Le Commandant Charcot Cruises

Be a polar explorer with Le Commandant-Charcot

The new addition to the Ponant fleet creates a completely new travel experience that no nature lover or explorer should miss. In 2021, Le Commandant-Charcot will be put to sea and will begin its journey into the polar region. With over 20 years of experience, Ponant is the market leader for polar expeditions. Furthermore, the ship has been built with high-quality materials, innovative technology and hybrid liquid natural gas propulsion to minimize the environmental impact during the expeditions. Passengers of Le Commandant-Charcot can expect luxury, a professional expedition team as well as a personal atmosphere.

Luxurious, comfortable cabins and suites

The approx. 150 m long and 28 m wide expedition ship has about 135 cabins and offers space for up to 460 passengers. The cabins are characterized by a splendid and modern design, which guarantees luxurious comfort and a cozy atmosphere. All cabins have a balcony, the 68 suites have even a private terrace. Whether on a balcony or a terrace, all passengers are able to experience the gorgeous white natural spectacle from their own cabin

Culinary highlights, French hospitality and the facilities on board

Le Commandant-Charcot provides two restaurants that offer first class cuisine representing French passion. The gourmet restaurant treats its guests with French, international cuisine and excellent wines. The grill restaurant offers a classic buffet as well as special theme dinners. A theatre enables a completely new and extraordinary show program with the help of new technologies and an installed LED wall. The main salon has a bar where live music can be enjoyed from time to time. For quiet moments, the wellness area, indoor and outdoor pool and the observation lounge on Le Commandant-Charcot are available.

Various experiences and adventures

Each itinerary of the polar expedition ship Le Commandant-Charcot is unique and depends sometimes on unpredictable situations. It may therefore happen that the ship makes a spontaneous stop during a passage, for example to search out for a colony of penguins. Furthermore, guests can learn interesting facts about the flora and fauna of the area, its culture, history and much more due to the expeditions led by nature guides. Those experts also hold lectures on board, which give every guest an insight into the polar landscape. Furthermore, the lectures intend to let guests learn more about the vulnerability of the region and also sensitize them to this issue. The guests also enjoy first-class and personal care, which creates a stronger sense of community on expedition tours and on board.

Visit Le Commandant-Charcot and immerse yourself in the world of a polar explorer. If you have always dreamt about an extraordinary expedition, then Le Commandant-Charcot from Ponant is just the right cruise ship for you.