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Le Commandant Charcot
Overview
BEYOND EXPLORATION
Embark on board Le Commandant Charcotthe only passenger ship in the world to have visited both the Geographic North Pole, and the most southerly point on the planet, the edge of the Antarctic.
A Pioneering Ship
Designed for sailing in the planet's most inaccessible regions and helmed by experienced captains with expertise in navigating through ice, Le Commandant Charcot has already demonstrated its ability to go further and beyond; she goes where others do not venture.
The first ship in the world to reach the southernmost navigable latitude, in the Ross Sea, in February 2022.
In February 2023, Le Commandant Charcot became the first passenger ship to venture to Pine Island Bay, at the south-eastern tip of the Amundsen Sea, on the first-ever half-circumnavigation of Antarctica. One of the longest expedition voyages ever made, in terms of both distance and time, for which PONANT also holds the record (over 14,400 km covered).
The first cruise ship to pass through the McClure Strait, at the mouth of the Beaufort Sea in the Canadian Northwest Territories, in September 2022. This historic voyage gave our guests the chance to observe many polar bears.
North Pole
The first French vessel to reach the Geographic North Pole in September 2021. It took its first guests there in July 2022.
The first ever passenger ship to deliver supplies to the isolated villages of Greenland's northeast coast early in the season. This project has now been extended over the long-term and will be widened to include other communities in western Greenland.
Exploring the most remote and inaccessible regions of our planet involves a considerable amount of responsibility: the responsibility of limiting the traces we leave behind. More than just a commitment, respecting the ecosystems is the fundamental condition for these unprecedented voyages in these regions to take place.
Le Commandant Charcot is paving the way in this respect. It is the first deep polar exploration cruise ship to be equipped with a hybrid liquefied natural gas (currently the cleanest energy available) propulsion system and a bank of high-capacity batteries.
This new propulsion system is also combined with the use of the latest available green technologies, resulting in an all-round approach designed with a single aim in mind: to minimise the impact of your polar odyssey on the planet and make a positive contribution to the peoples and lands visited and encountered.
Ship Statistics
Ship Statistics
Year Built
2021
Refurbished
Length
492
ft
Width
91
ft
Tonnage
31,757
Speed
15
Passenger Capacity
245
Crew Size
215
No. of Deck
4
No. of Cabin
123
No. of large Cabin
0
No. of wheelchair Cabin
0
Services & Amenities
Services & Amenities
Lounge
YES
Bar
YES
Observation Point
YES
Smoking Lounge
YES
Musicians
YES
Reception
YES
Shop
YES
Pool Deck
YES
Theatre
YES
Studio
YES
Photographers
YES
Facilities
Facilities
King or Twin Configuration
YES
Lounge Area
YES
Shower
YES
Bath
YES
Whirlpool Bath
YES
Toiletries Provided
YES
Room Service Available
YES
Suite Benefits
YES
TV
YES
Safe
YES
Hair Dryer
YES
Desk
YES
Dining Area
YES
Vanity Area
YES
Free Mini Bar
YES
Butler Service
YES
Free Wi-Fi
YES
Media/Entertainment Station
YES
Telephone
YES
Coffee Machine
YES
Air Conditioning
YES
Pillow Menu Available
YES
Sofa Bed
YES
Double or Twin Configuration
YES
Inneq Bar
Blue Lagoon
Sila Restaurant
Indoor Pool
Winter Garden and Detox Bar
Fitness
Spa
Nail Bar
Snow Room
Panoramic Lounge
Sauna
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Bridge
Staterooms
Accessible Staterooms
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Staterooms
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Training Centre
Staterooms
Accessible Staterooms
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Promenade Deck
Nuna Gastronomic
Restaurant
Aft, Bridge
Photo Video
Reception Desk
Expeditions Desk
Shop
Cigar Lounge
Sales Cruise Desk
Main Lounge
Theatre
Bar
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Expedition Room
Conference Room
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Nuna (The Earth) (complimentary)
international
Sila Restaurant (complimentary)
varies
Inneq (complimentary)
varies
Room Service (cover)
room
Exceptional suites and staterooms
Equipped with 123 suites and staterooms with private balcony or terrace, Le Commandant Charcot is fully in keeping with the PONANT philosophy: to provide a rare and exceptional ambiance for every passenger welcomed onboard and reinforce the feeling and sense of sailing on a private yacht. At the rear of decks 6 and 7 are four stunning 94 m² (1,011 ft²) split-level suites equipped with private terraces and jacuzzis.
The breathtaking 115 m² (1,237 ft²) Suite de l’Armateur (Shipowner's Suite) on deck 8 features wide sliding glass doors offering stunning panoramic views and opening out onto a 186 m² (2,002 ft²) private terrace.
Suite of the Shipowner
Duplex Suite
Privilege Suite
Grand Prestige Suite
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Stateroom
The common areas of Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot has spaces that have never been seen before in the PONANT fleet, designed and fitted out to serve all your needs and requirements whilst at the same time preserving the privacy of each passenger. They were designed by two world-renowned French architectural firms: the Studio Jean-Philippe Nuel and Wilmotte & Associés, whose design brief was to create a real connection with the surrounding landscapes. Names derived from Inuit culture to designate natural elements have been attributed to some of them as a reminder of our deep attachment to this fascinating culture.
Good times together
The common areas on board have been designed in great detail to make every moment something special. While the private nature of each of these spaces has been preserved, they have also been laid out to let you enjoy some wonderful times together with other passengers and team members throughout the day.
