

Cruise itinerary
17-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík
17 nights · Arctic · 5 ports of call
17-night Arctic cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, departing Reykjavík and calling at coastal cruising, Ittoqqortoormiit, Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Arctic
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Longyearbyen
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Le Commandant Charcot sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Reykjavík
Depart 20:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
coastal cruising
- Day4
Ittoqqortoormiit
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15

Spitsbergen
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18

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
- 10 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Arctic cruise calls at Reykjavík, coastal cruising, Ittoqqortoormiit, Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen.
How many days are spent at sea?
14 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?
17 nights aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.