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Heading for the North Pole
Embark on an expedition to 90° North aboard the Commandant Charcot.
Heading for the North Pole
Embark on an expedition to 90° North aboard the Commandant Charcot.
In the heart of the Asian archipelagos
Let yourself be swept away by the warmth of the South Seas, amidst coral reefs, ancient temples and time-honored traditions.
Atlantic Shores, between land and ocean
The cliffs of Galicia, Mont Saint-Michel and Celtic heritage along Europe’s coastlines.
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Extraordinary journeys, expert insights, unforgettable discoveries.
Travelling with PONANT
The French touch
The sense of hospitality, refined gastronomy, and renowned partners offer an unforgettable experience.
The French touch
The sense of hospitality, refined gastronomy, and renowned partners offer an unforgettable experience.
The French touch
The sense of hospitality, refined gastronomy, and renowned partners offer an unforgettable experience.
The French touch
The sense of hospitality, refined gastronomy, and renowned partners offer an unforgettable experience.
The French touch
The sense of hospitality, refined gastronomy, and renowned partners offer an unforgettable experience.
The French touch
The sense of hospitality, refined gastronomy, and renowned partners offer an unforgettable experience.
The French touch
The sense of hospitality, refined gastronomy, and renowned partners offer an unforgettable experience.
Where will you explore next ?
From
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway)
To
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (Norway)
12 nightsaboard the shipLe Commandant Charcot
Next departure
From
Darwin (Australia)
To
Manila (Philippines)
14 nightsaboard the shipLe Soléal
Next departure
From
Lisbon (Portugal)
To
Honfleur (France)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Lyrial
Next departure
From
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
To
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Paul Gauguin
Next departure
From
Tromso (Norway)
To
Glasgow, Scotland (United Kingdom)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Champlain
Next departure
*Price displayed is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available. The price includes the Ponant Bonus discount.
Le Commandant Charcot
The first and only hybrid electric-liquefied natural gas polar exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot encapsulates an eco-friendly design never before seen in the polar regions. Experience unique explorations and world firsts beyond the reach of other ships.
Our guests share their stories
"I was captivated by Le Commandant Charcot during a navigation in Greenland. The word 'exploration associated' with it is particularly well chosen: we knew right away that we were embarking on an extraordinary adventure, led by a team of experts."
"To discover a part of the Antarctic continent is a dream and a privilege that few people can achieve. It is being able to contemplate Nature in all its splendour and strength, in a place still preserved from Man. Being able to do it with PONANT means accessing an even more unique experience, in the best conditions."
"We end the day with the Captain's farewell dinner. Smiles, anecdotes and shared laughter fill the air. It is the time when the bonds that have been woven throughout the shared stops, meals and activities become truly significant. The faces, now familiar, are no longer just those of fellow travellers, but of temporary friends, souls with whom memories have been created. But above all, it is the promise to return once again to a PONANT ship."
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