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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.
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.
Cruise Departures
Cruise Departures
Ship Type
Ship Type
Expedition Cruise Ship
Passengers
Passengers
245
No. Of Crew
No. Of Crew
215
Launch Date
Launched
2020
Last Refurbished
Refurbished
-

Le Commandant-Charcot Cruises

Choose from 43 vacations cruising on board the Le Commandant-Charcot

31 Days Santiago to Hobart

Operator: Ponant

From 71,120pp

10 Days Helsinki to Helsinki

Operator: Ponant

From 10,250pp

16 Days Paris to Reykjavik

Operator: Ponant

From 25,860pp

14 Days Santiago to Santiago

Operator: Ponant

From 27,590pp

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

Le Commandant-Charcot Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom
Cabin Type: Balcony

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 read more 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.

Le Commandant-Charcot Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite
Cabin Type: 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 read more 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.

Le Commandant-Charcot Prestige Suite
Prestige Suite
Cabin Type: 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. read more 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.

Le Commandant-Charcot Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Cabin Type: 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 read more 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.

Le Commandant-Charcot Grand Prestige Suite
Grand Prestige Suite
Cabin Type: 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 read more 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.

Le Commandant-Charcot Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite
Cabin Type: 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 read more 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.

Le Commandant-Charcot Duplex Suite
Duplex Suite
Cabin Type: 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, read more 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 43 sailings by departure date on board Le Commandant-Charcot
Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Thursday
30 Apr 2026
Days
5
From - To
Brest to Reykjavik
From
4,160pp
Starts
Monday
04 May 2026
Days
11
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
27,020pp
Starts
Thursday
14 May 2026
Days
15
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
41,500pp
Starts
Thursday
28 May 2026
Days
17
From - To
Reykjavik to Paris
From
37,592pp
Starts
Saturday
13 Jun 2026
Days
17
From - To
Paris to Reykjavik
From
41,892pp
Starts
Monday
27 Jul 2026
Days
16
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
59,421pp
Starts
Tuesday
11 Aug 2026
Days
17
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
51,894pp
Starts
Thursday
27 Aug 2026
Days
16
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
51,611pp
Starts
Friday
11 Sep 2026
Days
17
From - To
Paris to Reykjavik
From
61,062pp
Starts
Monday
28 Sep 2026
Days
17
From - To
Reykjavik to Paris
From
33,750pp
Starts
Sunday
01 Nov 2026
Days
14
From - To
Paris to Bergen
From
18,700pp
Starts
Saturday
14 Nov 2026
Days
11
From - To
Bergen to Helsinki
From
11,400pp
Starts
Tuesday
24 Nov 2026
Days
10
From - To
Helsinki to Helsinki
From
10,250pp
Starts
Thursday
03 Dec 2026
Days
10
From - To
Helsinki to Helsinki
From
12,860pp
Starts
Saturday
12 Dec 2026
Days
10
From - To
Helsinki to Helsinki
From
10,460pp
Starts
Tuesday
22 Dec 2026
Days
9
From - To
Helsinki to Paris
From
13,020pp
Starts
Wednesday
30 Dec 2026
Days
9
From - To
Paris to Helsinki
From
12,770pp
Starts
Thursday
07 Jan 2027
Days
9
From - To
Helsinki to Paris
From
12,720pp
Starts
Friday
15 Jan 2027
Days
9
From - To
Paris to Helsinki
From
13,670pp
Starts
Saturday
23 Jan 2027
Days
11
From - To
Helsinki to Bergen
From
13,640pp
Starts
Tuesday
02 Feb 2027
Days
12
From - To
Bergen to Montreal
From
12,230pp
Starts
Saturday
13 Feb 2027
Days
15
From - To
Montreal to Montreal
From
28,710pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Feb 2027
Days
15
From - To
Montreal to Montreal
From
25,850pp
Starts
Saturday
13 Mar 2027
Days
15
From - To
Montreal to Paris
From
22,500pp
Starts
Wednesday
28 Apr 2027
Days
16
From - To
Paris to Reykjavik
From
25,860pp
Starts
Saturday
15 May 2027
Days
11
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
24,420pp
Starts
Tuesday
25 May 2027
Days
15
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
34,550pp
Starts
Tuesday
08 Jun 2027
Days
17
From - To
Reykjavik to Paris
From
36,860pp
Starts
Thursday
24 Jun 2027
Days
17
From - To
Paris to Reykjavik
From
35,350pp
Starts
Saturday
10 Jul 2027
Days
18
From - To
Reykjavik to Paris
From
54,380pp
Starts
Tuesday
27 Jul 2027
Days
13
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
41,580pp
Starts
Sunday
08 Aug 2027
Days
13
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
38,510pp
Starts
Friday
20 Aug 2027
Days
13
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
38,510pp
Starts
Wednesday
01 Sep 2027
Days
13
From - To
Paris to Paris
From
43,950pp
Starts
Monday
13 Sep 2027
Days
18
From - To
Paris to Reykjavik
From
55,410pp
Starts
Wednesday
27 Oct 2027
Days
14
From - To
Santiago to Santiago
From
29,180pp
Starts
Monday
08 Nov 2027
Days
14
From - To
Santiago to Santiago
From
27,590pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Nov 2027
Days
14
From - To
Santiago to Santiago
From
29,180pp
Starts
Thursday
02 Dec 2027
Days
16
From - To
Santiago to Santiago
From
29,190pp
Starts
Thursday
16 Dec 2027
Days
14
From - To
Santiago to Santiago
From
27,590pp
Starts
Tuesday
28 Dec 2027
Days
16
From - To
Santiago to Santiago
From
29,190pp
Starts
Monday
10 Jan 2028
Days
31
From - To
Santiago to Hobart
From
71,120pp
Starts
Friday
11 Feb 2028
Days
31
From - To
Hobart to Santiago
From
77,730pp
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.