Name: Setting sail for the ice of the mythical Weddell Sea — Le Commandant Charcot (Nov 6, 2028)
Brand: PONANT
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$28,090 per person · Lower deck balcony stateroom

Ushuaia North Antarctic Peninsula North Antarctic Peninsula Ushuaia

Ship Le Commandant Charcot 200 guests

Duration 13 days 12 nights

Shore landings 2-group rotation Mid-Size Expedition Ship

Ice class PC2 Built 2021

Cabin offers

Cabin	Occupancy	Price (per person)	Availability	Action
Lower deck balcony stateroom Best price 20 m² 2 guests Aggregation of PONANT's Prestige Stateroom tier on deck 6. 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. In your cabin 21 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 A private balcony Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	Double	$28,090 Ponant Bonus -30%	Available	View at operator
Upper decks balcony stateroom 20 m² 2 guests Aggregation of PONANT's Prestige Stateroom tiers on decks 7 and 8. A 53 ft² glazed private balcony; Panoramic sliding window; One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). In your cabin 21 A 53 ft² glazed private balcony Panoramic sliding window One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) Bathroom with shower A private balcony Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	Double	$28,580 Ponant Bonus -30%	Available	View at operator
Deluxe Suite 28 m² 2 guests Decks 6, 7 and 8. A 53 ft² glazed private balcony; Panoramic sliding window; One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). In your cabin 22 A 53 ft² glazed private balcony Panoramic sliding window Lounge area with chaise lounge and two armchairs One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) Bathroom with shower A private balcony Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	Double	$29,790 Ponant Bonus -30%	Available	View at operator
Prestige Suite 40 m² 4 guests Decks 7 and 8. A 107 ft² glazed private balcony; Two bathrooms with shower; Two sliding panoramic windows. In your cabin 22 A 107 ft² glazed private balcony Two bathrooms with shower Two sliding panoramic windows Living room with sofa, armchair, TV, and courtesy sliding door One bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A private balcony Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	Double	$40,140 Ponant Bonus -30%	Available	View at operator
Grand Suite 42 m² 3 guests Deck 6. 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. In your cabin 28 Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service A 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 A private balcony Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	Double	$42,550 Ponant Bonus -30%	Available	View at operator
Privilege Suite 48 m² 4 guests Deck 8. A lounge with sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door; 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. In your cabin 29 Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service A 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 binoculars Private return transfer A private balcony Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	Double	$44,950 Ponant Bonus -30%	Available	View at operator
Duplex Suite 94 m² 4 guests Decks 6 and 7. A lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV; 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. In your cabin 31 Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service A fruit basket 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 A private balcony Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	Double	$60,610 Ponant Bonus -30%	Available	View at operator
Owner's Suite 115 m² 6 guests Deck 8. 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 bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub. In your cabin 34 Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service A 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 A private balcony Minibar Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products Bose Bluetooth speaker Individually-controlled air conditioning Nespresso coffee maker and boiler Dressing room with shelves and closet 110V American / 220V European Dressing table and hairdryer Direct line telephone Three ADA staterooms 24-hour room service Electronic safe Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand Inclusive Wifi internet	Double	$100,140 Ponant Bonus -30%	Available	View at operator

Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Nov 2, 2026 06:21 UTC.

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Route 5 waypoints

Ushuaia North Antarctic Peninsula Weddell Sea North Antarctic Peninsula Ushuaia

Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.

Daily schedule

DAY 1 Ushuaia Nov 6

Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…

DAYS 2–3 Crossing the Drake Passage Nov 7 – 8

Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.

DAYS 4–5 Antarctic Peninsula Nov 9 – 10

DAYS 6–7 The Weddell Sea exploration Nov 11 – 12

DAY 8 North Antarctic Peninsula Nov 13

Throughout your time in the north of the Antarctic Peninsula, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. You will sail through the Antarctic Sound, named after Swedish explorer Otto Nordenskjöld’s ship, which was trapped by the ice during an important scientific expedition in 1902. The gateway to the Weddell Sea, this sound is filled with gigantic tabular icebergs and plates of sea ice drifting northward from the coastal areas of this vast sea. It is home to Adelie penguins and a great many leopard seals.

DAYS 9–10 The Weddell Sea exploration Nov 14 – 15

DAYS 11–12 Crossing the Drake Passage Nov 16 – 17

If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.

DAY 13 Ushuaia Nov 18

Activities

3 optional add-ons

Polar adventure guide

Optional add-on

Kayaking & paddling

Paddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.

Water & Ice

Optional add-on

Hiking & snowshoeing

Crunch through pristine snow up glaciated ridges and volcanic vantage points for breathtaking 360° panoramas over iceberg-choked straits and penguin rookeries.

Land & Alpine

Optional add-on

Polar plunge

Take the leap of a lifetime directly into near-freezing Antarctic waters from a Zodiac, ship gangway, or geothermal black beach for the ultimate polar badge of honor.

Water & Ice

Visited Regions

Polar destination guide

58°30′S · 63°00′W

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley

65°30′S · 52°00′W

Weddell Sea

Iceberg Alley • Tabular Giants & Emperor Penguins

Expedition Overview

Mid-Size Expedition Ship

Le Commandant Charcot

IAATO Category 1 (101–200 guests) — full Category 1 site access via two-group shore & Zodiac rotations

200 guests Ice class PC2 Built 2021 123 cabins

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17–20h -4°C to +2°C 74% sea ice

Early Season · Pristine Ice

November 2028

Unbroken snow landscapes, massive icebergs, and penguin courtship rituals across freshly opened bays.

Penguin Mating Giant Icebergs Seal Pupping

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Setting sail for the ice of the mythical Weddell Sea Le Commandant Charcot Nov 6, 2028 – Nov 18, 2028

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Kayaking & paddling

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Drake Passage

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