The icy landscape of the Arctic, once reserved for only the most adventurous mariners, is now accessible to tourists who want to see the North Pole in luxury
Le Commandant Charcot, a new state-of-the-art icebreaker cruise ship, sets off on its Arctic maiden voyage this month, bringing passengers to 90 degrees north.
The 16-day cruise originates from the world’s most northerly settlement: Longyearbyen, in the archipelago of Svalbard, about halfway between Norway’s northern coast and the North Pole. The ship has the power to carve through dense layers of ice and uses liquefied natural gas to power its hybrid engine. This rarefied experience comes at a considerable price , but guests can choose from three gourmet restaurants and relax at the onboard spa, complete sauna, and an indoor pool.
Other new ships exploring the Arctic this summer—though not as far north as Le Commandant Charcot—include Quark’s
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