Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcotthe World’s Only Luxury Icebreaker opens the gateways to the highest latitudes of the Arctic and the Antarctic. Embark for a faraway odyssey combining exploration with science, and become experts in these regions that for centuries have stirred the imaginations of the greatest adventurers. See this captivating and wondrous part of the world for yourself.

Le Commandant Charcot – the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by liquified natural gas, is 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 Le Commandant Charcot one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea today.

Specifications

  • Crew: 215
  • Guests: 245 
  • Year built & Shipyard: 2021, Vard Søviknes, Norway
  • Zodiacs: 16
  • Length: 150m
  • Breadth: 28,3m
  • Draft: 10m
  • Ice-Class: PC2
  • Engines: Six Wärtsilä 31DF dual-fuel engines
  • Cruising Speed: 15 knots
  • Stabilizers: Integrated anti-roll stabilizers

Amenities

  • Glazed private balcony for all our staterooms and suites
  • 24hr room service
  • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi 
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar included
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand

Facilities

Expeditions and conferences rooms
Reception
Theatre
Main lounge
Boutique
Pool deck
Observation Lounge
Wellness Lounge
Training center

 

Gallery

Deck Plan

Deck 3

Expedition Room | Conference Room

Deck 5

Restaurant | Theatre | Expedition & Reception Desk | Club Lounge | Bar | Shop

Deck 6

Deluxe Suite (601-606 & 634-641) | Prestige Stateroom (607-631)

 Duplex Suite (630, 633, 640, 642, 645 & 647) | Grand Prestige Suite N° 632 & 635| Training Center

Deck 7

Deluxe Suite (701, 702 & 728-735 & 742-753) | Prestige Stateroom/Suite (703-727 & 736-741)

Deck 8

Grand Prestige Suite (802, 820-827) | Deluxe Suite (804, 821 & 828-841)

Prestige Stateroom (801-819 & 826 & 829) | Owner Suite N° 840 | Bridge

Deck 9

Blue Lagoon | Bar | Fitness | Indoor Pool | Sauna

Cabins

Exceptional suites and staterooms

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

  • 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

Prestige Cabin

  • 20m² (215ft²)
  • 2 guests (2 single, 1 double)
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Decks 6, 7 & 8 – Aft, mid & fwd

Duplex Suite

  • 94m² (1010ft²)
  • 2 guests (2 single, 1 double)
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Decks 6, 7 – Aft

Privilege Suite

  • 48m² (515ft²)
  • 2 guests (2 single, 1 double)
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Decks 6, 7 & 8 – Mid

Prestige Suite Deck 7

  • 40m² (430ft²)
  • 2 guests (2 single, 1 double)
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Decks 7, 8 – Mid

Grand Prestige Suite

  • 42m² (452ft²)
  • 2 guests (2 single, 1 double)
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Decks 6 – Mid

Owner's Suite

  • 115m² (1240ft²)
  • 2 guests (2 rooms)
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Terrace Jacuzzi
  • Deck 8 – Aft

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