Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot combines the abilities of a powerful icebreaker with refined surroundings complete with the kind of luxury services never before offered in the farthest reaches of the southern and northern hemispheres. Its indoor swimming pool, conservatory, panoramic restaurant, outdoor restaurant, Main Lounge, Observation Lounge, the lobby… Each of the common areas has been designed to both convey French-style discreet luxury and arouse wonder and amazement. The common thread running through all their designs is the desire to allow the light to penetrate and open everything up the extraordinary polar landscapes and scenery.

A more eco-friendly sailing

Le Commandant Charcot is the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by liquified natural gas, the epitome of a more responsible and sustainable sailing. Safe and low impact polar navigation is her area of expertise, taking advantage of the latest innovations and even developing new, market-leading technologies and solutions to make her one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea today.

Ice Class like no Other

Le Commandant Charcot is the world's first passenger ship to be fitted with a Polar Class 2 (PC2) hull. This gives it the ability to sail between the sheets of drifting sea ice and reach the most remote and isolated regions, when conditions allow. Protecting the polar ecosystems and the coastal sea ice – a vital habitat for marine wildlife – is our priority. Expertise, innovation, humility before nature, cooperation with local peoples and ensuring a minimal impact on the environment are the fundamental concepts behind responsible exploration.

Learn from the Experts

Biology, history, geology, the study of the ice and the oceans, protecting the environment… Observe and unlock the secrets of the ecosystem during zodiac cruises, from the ship’s decks with your expedition team, and through fascinating talks and lectures. With around twenty naturalist guides per departure, this is one of the best ratios in the world for this type of trip.

Photo Ambassadors

Because photos still remain a fantastic way to bring our best memories to life, take advantage of the onboard presence of Photo Ambassadors on many sailings. Specialists in the polar regions, they will help and advise you about capturing the best moments of your voyage through special workshops and lectures.

Unique exterior

Admire 360°C views of the surrounding scenery along the promenade deck – a possibility rarely found on passenger ships – and take time out for a break on one of the benches heated via energy recuperation.

Surrounded by polar scenery, relax in the waters of the Blue Lagoon, heated to between 27°C and 37°C via energy recuperation.

Gastronomy aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Savour the delights of one of Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse’s signature dishes at Nuna (the “Earth” in Inuit) – the only Alain Ducasse gastronomic restaurant at sea – with spectacular snow-covered scenery as your décor. With 235 staff members, 135 suites and no less than three restaurants, this extraordinary 30,000-tonne ship had to create an exceptional food offering. “I really like the idea that passengers will discover distant horizons, the rugged beauty of polar landscapes and so a complete change of scenery – and then for their meals, they will return to the soft atmospheres of these charming and elegant restaurants to enjoy refined French cuisine,” says Alain Ducasse.

This promise is reality aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Each of the three restaurants has its own signature, offering the unique experience of French hospitality. On the terrace, the Inneq bar has an offering that varies daily as well as a permanent menu. Gastronomic restaurant Nuna gives pride of place to natural, healthy and gourmet cuisine from breakfast to dinner. And Sila offers an original and hearty buffet. From the dining experience and service to the wine waiting and atmosphere, everything is in harmony with unforgettable culinary memories.

Exceptional Staterooms and Suites

PRIVATE TERRACE OR BALCONY FOR 100% OF STATEROOMS AND SUITES

Equipped with 123 suites and staterooms with private balcony or terrace, Le Commandant Charcot is fully in keeping with the PONANT philosophy: to provide a rare and exceptional ambiance for every passenger welcomed onboard and reinforce the feeling and sense of sailing on a private yacht. At the rear of decks 6 and 7 are four stunning 94 m² (1,011 ft²) split-level suites equipped with private terraces and jacuzzis. The breathtaking 115 m² (1,237 ft²) Suite de l’Armateur (Shipowner's Suite) on deck 8 features wide sliding glass doors offering stunning panoramic views and opening out onto a 186 m² (2,002 ft²) private terrace.

Services provided

• Glazed private balcony for all our staterooms and suites
• Terrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner's suite
• 24-hour room service
• Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
• Individually-controlled air conditioning
• Dressing room with shelves and closet
• Dressing table and hairdryer
• Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
• Minibar
• Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
• Electronic safe
• Direct line telephone
• Bose Bluetooth speaker
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
• 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)

Other interior features

On Deck 9 relax by the Imaq indoor pool (Imaq is “seawater” in Inuit) as you sip a smoothie or fresh juice from the detox bar; take advantage of the personalised services available at the Nuan spa (Nuan is Inuit for “well-being/happiness”) or at the hairstyling and manicure salon ; or treat yourself to a Nordic ritual in at the sauna (“burning heat”) or the Siku (“snow”).