Le Commandant Charcot, 12 Night Setting sail for the ice of the mythical Weddell Sea ex Ushuaia, Argentina Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Commandant Charcot
Destination Antarctica
Nights 12
Departure Date 16 Dec 2027
Description Set off aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the only ship designed to venture into the heart of the most extreme ice thanks to its unique technology (PC2, meaning Polar Class 2), and embark on an ultimate quest in the mythical Weddell Sea, kingdom of ice and polar legends. Vast ice floes, majestic tabular icebergs and immaculate silence make up the landscapes of this pristine world. Emperor penguins live here, these guardians of Antarctica that we see only at the boundaries of these highest latitudes. Alongside them, Adelie penguins liven up the ice floe. During your journey aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a strikingly elegant ship capable of navigating the planet’s most extreme environments, the echoes of the great expeditions still resonate, from Shackleton to the modern explorers, while the ice unveils all its many nuances. A unique experience that will plunge you into the heart of a universe unlike any other.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands. Our navigation will be determined by the type of ice we come across; as the fast ice must be preserved, we will take this factor into account from day to day in our itineraries. The sailing schedule and any landings, activities and wildlife encounters are subject to weather and ice conditions. These experiences are unique and vary with each departure. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while respecting safety instructions and regulations imposed by the IAATO.
Sailing Dates
  • 16 Dec 2027
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Single Per Person
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU $37,800 AU $47,640
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 AU $38,440 AU $48,470
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 AU $39,090 AU $49,320
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU $40,060 AU $50,580
Deluxe Suite Deck 7 AU $41,700 AU $52,710
Deluxe Suite Deck 8 AU $42,990 AU $54,390
Prestige Suite Deck 7 AU $54,030 AU $30,360 AU $68,740
Prestige Suite Deck 8 AU $55,650 AU $31,170 AU $70,840
Grand Prestige Suite AU $57,270 AU $31,980 AU $72,950
Privilege Suite Deck 8 AU $60,520 AU $33,610 AU $77,170
Duplex Suite AU $81,620 AU $44,160 AU $104,600
Owner's Suite AU $126,280 AU $66,490 AU $246,820
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 16/12 Ushuaia, Argentina 6:30 PM
2 17/12 Drake Passage
3 18/12 Drake Passage
4 19/12 Antarctic Peninsula 6:00 AM 11:30 AM
5 20/12 Antarctic Peninsula 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
6 21/12 Weddell Sea Antarctica
7 22/12 Weddell Sea Antarctica
8 23/12 Antarctic Peninsula 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
9 24/12 Weddell Sea Antarctica 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
10 25/12 Weddell Sea Antarctica 7:00 AM 12:00 PM
11 26/12 Drake Passage
12 27/12 Drake Passage
13 28/12 Ushuaia, Argentina
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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