Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker powered by liquefied natural gas, has now made it possible to operate polar expedition cruises of a kind never before undertaken. The ship is the epitome of a more responsible and sustainable sailing. Safe and low impact polar navigation is her area of expertise, taking advantage of the latest innovations and even developing new, market-leading technologies and solutions to make Le Commandant Charcot one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea today.
It is the world’s first passenger ship to be fitted with a Polar Class 2 (PC2) hull. This gives it the ability to sail between the sheets of drifting sea ice and reach the most remote and isolated regions, when conditions allow. Protecting the polar ecosystems and the coastal sea ice – a vital habitat for marine wildlife – is our priority. Expertise, innovation, humility before nature, cooperation with local peoples and ensuring a minimal impact on the environment are the fundamental concepts behind responsible exploration.
Ship Specs
Maximum Number of guests: 245 in the Arctic and 199 in Antarctica
Expedition Team: 23
Ice Class: PC2
Cruising Speed: 15 Knots
Year Launched: 2021
Length: 492 feet
Ship Features
- Common Areas: Theater with cutting edge audio & lighting, the Main Lounge with a tea room and bar with live music on certain evenings, wrap around Promenade on deck 5, The Observation Lounge on deck 9 with a bar & library and Boutique.
- Cabins: Equipped with 123 suites and staterooms with private balcony or terrace, the philosophy is to provide a rare and exceptional ambiance for every passenger welcomed onboard and reinforce the feeling and sense of sailing on a private yacht.
- Meals: Fine dining takes on an impressive new look on board Le Commandant Charcot. Chef Alain Ducasse and his team offer contemporary French cuisine of the highest standard. These artists align culinary know-how and cutting-edge kitchen technology to bring dishes worthy of the world’s top restaurants to the sea. Nuna, the gastronomic restaurant is at the rear of deck 5 and can seat all the ship’s passengers at a single sitting. The Sila Restuarant offers a more relaxed atmosphere on deck 9. At the open-air bar, you can enjoy a varied and refined range of international sweet and savoury dishes throughout the day (11am-6pm), as well as a permanent menu.
- Wellness: Sauna, gym with sea views, indoor heated pool, spa with 3 massage & beauty cubicles, hair salon, detox bar and dedicated coach and group or private lessons (according to availability) of fitness, yoga, pilates, meditation and aquagym.
Cabins & Deck Plan
Owners Suite
DECK 8
The breathtaking owners suite is at the aft of deck 8 and can accommodate up to 6 guests. Features a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), a living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV, a desk and bookcase, a Samsung tablet connected to Wifi, a dining room with a 6-seater table, two panoramic sliding bay windows, a minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses, a bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub and a private 2002 sq. ft. (186 m²) terrace with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, dining table and a Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope. Includes priority boarding, champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, a one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer and two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars. 1237 sq. ft. (115 m²)
188 sq ft. (17.5 m2)
1-6
1 king or 2 single
Duplex Suite
Deck 6
Deck 7
There are four two-level Duplex Suite at the aft of deck 6 & 7 accommodating up to 4 guests. Features a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub, a lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV, a dining room with a 6-seater table, five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door, a minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses, a Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi, and a private 280 sq. ft. (26 m²) terrace with sofa and armchairs and a jacuzzi. Includes priority boarding, champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day and two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars.
1001 sq. ft. (93 m²)
1-4
1 king or 2 single
Privilege Suite
Deck 8
There are seven Privilege Suites on Deck 8 accommodating up to 4 guests. Features a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub, a lounge with sofa bed, armchair, and a sliding courtesy door, two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole, a Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi and a 135 sq. ft. (12.5 m²) glazed private balcony. Includes priority boarding, champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day and two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars.
516 sq. ft. (48 m²)
1-4
1 king or 2 single
Grand Suite
Deck 6
There are two Grand Prestige Suites on Deck 6 accommodating up to 2 guests. Features a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub, a lounge area with chaise longue and second TV, a Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi, a panoramic sliding bay window and a 54 sq. ft. (5 m²) glazed private balcony. Includes priority boarding, champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day and two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars.
452 sq. ft. (42 m²)
1-2
1 king or 2 single
Prestige Suite
Deck 7
Deck 8
Features a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), two bathrooms with shower, a lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door, two panoramic sliding bay windows and a 108 sq. ft. (10 m²) glazed private balcony.
430 sq. ft. (40 m²)
1-4
1 king or 2 single
Deluxe Suite
Deck 6
Deck 7
Deck 8
Features a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), a bathroom with shower, a lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs, a panoramic sliding bay window and a 54 sq. ft. (5 m²) glazed private balcony. Accommodates up to 2 guests.
301 sq. ft. (28 m²)
1-2
1 king or 2 single
Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom
Deck 7
Deck 8
Features a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), a bathroom with shower, a panoramic sliding bay window and a 54 sq. ft. (5 m²) glazed private balcony.
215 sq. ft. (20 m²)
1-2
1 king or 2 single
Lower Deck Balcony Stateroom
Deck 6
Features a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), a bathroom with shower, a panoramic sliding bay window and a 54 sq. ft. (5 m²) glazed private balcony.
215 sq. ft. (20 m²)
1-2
1 king or 2 single
Trips and Rates
| Cabin Category | Lower Deck Balcony Stateroom | Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Suite | Grand Suite | Privilege Suite | Duplex Suite | Owners Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $58,891 | $60,001 | $62,791 | $86,721 | $92,281 | $97,851 | $134,031 | $159,091 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Open | Full | Open | Open | Limited | Full |
| Cabin Category | Lower Deck Balcony Stateroom | Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Suite | Grand Suite | Privilege Suite | Duplex Suite | Owners Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $45,191 | $46,031 | $48,121 | $66,071 | $70,241 | $74,411 | $101,551 | $157,901 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Open | Full | Open | Open | Limited | Full |
| Cabin Category | Lower Deck Balcony Stateroom | Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Suite | Grand Suite | Privilege Suite | Duplex Suite | Owners Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $58,891 | $60,001 | $62,791 | $86,721 | $92,281 | $97,851 | $134,031 | $159,091 |
| Availability | Full | Full | Open | Full | Full | Full | Limited | Full |
| Cabin Category | Lower Deck Balcony Stateroom | Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Suite | Grand Suite | Privilege Suite | Duplex Suite | Owners Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $47,931 | $48,821 | $51,051 | $70,201 | $74,641 | $79,101 | $108,041 | $159,091 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Open | Full | Full | Full | Limited | Full |
Availability & prices are subject to change at anytime. Please contact us for the real time availability & prices.
Solo Travelers
An expedition cruise to the Polar regions is a fantastic trip for solo travelers. On most ships, there is the option to share a cabin with another guest of the same gender to keep the pricing down. Solo occupancy cabins are also an option for guests who prefer to have their own space. Please reach out for more information and pricing for solo travelers.
