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Le Commandant-Charcot

Le Commandant-Charcot is the first electric hybrid icebreaker cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas. Envisioned to sail to the very heart of the ice, on seas and oceans rendered inaccessible by sea ice during the entire year to ordinary ships.
Ship Type
Expedition Cruise Ship
Passengers
245
Crew
215
Launched
2020
Refurbished
N/A

Le Commandant-Charcot Cruises View all Choose from 32 vacations cruising on board the Le Commandant-Charcot

10 Days Helsinki to Helsinki

Operator: Ponant

From 10,250

11 Days Bergen to Helsinki

Operator: Ponant

From 11,400

13 Days Paris to Paris

Operator: Ponant

From 36,120

5 Days Brest to Reykjavik

Operator: Ponant

From 4,080

Life On Board Le Commandant-Charcot What can you expect when cruising on board Le Commandant-Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot offers guests small ship luxury expeditions with unique hybrid powered clean technology. Read more

Ocean Facing Staterooms and Suites
Ocean Facing Staterooms and Suites

Choose your home away from home from 135 elegantly appointed outward facing staterooms and suites. Read more

Ponant Wellness and Fitness
Ponant Wellness and Fitness

From the indoor heated pool to the Snow Room and Fitness Centre, relax and rejuvenate as you cruise. Read more

The Lounge Life
The Lounge Life

Combining space for events and cosy corners you will enjoy the social ambience in the luxury lounge. Read more

Built for Polar Expeditions
Built for Polar Expeditions

Built for the environment, you will leave no trace when you break the ice on a polar expedition. Read more

Renowned French Service
Renowned French Service

The French crew will welcome you aboard and ensure your comfort and wellbeing is paramount throughout your voyage. Read more

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Deck Plans

Deck 5
PR6
Prestige Stateroom
PV6
Deluxe Suite
VS6
Grand Prestige Suite
DU
Duplex Suite
Deck 6
PR7
Prestige Stateroom
PV7
Deluxe Suite
PS7
Grand Prestige Suite
Deck 7
PR8
Prestige Stateroom
DU
Owner's Suite
PV8
Deluxe Suite
PS8
Grand Prestige Suite
VS8
Privilege Suite
Deck 8
Deck 9

Cabins

Balcony

Prestige Stateroom

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), bathroom with shower, a panoramic sliding bay window and a 5 m² glazed private balcony. Services and amenities include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, safe, direct line telephone, Bose Bluetooth speaker, Flat screen TV with international channels and videos on demand.

Suite

Owner's Suite

The Suite de l’Armateur (Shipowner's Suite) includes private return transfer, priority boarding, Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, and an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day. Your suite incorporates a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV, desk and bookcase, minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses, Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub and a one-hour spa treatment per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer. Your suite also incorporates a private 186 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, and dining table, two panoramic sliding bay windows with two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars and a Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope to take in the views.

Suite

Prestige Suite

A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door, king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), two bathrooms with shower, two panoramic sliding bay windows and a 10 m² glazed private balcony. Services and amenities include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, safe, direct line telephone, Bose Bluetooth speaker, Flat screen TV with international channels and videos on demand.

Suite

Deluxe Suite

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs, king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), bathroom with shower, a panoramic sliding bay window and 5 m² glazed private balcony. Services and amenities include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, safe, direct line telephone, Bose Bluetooth speaker, Flat screen TV with international channels and videos on demand.

Suite

Grand Prestige Suite

Priority boarding, Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, and an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day. Your suite includes a lounge area with chaise longue and second TV a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub. Your suite incorporates a panoramic sliding bay window and 5 m² glazed private balcony.

Suite

Privilege Suite

Priority boarding, Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, and an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day. Your suite includes a lounge area with sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door, a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub. Your suite incorporates two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole with a 12.5 m² glazed private balcony.

Suite

Duplex Suite

Private return transfer, priority boarding, Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, and an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day. Your suite includes a lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV, dining room with a 6-seater table, minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses, Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi, a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub. Your suite incorporates five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door, private 26 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with sofa, armchairs and jacuzzi.

Le Commandant-Charcot Cruise Schedule All 32 cruise sailings by departure date on board Le Commandant-Charcot

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Friday
05 Sep 2025
21 Transarctic, the Quest for the Two North Poles Paris to Seattle 69,290
Thursday
30 Oct 2025
14 The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea Santiago to Santiago 31,400
Tuesday
11 Nov 2025
14 The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea Santiago to Santiago 33,960
Sunday
23 Nov 2025
14 The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea Santiago to Santiago 33,570
Friday
05 Dec 2025
16 In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot Santiago to Santiago 63,160
Friday
02 Jan 2026
16 In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot Santiago to Santiago 32,500
Saturday
17 Jan 2026
31 Unexplored Antarctica Between Two Continents Santiago to Hobart 70,330
Tuesday
17 Feb 2026
29 Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands Hobart to Cape Town 109,630
Thursday
30 Apr 2026
5 Ocean Voyage: Brest - Reykjavík Brest to Reykjavik 4,080
Sunday
12 Jul 2026
16 The Geographic North Pole Paris to Paris 44,660
Monday
27 Jul 2026
16 The Geographic North Pole Paris to Paris 45,500
Tuesday
11 Aug 2026
16 The Geographic North Pole Paris to Paris 44,660
Thursday
27 Aug 2026
16 The Geographic North Pole Paris to Paris 44,660
Friday
11 Sep 2026
17 The Geographic North Pole and the East Coast of Greenland Paris to Reykjavik 52,040
Monday
28 Sep 2026
17 Polar Odyssey Between Northeast Greenland & Spitsbergen Reykjavik to Paris 31,650
Wednesday
14 Oct 2026
11 Polar Nights: From the North Cape to Spitsbergen Paris to Paris 17,040
Saturday
24 Oct 2026
9 Polar Lights: From North Cape to the Lofoten Islands Paris to Paris 13,030
Sunday
01 Nov 2026
14 Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords Paris to Bergen 16,000
Saturday
14 Nov 2026
11 From the North Sea to the Baltic Bergen to Helsinki 11,400
Tuesday
24 Nov 2026
10 Baltic Bliss & Winter Wonders Helsinki to Helsinki 10,250
Thursday
03 Dec 2026
10 Baltic Bliss & Winter Wonders Helsinki to Helsinki 11,890
Saturday
12 Dec 2026
10 Baltic Bliss & Winter Wonders Helsinki to Helsinki 10,250
Tuesday
22 Dec 2026
9 The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic Helsinki to Paris 12,260
Wednesday
30 Dec 2026
9 The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic Paris to Helsinki 12,770
Thursday
07 Jan 2027
9 The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic Helsinki to Paris 11,770
Friday
15 Jan 2027
9 The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic Paris to Helsinki 13,670
Saturday
23 Jan 2027
11 Jazz Festival, from the Baltic to the North Sea Helsinki to Bergen 13,380
Saturday
10 Jul 2027
18 The Geographic North Pole and the East Coast of Greenland Reykjavik to Paris 46,980
Tuesday
27 Jul 2027
13 The Geographic North Pole Paris to Paris 36,120
Sunday
08 Aug 2027
13 The Geographic North Pole Paris to Paris 36,120
Friday
20 Aug 2027
13 The Geographic North Pole Paris to Paris 36,120
Wednesday
01 Sep 2027
13 The Geographic North Pole Paris to Paris 36,120
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Ponant. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.