Group Size: Le Commandant Charcot can accommodate up to 245 passengers for this voyage
Price: Starting from $38,440
Harvard Alumni Travels has reserved a limited number of cabins on this regularly scheduled PONANT voyage. Harvard Alumni Travels passengers will be joined by Dartmouth College Alumni Travel, Stanford Travel/Study, and Brown Travelers, as well as various travelers from independent registrations.
Trip Overview
We invite you to be among the few in the world to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 15-night journey— an extraordinary expedition to the Geographic North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker powered by hybrid-electric propulsion.
We will sail into the vast silence of the High Arctic, navigating ice floes and shifting seascapes as we attempt to reach 90° North—the elusive pinnacle of polar exploration. Along the way, witness a dynamic world of polar bears, seals, whales, and ivory gulls, and engage in optional adventures such as kayaking, snowshoeing, and even a polar plunge.
This is more than a voyage—it is an exploration in the spirit of great adventurers like Amundsen and Peary, an encounter with raw beauty few ever experience, and an opportunity to travel in comfort and camaraderie with fellow alumni from Harvard, Dartmouth, Stanford, and Brown.
Schedule by Day
Pricing
Category | Double Occupancy, Per Person | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Stateroom, Deck 6 | $38,440 | $38,440 |
| Prestige Stateroom, Deck 7 | $38,890 | $38,890 |
| Prestige Stateroom, Deck 8 | $39,350 | $39,350 |
| Deluxe Suite, Deck 6 | $40,030 | $40,030 |
| Deluxe Suite, Deck 7 | $41,170 | $41,170 |
| Deluxe Suite, Deck 8 | $42,080 | $42,080 |
| Prestige Suite, Deck 7 | $49,850 | $49,850 |
| Prestige Suite, Deck 8 | $50,990 | $50,990 |
| Grand Prestige Suite, Deck 6 | $52,130 | $52,130 |
| Privilege Suite, Deck 8 | $54,410 | $54,410 |
| Duplex Suite, Deck 6 | $69,240 | $69,240 |
| Owner's Suite, Deck 8 | $170,950 | $338,300 |
Accommodations
15-night cruise aboard the Le Commandant Charcot
What to Expect
This is an expedition-type cruise involving shore landings by rubber Zodiac boats. Participants must be able to get in and out of the Zodiacs with minimal assistance. While ashore in the Arctic, the excursions involve a fair amount of walking over rocky, uneven, and sometimes steep terrain. Activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing, and polar plunging will be offered and will have physical and medical requirements that will be shared in confirmation documents.
Please note: We are privileged guests in these remote and extreme environments, where nature sets the course and ice and weather conditions guide our journey. Navigation—particularly through fjords—will be determined day by day, with careful consideration given to preserving coastal ice. As such, the sailing program, excursions, wildlife observations, and onboard activities are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Each voyage is unique, shaped by the shifting Arctic landscape. Rest assured, the Captain and Expedition Leader will make every effort to provide a rich and meaningful experience, always prioritizing safety and adhering to the strict guidelines set by the Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO).
