From: Norway, Tromsø
To: Norway, Tromsø
Dates: 14.10.2026 - 24.10.2026
Duration: 11 Nights
Ship: LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT

Polar Nights: From the North Cape to Spitsbergen

The writer Jørn Riel described the polar night as a “a world apart, […] unique and fascinating, where nature reigns supreme and men keep a low profile.” When the northern winter approaches, the sun hardly rises over the horizon any more: let yourself be guided towards a new temporality, the moment when a long dusk stretches out after the day, until the polar night which will extend until mid-February 2027 in Svalbard. From the delicious comfort of Le Commandant Charcot sailing from the jagged coastlines of Norway to the ice-covered reliefs of Spitsbergen, dive into the heart of landscapes lit by powdered hues and set off in search of the exhilarating spectacle of the Northern Lights and share unique moments, just a stone's throw away from the emblematic North Cape in Lapland, with the Sami, one of Europe’s last indigenous communities. The itinerary is subject to change based on port approvals and to comply with applicable government regulations.Please also note that the sailing programme, shore visits and activities cannot be guaranteed, as they are subject to weather and ice conditions.

LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT

  • Guests: 245
  • Suites: 123
  • Crew: 215
  • Spa: 1
  • Restaurants: 2
  • Length: 492 ft
  • Beam: 92 ft
  • Draft: 33 ft
  • Ice class polar: Class PC2
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Decks: 5
  • Zodiacs: 16
  • Tonnage: 31 757 UMS
  • Electric propulsion motors: 34 MW
  • Power: 42 MW
  • Construction: Sovik, Norway
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arrival
Departure
1
Oct 14, 2026
Norway, Tromsø
16:00*
18:00
2
Oct 15, 2026
cruising
-
-
3
Oct 16, 2026
Norway, Spitsbergen
-
-
4
Oct 17, 2026
Norway, Longyearbyen
-
-
5
Oct 18, 2026
Norway, Ny-Alesund
-
-
6
Oct 19, 2026
cruising
-
-
7
Oct 20, 2026
Norway, the North-West Region of Spitsbergen
-
-
8
Oct 21, 2026
Norway, Spitsbergen
-
-
9
Oct 22, 2026
Norway, Bjørnøya
-
-
10
Oct 23, 2026
Norway, Honningsvag
-
-
11
Oct 24, 2026
Norway, Tromsø
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 20 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 20 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 28 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 40 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 115 m²
  • Pax: 6
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Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 48 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Duplex Suite

  • Cabin: 94 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner's Suite

  • Cabin: 115 m²
  • Pax: 6
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