Exclusive services
Unique areas
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, enjoy a unique experience combining comfort and polar immersion. Relax in the bright lounges facing the icy landscapes, then let the fresh air envelop you on the promenade deck, or in the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon.
Onboard luxury and comfort
In a setting of noble materials, each cabin and suite on board Le Commandant Charcot offers a timeless interlude. Thanks to a private terrace or balcony, let the polar immensity be part of your journey for a total immersion in the heart of the icy landscapes.
A refined table
The only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, on board Le Commandant Charcot, offers palatial cuisine with French and international influences, encouraging travel and the discovery of flavours to delight the palates of the most gourmet passengers.
Unique experiences in the heart of the ice
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, head for the farthest reaches of the Arctic and Antarctic, where only explorers have ever ventured.
Emperor penguins of the Weddell Sea
The geographic North Pole
The iconic Antarctic
Unexplored ice floes in north-east Greenland
More responsible exploration
PONANT has brought together the latest innovations available and developed new ones to place Le Commandant Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel powered by liquefied natural gas, at the cutting edge of more responsible shipping and at the forefront of polar safety.
They tell us about
their PONANT exploration
costa rica, Le dumont-d’urville
“ The success of the trip is the result of the right balance between pleasure, friendship between passengers and exceptional activities. ”
Michel Perrin
panama, Le dumont-d’urville
“ This trip gave me a deep sense of freedom. It was a time of generosity, kindness and sharing. ”
Manon Dansereau
groenland, le commandant charcot
“ Within the first 48 hours, I was really gripped by what we discovered. People could feel that we were experiencing something very powerful! ”
Pascal Duval
PONANT, committed to more
sustainable tourism
