Adventure, running, science, forum at the top of the world.

Arctic Life and Science

Discover mesmerizing wildlife, visit onboard laboratories, and participate in scientific research. Join lectures by professors and scientists on oceanology, geopolitics, and more, all in the heart of the frozen wilderness.

Culinary Excellence

Savor world-class dining at Nuna, the only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, enjoy the buffet at Sila, crafted for polar exploration, or indulge in the grill’s delicious offerings—all while voyaging through the Arctic.

North Pole Forum™

Join a groundbreaking summit that blends adventure, sports, science, and global collaboration aboard the icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot. From Svalbard to the North Pole, visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, and leaders will gather for transformative discussions on sustainability and innovation. The ship’s Theater and Lounge will become hubs for talks, panels, and collaboration, offering open opportunities for all guests to participate and speak.

The North Pole Forum stands as a beacon of global cooperation, fueling innovation and forging pathways toward a sustainable future for the Arctic and beyond.

Race at the Top of the World

Compete in the World’s Coolest Marathon® — the North Pole Marathon®. Conquer extreme sub-zero temperatures to complete 42.195km (26.2 miles) in one of the most remote places on Earth.

Additional options: Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 10K, and 5K.

Young Explorers program

Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, kids aged 8 and up embark on the Arctic adventure.

They’ll engage in hands-on scientific research, work on collaborative projects, and learn from scientists through fun lessons.

Young explorers will tour the ship, meet engineers, and dive into the challenges of Arctic exploration.

They’ll even have the chance to present their discoveries at the North Pole Forum and participate in the North Pole Run.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Be among the few people in the world to go in search of the Geographic North Pole.
  • Run the World’s Coolest Marathon at the North Pole.
  • Enjoy the unique experience of sailing through the heart of the ice floe and the opportunities to observe the endless variety of forms and states of the ice, in the silence and respect of the landscapes through which you travel through.
  • The eye and the sound advice of our photo ambassador, a privileged opportunity to immortalize your journey with, on the program: workshops, lectures and customized advice to improve your photographic skills.
  • Landscapes: ice floes. In Spitsbergen, jagged mountains, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs, gigantic glaciers.
  • Wildlife: polar bears, Northern fulmar, ivory gull, seals, whales.
  • Many brand-new activities*: kayaking, hiking or snowshoeing, polar plunge.

(*Subject to weather & ice conditions and to sailing opportunities)

Ports of Call & Excursions

July 22, 2025

LONGYEARBYEN, SPITSBERGEN

Disembarkation at 8:00 AM. We’ll transport you to the airport for the flight back to Paris.

July 20-21, 2025

AT SEA ALONG SPITSBERGEN

The largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, its name meaning “pointed mountains” in German, Spitsbergen is the last piece of land before the Arctic ice floe. Aboard your ship, you will sail along the extremely spectacular coastline of this icy land. Between millennial glaciers and rugged mountains, you will discover a jagged coastline, hollowed-out by fjords. A unique setting, the refuge of a particularly rich avifauna, offering you the possibility of taking fabulous photographs from the deck of your ship.

July 15-19, 2025

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE SEA ICE

Enjoy the absolutely unique experience of sailing to the heart of the ice floe, this vast expanse of virgin, immaculate ice. The landscapes are constantly changing, shifting from a smooth, flat wilderness to a chaos of ice, then to channels of open water. Your ship will sail along these naturally open channels and through the areas where the frozen layer is thinnest, offering you the chance to experience magic maritime moments in the midst of drifting sea ice. It will also often be an opportunity to see a particular kind of fauna, totally dependent on the ice floe.

July 14, 2025

GEOGRAPHIC NORTH POLE

The Marathon day!

Defined by a 90° North latitude, the Geographic North Pole lies on the Earth’s rotational axis, at the intersection of all meridians. Plunged into darkness for six months of the year, then lit by the sun for the following six months, this mythical site, permanently covered in ice and remote from any land, has fascinated generations of explorers. So far, only a very few people have ever reached it: an exploit which is now accessible to you aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

July 9-13, 2025

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE SEA ICE

Enjoy the absolutely unique experience of sailing to the heart of the ice floe, this vast expanse of virgin, immaculate ice. The landscapes are constantly changing, shifting from a smooth, flat wilderness to a chaos of ice, then to channels of open water. Your ship will sail along these naturally open channels and through the areas where the frozen layer is thinnest, offering you the chance to experience magic maritime moments in the midst of drifting sea ice. It will also often be an opportunity to see a particular kind of fauna, totally dependent on the ice floe.

July 8, 2025

AT SEA ALONG SPITSBERGEN

The largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, its name meaning “pointed mountains” in German, Spitsbergen is the last piece of land before the Arctic ice floe. Aboard your ship, you will sail along the extremely spectacular coastline of this icy land. Between millennial glaciers and rugged mountains, you will discover a jagged coastline, hollowed-out by fjords. A unique setting, the refuge of a particularly rich avifauna, offering you the possibility of taking fabulous photographs from the deck of your ship.

July 7, 2025

Paris to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

We’ll fly from Paris to Longyearbyen in the morning. Upon arrival, enjoy a short excursion in Longyearbyen.
Longyearbyen is the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, located on Svalbard’s main island, and is the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. The landscapes of this mining town are simply breathtaking. If you visit in winter, you might also experience temperatures dropping below -40°C. The glaciers, the mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and the untouched nature, make you feel like you’re in completely unexplored territory.

Activities

Forum

The 2025 North Pole Forum is a world-class event that brings together adventure, sports, environmental and scientific research, global collaboration, and innovative initiatives. It is a groundbreaking gathering of visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, and leaders on an extraordinary journey. This transformative expedition aboard the icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot, traveling from Svalbard to the Geographic North Pole and back, serves as the perfect setting for this dynamic and intellectually stimulating summit.

running

Running across the top of the world, with an endless expanse of white in every direction, the Arctic air crisp and sharp, and the snow crunching beneath your feet. The sub-zero temperatures, unpredictable ice, and remote isolation push you to your physical and mental limits. It’s more than a race; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, where every step is a testament to human endurance and resilience.

KAYAKING

You will make the most of the sailing opportunities and weather and ice conditions to glide along on the clear waters or between the ice floes and get as close as possible to the immaculate nature of the poles. Supervised by licensed expert guides, you will try your hand in a kayak- a craft favored by the Inuits for at least 4,000 years. The kayak was initially used for hunting and fishing; for you, it will be a means of making the most of your adventure on the White Continent or in the Far North.

POLAR PLUNGE

Let yourself be seduced by the unrivaled sensations of being surrounded by cold water. Weather and ice conditions willing, you will have opportunities to undertake a unique experience during a polar plunge wearing just your swimming costume, in the middle of the ice. You will be be filled with intense emotions and will fully appreciate the energy boost when warming up after the swim!

HIKING OR SNOWSHOEING

During shore landings, depending on the ecological resilience of the biome, we will propose hikes at different levels, in the company of your experienced naturalist guides. From a simple stroll along the coast to walks lasting several hours to reach particular viewpoints or historical sites, you will make the most of the opportunities provided by the weather and ice conditions. When the itineraries allow, you’ll put on snowshoes* to set off like the explorers of old and discover areas that have barely known Man.

The Ship

Le Commandant Charcot

The World’s first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by LNG, Le Commandant Charcot encapsulates an eco-friendly design never before seen in the polar regions. Provided with 123 staterooms, in total harmony with nature, it will carry you safely and comfortably beyond known lands. Two research laboratories on board enable scientists to collect data that will increase our knowledge of the poles.

  • Flag: French
  • Construction: Sovik, NOR
  • Year: 2021
  • Length: 492 ft
  • Beam: 92 ft
  • Draft: 33 ft
  • Speed: 15 knots
  • Gross tonnage: 31 757 UMS
  • Ice class Polar: Class: PC2
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Guest capacity: 245
  • Crew members: 210
  • Electric propulsion motors: 34 MW
  • Installed power: 42 MW
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Prices

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Size
1st Guest (EUR)
2nd Guest (EUR)
3rd Guest (EUR)
4th Guest (EUR)
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Deck
Size
1st Guest (EUR)
2nd Guest (EUR)
3rd Guest (EUR)
4th Guest (EUR)
Prestige Stateroom
6
20m² + 5m² balcony
215ft² + 53ft² balcony
44,900 EUR
44,900 EUR
Prestige Stateroom
7
20m² + 5m² balcony
215ft² + 53ft² balcony
45,800 EUR
45,800 EUR
Prestige Stateroom
8
20m² + 5m² balcony
215ft² + 53ft² balcony
46,600 EUR
46,600 EUR
Deluxe Suite
6
28m² + 5m² balcony
301ft² + 53ft² balcony
48,000 EUR
48,000 EUR
Deluxe Suite
7
28m² + 5m² balcony
301ft² + 53ft² balcony
49,900 EUR
49,900 EUR
Deluxe Suite
8
28m² + 5m² balcony
301ft² + 53ft² balcony
51,780 EUR
51,780 EUR
Prestige Suite
7
40m² + 10m² balcony
430ft² + 107ft² balcony
68,700 EUR
68,700 EUR
34,350 EUR
3,500 if undder 18Y
34,350 EUR
3,500 if under 18Y
Prestige Suite
8
40m² + 10m² balcony
430ft² + 107ft² balcony
69,900 EUR
68,700 EUR
34,950 EUR
3,500 if under 18Y
34,950 EUR
3,500 if under 18Y
Grand Prestige Suite
6
42m² + 5m² balcony
452ft² + 54ft² balcony
71,000 EUR
71,000 EUR
Privilege Suite
8
48m² + 12m² balcony
516ft² + 135ft² balcony
75,200 EUR
75,200 EUR
37,600 EUR
3,500 if uner 18Y
37,600 EUR
3,500 if uner 18Y
Duplex Suite
6+7
94  m² + 26  m² balcony
1011 ft² + 279 ft² terrace
103,660 EUR
103,660 EUR
51,830 EUR
3,500 if under 18Y
51,830 EUR
3,500 if under 18Y
Owner's Suite
8
115m² + 186m² balcony
1237ft² + 2002ft² terrace
135,700 EUR
135,700 EUR
67,850 EUR
3,500 if under 18Y
67,850 EUR
3,500 if under 18Y


1. There is a deduction of 3,000 EUR for non-runner.
2. A child sharing a double occupancy room with one adult pays the adult price.

With paid registration fees, Runbuk, Inc. provides:

• Registration fee for the marathon and shorter distances as selected.
• Medals, t-shirts, patches, and other souvenirs for runners.
• Event photos and videos for personal use and local publication.
• Economy class flights Paris-Longyearbyen-Paris. A 1,500 EUR deduction applies if flying to Longyearbyen independently.
• Choice of stateroom aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
• Meals inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner with mineral water and wines (red, rose, rouge).
• Open Bar Classic service in the bars and cabin mini-bars.
• Highly qualified expedition team and Zodiac landings.
• Complimentary boot rental.
• Polar parka provided for personal use.
• Unlimited Wi-Fi (speed varies due to weather conditions).
• Evening entertainment and events.
• North Pole Forum program for guests who opt in.
• Young Explorer program available for children who opt in.


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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 7

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45,800 €
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 8

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

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Deluxe Suite Deck 7
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Deluxe Suite Deck 7

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Deluxe Suite Deck 8
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Deluxe Suite Deck 8

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Prestige Suite Deck 7
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Prestige Suite Deck 7

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Prestige Suite Deck 8
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Prestige Suite Deck 8

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Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6
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Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6

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71,000 €
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Privilege Suite Deck 8
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Privilege Suite Deck 8

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75,200 €
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Duplex Suite Deck 6
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Duplex Suite Deck 6

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103,660 €
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Owner's Suite
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Owner's Suite

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135,700 €
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