Le Commandant Charcot — 16-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík

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16-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík

16 nights · Arctic · 7 ports of call

16-night Arctic cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, departing Reykjavík and calling at Tasiilaq, coastal cruising, Ittoqqortoormiit, Svalbard Islands, Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen.

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Ship: Le Commandant Charcot
Cruise line: PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Duration: 16 nights
Region: Arctic
Departs: Reykjavík
Returns: Longyearbyen

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Where this voyage takes you

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Day-by-day itinerary

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- Reykjavík
  Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
  - Hallgrímskirkja
  - Blue Lagoon
  - Golden Circle
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At sea
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- Tasiilaq
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4
- coastal cruising
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5
- Ittoqqortoormiit
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6
- coastal cruising
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7
At sea
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8
At sea
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9
At sea
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10
At sea
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11
At sea
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12
- Svalbard Islands
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13
At sea
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14
- Spitsbergen
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- Svalbard Islands
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At sea
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- Longyearbyen
  The main settlement of Svalbard and one of the northernmost towns on earth, set on a fjord in the Norwegian high Arctic. Colourful timber houses sit below glaciers and old coal-mining works, with polar bears in the surrounding wilderness.
  - Arctic glaciers
  - Coal-mining history
  - Midnight sun

Upcoming departures

28 May 2026
8 Jun 2027

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16-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 16-night Arctic cruise calls at Reykjavík, Tasiilaq, coastal cruising, Ittoqqortoormiit, Svalbard Islands, Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen.

How many days are spent at sea?

10 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Reykjavík and ends in Longyearbyen.

How long is this cruise?

16 nights aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 28 May 2026 and 8 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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