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Visit one of the most remote corners of the planet - the North Pole! Crowning the globe at the center of the Arctic Circle, the North Pole awaits the adventurous few who will brave its frigid temperatures to experience life at the top of the world. Keep an eye out for the various whale species, polar bears, walruses, and other wildlife that call this home. Depart from one of Scandinavia's northern ports; board a comfortable icebreaker ship, and travel deep into the Arctic. With the North Pole Expedition, you will cross the gateway to the Russian Arctic—the Novaya Zemlya archipelago that forms the Barents Sea. From there, cross the Barents Sea to Franz Josef Land, an archipelago of more than 192 islands covered in glaciers and home to high arctic wildlife. Contact us when you're ready to start planning your North Pole expedition!

Our Favorite North Pole Destinations

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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Arctic walrus colony on Wrangel Island

Baffin Island
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Early morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland

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Herd of Arctic reindeer

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Houses of Greenland

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View of Reykjavik from the Church Tower

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Beautiful arctic landscape

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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen

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Our Favorite North Pole Activities

A walrus relaxes on the snow.

Wildlife Viewing
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Abundant Arctic birdlife

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Arctic puffins

Arctic Hiking
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Kayak quiet waters as you sail to remote polar regions

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Arctic northern lights on a small ship cruise

Northern Lights Cruises
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Native Dancers

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Amazing North Pole Cruises for 2027

Blomstrandhalvoya landing with water and ice breaks in between, Spitsbergen Svalbard
from $38,140
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The Geographic North Pole

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen frontier
  • Navigate drifting Arctic sea ice
  • Reach the Geographic North Pole
  • Visit Ny Alesund scientific base
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 13-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot, starting in Longyearbyen and sailing through Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes to the North Pole. Experience wildlife encounters, visit Ny Alesund, and explore breathtaking fjords while enjoying Zodiac landings with expert guides.
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Walruses huddled together on the ice
from $50,370
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Blosseville Coast Greenland
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Cross Polar Ice Floes
  • Visit Northwest Spitsbergen Region
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Reykjavik / Paris
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Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen on a 17-day cruise. Explore Greenland’s remote coastlines, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, navigate Arctic sea ice, reach the Geographic North Pole, and discover the wildlife, glaciers, and fjords of Svalbard on this polar expedition.
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A sow with her cubs
from $53,030
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Blosseville Coast
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Spitsbergen glaciers
  • Navigate Greenland fjords
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Reykjavik / Paris
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Embark on an 18-day Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Greenland’s frozen coasts, navigate Arctic sea ice, and reach the Geographic North Pole. Discover remote Inuit communities, witness unique wildlife, and experience unmatched polar exploration across one of Earth’s most isolated regions.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $51,770
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Spitsbergen zodiac exploration
  • Arctic sea ice navigation
  • Scoresby Sound Fjord exploration
  • Blosseville Coast wildlife sighting
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Hiking
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Embark on an 18-day polar cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík. Cross Arctic sea ice, reach the Geographic North Pole, explore the Ittoqqortoormiit region, Scoresby Sound, and the Blosseville Coast, and spot polar bears, whales, walruses, seals, and Arctic wildlife.
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A sow leads her cubs across the ice
from $51,940
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The Geographic North Pole and Exploration of Northern Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Navigate Greenland ice floes
  • Explore remote Peary Land
  • Sail Northeast Greenland Park
  • Visit Station Nord Greenland
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Cruise across Greenland, the Geographic North Pole, Svalbard, and Reykjavik aboard Le Commandant Charcot on a 19-day polar voyage. Navigate sea ice, encounter Arctic wildlife, visit Station Nord, explore the Ittoqqortoormiit region, and discover Scoresby Sound. Experience remote regions reached by very few travelers.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $34,980
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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Reach Geographic North Pole
  • Navigate Arctic sea ice
  • Spot Polar bears along Spitsbergen
  • Explore Northwest Spitsbergen
Starts / Ends
Paris / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Longyearbyen through Spitsbergen and Arctic sea ice to the Geographic North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Navigate frozen landscapes, observe polar wildlife, explore fjords by Zodiac, and experience one of the world’s most remote expedition routes before returning to Svalbard.
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Le Commandant Charcot

from $11,460
The polar explorer ship Le Commandant Charcot travels to remote regions of the Arctic and Antarctic. This expedition ship is unique because of its revolutionary and environmentally friendly design.
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Early morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland

Arctic Overview

The Arctic brings to mind scenes of ice, snow, and barren stretches of land. Though it is a remote part of the world, it offers travelers so much more than these things! Intriguing culture, remarkable wildlife, fascinating history, and breathtaking landscape are all experienced during a visit to the Arctic.
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A polar bear takes a wintery nap

Arctic Cruise: When to Go?

May through September is usually the top season to plan your Arctic cruise as there are fewer insects, the temperatures are tolerable, and usually above freezing levels.
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How Much does a North Pole Cruise Cost?

The cost of a North Pole cruise varies depending on the cruise line, ship, and length of the trip.

Very few expedition cruise lines venture all the way to the North Pole, and very few vessels are capable and safe for such a epic journey. 

Contact one of our North Pole expert trip planners for help in choosing the perfect icebreaker ship and planning a seamless expedition cruise to the Arctic.

 
Explore the Arctic waters up close aboard a zodiac

Top Places to Visit in the Arctic

An expedition cruise through the Arctic is unlike any other vacation experience. As you follow in the wake of great explorers, you will discover firsthand the breathtaking beauty and surprising biodiversity that exists in the northernmost region of the globe. A cruise of the Arctic may circumnavigate one single country or cross the Arctic Circle on a comprehensive expedition.
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Penguins on an ice formation

Wildlife Guide to Polar Regions

Which polar region is home to penguins? Or how about those elusive narwhals? Before your travels, it will be helpful to learn more about the different species that inhabit the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica. You may be surprised to learn the differences!
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Seals in Antarctica with zodiac in background

The Polar Experience

The Polar regions are true adventure destinations that are still being discovered by even the most well-seasoned travelers. Planning a trip to the Arctic or Antarctica can be intimidating to people who have a lot of travel experience, let alone those who do not. As experts in Polar travel, let us make it easy to determine the best trip for you!
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