Le Commandant Charcot, 15 Night Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown ex Nuuk, Greenland to Reykjavik, Iceland – 17 Apr 2025 – Cruise Traveller

Le Commandant Charcot, 15 Night Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown ex Nuuk, Greenland to Reykjavik, Iceland

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Le Commandant Charcot
Cruise Departs
17 Apr 2025
Cruise Duration
15 Nights
Embark Ship
Nuuk, Greenland
Disembark Ship
Reykjavik, Iceland
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 Deluxe Suite Deck 6
AU $33,510
per person
AU $34,180
per person
AU $34,840
per person
AU $35,830
per person

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
17 Apr 2025
Nuuk, Greenland
6:00 PM
18 Apr 2025 At sea    
19 Apr 2025
Baffin Island, Canada
20 Apr 2025
Disko Island and Bay, Greenland
21 Apr 2025
Disko Island and Bay, Greenland
22 Apr 2025
Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland
23 Apr 2025
Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland
24 Apr 2025
Baffin Island, Canada
25 Apr 2025
Baffin Island, Canada
26 Apr 2025
Baffin Island, Canada
27 Apr 2025
Narsaq, Greenland
28 Apr 2025
Nanortalik, Greenland
29 Apr 2025
Augpilatok, Greenland
29 Apr 2025
Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
30 Apr 2025
Puisortoq Glacier, Greenland
01 May 2025 At sea    
02 May 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
8:30 AM

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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Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person   Single Per Person
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
   
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
   
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
   
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
   
Deluxe Suite Deck 7
   
Deluxe Suite Deck 8
   
Prestige Suite Deck 7
 
Prestige Suite Deck 8
 
Grand Prestige Suite
 
Privilege Suite Deck 8
 
Duplex Suite
 

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It is spring in Greenland. The snow is everywhere and covers a landscape whose apparent monotony reveals unexpected reliefs. For the very first time for a ship, Le Commandant Charcot will humbly progress towards Baffin Bay and ice-covered villages, inaccessible to traditional ships during this early period. During a 16-day journey of exploration, you will sail to the magnificent icy Disko Bay, home to the largest icebergs in the northern hemisphere. From unforgettable experiences to warm encounters, in the cosy atmosphere of an exceptional ship, take the time to enjoy moments of intense emotion and unsuspected discoveries.

Shaped for polar exploration, Le Commandant Charcot will make its way amongst fragments of drifting and broken-up ice floe, before approaching Inuit villages encircled by ice. During this spring season, following the long winter night, sailing the western Greenlandic coast holds the promise of moments of wonder, of fantastic surprises, provided by the uncertainty, which, always, gives the orders here. As we are taught by Inuit wisdom, only the present moment matters. As you progress towards Baffin Bay, the ice will unveil its countless nuances and give you a new vision of this place at the end of the world. In Disko Bay, the show becomes dreamlike, the icebergs that floated during the summer are now stuck in the frozen sea and make up cathedrals of ice that will leave you speechless.

During this immersion in the Greenlandic spring, you will discover the local communities of the west whose villages are still encircled by the bordering ice floe. The harshness of winter gradually makes way for the spring and the activities that go with it. Thanks to its special connection with the inhabitants of this fascinating island, PONANT offers you an unforgettable experience. For two days, in Ilulissat and Qeqertarsuaq, you will enjoy a total immersion. Following the pace of the Inuit community, you will experience moments of sharing based around their spring traditions. Polar hikes, ice fishing and dog sledding will punctuate your days but the real treasure lies elsewhere. The Inuits’ way of life and philosophy will imbue you with age-old wisdom.

Find out more about the world of Le Commandant Charcot here!

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Our navigation, mainly in the fjords, will be determined by the type of ice we come across; as the fast ice must be preserved, we will take this into account from day to day in our itineraries. The sailing programme, outings, activities and observation of fauna cannot be guaranteed and are subject to weather and ice conditions. The experiences are unique and vary from day to day and for 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 AECO. 

Be the first aboard Le Commandant-Charcot, the world’s luxury polar exploration vessel, and enjoy a unique sailing experience in the Arctic or Antarctic!

With its hybrid propulsion combining liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electric generators, Le Commandant-Charcot has been designed to minimise the environmental impact of travel to the furthest latitudes.

The decoration of the ship, imagined by two internationally renowned design and architecture firms – the studio of Jean-Philippe Nuel and Wilmotte & Associés – is designed to be in harmony with the environment. The approach is contemporary with the desire to create a warm and elegant setting; stone, wood and leather recall the natural environment in which the ship is sailing.

Equipped with just 135 staterooms including 31 suites with balconies and outside views, Le Commandant-Charcot welcomes you in an intimate and refined atmosphere. Outstanding gastronomy in the two restaurants, relaxation in the indoor pool surrounded by its winter garden, relaxation in the well-being area with sauna and Snow Room… Like on a private yacht, each of our guests is unique.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 150 metres
  • Tonnage: 30,000 Gross Tonnes
  • Maiden Voyage: 2021
  • Refurbished: May 20201
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 270
  • Officer Nationality: French

Ship Amenities

  • Individual Climate Control
  • Minibar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Flat screen satellite television
  • Video on demand
  • IPod™ docks
  • In Room Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Direct Line Telephone
  • Internet access Wifi

Ship Facilities

  • Boutique
  • Image and Photo Desk
  • Reception / Concierge Desk
  • Main Lounge
  • Cigar Lounge
  • Bar
  • Panorama Lounge
  • Fitness Room
  • Hair Salon
  • Massage Rooms
  • Sauna
  • Snow Room
  • Nail Shop
  • Indoor Pool and Winter Garden
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Theatre and Conference Room
  • Library
  • Medical Centre
  • Gastronomic Restaurant
  • Grill Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Panoramic Bar

EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment – a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared – and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege…

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax – we take care of everything…

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