When you choose Par Excellence as your travel organization, you can be sure that your needs are being prioritized, and your luxury travel experience will be customized. During the entirety of your journey, you will have 24/7 access to a Par Excellence representative. This means every question and concern can be resolved immediately to improve your sense of comfort and your ability to fully enjoy your travels.
When you choose Par Excellence as your travel organization, you can be sure that your needs are being prioritized, and your luxury travel experience will be customized. During the entirety of your journey, you will have 24/7 access to a Par Excellence representative. This means every question and concern can be resolved immediately to improve your sense of comfort and your ability to fully enjoy your travels.
When you choose Par Excellence as your travel organization, you can be sure that your needs are being prioritized, and your luxury travel experience will be customized. During the entirety of your journey, you will have 24/7 access to a Par Excellence representative. This means every question and concern can be resolved immediately to improve your sense of comfort and your ability to fully enjoy your travels.
Available only through Par Excellence
There are very few journeys on Earth that cannot be booked online.
This is one of them.
Through our direct partnership with SEDNA, we provide access to highly restricted expeditions — combining luxury, science, and exploration in some of the most remote regions of the world.
It is the only luxury icebreaker in the world, designed to reach areas that remain completely inaccessible to traditional travel.
As featured in our magazine:
“The Commandant Charcot isn’t only a wonderful tool for conducting scientific research, but a remarkably extravagant stay for guests.”
This is not a variation of existing routes — it is access to entirely new ones.
The Commandant Charcot does not.
Its icebreaking capability allows access to regions where no conventional ship can operate — opening entirely new territories for exploration and scientific research.
This is where true discovery begins.
Most Polar Journeys Are Observation-Based.
SEDNA expeditions are participation-based.
Guests travel alongside scientists, researchers, and explorers—gaining access to environments, knowledge, and experiences that go far beyond standard luxury travel.
“Participants can take part in educational experiences, sensory immersion, and adventure in uncharted territory.”
These expeditions are limited, curated, and require direct coordination. There is no public booking process in the traditional sense — each journey is structured individually, based on the client and the objective of the expedition.
Through our direct relationship, we provide privileged access and tailored coordination for these journeys.
We manage the entire process — from expedition selection to full travel design — ensuring a seamless balance between exploration and high-level comfort.
We translate extreme expedition capability into a refined luxury experience — aligning comfort, rhythm, and depth of exploration with each client’s expectations.
For a select number of clients, we design fully privatized expeditions at the highest level of exploration.
These are not pre-existing journeys, but entirely bespoke projects — created for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, private groups, and organizations seeking complete control over their experience.
Each expedition is built from the ground up and may involve:
Destinations are not limited to a single region and may include Antarctica, South Georgia, Greenland, Svalbard, and remote areas across the globe.
These expeditions typically range from €1M to €5M, depending on vessel size, destination, and level of customization.
They are limited in number and developed individually, based entirely on the client’s vision.
Detailed pricing and structuring are always provided privately based on project requirements.
Every journey is designed as a fully integrated project.
- Vessel sourcing and chartering
- Custom itinerary development
- Permits and regulatory coordination
- Scientific programs and expert integration
- Expedition planning and on-site activities
Our role is to elevate this framework into a seamless luxury experience — managing all aspects of travel, guest experience, and personalization.
In addition to individual private expeditions, we also design and coordinate large-scale journeys for select organizations, associations, and private communities.
These projects involve the full or partial privatization of expedition vessels, tailored to groups seeking a balance between high-level comfort and meaningful exploration.
Such journeys may include:
In certain cases, these expeditions combine the refinement of traditional luxury travel — including gastronomy, sommeliers, and curated onboard programming — with scientific insight and immersive exploration.
Our role is to translate expedition capability into a refined, structured experience aligned with the expectations of high-level clientele.
This includes:
Each project is developed as a standalone concept and presented privately.
Not every journey requires full privatization.
We also provide access to a highly selective portfolio of small-group expeditions — designed for those seeking deep immersion into remote environments.
These are not traditional travel experiences.
They are true expeditions.
Participants operate in extreme conditions, often alongside local Inuit communities, sharing their way of life and navigating environments that require physical engagement and adaptability.
These journeys may include:
- Groups limited to just 4 to 6 participants
- Travel by sled, kayak, and expedition equipment
- Direct interaction with Arctic communities and local hunters
- Rare wildlife encounters, including narwhal migration
- Conditions reaching as low as -40°C
Each expedition is designed as an immersive experience rather than a passive journey.
Availability is highly restricted due to seasonal conditions and expedition logistics.
Only a small number of departures are released each year, and many are secured well in advance.
Through our partnership, we are able to offer preferred conditions and priority access to selected expeditions.
Details, availability, and tailored recommendations are shared privately upon request.
For a deeper understanding of the philosophy, people, and experience behind these expeditions, we invite you to explore our editorial.
Availability is extremely limited.
This is not a standard booking.
Each journey is curated individually.
Due to the bespoke nature of these expeditions, pricing and availability are shared privately upon inquiry.
