Le Champlain
Launching in 2018, Le Champlain is one of a new series of Explorer ships that remain true to the Ponant spirit, embodying the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
The ship offers guests elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
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Greenland and Newfoundland with National Geographic
From $11513.60
Per person including taxes
Available dates August 19th 2020
Ponant, in partnership with National Geographic invites you on an all-new expedition cruise, between the magical ice of Greenland and the charms of the island of Newfoundland. Come aboard Le Champlain for an exceptional 10-day circuit from Reykjavik to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
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Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant-Charcot's inaugural cruise departs in May 2021. She is the world's first luxury polar exploration vessel, and enjoys 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 vessel has been elegantly designed using subtle tones and its decor of stone, wood and leather recall the natural environment in which the ship is sailing. She accommodates guests in 135 luxurious staterooms and suites. Expect outstanding gastronomy in the two restaurants and wonderful relaxation areas including two lounges and bars. Guests may also indulge in the amenities on the sundeck including an indoor swimming pool surrounded by a winter garden, sauna and snow room. A Spa, beauty and fitness room and outdoor pool.
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Inaugural Cruise - In the Wake of Jean Baptiste Charcot
From $34842.84
Per person including taxes
Available dates May 31st 2021
Join the inaugural cruise of Le Commandant-Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel as she departs from Le Havre, France to begin an exceptional voyage between Iceland and Greenland where you will discover the emblematic sites of the polar adventure led by the famous French explorer, Jean-Baptiste Charcot. You will explore the east coast of Greenland and its pristine landscapes. Experience volcanic rock and wild tundra on Jan Mayen island, fjords, jagged mountains, glaciers, icebergs, sheer cliff s and polar ice cap. Enjoy close encounters with the landscapes and fauna on Zodiac outings accompanied by naturalists.
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Arctic Cruise - At the genesis of the French polar expeditions
From $23659.19
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Available dates June 14th 2021
Join this eleven day expedition cruise, sailing along the east coast of Greenland in springtime. Departing from Reykjavik, Le Commandant Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration ship, will brave the elements to reach the region of Ammassalik. Between immense glaciers, winding fjords carrying gigantic icebergs, polar caps and thick patches of ice floe you will witness the sheer beauty of the region. Continue to sail further north until you reach the coast of Blosseville, a wild region of jagged peaks and icebergs. Experience these raw rugged landscapes up close aboard Zodiac outings with naturalists helping you to observe local flora and fauna including polar bears, Arctic foxes and seals.
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Discovering the Northeast Greenland National Park - with National Geographic
From $34143.55
Per person including taxes
Available dates June 24th 2021
In partnership with National Geographic Expeditions, set sail aboard Le Commandant-Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration ship. This expedition cruise offers you the unique opportunity to discover the north-east coast of Greenland, one of the most difficult regions to access in the Far North. Visit the Ittoqqortoormiit region, home to a small community of Greenlanders then onto the world's largest national park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Northeast Greenland National Park where you will discover majestic landscapes and plenty of local fauna. Enjoy outings by Zodiac, and National Geographic Photographer and an Expert onboard.
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