Le Commandant Charcot
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.
- Built
- 2021
- Gross Tonnage
- 31,757 GT
- Length
- 150 m
- Beam
- 28 m
- Passengers
- 270
- Cabins
- 123
- Crew
- 187
- Decks
- 9
- Max Speed
- 15 knots
- Builder
- Vard Tulcea, Romania (hull) Vard Søviknes, Norway (outfitting)
- Registry
- Wallis and Futuna
- 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
- Oct 14, 2026
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Le Commandant Charcot prices
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