Ponant Explorations’ luxury icebreaker is about to achieve a new world first. In an unprecedented feat for a cruise ship, Le Commandant Charcot will embark on a full circumnavigation of the White Continent, between January and March 2028, departing from Ushuaia.
Le Commandant Charcot will journey through remote, uncharted regions and navigate nearly 18,000 kilometers of coastline along the frozen continent— larger than Europe. The circumnavigation of Antarctica is a polar expedition unlike any before.
Specifically designed for expeditions in extreme environments, Le Commandant Charcot features a PC2 polar hull, allowing her to navigate polar regions while minimizing her environmental impact thanks to her hybrid electric engine powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).