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A Zodiac trip to the foot of an iceberg, with the snow-capped mountains of Antarctica in the background.
A Svalbard reindeer in the tundra of the Spitsbergen archipelago, in the Norwegian Arctic
St Mary’s Cathedral in Visby, surrounded by roses and greenery, on the island of Gotland in Sweden
Close-up of a Steinway & Sons grand piano keyboard

Antarctica: new departures available

The Peninsula, the Falklands, South Georgia, the Sub-Antarctic Islands… The winter of 2028–2029 will be dominated by the South Pole.

The Arctic summer awaits you

Dive into the heart of Svalbard, amidst majestic fjords, floating icebergs and polar wildlife.

Heading for Northern Europe

From the Baltic Sea to the Norwegian fjords, explore coastlines where history and nature come together.

To the rhythm of Jazz on the Baltic Sea

Marseille Jazz des cinq continents comes aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

Sea ice texture from above, turquoise tones.
Snow-capped mountains reflected in the calm waters of an Arctic fjord in Spitsbergen
water texture
Texture of ice chunks floating on the sea
Experiences

Travelling with PONANT

Upcoming departures

Where will you explore next ?

*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.

Icebreaker

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.

Ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in the ice floe of the icy Arctic Ocean.
Testimonials

Our guests share their stories

Antoine de Pérignon

"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."

Claude-Olivier Marti

"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."

Klervi Rolland

"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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Disko Bay, Ilulissat, Greenland
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Sarakiniko beach Greece
The Commandant Charcot
Snorkeling in Asia
Polar bear on the ice floe
Punta Arenas Beach
Tea Ceremony in Japan
Sarakiniko beach Greece
The Commandant Charcot
Snorkeling in Asia
Polar bear on the ice floe
Punta Arenas Beach
Tea Ceremony in Japan