjavik

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

11
Day 11

Reykjavik

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Expedition gear fitting • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Expedition lounge cafe

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Expedition Briefing

12
Day 12

Cruising the Norwegian Sea

At Sea

Polar bear safety briefing • Arctic geology lecture • Seabird watching from the bridge

Dining

Observation Lounge hot soup station, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Arctic exploration history lecture

13
Day 13

Longyearbyen (Svalbard)

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Visit the Svalbard Museum • See the Global Seed Vault exterior • Optional dog-sledding on the tundra

Shore Activities

Svalbard Museum & Town Tour, Arctic Dog Sledding Excursion

Dining

Kroa Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Polar bear ecology lecture

14
Day 14

Ny-Ålesund

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Visit the world's northernmost permanent settlement • Zodiac cruise among glacier fronts • Arctic tern and reindeer spotting

Shore Activities

Ny-Ålesund Research Station Landing, Kongsfjorden Glacier Zodiac Cruise

Dining

Expedition Galley hot lunch, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Climate research lecture by the expedition team

15
Day 15

Polar Ice Edge

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Scenic cruising along the polar pack ice • Wildlife watch for polar bears and walrus • Zodiac cruise among ice floes

Shore Activities

Polar Ice Edge Zodiac Wildlife Cruise

Dining

Expedition Galley hot lunch, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Midnight sun deck gathering (seasonal)

16
Day 16

Fjortende Julibukta (Fourteenth of July Bay)

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Landing beneath a dramatic tidewater glacier • Kittiwake seabird colony viewing • Arctic botany walk with a naturalist

Shore Activities

Glacier Front Zodiac Cruise, Arctic Tundra Nature Walk

Dining

Expedition Galley hot lunch, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Daily expedition team recap

17
Day 17

Cruising the Norwegian Sea

At Sea

Photo editing workshop • Farewell packing • Whale watching from the bridge

Dining

Observation Lounge hot soup station, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Expedition team trivia night

18
Day 18

Cruising the Norwegian Sea

At Sea

Certificate of Arctic Circle crossing ceremony • Final gear return • Spa treatments

Dining

Observation Lounge hot soup station, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Dinner

19
Day 19

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Onboard shopping specials • Farewell brunch prep

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

20
Day 20

Reykjavik

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

21
Day 21

Reykjavik

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Expedition gear fitting • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Expedition lounge cafe

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Expedition Briefing

22
Day 22

Cruising the Norwegian Sea

DisembarkationAt Sea

Polar bear safety briefing • Arctic geology lecture • Seabird watching from the bridge

Dining

Observation Lounge hot soup station, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Arctic exploration history lecture

Shore Excursions

Optional activities available at your ports of call.

Highlights of Reykjavik

$93
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Reykjavik. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Cruising the Norwegian Sea

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cruising the Norwegian Sea. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Longyearbyen (Svalbard)

$229
Food Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Longyearbyen (Svalbard). This food tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Ny-Ålesund

$209
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Ny-Ålesund. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Polar Ice Edge

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Polar Ice Edge. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Fjortende Julibukta (Fourteenth of July Bay)

$85
Paid Excursions Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Fjortende Julibukta (Fourteenth of July Bay). This paid excursions covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Cruising the Norwegian Sea

$123
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cruising the Norwegian Sea. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Cruising the Norwegian Sea

$135
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cruising the Norwegian Sea. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Reykjavik

$249
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Reykjavik. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Reykjavik

$166
Nature Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Reykjavik. This nature tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Cruising the Norwegian Sea

$151
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cruising the Norwegian Sea. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Longyearbyen (Svalbard)

$213
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Longyearbyen (Svalbard). This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Ny-Ålesund

$119
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Ny-Ålesund. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Polar Ice Edge

$112
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Polar Ice Edge. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Fjortende Julibukta (Fourteenth of July Bay)

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Fjortende Julibukta (Fourteenth of July Bay). This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Cruising the Norwegian Sea

$227
Food Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cruising the Norwegian Sea. This food tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Cruising the Norwegian Sea

$257
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cruising the Norwegian Sea. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Reykjavik

$247
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Reykjavik. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Reykjavik

$204
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Reykjavik. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Cruising the Norwegian Sea

$190
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cruising the Norwegian Sea. This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Onboard Life & Entertainment

Culinary Experience

Included Complimentary Dining
Grand Dining RoomOceanview Café (Buffet)
Specialty Fine Dining Options
Pinnacle Grill SteakhouseTuscan Grille ItalianJacques French BistroRed Ginger Pan-Asian
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
Vegan
Halal
Kosher
GlutenFree

Vessel Entertainment & Activities

Onboard Thrill Activities
Fitness jogging trackShuffleboard
Amenities Overview
1 Swimming Pools
Luxury Spa & Salon

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Guest Reviews

Realistic feedback from verified cruise bookings.

Guest Traveler 13.9

Absolutely loved the balcony cabin and the service was top notch! The excursions in ports of call were well organized. Slipped off to 21-Night Arctic Svalbard Expedition and had a fantastic time.

solo Voyage • 2026-07-08
Guest Traveler 24.4

Great family vacation. The kids club kept the children busy all day, letting us relax in the adults-only Solarium. Slipped off to 21-Night Arctic Svalbard Expedition and had a fantastic time.

largeFamily Voyage • 2026-07-03
Guest Traveler 34.3

Great family vacation. The kids club kept the children busy all day, letting us relax in the adults-only Solarium. Slipped off to 21-Night Arctic Svalbard Expedition and had a fantastic time.

largeFamily Voyage • 2026-06-28