Ponant Explorations has launched 12-night explorations to the Geographic North Pole in 2027 aboard Le Commandant Charcot, designed to showcase polar exploration in a shorter time frame.

The company said that the itineraries are a response to demand from the Americas’ market and complement its longer North Pole voyages.

Sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, the sailings depart on July 27, August 8, August 20 and September 1, 2027, and will traverse the Arctic Ocean en route to 90° North.

“Unique among polar expeditions, this journey to the Geographic North Pole offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the Arctic as few ever have. Over the past 15 months, we’ve worked closely with our deployment team to thoughtfully design a 12-night itinerary that will appeal to this

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