Ponant has announced the name of its newest polar exploration vessel: Le Commandant Charcot. The hybrid electric icebreaker has been named in honor of Captain Jean-Baptiste Charcot, who was known as ...

Many of us have wondered how it would be like to follow the path of history’s greatest explorers and actually travel to the North Pole or the South Pole. But that looks like one difficult journey, ...

4 Monday, 09/14/2026 At sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot 5 Tuesday, 09/15/2026 At sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot 6 Wednesday, 09/16/2026 At sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot 7 Thursday, 09/17/2026 At ...

Construction of Ponant's new polar exploration vessel Le Commandant Charcot has begun with the traditional steel cutting ceremony at Vard's shipyard in Tulcea, Romania. Delivery of the new flagship, ...

North Pole marathon runners race over drifting sea ice in ‘coolest race ever’ - ...

Marlink is supporting PONANT’s first polar exploration ship Le Commandant Charcot, with data and voice connectivity, aiming to create a seamless communication experience for guests. Le Commandant ...

A 30-day voyage aboard Le Commandant Charcot offers a rare glimpse into Antarctica’s untouched frontiers. Photo / David De Vleeschauwer While hundreds of expedition ships crowd the Antarctic Peninsula ...

Onboard Obsession is a new series that explores the can't-miss highlights of the best-loved cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up. Le Commandant ...

The safety drill on Le Commandant Charcot is like nothing I’ve ever seen. “If it becomes necessary to abandon ship in the ice,” we’re told, “you will need to get into your survival suit.” The size of ...

The newest addition to the PONANT fleet, Commandant Charcot is the world's first luxury ship capable of taking travelers to the heart of the polar regions. Six years of work were required to create ...

French luxury expedition line Ponant said its ice-hardened polar vessel due in 2021 will be named for a renowned French polar explorer. Captain Jean-Baptiste Charcot made several Arctic and Antarctic ...