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The Geographic North Pole by Ponant
With featured guests Ian Dawson and Sue Flood, British Photo Ambassadors.
Push the limits of sailing with this exceptional 16-day expedition cruise to the Geographic North Pole with PONANT.
Head for 90 degrees North! Since the 16th century, the greatest expeditions have constantly tried to reach the North Pole. This mythical geographic point inspires and attracts as much as it fascinates dreamers and conquerors seeking out the other side of the world. What if Le Commandant Charcot achieved this absolute pinnacle adventure by enabling you, perhaps, to tread on this virtually unattainable point?
Following in the wake of Frederick Cook, Robert Edwin Peary or Roald Amundsen, who were among the many who fought to achieve this elusive goal, you will be part of the chosen few ones to attempt the odyssey, 435 miles from any land. From Spitsbergen, you will head towards the north to sail the waters at the edges of the Earth, towards landscapes that change constantly according to the ice and the plays of light. Nature reigns supreme here, sheltering exceptional wildlife that you will perhaps be lucky enough to see as your journey progresses: polar bears, seals or even whales! Your exploration of this silent world, frozen by the cold, will continue as you attempt to reach the Grail of all polar explorers: the North Pole!
Swept by the winds and the currents, the ice floe is constantly drifting and the Captain of your ship will manoeuvre carefully and with great humility in an attempt to reach the northernmost point of our planet.
Highlights
- With featured guests Ian Dawson and Sue Flood, British Photo Ambassadors.
- The eye and the advice of our photo ambassadors, a privileged opportunity to immortalise your trip with, in the programme: workshops, conferences and personalized advice to improve your photographic skills.
- Be among the few people in the world to go in search of the Geographic North Pole!
- Enjoy the unique experience of sailing through the heart of the ice floe and the opportunities to observe the endless variety of forms and states of the ice, in the silence and respect of the landscapes through which you travel through.
- Landscapes: ice floes. In Spitsbergen, jagged mountains, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, gigantic glaciers.
- Wildlife: polar bears, Northern fulmar, ivory gull, seals, whales.
- Many brand-new activities*: kayaking, hiking or snowshoeing, polar plunge. *Subject to weather and ice conditions and to sailing opportunities
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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 glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re in completely unexplored territory.
Day 2 - At sea
Days 3 - 6 - Sailing through ice floes
Day 7 - The North Pole
Days 8 - 11 - Heading South through the ice floes
Days 12 & 13 - At sea
Day 14 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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We'll compare a huge selection of expedition ships, cruises and operators to find your perfect cruise.
Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, plus look out for Polar Routes exclusive offers!
As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.
All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.
Why book with Polar Routes?
CHOICE
- We can compare a huge selection of expedition ships, cruises and operators.
- From former Russian research vessels to larger and luxurious ships - there is an expedition cruise to suit you.
- Our Polar Specialists will help you choose the perfect expedition cruise for your requirements.
SPECIALISTS
- We are the expedition cruise specialists and know all the polar destinations inside out.
- Our expert team of Polar Specialists have extensive knowledge of all the expedition ships & operators.
- All of our Polar Specialists have first-hand experience of expedition cruising to the polar regions.
VALUE
- Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, plus look out for Polar Routes exclusive offers!
- All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.
- As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.