The Le Commandant Charcot is Ponant’s revolutionary luxury expedition cruise ship and a true luxury icebreaker.
With 123 staterooms and suites, the vessel features elegant French design and extensive amenities, including spas, multiple lounges, and fine dining. It is capable of reaching the geographic North Pole and the most remote Antarctic areas, redefining polar cruising with a perfect blend of comfort and environmental consciousness. A focus on immersive experiences with naturalists and scientists ensures an unparalleled journey.The ship pioneers sustainable polar exploration, being the first deep polar exploration cruise ship equipped with a hybrid propulsion system combining Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), one of the cleanest currently available energies, and a bank of high-capacity batteries. This all-round approach, combined with the latest green technologies, reflects Ponant’s fundamental responsibility to minimize the environmental impact of your polar odyssey, ensuring respect for the ecosystems and the local peoples and lands encountered.
Contact Cruise Norway for expert polar advice and the best prices.
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
Private return transfer
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
utler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV
A desk and bookcase
A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi
A dining room with a 6-seater table
A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
A private 186 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, and dining table
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
A Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
Private return transfer
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
utler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV
A desk and bookcase
A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi
A dining room with a 6-seater table
A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
A private 186 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, and dining table
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
A Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
Private return transfer
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
A lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV
A dining room with a 6-seater table
A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses
A Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub
Five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door
A private 26 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with sofa and armchairs, jacuzzi
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A lounge with sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door
A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
Two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole
A 12.5 m² glazed private balcony
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A lounge area with chaise longue and second TV
A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
Two bathrooms with shower
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
A 10 m² glazed private balcony
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
Two bathrooms with shower
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
A 10 m² glazed private balcony
Services provided
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
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)
3 ADA staterooms
A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
Two bathrooms with shower
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
A 10 m² glazed private balcony
Nuna, the 484 m² gastronomic restaurant at the rear of deck 5, can seat all the ship's passengers at a single sitting. Elegant and refinement are all part and parcel of the à la carte dining experience it has to offer at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ship's second bridge is located at the back of the restaurant: behind its large windows, you will have a front row seat to observe the crew during their operations.
Deck 5
Capacity : 245
French and international cuisine
Signature dishes by Alain Ducasse
Fine wine cellar
Furniture by Ligne Roset
Bernardaud French china and glassware by Elne
In a more relaxed atmosphere, a 320 m² restaurant located at deck 9 will welcome you for your breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners.
Deck 9
Indoor capacity: 142
Open-Air Bar
At the open-air bar, you can enjoy a varied and refined range of international sweet and savoury dishes throughout the day (11am-6pm), as well as a permanent menu.
Deck 9
Bar capacity : 79
Restaurant capacity : 62
Whether you wish to have breakfast in the privacy of your stateroom, savour a snack in the middle of the day or enjoy your dinner in an intimate setting, our Room Service is available for you. Have a gourmet interlude and treat yourself from a varied menu at any time of day or night *.
Anori (the wind) - Deck 9
A bar and a 262 m² (2820 ft²) observation lounge
Library, reading area, live entertainment on certain evenings
2 Swarovski Optik telescopes
A 313 m² (3,369 ft²) main lounge
A 24 m² (258 ft²) cigar lounge
A tea room and bar with a programme of live music on certain evenings
Deck 5
A reception area of 270 m²
The shipping office
Administrative services on board
The sales office run by our Reception and Travel Manager
“Ponant Studio” photo space
“Oscillations”: a digital work of art by Miguel Chevalier
Illu (the igloo, the house) - Deck 5
The Illu boutique is a space of wonder, an authentic extension of your journey and the ship, dedicated to the polar world.
A range of ready-to-wear clothing and special outdoor items suitable for the polar adventure: The North Face, Garmin, Swarovski Optik, Vuarnet, Feelfree, Icebreaker, Black Diamond, Suunto, Eric Bompard
Bespoke tips and advice from experts about how to get the most out of the onboard experience and the shore excursions
A multilingual range of publications covering each different destination: informational guides, gorgeous photographic books, novels and adventure stories, a special range for children, etc.
Unique souvenirs so you can share the magic of the Charcot experience with others
A range of accessories for the home
Deck 9
A heated indoor swimming pool with a superb skylight thanks to its large glass roof
A sunroom with large external-facing windows
A Detox bar with sofas and armchairs
Blue Lagoon pools, an outdoor heated lagoon with a temperature that ranges from 27 to 37° C using recycled energy from the ship
A giant firepit (Inneq - le feu), so you can enjoy the polar landscapes in complete comfort
An outdoor bar (Blue Lagoon bar) where you can enjoy a varied and refined range of sweet and savoury food throughout the day (11:00-18:00)
The outside promenade deck is uninterrupted. This means that, unlike most passenger ships, it is possible to walk all the way around the ship and to the bow. It is also equipped with benches heated by energy recovery and two Swarovski Optik telescopes.
Kita (let’s go) - Deck 5
Capacity of 270 people
State-of-the-art sound and light technologies
LED wall at the back of the stage allowing the projection of supports in very high resolution
A photography and videography team escort you throughout your trip. These professionals capture the most beautiful moments of your cruise, which you can share with family and friends upon your return. Meet them on DECK 5 (DECK 6 on the PONANT Explorers ships) at the photo/video area, where you can also order souvenir pictures and videos.
The Cigar Lounge is located on Deck 5.
Nuan (wellness / happiness) - Deck 9
A hair salon facing the boundless horizon, massage cabins with large windows, a sauna with an unobstructed view of the immense white polar expanse… The wellness areas on board Le Commandant Charcot take on a new dimension. These spaces, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, combine design and comfort, and have been created with expert know-how using repsonsible brands.
430 m² dedicated to wellness
Spa Biologique Recherche : 3 massage and beauty cubicles (including one double cubicle with sea view), a nail salon, 2 lounges with sea view to to wait or relax after a session
A hair salon with Davines products
A Sauna (Ikuma - the burning heat)
A Snow Room (Siku - the ice) a fun and invigorating snow bath you can try out after leaving the sauna
Gym with with sea view and TECHNOGYM machines (elliptical trainers, Kinesis®, 3 treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machine…), dedicated coach and group or private lessons (according to availability) of fitness, yoga, pilates, meditation, aquagym...
A heated indoor swimming pool (Imaq - sea water) with countercurrent swimming and a superb skylight thanks to its large glass roof
A sunroom with large external-facing windows
A Detox bar with sofas and armchairs
For Le Commandant Charcot, PONANT has chosen to work with two new partners: Biologique Recherche for facial and body treatments, and Davines for hairstyling. These two brands share the same philosophy of bespoke, personalised service and care for the environment.
100% made to measure: a tailored approach with indvidually selected procedures.Every treatment is unique.
Natural and eco-friendly active ingredients: naturally or plant-sourced raw active ingredients, packaging made from recycled materials
Two signature treatments designed to give you a gentle return on board after shore excursions in extreme environments have been created especially for the Le Commandant Charcot: "expedition return" and "exploration return".
The gyms on our ships are equipped with the very latest Technogym© equipment and machines. Treadmills, exercise bikes, Kinesis Wall© strength training machines and many other types of equipment are all provided in a laid-back relaxing environment. The wide floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea add undeniable charm to the exercise sessions.
Each day also begins with organised morning workout sessions, either out in the open air or in the theatre. These are supplemented by water aerobics in the pool, or in the sea off the beach for PONANT passengers, when the situation allows it.
Provided in partnership with KÉRASTASE® and L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL®, the hairdressing salon offers a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair's shine and brilliance. Our stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.
Deck 9
Deck 8
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 3
DISCLAIMER: Rates are per person, subject to availability and can change at any time
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