Le Commandant Charcot

Le Commandant Charcot, the 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

Staff and Crew 215
Guests 245
Built: 2021

Length 492 ft
Breadth (Beam) 92 ft
Draught 33 ft meters

Hybrid Liquified gas- electric powered – 34 MW 42 MW
Ice Class PC2
Cruising Speed 15 knots, in open water

Facilities

Glazed private balcony for all our staterooms and suites
Terrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner’s suite
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (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 included
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

Amenities

Expeditions and conferences rooms
Reception
Theatre
Main lounge
Promenade Deck
Boutique
Pool deck
Observation Lounge
Wellness Lounge

Deck Plan

Gallery

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

Owner's Suite

Located: Deck 8 – 115m2 – Occupancy: Up to 6 Guests

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

Duplex Suite Deck 6

Located: Deck 6 – 94 m2 – Occupancy: Up to 4 Guests

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

Privilege Suite Deck 8

Located: Deck 8 – 48 m2 – Occupancy: Up to 4 Guests

Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A lounge with sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door
A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
Two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole
A 12.5 m² glazed private balcony
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binocular

Grand Prestige Suite Deck 6

Located: Deck 6 – 42 m2 – Occupancy: Up to 2 Guests

Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A lounge area with chaise longue and second TV
A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony
Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

Prestige Suite Deck 8

Located: Deck 8 – 40 m2 – Occupancy: Up to 4 Guests

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)
Two bathrooms with shower
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
A 10 m² glazed private balcony

Prestige Suite Deck 7

Located: Deck 7 – 40 m2 – Occupancy: Up to 4 Guests

A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV7 and sliding courtesy door
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
Two bathrooms with shower
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
A 10 m² glazed private balcony

Deluxe Suite Deck 8

Located: Deck 8 – 28 m2 – Occupancy: Up to 2 Guests

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Deluxe Suite Deck 7

Located: Deck 7 – 28 m2 – Occupancy: 2 Guests

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Located: Deck 6 – 28 m2 – Occupancy: 2 Guests

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Prestige Stateroom Deck 7

Located: Deck 8 – 20 m2 – Occupancy: Up to 2 Guests

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

Located: Deck 6 – 20 m2 – Occupancy: Up to 2 Guests

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A panoramic sliding bay window
A 5 m² glazed private balcony

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