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Navigate to the novel and unknown: Discover the new Le Commandant Charcot website.
Live an immersive digital experience deep at the heart of extreme lands and environments, as if you were really there.

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Summer 2023 bookings are open
The mild Mediterranean
Le Commandant Charcot : Sales opening Winter 2022-23
The Far North

Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Atlantic Islands and Kimberley: discover our Summer 2023 cruises.

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From Corsica and the Cyclades to Sicily, enjoy a beautiful escape in the Mediterranean.

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Fascinating, captivating, extreme… The Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

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Combine dreams of adventure and unique encounters in the grandiose scenery of the Arctic.

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100% STRESS-FREE booking conditions

Cancel up to 30 days before departure without charge and for any reason

Strict sanitary Protocols

Whether on land or onboard, your safety is our primary concern.

Sustainable development

For a sustainable and responsible tourism

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Our ships

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Sisterships
Ponant Explorers
Polar Explorer
Paul Gauguin Cruises

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Sisterships

Ponant Explorers

Polar Explorer

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Why Ponant ?

Discover the exclusive benefits of PONANT

Luxurious small ships

French art of living
and refined gastronomy

World Leader of
Luxury Expeditions

Your trip
organized from A to Z

The protection of
the environment

Inspirations

A selection of inspiring content to help you prepare for your next cruise.

Travel to Mexico

Discover traditions and civilisations

A unique collaboration

Environment and people, at the heart of PONANT’s commitment

Eco-responsible design, reduced ecological footprint, support for local populations... discover our concrete actions and the projects supported by the PONANT Foundation

Menorca, a natural paradise

Le Commandant Charcot is on Instagram

Follow the adventures of this high polar exploration ship in pictures

Escape to Polynesia

Embark for the Tuamotu Islands and discover Fakarava, an atoll classified as a UNESCO biosphere reserve

""Our first trip with PONANT was an unforgettable experience as the welcome was warm, the comfort was optimal and the staff was close to the passengers. We are looking forward to our next cruises". Myriam and Guy, back from the Cyclades, on board Le Champlain.