The Geographic North Pole (90°N) - Earth’s northernmost point. Photo credit: Ponant
FOR CENTURIES, people have wondered if the Earth is round or flat.
Sailors and scientists spent years seeking the truth. Today, we know the Earth is a sphere, but the real question has shifted—from shapes to boundaries.
Thanks to revolutionary advances in travel, even the most remote corners of the planet, such as the Geographic North Pole (90°N) and beyond the Antarctic Circle (66.3°S), are now reachable.
In the past, these distant and untouched regions were accessible only to scientists, researchers or military expeditions.
But imagine this: standing at the very top of the world at the Geographic North Pole or exploring the icy expanse beyond the Antarctic Circle.
With Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant’s state-of-the-art hybrid Luxury Polar Icebreaker, travellers can embark on an expedition to explore the raw beauty of these extraordinary places.
This is more than just travel—it is the next frontier of adventure.
Le Commandant Charcot on cutting through sea ice.
Since 2019, Sedunia Travel has partnered with Ponant, the world’s leader in luxury expedition cruises to redefine cruise travel.
These expeditions are now no longer just about sightseeing or capturing stunning photos, but more focused on providing an overall educational experience and fostering the protection of planet Earth in our journeys that go beyond expectations.
Together, Sedunia Travel and Ponant have set a new level of exploration.
Sedunia Travel set foot on top of the world.
Polar expedition expertise
Now entering into the fourth season since launching the polar expedition in Malaysia, Sedunia Travel has a team of experienced travel consultants who have a vast knowledge of the polar region.
Sedunia Travel has turned dreams into reality for many exploration lovers to go beyond the Arctic, Antarctica, Greenland and even up to the Geographic North Pole.
Aside from the four sisterships, Ponant’s latest and most technologically advanced ship in the cruising industry, “Le Commandant Charcot” is capable of breaking thick ice up to three metres, and is able to access the most remote part of the planet.
Sedunia Travel executive director Teoh Leng Lan was on Ponant’s 16-day journey aboard Le Commandant Charcot this season.
“Travelling to the North Pole is a dream for any avid traveller. You have to be here to understand what it’s all about.
“This expedition is not just about reaching the 90°N, but it’s very educational and we all learn about the various types of ice, the Arctic wildlife such as the surviving Polar Bears which are facing extinction.”
She describes the surreal experience of standing at the Geographic North Pole as unforgettable.
She added, “Now I am standing on the top of the world, where everything around me is South. I can now claim that I’ve travelled around the world within minutes.”
Sedunia Travel offers travellers a new level of exploration.
Le Commandant Charcot Exploration
Looking ahead, the 2025/2026 Season expedition has just been launched.
Highlights include voyages to the Geographic North Pole, North East Greenland’s Ittoqqortoormiit in the Arctic, as well as to the Ross Sea and Weddell Sea of Antarctica in search of the Emperor Penguin – the largest species in the world – in areas no other ship can ever reach.
These itineraries offer travellers the chance to embark on memorable journeys, creating a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
To find out more, visit https://seduniatravel.com/promotion/ponant-le-commandant-charcot/ or call 03–2779 5479 (Kuala Lumpur branch) / 04-2288 088 (Penang branch) or email cruise@seduniatravel.com
