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Le Commandant Charcot Antarctica Winter 2022-23
Experience the Magic Up North in the Summer of 2022 & 2023
PONANT & Smithsonian Journeys
Discover the Mediterranean in 2022

Winter 2022-23

Antarctica Aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Enjoy immersive experiences in search of the authentic spirit of the White Continent in refined luxury.

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Summer 2022 & 2023

Get Some Northern Exposure

Embark aboard our luxury ships in summer 2022 & 2023 and depart for an authentic adventure through the captivating scenery of the North!

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Enriched to Inspire

PONANT | Smithsonian Journeys

Join us on curated, all inclusive itineraries which feature Smithsonian Journeys experts and included excursions that celebrate our instinct to explore.

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The Mediterranean

Greece, Croatia, Sardinia, Corsica... Discover our itineraries.

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Navigate to the novel and unknown: Discover the new Le Commandant Charcot website.
Live an immersive digital experience deep at the heart of extreme lands and environments, as if you were really there.

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Our ships

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Ponant Explorers
Polar Explorer

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Ponant Explorers

Polar Explorer

Why Ponant ?

Discover the exclusive benefits of PONANT

Luxurious small ships

French art of living
and refined gastronomy

World Leader of
Luxury Expeditions

Your trip
organized from A to Z

The protection of
the environment

Inspirations

A selection of inspiring content to help you prepare for your next cruise.

Travel to Mexico

Discover traditions and civilisations

PONANT & Smithsonian Journeys

A unique alliance

PONANT Expeditions

PONANT expeditions offer a blend of luxury, adventure, and exploration aboard intimate yachts to every corner of the globe.

Menorca, a natural paradise

Le Commandant Charcot is on Instagram

Follow the adventures of this high polar exploration ship in pictures

Escape to Polynesia

Embark for the Tuamotu Islands and discover Fakarava, an atoll classified as a UNESCO biosphere reserve

""Our first trip with PONANT was an unforgettable experience as the welcome was warm, the comfort was optimal and the staff was close to the passengers. We are looking forward to our next cruises". Myriam and Guy, back from the Cyclades, on board Le Champlain.