Le Commandant Charcot
Where is Le Commandant Charcot today?
In Bergen, Norway
Arrives 8:30 AM local time and stays overnight, on day 13 of a 13-night Norway cruise from Narvik to Bergen (Nov 1 to 14).
Next: Bergen, Norway, tomorrow.
Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 10 nights from $12,400
Upcoming Le Commandant Charcot cruises from $10,940 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
13-night Norway cruise, Narvik to Bergen
Nov 1 to 14, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where Le Commandant Charcot sails, month by month
Le Commandant Charcot sails from Longyearbyen from June to September 2027, Helsinki from December 2026 to January 2027 and Reykjavik from May to July 2027 on 8-, 12- and 14-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Coastal Cruising (Scenic, 25 calls), Spitsbergen (14) and Ittoqqortoormiit (11). It also has longer sailings of 15, 16 and 17 nights in April 2027, from June to July 2027 and in September 2027.
- Dec 2026Helsinki · sold out
- Jan 2027Helsinki · sold out
- Feb 2027Montreal · sold out
- Mar 2027Montreal · sold out
- Apr 2027Nuuk · sold out
- May 2027Reykjavik · sold out
- Jun 2027Reykjavik · sold out
- Jul 2027Reykjavik · sold out
- Aug 2027Longyearbyen · sold out
- Sep 2027Longyearbyen · sold out
- Oct 2027Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Nov 2027Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Ponant may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Le Commandant Charcot sailings with prices.
Le Commandant Charcot at a glance
Le Commandant Charcot is a Ponant cruise ship. It entered service in 2021 (5 years ago). It carries 270 passengers and 187 crew, about 1.4 passengers per crew member. At 31,757 gross tons and 150 m (492 ft) long, it is a mid-size ship with 9 decks and 123 cabins. It was built by Vard Tulcea, Romania (hull) Vard Søviknes, Norway (outfitting) and sails under the flag of France.
Le Commandant Charcot is an innovative polar expedition vessel operated by French luxury cruise line Ponant, carrying just 270 passengers with a crew of 187. Built through a partnership between VARD Tulcea in Romania and VARD Søviknes in Norway, the ship features electric hybrid propulsion powered by liquefied natural gas, making it the first cruise icebreaker of its kind.
The intimate passenger capacity ensures an exclusive exploration experience, while the advanced LNG technology reflects a commitment to sustainable polar voyaging. This specialized icebreaker is purpose-built for expedition cruising in remote, ice-laden regions.
Le Commandant Charcot specs
- Built
- 2021
- Gross Tonnage
- 31,757 GT
- Length
- 150 m
- Passengers
- 270
- Cabins
- 123
- Crew
- 187
- Decks
- 9
- Builder
- Vard Tulcea, Romania (hull) Vard Søviknes, Norway (outfitting)
- Flag
- France
- Age
- 5 years old
- Size
- Mid-size
- Space Ratio
- 117.6 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.4:1
- Fleet Rank
- 1st largest of 13
- Typical Cruise
- 12 nights
- Primary Region
- Arctic
- Next Sailing
- Nov 14, 2026
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Le Commandant Charcot FAQ
Where is Le Commandant Charcot right now?
According to Ponant's published itinerary, Le Commandant Charcot is scheduled to be in Bergen, Norway today (Friday, November 13, 2026), arriving 8:30 AM, on day 13 of a 13-night Norway cruise from Narvik to Bergen. It ends in Bergen on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Le Commandant Charcot sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Commandant Charcot sails from Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway) from June to September 2027, Helsinki, Finland from December 2026 to January 2027 and Reykjavik, Iceland from May to July 2027 on 8-, 12- and 14-night cruises.
What ports does Le Commandant Charcot visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Commandant Charcot calls most often at Coastal Cruising (Scenic, 25 calls), Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway (14), Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland (11), Drake Passage (Scenic Cruising, 11) and Stockholm, Sweden (10), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 48 ports in all.
How many passengers does Le Commandant Charcot carry?
Le Commandant Charcot carries 270 passengers in 123 cabins. It has 187 crew, about 1.4 passengers per crew member.
When was Le Commandant Charcot built and how old is it?
Le Commandant Charcot entered service in 2021, so it is 5 years old.
How big is Le Commandant Charcot?
Le Commandant Charcot is 31,757 gross tons and 150 m (492 ft) long, with 9 decks. That makes it a mid-size ship.
How many crew work on Le Commandant Charcot?
Le Commandant Charcot has 187 crew.
Which cruise line operates Le Commandant Charcot?
Le Commandant Charcot is operated by Ponant.
Where was Le Commandant Charcot built?
Le Commandant Charcot was built by Vard Tulcea, Romania (hull) Vard Søviknes, Norway (outfitting).
How much does a cruise on Le Commandant Charcot cost?
The cheapest upcoming Le Commandant Charcot cruise we track starts from $10,940. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Le Commandant Charcot prices
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