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Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot

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Le Commandant Charcot is the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel powered by liquefied natural gas, exploring the most inaccessible shores. Le Commandant Charcot is the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel powered by liquefied natural gas, exploring the most inaccessible shores.
Life on board

Gastronomy

An essential component of French culture, gastronomy naturally holds a special place on board.

Gastronomy

An essential component of French culture, gastronomy naturally holds a special place on board.

The Commandant Charcot

Charcot moments

A sensory journey

Plans and immersive visit

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Lounges, restaurants, promenades... Move around inside the ship and find the perfect location for your stateroom or suite.

245Maximum guests

123Staterooms and suites

215Crew members

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Le Commandant Charcot

    Staterooms and suites

    Elegance and intimacy

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    Le Commandant Charcot, as if you were there

    Follow Le Commandant Charcot live, as it explores the grandiose landscapes of the polar worlds, filmed from the bow.

    Whether you are planning your next trip or dreaming of extraordinary getaways, the ship's webcam offers you an exclusive window to these distant horizons where only we can take you.

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    PONANT Science

    A scientific odyssey

    Le Commandant Charcot represents a unique opportunity for research in polar regions.

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    + 100 m²dedicated to science

    2laboratories

    + 100Researchers welcomed since 2021

    Our commitments

    Responsible exploration

    Mathieu Petiteau, Director of New Construction

    "We had to imagine, develop and design everything from A to Z. No ship like Le Commandant Charcot had ever been created. It was out of the question to sail in such privileged environments without minimising our impact as much as possible."

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