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Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant-Charcot is the first luxury icebreaker. A hybrid electric deep polar exploration ship, capable of taking passengers to the edges of the earth in an eco-responsible way.

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Le Commandant Charcot - Icebreaker

Meet Le Commandant-Charcot, the world's first luxury icebreaker, taking guests to the most southern and northern latitudes of the planet in unrivalled comfort. Aboard Le Commandant-Charcot, guests will experience brand new itineraries in regions usually inaccessible to other expedition ships because of the ice conditions. This includes voyages to the geographic north pole, the eastern coast of Greenland, the Northwest Passage, the Ross Sea, Weddell Sea and the Charcot and Peter I Islands.

Accomodating 270 guests in 135 staterooms, including 31 balcony suites, the luxury icebreaker Le Commandant-Charcot offers an intimate yet refined atmosphere. You will find outstanding gastronomy in the two on board restaurants and great opportunities to relax in the indoor pool, winter garden or the wellness area with sauna and 'Snow Room'.
For outdoor exploration there are 16 zodiacs to bring all guests ashore, as well as kayaks and equipment for snowmobile rides, fishing and hicking activities on land.

Powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and hybrid propulsion, Le Commandant-Charcot has been designed to minimise the environmental impact, which marks it for sustainable and responsible tourism.
The ship is designed by two internationally renowned design and architecture firms to be in harmony with the environment. The approach is contemporary with the desire to create a warm and elegant setting; stone, wood and leather recall the natural environment in which the ship is sailing.

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Accommodation

  • Prestige Stateroom

    King-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
    Flat screen TV
    Bathroom with shower
    Panoramic sliding bay window
    5 m² glazed private balcony

  • Deluxe Suite

    Lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
    Flat screen TV
    King-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
    Bathroom with shower
    Panoramic sliding bay window
    5 m² glazed private balcony

  • Prestige Suite

    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) and TV
    Two bathrooms with shower
    Two panoramic sliding bay window
    A 10 m² glazed private balcony

  • Grand Prestige Suite

    Priority boarding
    Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
    Butler service
    An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
    Lounge area with chaise longue and TV
    Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi
    King-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
    Bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub
    Panoramic sliding bay window
    5 m² glazed private balcony
    Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

  • Privilege Suite

    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 sofa bed, armchair and sliding courtesy door
    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
    Two panoramic sliding doors and a rectangular porthole
    A 12.5 m² glazed private balcony
    Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

  • Suite Duplex

    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

  • Owner's Suite

    Private return transfer
    Priority boarding
    Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
    Service of a steward Butler service
    An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
    A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
    A living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace and TV
    A desk and bookcase
    A Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi
    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 care for one person 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, 2 sofas and a dining table
    Two panoramic sliding bay windows
    Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
    A Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope

  • The Pool Deck

    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)
    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

  • The Wellness Lounge - 430 m²

    Spa with 3 massage and beauty cubicles, a nail salon, 2 lounge areas with sea view
    Hair salon with Davines products
    Sauna (Ikuma - the burning heat)
    Snow Room (Siku - the ice) a fun and invigorating snow bath to cool down after leaving the sauna
    Well-equiped gym with with sea view, dedicated coach and group or private lessons (according to availability) of fitness, yoga, pilates, meditation, aquagym and more
    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

  • Services provided in all cabins:
    Private balcony, 24hr room service, Wi-Fi, dressing room, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar included, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker.

Ship Specifications


  • 135 staterooms

  • 5 decks

  • 190 crewmembers

  • Length 150m

  • Width 28m

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Trips with Le Commandant-Charcot

  • Semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica

    Semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica

     

    A half-circumnavigation of the Antarctic, an unprecedented voyage into the heart of this icy continent full of extremes.

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  • Charcot & Peter I Islands Cruise

    Charcot & Peter I Islands Cruise

    14 nights

    Go on a cruise to one of the most remarkable places in the world in the sea near Antarctica. See beautiful animal species like emperor penguins, humpbacks, gentoo penguins and Weddell seals which will amaze you.

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  • Franz Josef Land Expedition

    Franz Josef Land Expedition

     

    Explore this extraordinary archipelago in the high Russian Arctic. This remote place is home to many kinds of wildlife.

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  • North Pole Icebreaker Cruise

    North Pole Ice Breaker Cruise

    12 nights

    Your icebreaker will take you to one of the most inaccessible places in the world, the North Pole!

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  • East Greenland - Scoresby Sund

    Scoresby Sund

     

    Cruising along Greenland’s remote northeast coast, home to the largest fjord system in the world, you’ll discover diverse and dramatically rugged landscapes rich in iconic arctic wildlife.

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  • Northwest Passage - Greenland & Canada

    Northwest Passage - Greenland & Canada

     

    In Winter, this “roof of the world” is transformed into a majestic white desert; whilst in Summer, for a few short weeks, the temperature rises enough for the ice to melt.

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