An exceptional expedition for those looking to cover the geographic north pole in an exceptional way! This expedition takes on a different route, showing you the best of the northernmost points of the earth. With a round-trip from Paris, France, the expedition begins at the northern most settlement of the earth - Longyerbyen, Svalbard, and makes its way to the north pole in an iceclass ship, showing you some of the best wildlife, ice and sceneries of the archipelago and region in between
Half of the excitement of this expedition lies in the journey up to the pole, where we seize the opportunity of midnight sun to explore surroundings from the deck. The rest half is all about the North Pole!
A special moment on ice, dancing around the pole, hiking through an icescape of melt ponds & pressure ridges, & even a dip in the freezing ocean. Savor the satisfaction of achieving one of the great prizes of adventure travel
With our starting point being archipelago of many islands, if time and conditions permit, enjoy chances of exploring one of few island of svalbard
With this expedition happening during the 24 hour daylight season, enjoy plenty of time to absorb the beautiful sceneries & photograph them.
Once we enter the 3 meter pack ice area, polar bear sightings might occur! With also many opportunities to sight them at Franz Josef, the 24-hour daylight will allow to exploit every opportunity for wildlife viewing
While sailing surrounding icy waters to and fro the pole, and while exploring Franz Josef archipelago, it is possible to spot seals, walrus, even the elusive bowhead whale, apart from many other whales
During your visit to Franz Josef enjoy chances to observe abundance of nesting Arctic seabirds such as the rare ivory gull. Given this is a sea expedition, many of them will also be our companions during the journey
While navigating our and into Svalbard, the expedition team will try to take you on land on sturdy inflated rubber boats, to observe stunning wildlife, watch icebergs up close, or simply admire the views of a particular site
Your exclusive chance to learn about the ingenious engineering of nuclear-ice breaker. Go deep inside to see firsthand how atomic session is harnessed to take you safely and cleanly through solid sea ice
From a simple stroll along the coast to walks lasting several hours to reach particular viewpoints or historical sites, we will try to explore some of the sites on the way where conditions are favourable. Where possible, we will walk on snowshoes to set off like the explorers of old and discover areas that have barely known to Man.
An activity for those who fancy game fishing, get a chance to try this unusual activity! With the help of a naturalist, we will look for the perfect spot to cut a hole on the ice floe or on frozen lakes and try to catch fish using an ancestral method.
With a chance to hike on sea ice at North Pole, we will also aim to make landings at unique islands of Svalbard to explore its ice scapes, unique flora and fauna
Here's the chance to engage in something more thrilling and memorable. Plunge courageously into near-freezing waters with a rope secured around your middle, and get awarded a beverage on successfully clambering out!
The captain on board invites its guest to learn about their navigation techniques, and maybe even witness first hand as the team makes exceptional halt at the north pole
This very first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship powered by LNG offers a luxurious exploration experience. With the ability to host 245 guests, it provides you a french style pampered stay
Containing 123 suits and staterooms, the philosophy of the ship remains : to provide a rare and exceptional ambiance for every passenger welcomed onboard and reinforce the feeling and sense of sailing on a private yacht. Some of the split level suites also offer private terraces and jacuzzis
Enjoy the service of being pampered at the spa, warm yourself at the sauna, or workout at the gym...every area of this expedition ship is designed to penetrate the light and watch the outside surroundings