Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot
Come aboard Le Commandant Charcot for an unforgettable voyage. Set off a unique expedition, in the footsteps of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, at the edge of the world,
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Come aboard Le Commandant Charcot for an unforgettable voyage. Set off a unique expedition, in the footsteps of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, at the edge of the world, to the Bellingshausen Sea, there where the ice shapes the horizon. Marguerite Bay, Charcot Island and Pourquoi Pas Island... the French explorer’s passage more than a century ago still resonates. Here, every moment plunges you into a grandiose and pristine universe, where ice cliffs, infinite ice floes and majestic icebergs drift where the currents take them. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a strikingly elegant ship capable of navigating our planet’s most extreme environments, watch nature unveil its many treasures: penguins, seals, whales and orcas roaming their immaculate kingdom. A fascinating adventure in the heart of the White Continent, reserved for the privileged few who dare to reach the unreachable.
What's Included
Return flight Santiago/Ushuaia/Santiago selected by PONANT, in economy class.
1-night accommodation in a 5* hotel the night before embarkation.
Early check-in available from late morning.
Hospitality desk at the hotel in Santiago.
Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
A PONANT polar water-resistant parka is offered on board.
Boot rental will be offered onboard.
Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables or hovercraft with a reinforced team of naturalist-guides.
Cross the Antarctic Circle and approach Charcot Island.
Many activities: kayaking, hiking or snowshoeing, polar plunge.
What's Not Included
Cabin Types
| Cabin Type | Availability |
|---|---|
Deluxe Suite | Available |
Duplex Suite | Available |
Duplex Suites | Available |
Grand Prestige Suite | Available |
Owner's Suite | Available |
Prestige Stateroom | Available |
Prestige Staterooms | Available |
Prestige Suite | Available |
Prestige Suites | Available |
Privilege Staterooms | Available |
Privilege Suite | Available |
Privilege Suites | Available |
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Trip Overview
Duration
16 days
Travel Mode
sail
Departure Date
Dec 27, 2027
Return Date
Jan 11, 2028
Departure Port
Return Port
Activities
Zodiac Cruising
Antarctica Landing & Hiking
Polar Plunge
Le Commandant Charcot
270 passengers
Le Commandant Charcot: Hybrid electric polar exploration ship launched in 2021 by Ponant. Luxurious, accommodates up to 245 passengers, and uses liquefied natural gas.
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