Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot

Travel to the North Pole. Cross the Arctic Ocean. Explore the far northeast of Greenland... PONANT is designing tomorrow’s voyages with Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first electric hybrid polar exploration ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Beginning in 2021, this newest member of the PONANT fleet will offer guests the chance to follow in the wake of the great polar explorers in sophisticated surroundings enhanced with luxury amenities never before seen at the very top or bottom of the globe.

Ship Calendar

Destination Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 2026 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Europe -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Polar Regions -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Repositioning -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Trans-Ocean -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Decks
Ship Categories
Dining
Entertainment
Health & Fitness

Ship Details

Year Built
2021
Capacity
N/A
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Elevators
N/A
Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
N/A
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
N/A
Bars
N/A
Fitness Center
N/A
Cabins
135
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
No
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
N/A

Decks

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Deck 3

  • Expedition Room
  • Conference Room

Deck 5
  • Promenade Deck
  • Nuna Gastronomic
  • Restaurant
  • Aft, Bridge
  • Photo Video
  • Reception Desk
  • Expeditions Desk
  • Shop
  • Cigar Lounge
  • Cruise Sales Desk
  • Main Lounge
  • Theatre
Deck 6

  • Training Centre
  • Duplex Suites
  • Grand Prestige Suites
  • Deluxe Suites
  • Prestige Staterooms (x2 Accessible Staterooms)

Deck 7
  • Duplex Suites
  • Prestige Suites
  • Deluxe Suites
  • Prestige Staterooms
Deck 8

  • Bridge
  • Owner's Suite
  • Deluxe Suites
  • Prestige Staterooms (x1 Accessible Stateroom)
  • Privilege Suites
  • Prestige Suites

Deck 9

  • Inneq Bar
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Sila Restaurant
  • Indoor Pool
  • Relaxation Area and Detox Bar
  • Fitness Area
  • Spa
  • Nail Bar
  • Snow Room
  • Observatory Lounge
  • Sauna

Ship Categories

Suite of the Shipowner
BenefitsOpenwork private balcony for 100% of our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Shipowner's suite24 hour room serviceUnlimited Wi-Fi included (random satellite reception depending on navigation and latitude)Individual air conditioningDressing room with shelves and wardrobe spaceDressing table and hair dryerDyptique Paris high-end products in large containersMini bar includedNespresso coffee machine and kettleElectronic safeSatellite direct dial telephoneBose Bluetooth speakerFlat screen TV, international channels (random depending on your navigation) and videos on demand110/220 volt installationThree PRM cabinsIn addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:A private return transferPriority boardingChampagne and fruit basket upon arrivalButler serviceAn assortment of sweet or savory canapes and a fruit basket every dayA bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TVA living room with armchairs, two convertible sofas, steam fireplace and TVAn office and its libraryA Samsung tablet connected to Wi-FiA dining room with a table for 6 peopleA mini-bar cabinet equipped with RIEDEL crystal glasswareA bathroom with shower and spa bathA one-hour treatment for one person in the wellness area among the body and face treatmentsA private terrace of 186 m²: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, jacuzzi, 2 sofas and a dining tableTwo panoramic sliding windowsTwo pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binocularsA Swarovski Optik ST VISTA spotting scope
Prestige Stateroom
BenefitsOpenwork private balcony for 100% of our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Shipowner's suite24 hour room serviceUnlimited Wi-Fi included (random satellite reception depending on navigation and latitude)Individual air conditioningDressing room with shelves and wardrobe spaceDressing table and hair dryerDyptique Paris high-end products in large containersMini bar includedNespresso coffee machine and kettleElectronic safeSatellite direct dial telephoneBose Bluetooth speakerFlat screen TV, international channels (random depending on your navigation) and videos on demand110/220 volt installationThree PRM cabinsIn addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TVA bathroom with showerA panoramic sliding bay windowA 5 m² glazed private balcony
Duplex Suite
BenefitsOpenwork private balcony for 100% of our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Shipowner's suite24 hour room serviceUnlimited Wi-Fi included (random satellite reception depending on navigation and latitude)Individual air conditioningDressing room with shelves and wardrobe spaceDressing table and hair dryerDyptique Paris high-end products in large containersMini bar includedNespresso coffee machine and kettleElectronic safeSatellite direct dial telephoneBose Bluetooth speakerFlat screen TV, international channels (random depending on your navigation) and videos on demand110/220 volt installationThree PRM cabinsIn addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:A private return transferPriority boardingChampagne and fruit basket upon arrivalButler serviceAn assortment of sweet or savory canapes and a fruit basket every dayA living room with armchairs, convertible sofa, steam fireplace and TVA dining room with a table for 6 peopleA mini-bar cabinet equipped with RIEDEL crystal glasswareA Samsung tablet connected to Wi-FiA bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TVA bathroom with shower and spa bathFive panoramic glass windows and a panoramic glass hinged doorA private terrace of 26 m²: outdoor lounge with sofa and armchairs, jacuzziTwo pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
Privilege Suite Deck 8
Private balcony for all our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner's suiteButler service and priority boarding : Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites and Grand Prestige SuitesIndividually-controlled air conditioningStateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcomeMinibar - 24hr room serviceSatellite TV channels (availability dependent on navigation); selection of videos on demandBose™ Bluetooth speakerSafeSelection of Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products.Dressing table, bath robes, HairdryerDirect line telephone110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)Internet access Wifi : Satellite reception (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Prestige Suite Deck 8
Private balcony for all our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner's suiteButler service and priority boarding : Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites and Grand Prestige SuitesIndividually-controlled air conditioningStateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcomeMinibar - 24hr room serviceSatellite TV channels (availability dependent on navigation); selection of videos on demandBose™ Bluetooth speakerSafeSelection of Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products.Dressing table, bath robes, HairdryerDirect line telephone110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)Internet access Wifi : Satellite reception (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Prestige Suite Deck 7
Private balcony for all our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner's suiteButler service and priority boarding : Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites and Grand Prestige SuitesIndividually-controlled air conditioningStateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcomeMinibar - 24hr room serviceSatellite TV channels (availability dependent on navigation); selection of videos on demandBose™ Bluetooth speakerSafeSelection of Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products.Dressing table, bath robes, HairdryerDirect line telephone110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)Internet access Wifi : Satellite reception (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6
Private balcony for all our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner's suiteButler service and priority boarding : Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites and Grand Prestige SuitesIndividually-controlled air conditioningStateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcomeMinibar - 24hr room serviceSatellite TV channels (availability dependent on navigation); selection of videos on demandBose™ Bluetooth speakerSafeSelection of Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products.Dressing table, bath robes, HairdryerDirect line telephone110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)Internet access Wifi : Satellite reception (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Deluxe Suite Deck 8
Private balcony for all our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner's suiteButler service and priority boarding : Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites and Grand Prestige SuitesIndividually-controlled air conditioningStateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcomeMinibar - 24hr room serviceSatellite TV channels (availability dependent on navigation); selection of videos on demandBose™ Bluetooth speakerSafeSelection of Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products.Dressing table, bath robes, HairdryerDirect line telephone110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)Internet access Wifi : Satellite reception (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Deluxe Suite Deck 7
Private balcony for all our cabins and suitesTerrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner's suiteButler service and priority boarding : Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites and Grand Prestige SuitesIndividually-controlled air conditioningStateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating staterooms available, children welcomeMinibar - 24hr room serviceSatellite TV channels (availability dependent on navigation); selection of videos on demandBose™ Bluetooth speakerSafeSelection of Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products.Dressing table, bath robes, HairdryerDirect line telephone110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)Internet access Wifi : Satellite reception (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
PRESTIGE STATEROOM
Capacity:up to 2 passengers per cabin private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi
Suite Duplex
26 m² private balcony with jacuzzi, shower & Balneo bathtub, butler service, individually-controlled airconditioning, stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, minibar - 24hr room service, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, iPod™ docks, safe, French bath products, dressing table with hairdryer, direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), internet access Wifi.
OWNERS SUITE
Features 186 m² private balcony with jacuzzi, shower & Balneo bathtub, butler service, individually-controlled airconditioning, stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, minibar - 24hr room service, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, iPod™ docks, safe, french bath products, dressing table with hairdryer, direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), internet access Wifi.
PRIVILEGE SUITE
Surface : 32 m² Capacity :up to 4 passengers per cabin 8m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Bathtub Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet access wifi.
PRESTIGE SUITE
Surface : 19 m² Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin 8m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet access wifi.
GRAND DELUXE SUITE
Surface : 45 m² Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin 30m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Bathtub Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.
DELUXE SUITE
Surface : 27 m² Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin 6m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.
DELUXE STATEROOM
Surface : 19 m² Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin 4m² Private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.

Dining

Inneq (the fire) - 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.

  • Bar capacity : 79
  • Restaurant capacity : 62

Nuna (The Earth) - Gastronomic Restaurant

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.

  • 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

Room Service

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 *.

On each of our ships, you can enjoy room service at any hour of the day and night (except at night on Le Ponant). A butler service is also available to passengers:

  • on Le Commandant Charcot: for passengers staying in the Shipowner's Suite, the Duplex Suites, the Privilege Suites and the Grand Prestige Suites.
Sila (the sky, outside) - Restaurant

In a more relaxed atmosphere, a 320 m² restaurant located at deck 9 will welcome you for your breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners.

  • Indoor capacity: 142

Entertainment

Cigar Lounge

The Cigar Lounge is located on Deck 5.

Leisure area

Dedicated to leisure and relaxation, the libraries onboard all our ships stock a range of books and board games. This space is also equipped with Wi-Fi connected computers.

The Sisterships and The PONANT Explorers have a special area for children onboard known as the Kids Club. Books, television, board games and consoles (PS4 or Wii™) are all provided for their use and enjoyment.

PONANT Studio

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.

Promenade Deck

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.

Reception

  • A 270 m² (2,906 ft²) reception space
  • The expeditions desk
  • The onboard administrative services
  • The sales office run by our reception and voyages manager
  • The photo area : « Studio Ponant »
  • "Oscillations": a digital artwork by Miguel Chevalier

The Anori Observatory

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

The Illu Shop

On board all our ships, a shop is open during sailing. It offers a selection of presents and souvenirs: clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and accessories.

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

The Main Lounge

  • 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

The Pool Deck

  • 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 Theatre - Kita (let’s go)

The Theatre* is the most unique meeting space on board. It's the largest space on the ship and regularly accommodates all the passengers. It plays host to shows and entertainment as well as conferences from our experts, naturalist guides and guests of honours. The Theatre makes every cruise unique and enriching thanks to its constant and very accessible events.

  • Capacity for 270 persons
  • Cutting edge audio and lighting technology
  • LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media

Health & Fitness

The Gym

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.

The Hairdressing Salon

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.

Wellness Lounge - Nuan

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 responsible 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".