Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Commandant Charcot August 27-September 11 2026 CC270826 Cruise & Offers
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway)
Review The Geographic North Pole, voyage CC270826, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
August 27, 2026 to September 11, 2026 · Voyage CC270826
Destinations & expedition experiences
This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve PONANT's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.
Days 1 & 16
August 27, 2026 & September 11, 2026Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Destination overview
Longyearbyen is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and is the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. With winter temperatures dropping to below 40°C, the landscapes of this mining town are simply breathtaking. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 1 · August 27, 2026Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
- Day 16 · September 11, 2026Arrival 06:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 2
August 28, 2026At sea along Spitsbergen
Destination overview
The largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, its name meaning “pointed mountains” in German, Spitsbergen is the last piece of land before the Arctic ice floe. Aboard your ship, you will sail along the extremely spectacular coastline of this icy land.
- Day 2 · August 28, 2026Arrival 10:00 · Departure 11:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 & 12
August 29, 2026, August 30, 2026, August 31, 2026, September 1, 2026, September 4, 2026, September 5, 2026, September 6, 2026 & September 7, 2026Navigating through the sea ice
Destination overview
PONANT publishes Navigating through the sea ice as a sailing, scenic or transit segment within The Arctic, rather than as a conventional port call. The dates and any displayed timing reproduce only the verified schedule. Views and wildlife encounters vary with the route, daylight, weather and operating conditions.
- Day 3 · August 29, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 4 · August 30, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 5 · August 31, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 6 · September 1, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 9 · September 4, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 10 · September 5, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 11 · September 6, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 12 · September 7, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 7 & 8
September 2, 2026 & September 3, 2026Geographic North Pole
Destination overview
Defined by a 90° North latitude, the Geographic North Pole lies on the Earth’s rotational axis, at the intersection of all meridians. Plunged into darkness for six months of the year, then lit by the sun for the following six months, this mythical site, permanently covered in ice and remote from any land, has fascinated generations of explorers.
- Day 7 · September 2, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 8 · September 3, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 13 & 15
September 8, 2026 & September 10, 2026North-West region of Spitsbergen
Destination overview
North-west Spitsbergen brings together glacier fronts, mountain-ringed fjords, tundra and sites connected with early Arctic exploration and whaling. Walrus, seals, reindeer and seabirds may be observed depending on the season. The expedition team chooses navigation and landing locations according to ice, weather and wildlife conditions.
- Day 13 · September 8, 2026Arrival 14:30 · Departure 18:30
- Day 15 · September 10, 2026Arrival 14:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 14
September 9, 2026South-West Region of Spitsbergen
Destination overview
South-west Spitsbergen is shaped by deep fjords, sweeping glaciers, dark mountain ridges and areas of tundra that become active with wildlife in summer. Expedition plans may include Zodiac cruising, hikes or visits to historic sites. Ice, weather and wildlife determine the route and each possible landing.
- Day 14 · September 9, 2026Arrival 14:30 · Departure 18:30
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) aboard Le Commandant Charcot
On August 27-September 11 2026, Le Commandant Charcot sails 15 nights from Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway) to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway). The Geographic North Pole brings together At sea along Spitsbergen, Navigating through the sea ice, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 16 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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