LUXURY CRUISING
Dining Room
The Blue Lagoon
Jardin d’Hiver
Cabin
150 METRES IN LENGTH
1CP2 ICE CLASS
DRAFT: 10M CRUISING SPEED: 15 KNOTS MAX PASSENGERS: 270
CREW MEMBERS: 215 RESTAURANTS : 2 SWIMMING POOLS: 2
The World’s First Hybrid-Electric LNG-powered Luxury Polar Exploration Vessel
SUSTAINABILITY This ship utilises liquefied natural gas (LNG), and is fitted with the most advanced environmental technology in the industry, greatly optimising energy consumption, water treatment and waste management. Benefits include: > 25% reduction in carbon emissions
CULINARY EXCELLENCE Featuring the first Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, guests will be teated to an artful blend of flavours paired with strict preparation. A 21 Michelin star chef, Ducasse has designed a menu of culinary masterpieces using only the finest ingredients. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN Designed by Jean-Phillippe Nuel and Jean-Michael Wilmotte, the interior spaces onboard have magnified the exterior environment through the use of large openings, refined lines and light tones. The suites and staterooms, ranging in size from 20 to 115 m², provide warm, understated settings that look out onto the outside world. Each has a private balcony or terrace, providing a rare and exceptional ambiance for every passenger with the feeling and sense of sailing on a private yacht. At the rear of decks 6 and 7 are four stunning 94 m² split-level suites equipped with private terraces and jacuzzis. BLUE LAGOON AND THE BRASERO After a relaxing bath in the lagoon heated by the energy recuperation system, settle down comfortably by the brazier and enjoy the delights of the polar landscapes while savouring one of the refined dishes from the bar’s à la carte menu. THE JARDIN D’HIVER (WINTER GARDEN) AND DETOX BAR Treat yourself to a relaxing moment by the indoor swimming pool in the Jardin d’Hiver. Lie back with a detox cocktail in hand and contemplate the magical polar scenery through the panoramic windows . After a moment of relaxation at the spa or the sauna, enjoy the beneficial effects of ice at the snow cabin.
A superbly luxurious environment with generously sized spaces, this ship combines sophistication with openness and a warm, friendly atmosphere. THE REINFORCED HULL (PC2 CLASS: ICEBREAKER) Le Commandant Charcot is the first cruise ship in the world to be fitted with a PC2 class (icebreaker) reinforced hull. Its powerful propulsion system, fittings and equipment, which exceed the requirements of the Polar Code, have been designed to enable completely safe navigation through the regions at the furthest extremities of the planet. But with the innovative, industry-leading navigation technologies aboard this ship, it ensures our path leaves minimal impact on the environment.
ITINERARIES The Weddell Sea & Larsen Ice Shelf Expedition to Charcot & Peter I Islands The Weddell Sea & the South Sandwich Islands The Ross Sea
Flights from Santiago
> 85% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions > 95% reduction in fine particle emissions
South Georgia
All CO2 emissions incurred by our voyages are 100% offset. In order to do this, we contribute towards specific projects certified by Verra Standards for a sustainable future, one of the two most substantial standards in the world. WORLD-CLASS EXPEDITION TEAM Biologists, naturalists, engineers, glaciologists, and geologists - these experts in the polar regions will be on hand to ensure the safety of all your activities and experiences and to share their passion for the poles. They will be by your side throughout your voyage of discovery, providing key insights to help you get the most out of the encounters with fauna, flora and local populations that await you, and helping you better understand the stakes and challenges involved in preserving this
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
Sandwich Islands
Drake Passage
Peter I Island
Pourquoi Pas Island
Bellinghausen Sea
Charcot Island
Burke Island
Siple Island
natural and cultural heritage. SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES
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ANTARCTICA
It hosts scientific researchers in disciplines such as glaciology, oceanography, marine biology, climatology and the social sciences. Their expertise is shared onboard through presentations and citizen science sessions.
Rupert Coast
Cape Colbeck
Ross Sea
Ross Ice Shelf
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