Ponant is a world leader in modern small-ship expedition cruises, with Le Commandant Charcot standing apart as the only luxury icebreaker in the world capable of reaching the North Pole

VIP Collection Benefit
Bonus €200 onboard ship credit
The Arctic, Norway
Accommodation
1Overview
Overview

Le Commandant Charcot is Ponant’s flagship polar exploration vessel and the world’s first luxury hybrid-electric icebreaker powered by liquified natural gas. Designed to access the most remote reaches of the Arctic and Antarctic in comfort and safety, the ship offers a unique blend of pioneering technology and refined design. Accommodating just 245 guests across 123 suites and staterooms, every detail on board is considered - from the understated interiors using natural materials to the expansive public areas with floor-to-ceiling views of the ice. Guests enjoy access to a wellness centre with spa and indoor pool, a snow room, multiple dining venues curated in partnership with Ducasse Conseil, and enriching onboard experiences led by expert naturalists and scientists. Sustainability is at the core of Le Commandant Charcot's operations, with advanced navigation and energy systems setting a new benchmark for responsible polar cruising.

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2Inclusions
What's Included
  • All meals onboard, with refined French cuisine and open bar
  • Daily excursions and Zodiac outings led by polar experts
  • Enrichment program with lectures and science presentations
  • Parka and polar boots provided for use during the voyage
  • Access to spa, sauna, snow room, indoor pool and wellness area
VIP Collection Benefit

Receive €200 onboard ship credit per cabin with any Ponant cruise booking globally

3Room types
Room types

Recommended cabin options onboard Le Commandant include:

  • Owner's Suite
  • Privilege Suite
  • Prestige Suite
  • Deluxe Suite
  • Prestige Stateroom
    4Getting here
    Location & Access

    Arctic cruises depart from Longyearbyen in Norway's Svalbard Archipelago, and Antarctic cruises depart from Ushuaia, Argentina. Walk into Luxury can assist with flight arrangements and extensions pre- or post-cruise.

    6Insider Advice
    What You Need to Know
    Best Room

    The Owner’s Suite offers panoramic views, a wraparound balcony, and unmatched space and service

    Suitable For

    Couples, families, solo travellers

    Best Nearby Walk

    Zodiac outings and guided ice landings allow guests to step onto the pack ice and experience the remote polar environment firsthand

    Best Nearby Park

    None — this expedition reaches the Geographic North Pole beyond protected territories

    Best Food & Wine Experience

    Refined French cuisine designed by Ducasse Conseil, paired with fine wines and open-bar service

    Best Place for Relaxation

    Indoor pool and wellness area with snow room, spa treatments, and panoramic lounges

    Season

    July to September

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