The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

8-night polar expedition · 4 departures · from $12,500 per guest

8 nightsDuration
Le Commandant CharcotShip
Helsinki to KemiRoute
Dec 22, 2026Next sailing

The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

It’s raining stars in our bed. This sensitive evocation of the Arctic night, which is the title of Scandinavian poetry collection, invites us to the best seats in the house to watch the union between the vault of heaven and the earth’s crust, beneath a multitude of stars. In the delicious comfort of Le Commandant Charcot, experience winter at the gateway to the Arctic, admire the spectacle of the Gulf of Bothnia, between enchanted landscapes and traditions, and from the Stockholm Archipelago discover a magical world in half-light.

Experience the period of Kaamos, the polar night, during which luminosity is reduced to a twilight of 4 to 5 hours per day, representing everyday life for the local population. The itinerary may be altered based on port approvals and to comply with applicable government regulations Please also note that the sailing programme, shore visits and activities cannot be guaranteed, as they are subject to weather conditions

Upcoming departures

Sails	Ship	Nights	From (per guest)
Dec 22, 2026	Le Commandant Charcot	8	$12,500	Cabins & fares
Dec 30, 2026	Le Commandant Charcot	8	$13,800	Cabins & fares
Jan 7, 2027	Le Commandant Charcot	8	$12,740	Cabins & fares
Jan 15, 2027	Le Commandant Charcot	8	$13,910	Cabins & fares

Day by day

As planned for the Dec 22, 2026 departure; other departures may differ.

Day 1Helsinki
Day 2Stockholm
Day 3Stockholm
Day 4Rauma
Day 5Day at Sea
Day 6Luleå
Day 7Oulu
Day 8Kemi
Day 9Kemi

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