The Commandant Charcot

Board a polar exploration vessel

With Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant is imagining the travel of tomorrow. The newest addition to the fleet will take you in the footsteps of the great polar explorers, in a refined setting with luxury services never before offered in the extreme regions of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The indoor swimming pool, winter garden, panoramic restaurant, Blue Lagoon outdoor restaurant, Grand Salon, Observation Lounge, lobby... Every common area has been designed to convey discreet French-style luxury while aiming to spark a sense of wonder. The guiding thread behind these creations: letting in the light and offering an opening onto the extraordinary polar landscapes. On board, 135 suites and cabins, ranging from 20 to 115 m², provide warm, delicate sanctuaries open to the outside world. Each one benefits from a private balcony or terrace. Le Commandant Charcot remains faithful to Ponant's philosophy: welcoming every passenger in an exclusive atmosphere and reinforcing their feeling of travelling on a private yacht. At the aft of decks 6 and 7 are four stunning duplex suites with private terraces and Jacuzzis. On deck 8, the breathtaking Owner's Suite (115 m²) features large bay windows opening onto stunning panoramas. An essential component of French culture, gastronomy naturally holds a prime position on board this high polar exploration vessel: at the aft is the gastronomic restaurant offering a refined menu, while the Blue Lagoon welcomes travellers in a more relaxed atmosphere.

STYLE

The first hybrid polar exploration ship and latest addition to the Ponant fleet

SITUATION

Arctic and Antarctic

CAPACITY

135 Cabins & Suites

HIGHLIGHTS

A spa, 2 restaurants, communal areas designed to connect with the surrounding landscapes & excursions led by expert expedition leaders

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Zodiac landings for exploring the polar regions
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa Nuan (treatments, indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness room)
  • Continuous wrap-around exterior promenade deck to walk around the ship and view nature
  • Observation lounge & library
  • Kita Theatre & 30-seat conference room
  • Photo area "Studio Ponant"
  • Tea room and bar with live music on certain nights
  • Illustration shop to stock up on souvenirs

THE EXTRAORDINARY

On an Expedition cruise, everything is included in Ponant's services. Zodiac outings and landings, shore excursions, lectures on board… Experience your adventure with complete peace of mind. As specialists in extreme regions, the expedition leaders and naturalist guides will bring a cultural or historical dimension to all your excursions, and will not fail to inform you about the surrounding fauna and flora, local cultures or natural phenomena. On board, the pleasure is extended through various lectures on wildlife, the history of great explorations, geology and climatology...

ETHICS

Le Commandant Charcot is the first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). It has been designed with the utmost attention to safety and environmental respect. Notably, the pool deck features an outdoor pool heated by a heat recovery system. The Ponant group, a pioneer in more responsible cruising, has implemented a series of measures aimed at reducing the ships' ecological footprint: abandoning heavy fuel oil, impact studies, limiting cruising speed, etc.