Innovative Polar Expeditions
- Par Excellence
Private Charters in Antarctica and the Arctic with SEDNA
Expedition of a Lifetime
Making Exploration Meaningful
With science and exploration at the forefront of their minds, SEDNA provides the opportunity to charter a unique polar expedition and transform it into an impactful mission full of meaning. The Antarctic expedition takes guests to places that humans have never before been, and the ship can reach unexplored areas of open water thanks to the reinforced ice breaker hull. SEDNA builds and creates expeditions into the unspoiled regions of the earth with the help of and in direct collaboration with scientists and indigenous communities to create insightful and respectful journeys.
Even with providing all of these experiences, SEDNA is able to contribute positively to the environment and provide carbon offset plans. These voyages will allow guests such as scientists, journalists, artists, businesspeople, children, and families to experience the true nature of polar conditions, gain education and awareness on environmental issues, and motivate them in the fight to save our planet.
The Antarctica Itinerary
Exploration is a State of Mind
SEDNA works with trained scientists and local natives to ensure the most informed exploration of Antarctica. The itinerary covered the vast expanses on the east coast of the Antarctic peninsula, allowing them to set foot in never before reached areas. SEDNA developed and adopted ‘useful exploration’ for their expeditions, in which participants can take part in educational experiences, sensory immersive environments, and adventure in uncharted territory. Diving in polar waters, cross-country skiing across expansive ice fields, bivouac camping, and opportunities to experience the harsh and icy but beautiful environment of Antarctica are all once-in-a-lifetime adventures that SEDNA allows to come to light with their expeditions.
Commandant Charcot
The One of a Kind Cruising Ice Breaker
Travel in esteemed elegance while embarking on your Antarctic journey aboard the Commandant Charcot, the world’s first and only luxury Icebreaker ship. The double-action hull along with other technological innovations classify this ship as a PC2, meaning it is capable of breaking 2m of ice and crossing ice pressure ridges of more than 10m. The captain, Etienne Garcia, has the integral experience necessary to operate this expedition with utmost efficiency. The Commandant Charcot isn’t only a wonderful tool for conducting scientific research, but a remarkably extravagant stay for guests. With an elite choice of cuisine for guests and elaborate laboratory facilities for scientists and researchers, this ship is truly remarkable.
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Features such as the blue lagoon, an outdoor heated bathing experience, the relaxation area, an indoor pool and cocktail area with expansive windows over the vast polar scenery, and the duplex suites, with a private terrace and jacuzzi, make for a riveting yet comfortable polar experience. The ship itself runs on the latest environmentally friendly fuel on the market, liquified natural gas. Commandant Charcot also harnesses recycled energy from the ship’s propulsion system, further displaying eco-conscious efforts and sustainable practices.
The Renowned Nicolas Dubreuil
“Only Weather and Ice are Masters.”
Nicolas Niko Dubreuil, the Director of Expedition Design, Sustainability, and Science, is the Project Manager for the expedition’s design. Niko is in charge of designing tasks for the whole expedition as well as the creation of ice routing software, expedition spaces, ice tank tests, and itinerary. He instructs for the thorough set-up of the ship, by performing ice tests, sea tests, equipment checks, and training of the team. Dubreil has unrivaled knowledge and perfect command of the surrounding terrain.
His abilities came from his exploits in traveling across the icy and frigid expanses of Greenland, where he had to face and overcome many difficult situations. Niko paves the way for others to share and exchange knowledge and experiences across adventures. No one can do what he does, as his 30 years of experience in exploration and ability to communicate with the local communities of polar regions after living among them provides him with the most valuable experience in preparing and accompanying expeditions.
The SEDNA Mission
Sophisticated, Innovative, Participatory, Immersive,
and Engaging Explorations in Unspoiled Polar Regions
SEDNA operates their work and expeditions under their 4 founding pillars, Exploration, Science, Meeting, and Sharing. Exploration gives people unparalleled experiences with different cultures, new environments, nature’s beauty, and the wonders of the world. The importance of science is essential to be able to contribute to curiosity with valuable research and knowledge. The meeting of local communities to work together and learn from their environmental adaptations is the key to a successful journey. Sharing of valuable information among local guides, explorers and scientists promotes healthy teamwork and allows for contributions from everyone involved.
Their mission is to grant access to the most untouched polar places to allow for exploration, research, and discoveries, all while being environmentally conscious and respectful of the surrounding nature. SEDNA strives to inspire awareness of the importance of science and the environment to everyone. They organize missions that are designed in direct collaboration with indigenous communities to share their immense knowledge and daily lives with explorers. SEDNA doesn’t just focus on cruises and has organized sledding expeditions to the furthest reaches of Greenland’s vast icy lands to discover new and previously unexplored lands. Their focus isn’t mainly on business or marketing, but on making these experiences meaningful for all. Their staff of volunteers provides heart and passion in their approach to exploration. There is a very present urgency to face the changes that are negatively affecting the environment, and SEDNA paves the way to inspire action by partnering with science and research groups to battle the looming threat of environmental disruptions.
PONANT
Environmentally Friendly Luxury
SEDNA consistently collaborates with PONANT to charter explorations in the Antarctic. They aim to promote meaningful excursions while working alongside aboriginal and scientific communities to customize private charters and set off into the unknown. PONANT prioritizes environmentally friendly ways of work, such as their use of liquified natural gas to fuel their ship and low environmental impact navigation practices and expeditions.
Relationships with Scientific Organizations
Science is Everyone’s Business
With the opportunities of exploration and expedition SEDNA can provide, scientists are able to embark on journeys to unseen areas of the polar regions and conduct meaningful research to gain knowledge that benefits the world. Sharing such a trip with scientists and researchers creates a fruitful relationship full of exchanges of knowledge and experiences. On the Antarctic expedition, 20 scientists each in their 10 respective fields
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The Aftermath of Charter
Journies from which you return a Changed Person
Any journey as life-changing as the Antarctic expedition will leave guests feeling awestruck and reminiscent of the time spent there. Experiencing things no one has ever experienced before and exploring uncharted lands never walked by man will fill guests with a sense of wonder and determination to protect the environment that they witnessed.
Such a remarkable once-in-a-lifetime adventure exposes one to becoming aware and inspired to not only learn about the ways of the planet but respect and passionately protect it. These expeditions can bring to light a level of awareness on the values of research and scientific exploration. It is truly remarkable that such an exquisite immersive experience is available to embark on in luxurious accommodations. Experiencing the wonders of the world and knowledge of indigenous peoples is certainly the best way to learn about the ways in which we should be protecting our world.
Experience the Incomparable
Transforming Charters into Unique Experiences
No one is doing what SEDNA is, so these unique and personalized charters that benefit scientists, travelers, and local communities are available nowhere else. Even with an expert focus on polar regions, SEDNA may propose other destinations at the request of specific scientific organizations. Dubreil has embarked on hundreds of explorations and is motivated to share the desire to explore and adventure, as these breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife are above human adventure and unlock the rediscovery of the childlike souls living within for those who journey with him and his crew.
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Their focus on the content of expeditions and the usefulness for researchers and indigenous communities allows flexibility to be open to any kind of cooperation with brokers, charterers, and specialist travel agents. The experiences offered are so individually unique to the world that there is no competitor out there, with the level of knowledge and experience behind SEDNA’s expeditions, they are all one of a kind.
Hear From Innovative Polar Expeditions
There is quite literally no other place these genuine life-changing journeys can begin than with SEDNA and Nicolas Dubreuil.
Check out their website for more about SEDNA’s journeys
into the unknown, or contact them via email: info@sedna-explore.com
