Ponant
Le Commandant Charcot
Built to go everywhere. Designed to make you forget everything else.
2021
Year Built
245
Guests
31,757
GT
1
Pools
Le Commandant Charcot is the world's only luxury hybrid-electric polar icebreaker, capable of reaching the geographic North Pole with a Polar Class 2 hull. All 135 staterooms have private balconies, and the ship offers an unmatched level of polar access for discerning guests.
Dining & Drinks
Specialty dining included
All drinks included
Room service included
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan
Wellness & Relaxation
Pools
1
Hot Tubs
2
Medical Center
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Where Le Commandant Charcot sails
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
Longyearbyen
Norway
4 sailings
Ittoqqortoormiit
Greenland
2 sailings
North Pole
International Waters
2 sailings
Ushuaia
Argentina
2 sailings
Reykjavik
Iceland
1 sailings
Tasiilaq
Greenland
1 sailings
Ittoqqortoormiit
Greenland
1 sailings
Qaanaaq
Greenland
1 sailings
Ny-Ålesund
Norway
1 sailings
Kvitøya
Norway
1 sailings
Half Moon Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
Deception Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
Neko Harbor
Antarctica
1 sailings
Paradise Bay
Antarctica
1 sailings
Port Lockroy
Antarctica
1 sailings
Cuverville Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
3
Sailings tracked
245
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 3 upcoming sailings on Le Commandant Charcot (Ponant). Built 2021, 245 guests, 31,757 GT. Amenities: 1 pools, 2 hot tubs, accessible cabins, medical center. Browse Ponant sailings on GoCruiseTravel.com.
Accessible Travel
Traveling with accessibility needs? Le Commandant Charcot has 3 accessible cabins.
Elevators: 4
Ask anything about Le Commandant Charcot
Policies at a Glance
PetsNot Allowed
Balcony SmokingNot Allowed
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Formal NightsNo
The Details
Can I do laundry onboard?
No self-service laundry onboard
What voltage are the cabins?
110V & 220V
Is there a dress code?
Smart Casual
Are there formal nights?
No formal nights required
Can I smoke on the balcony?
No — balcony smoking not allowed
USB in Cabins
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Upcoming Voyages on Le Commandant Charcot
JUN 10, 2026
One-way
East Greenland Polar Discovery
12N · 8 ports
East Greenland Polar Discovery
Reykjavik → Longyearbyen
From
$42,000
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
JUL 5, 2026
Round-trip
Ultimate North Pole Expedition
14N · 6 ports
Ultimate North Pole Expedition
Round-trip Longyearbyen
From
$42,000
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
JAN 8, 2027
Round-trip
Deep Antarctica Icebreaker Expedition
15N · 8 ports
Deep Antarctica Icebreaker Expedition
Round-trip Ushuaia
From
$30,000
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
Who sails this line
Typical age
55+
Primary markets
FR · US · UK · BE
Onboard languages
fr · en
Kids onboard
Uncommon — adult-leaning atmosphere
