Welcome to North Pole Cruises
Explore the polar regions with the experts in North Pole expedition cruises
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From the rarely-seen polar wilderness of the Geographic North Pole to the captivating beauty and wildlife of Svalbard, our passionate team of polar experts is here to help you plan your dream North Pole cruise.
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - ReykjavÃk
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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North Pole Cruise Ship
Le Commandant Charcot
The only purpose-built expedition ship that can cruise to the North Pole, Le Commandant Charcot opens up new frontiers in polar exploration. The world’s first luxury icebreaker ship, Le Commandant Charcot, can push through ice floes up to 3 metres thick to reach the Geographical North Pole.
Ice sailing is a mesmerising experience and part of the Arctic adventure. Enjoy watching the vast expanse of polar scenery from the ship’s heated lagoon or the privacy of your balcony.
Le Commandant Charcot features hybrid electric and liquid natural gas propulsion, offering new levels of sustainability. Onboard scientists conduct polar research, furthering our knowledge of the remote polar regions.
The North Pole Cruise Experience
Only a handful of people in an exclusive group reach the Geographical North Pole each year. Sailing through the ice floes, it takes 6-7 days to reach the North Pole from Svalbard.
During the North Pole expedition, guests can enjoy lectures and shore excursions, including ice landings, with a team of expert guides. If the weather conditions allow, they will have the chance to take a polar plunge on the voyage.
North Pole expedition cruises include charter flights from Paris to Longyearbyen.
Plan Your Geographic North Pole Cruise
The Geographic North Pole lies at 90 degrees north, the most northerly point on Earth. Due to the heavy sea ice, it is off limits to regular expedition ships. North Pole cruises on Le Commandant Charcot operate during the short summer season from July to September.
Secure your cabin with North Pole cruises and receive:
- 100 % Financial protect
- The best price for your North Pole cruise
- Free expert advice to help you plan
Where would you like to explore?
The Arctic
Due to its remote location Arctic cruises offer the best way to explore the pristine wilderness above the Arctic Circle. Zodiac cruises offer the perfect chance to explore the icy waters with a highly experienced expedition team. See walruses and polar bears in their natural habitat. If you feel adventurous opt for the polar plunge or kayak next to an ice floe during the Arctic Summer.
North Pole
Become one of the few people to have visited the most northerly point on Earth.
Northwest Passage
Follow in the footsteps of explorers and encounter the fabled sea route.
Svalbard
Witness polar bears and Arctic wildlife in its pristine, natural habitat.
Greenland
Explore the remote wilderness of the largest island on Earth.
Antarctica
Follow early explorers and encounter the least visited continent on the planet. During the summer months in Antarctica, an expedition cruise is the perfect way to encounter whales, penguins and Elephant seals in abundance.
Antarctic Peninsula
Witness the magical scenery, captivating landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica.
South Georgia
Explore this remote sub-Antarctic island known for some of the largest concentrations of wildlife on Earth.
Falkland Islands
Encounter diverse wildlife including albatrosses and penguins on these remote islands.
Ross Sea
Explore the seldom visited Ross Sea known for its fascinating polar history and diverse wildlife.
Why Choose Us?
5 Reasons To Choose Us
From our expertise and outstanding customer service to our robust financial protection, find out why North Pole Cruises is the right choice.
About Us
Born from a passion for exploring remote places and a wealth of knowledge about luxury expedition cruising, we are here to help you plan your perfect expedition.
Plan Your Expedition
Send your enquiry and our Travel Experience Team will search from 100’s of cruises and assist you finding the right ship and itinerary for you.
What Our Guests Say
Would Highly Recommend
Very friendly and helpful team. Great selection of cruises. As a solo traveler they went the extra mile to help me find a great rate for my expedition. I highly recommend it if you are new to expedition cruising or a solo traveler.I used North Pole Cruises to help me…
I used North Pole Cruises to help me plan an expedition cruise to Antarctica. I found the person I spoke to very helpful and they gave good advice on the different ships and cruises on offer. I would use them again for planning my next polar cruise.North Pole Cruises Guide
North Pole Weather
Discover the weather on top of the world at the North Pole, the average temperature during the summer and what to expect on your North Pole Cruise.
North Pole Travel Guide
Find out all the ways of reaching the most northerly point in the world, from cruising through the Arctic ice to North Pole expeditions.
When To Go To The North Pole
The Geographic North Pole is only accessible from July to September when the sea ice is navigable and stretches as far as the horizon on a North Pole expedition.
North Pole Animals
Discover the high Arctic wildlife you may see on the sea ice during a North Pole cruise including polar bears, ringed seals, walruses, Arctic foxes and Arctic birds.
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About North Pole Cruises
Each year, we help our guests embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the top of the world, to the Geographic North Pole and other polar destinations, including the South Pole, Antarctica, Svalbard, and the Canadian Arctic.
So whether you’re interested in navigating through ice floes and joining a real Arctic exploration or a wildlife lover interested in seeing polar bears or other Arctic wildlife in the icy wilderness, we have the experience and knowledge to help you find the perfect expedition cruise.
Top Tip: It is crucial to plan North Pole trips well in advance due to their limited availability. Bookings are often made 12 to 18 months ahead of time. That said, we always have some last-minute spaces available.
If your ultimate goal is to reach the North Pole and join an exclusive club of people who reach the Geographic North Pole every year, why not reach out to our travel experience team today?
