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Sail around the White Continent
Le Commandant Charcot will be the first ship of its category to complete a total circumnavigation of Antarctica, covering nearly 23,000 km of coastline.
Ushuaia – Ushuaia 62 days / 60 nights on board Departure on 11 January 2028 Starting from $205,000 per person*
To the far reaches of Antarctica
Monumental ice shelves, pristine wildlife, virtually unexplored shores, icebergs, pack ice, relics of polar exploration... An odyssey to the planet’s most inaccessible and spectacular frozen coastlines.
This complete circumnavigation of Antarctica pushes the boundaries of modern polar exploration. An exclusive travel experience, designed for Le Commandant Charcot.
A feat
"Going where others do not, opening new routes, and continuing to inspire those passionate about the polar worlds has been the ambition of PONANT EXPLORATIONS since the company’s beginnings. Thanks to the icebreaking capabilities and autonomy of Le Commandant Charcot, we can now achieve the feat of tracing our way around the ice shelves that surround this magnificent White Continent."
"Going where others do not, opening new routes, and continuing to inspire those passionate about the polar worlds has been the ambition of PONANT EXPLORATIONS since the company’s beginnings. Thanks to the icebreaking capabilities and autonomy of Le Commandant Charcot, we can now achieve the feat of tracing our way around the ice shelves that surround this magnificent White Continent."
Find out more
Discover the details of the two exclusive itineraries that make up this exceptional polar voyage. You may choose to embark for only the first or the second part of the journey, or opt for the adventure in full.
Head for Antarctica
Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot is the only passenger ship in the world to combine the most advanced technologies, powered by both electric propulsion and liquefied natural gas. This combination reduces its environmental footprint and allows for more responsible navigation. It is also equipped with two research laboratories, open to international researchers who share with passengers the major contemporary issues related to the evolution of polar regions.
*Price advertised is per person based on double occupancy, corresponding to the best fare at the time of publication on combined itineraries back to back: Unexplored Western Antarctica between Two Continents and Unexplored Eastern Antarctica between Two Continents – view here; price may vary as the departure date approaches depending on cruise availability, and may change without prior notice. Pre- and post-cruise programme are not included in this price.
We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT Exploration cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.