Welcome aboard

Le Commandant Charcot

SPECIAL OFFER

Two free nights accommodation plus sightseeing tour

About the Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot, the World’s Only Luxury Icebreaker powered by liquefied natural gas, and the latest addition to the Ponant fleet, has now made it possible to operate polar expedition cruises of a kind never before undertaken. Also, it is the world’s first passenger ship to be fitted with a Polar Class 2 (PC2) hull. This gives it the ability to sail between the sheets of drifting sea ice and reach the most remote and isolated regions, when conditions allow. Protecting the polar ecosystems and the coastal sea ice – a vital habitat for marine wildlife – is our priority.

Ponant’s latest addition to the fleet, Le Commandant Charcot – the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by liquefied natural gas, is the epitome of a more responsible and sustainable sailing. Safe and low impact polar navigation is her area of expertise, taking advantage of the latest innovations and even developing new, market-leading technologies and solutions to make Le Commandant Charcot one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea today.

Upcoming Voyages on

Le Commandant Charcot

The best thing to do after a holiday is plan your next adventure.

The Saint Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter: Saint Pierre to Reykjavík

Cruise available March 2025

View Itinerary

The Saint Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter: Québec to Saint Pierre

Cruise available February 2025

View Itinerary

From the Saint Lawrence to Greenland — the Last Moments of Winter: Saint Pierre to Reykjavík

Cruise available March 2025

View Itinerary

Disko Bay — Meeting the Inuit and Discovering the Unknown: Reykjavík to Nuuk

Cruise available March 2025

View Itinerary

Disko Bay — Meeting the Inuit and Discovering the Unknown: Nuuk to Reykjavík

Cruise available April 2025

View Itinerary

Encounter with the Last Guardians of the North Pole: Nuuk to Nuuk

Cruise available April 2025

View Itinerary

Inuit Spring of Ammassalik: Reykjavík to Reykjavík

Cruises available May 2025

View Itinerary

Northeast Greenland’s Unexplored Sea Ice: Reykjavík to Reykjavík

Cruises available May 2025 to May 2026

View Itinerary

In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard: Reykjavík to Longyearbyen

Cruise available June 2026

View Itinerary

In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard: Longyearbyen to Reykjavík

Cruise available June 2025

View Itinerary

The Geographic North Pole: Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen

Cruises available July 2025 to August 2025

View Itinerary

Inuit Spring of Ammassalik: Reykjavík to Reykjavík

Cruise available May 2026

View Itinerary

Transarctic — the Quest for the Two North Poles: Longyearbyen to Nome

Cruise available September 2025

View Itinerary

The Geographic North Pole and the East Coast of Greenland: Longyearbyen to Reykjavík

Cruise available September 2026

View Itinerary

Features

Expeditions and conference rooms
Reception area
Theatre
Main lounge
Promenade deck
Boutique
Pool deck
Observation lounge
Wellness lounge
Restaurants: Nuna (gastronomic restaurant), Sila Restaurant (the sky, outside), and Inneq (an open-air bar)

Inclusions

Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
Glazed private balcony for all our staterooms and suites
Terrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner’s suite
24-hour room service
Inclusive Wi-Fi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
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 and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen television, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)

Cabin Types and Descriptions

Owners Suite

115 sqm.
Private return transfer
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV
A desk and bookcase
A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi
A dining room with a 6-seater table
A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
A private 186 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, and dining table
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
A Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope

Duplex Suite

94 sqm.
Private return transfer
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
A lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV
A dining room with a 6-seater table
A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses
A 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
Five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door
A private 26 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with sofa and armchairs, jacuzzi
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

Privilege Suite

48 sqm.
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A lounge with sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door
A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
Two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole
A 12.5 m² glazed private balcony
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

Prestige Stateroom

20 sqm.
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Vessel Information

Vessel Details

Crew

215

Guest Capacity

245

Length

150 metres

Flag

French

Speed

15 knots

Tenders

Built

1997

Further information on Le Commandant Charcot

Transfer options vary depending on your itinerary. Please ask us for specific details. 1300 654 861 or contact@expeditionpartners.com.au

Ready to go?

Talk to your Expedition Partners

Get expert help to book the holiday you always dreamt of

Talk to us

Steve Preece

Really knowledge group, came up with all the answers to my questions. Always friendly in emails and on teh phone.

Dennis Mason

Verified by Google

P MM

Good advice & great support from KT&C for our wonderful Kimberley trip.

P MM

Verified by Google

Dennis Mason

The Kimberley Cruise on the Le La Perouse was outstanding with great places to see and excellent service from the exploration team and crew. Thanks to Kimberley Travel & Cruise for organising the trip.

Dennis Mason

Verified by Google

Geoff Cackett

These guys really know what they’re talking about. I would highly recommend them.

Geoff Cackett

Verified by Google

Sundeep Sapra

Simon and his team run a very professional travel agency. We have dealt with Expedition Partners for many years and they are great to deal with and are experts in the field.

Sundeep Sapra

Verified by Google

Jon Temby

Expedition Partners provided us with great detail and support which made our trip a brilliant experience. Thank you

Jon Temby

Verified by Google

Le Commandant Charcot

SPECIAL OFFER

About the Le Commandant Charcot

Upcoming Voyages on

Le Commandant Charcot

The Saint Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter: Saint Pierre to Reykjavík

The Saint Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter: Québec to Saint Pierre

From the Saint Lawrence to Greenland — the Last Moments of Winter: Saint Pierre to Reykjavík

Disko Bay — Meeting the Inuit and Discovering the Unknown: Reykjavík to Nuuk

Disko Bay — Meeting the Inuit and Discovering the Unknown: Nuuk to Reykjavík

Encounter with the Last Guardians of the North Pole: Nuuk to Nuuk

Inuit Spring of Ammassalik: Reykjavík to Reykjavík

Northeast Greenland’s Unexplored Sea Ice: Reykjavík to Reykjavík

In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard: Reykjavík to Longyearbyen

In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard: Longyearbyen to Reykjavík

The Geographic North Pole: Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen

Inuit Spring of Ammassalik: Reykjavík to Reykjavík

Transarctic — the Quest for the Two North Poles: Longyearbyen to Nome

The Geographic North Pole and the East Coast of Greenland: Longyearbyen to Reykjavík

Features

Inclusions

Cabin Types and Descriptions

Owners Suite

Duplex Suite

Privilege Suite

Prestige Stateroom

Vessel Information

Vessel Details

Further information on Le Commandant Charcot

Ready to go?

Talk to your Expedition Partners

Steve Preece

Dennis Mason

P MM

P MM

Dennis Mason

Dennis Mason

Geoff Cackett

Geoff Cackett

Sundeep Sapra

Sundeep Sapra

Jon Temby

Jon Temby

View Our Destination Guide