Launched
2024Tonnage
30,000Length
492 ftcrew
215Capacity
245Embark on a polar expedition like no other aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
Le Commandant Charcot is the latest addition to the Ponant Cruises fleet. She is the first of her kind – a hybrid polar exploration ship powered by liquified natural gas and electric generators, making her one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea. Described by many as a standard-bearer for sustainable cruising, the vessel offers an eco-friendly way for 245-guests to explore in comfort and style.
Commandant Le Charcot is an ice-class ship in keeping with her adventure-ready build. The vessel’s reinforced hull allows her to break through up to three metres of ice, permitting a deeper level of exploration. In 2021, Commandant Le Charcot became the first French-flag vessel to reach the North Pole. This theme of intrepid discovery continues throughout her itinerary collection, which features voyages to Alaska, Antarctica, and the Arctic.
To learn more about Le Commandant Charcot or receive a quotation for an upcoming cruise, please call 0800 008 6677. Alternatively, please submit an online enquiry for your preferred voyage.
Le Commandant Charcot Accommodation: Suites & Staterooms
Le Commandant Charcot’s stunning Duplex Suite.
Le Commandant Charcot offers a choice of 123 suites and staterooms. The accommodation is elegantly decorated, spacious, and appointed with a private balcony or terrace. All categories include a flatscreen entertainment system, ensuite bathroom facilities with Diptique products, a mini-bar, and a king-size bed.
The accommodation categories are as follows:
- Prestige Stateroom
- Privilege Stateroom
- Prestige Suite
- Privilege Suite
- Duplex Suite
- Owner’s Suite
Accommodation Highlights
Privilege Suite
Located on deck 8, the Privilege Suite on Le Commandant Charcot is an excellent option if you’re looking for apartment-style accommodation on your cruise. Offering ample space – complete with separate sleeping and living areas – the Privilege Suite allows for glorious views courtesy of a large balcony, two panoramic sliding doors, and a picture window.
Duplex Suite
The stunning split-level Duplex Suites are among some of the most breathtaking suites available on an expedition cruise ship. They are positioned at the vessel’s rear and cover 1,011 sq. ft. of space across decks 6 and 7. Guests who choose the Duplex Suite can enjoy priority boarding and 24-hour butler service while benefitting from a separate dining area, a lounge, and a separate master bedroom.
Le Commandant Charcot Dining: Restaurants
Nuna; one of two main restaurants on Le Commandant Charcot.
Guests will find two restaurants onboard Le Commandant Charcot: Nuna and Sila, which provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, Ponant Cruises has collaborated with Ducasse Conseil to bring guests a unique Michelin Star dining experience exclusive to Le Commandant Charcot.
The main restaurant, Nuna, is located on deck 5 and can seat all of the ship’s passengers. At Nuna, guests can expect to enjoy French and international cuisine à la carte-style, from an unrivalled continental selection to wonderfully prepared meat and fish dishes, with alternative options to suit those with specific dietary requirements.
For a more relaxed dining experience, guests can head to Sila on deck 9, which can seat up to 142 passengers. At Sila, guests will enjoy buffet-style lunches and themed dinners inspired by the ship’s current destination. Furthermore, head to Inneq, the vessel’s open-air bar, for pre/post-dinner drinks.
Activities, Entertainment & Facilities
Guests on a kayak expedition.
Guests will find everything they need to explore the polar regions onboard Le Commandant Charcot. The ship has one of the best crew-to-guest ratios found on any voyage of this kind, with a team of 23 experts comprising biologists, naturalists, engineers, glaciologists and geologists. There are also two expedition rooms and 16 Zodiacs onboard.
On the top deck, guests will find two heated swimming pools: an indoor pool with a great skylight courtesy of its large glass roof and an outdoor Blue Lagoon with a poolside bar. Next to the Blue Lagoon is a giant fire pit where guests can take in the breathtaking views of the white polar expanse in complete comfort. The spa, which you will find on deck 9, provides an idyllic space for relaxation after an intense day of exploration and offers a hair salon, massage cabins, and a sauna.
Other facilities on Le Commandant Charcot include:
- Main Lounge (with live music)
- Observation Lounge (with live entertainment)
- Theatre
- Boutique
- Fitness Centre
- Promenade Deck
For more information regarding Le Commandant Charcot cruises, please call our Voyage Consultants on 0800 008 6677.
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Additional Information
Privilege Stateroom – Deck 8
Stateroom size: 300 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 55 sq. ft.
Category: PVS8
Location(s): Deck 8
Amenities include:
- King-size bed
- Sitting area
- Ensuite bathroom with a shower
- Dressing room area
- Panoramic sliding door
- Entertainment system
- Mini-bar
Privilege Stateroom – Deck 7
Stateroom size: 300 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 55 sq. ft.
Category: PVS7
Location(s): Deck 7
Amenities include:
- King-size bed
- Sitting area
- Ensuite bathroom with a shower
- Dressing room area
- Panoramic sliding door
- Entertainment system
- Mini-bar
Privilege Stateroom – Deck 6
Stateroom size: 300 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 55 sq. ft.
Category: PVS6
Location(s): Deck 6
Amenities include:
- King-size bed
- Sitting area
- Ensuite bathroom with a shower
- Dressing room area
- Panoramic sliding door
- Entertainment system
- Mini-bar
Prestige Stateroom – Deck 8
Stateroom size: 215 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 55 sq. ft.
Category: P8
Location(s): Deck 8
Amenities include:
- King-size bed
- Sitting area
- Ensuite bathroom with a shower
- Dressing room area
- Panoramic sliding door
- Entertainment system
- Mini-bar
Prestige Stateroom – Deck 7
Stateroom size: 215 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 55 sq. ft.
Category: P7
Location(s): Deck 7
Amenities include:
- King-size bed
- Sitting area
- Ensuite bathroom with a shower
- Dressing room area
- Panoramic sliding door
- Entertainment system
- Mini-bar
Prestige Stateroom – Deck 6
Stateroom size: 215 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 55 sq. ft.
Category: P6
Location(s): Deck 6
Amenities include:
- King-size bed
- Sitting area
- Ensuite bathroom with a shower
- Dressing room area
- Panoramic sliding door
- Entertainment system
- Mini-bar
Privilege Suite – Deck 8
Stateroom size: 515 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 135 sq. ft.
Category: PV8
Location(s): Deck 8
The Privilege Suite is two connected Privilege Staterooms.
Amenities include:
- Two king-size beds
- Two sitting areas
- Two ensuite bathrooms with showers
- Two dressing room areas
- Two panoramic sliding doors with private balconies
- Two entertainment systems
- Two mini-bar
Privilege Suite – Deck 6
Stateroom size: 515 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 135 sq. ft.
Category: PV6
Location(s): Deck 6
The Privilege Suite is two connected Privilege Staterooms.
Amenities include:
- Two king-size beds
- Two sitting areas
- Two ensuite bathrooms with showers
- Two dressing room areas
- Two panoramic sliding doors with private balconies
- Two entertainment systems
- Two mini-bar
Prestige Suite – Deck 8
Stateroom size: 430 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 105 sq. ft.
Category: PS8
Location(s): Deck 8
The Prestige Suite is two connected Prestige Staterooms.
Amenities include:
- Two king-size beds
- Two sitting areas
- Two ensuite bathrooms with showers
- Two dressing room areas
- Two panoramic sliding doors with private balconies
- Two entertainment systems
- Two mini-bar
Prestige Suite – Deck 7
Stateroom size: 430 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 105 sq. ft.
Category: PS7
Location(s): Deck 7
The Prestige Suite is two connected Prestige Staterooms.
Amenities include:
- Two king-size beds
- Two sitting areas
- Two ensuite bathrooms with showers
- Two dressing room areas
- Two panoramic sliding doors with private balconies
- Two entertainment systems
- Two mini-bar
Owner’s Suite
Stateroom size: 1,240 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 2,000 sq. ft.
Category: OS
Location(s): Deck 8
Amenities include:
- Master bedroom
- Lounge/Living space with sofas
- Dining Room
- Ensuite bathroom with a shower and Balneo bathtub
- Separate bathroom
- Dressing room area
- Wraparound balcony with hot tub and furniture
- Entertainment system
- Mini-bar
Suite Duplex
Stateroom size: 1,010 sq. ft.
Balcony size: 280 sq. ft.
Category: SD
Location(s): Deck 6 + 7
Amenities include:
- Two-level apartment-style accommodation
- Master bedroom
- Lounge/Living space with sofas
- Dining Room
- Ensuite bathroom with a shower and Balneo bathtub
- Separate bathroom
- Dressing room area
- Private balcony with hot tub and furniture
- Entertainment system
- Mini-bar