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28 Night Unexplored Antarctica Between Two Continents

From Ushuaia to Hobart
  • Le Commandant Charcot
  • Main Lounge
  • Theatre
  • Reception Desk
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Indoor Pool
  • Nuna Gastronomic Restaurant
  • Sila Restaurant
  • Expedition Room
  • Shop
  • Spa
  • Fitness
  • Prestige Stateroom
  • Deluxe Suite
  • Prestige Suite
  • Privilege Suite
  • Duplex Suite
  • Owner's Suite
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Le Commandant Charcot

Ponant Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13933078
  • Departs: Sat, Jan 17, 2026
  • Returns: Sun, Feb 15, 2026
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    Balcony $67,020
    Suite $70,180
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Saturday - Jan 17, 2026
    Day
    1
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Depart: 18:00:00
    Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed "El fin del mundo" by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible... ...
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    Sunday - Jan 18, 2026
    Day
    2
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarize yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board, joining the naturalist-guides on your ship's exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage. ...
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    Monday - Jan 19, 2026
    Day
    3
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Tuesday - Jan 20, 2026
    Day
    4
    Crossing the Arctic Circle
    • Crossing the Arctic Circle
    Weather permitting, we'll cross the mythic line of the Antarctic Polar Circle, located along 6633' south of the Equator. This iconic area demarcates the point from which it is possible to view the midnight sun during the December solstice. Within this circle, the sun remains above the horizon for 24 consecutive hours at least once a year. Crossing this line, an experience known to few people, is sure to be an unforgettable highlight of your cruise through the polar regions. ...
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    Wednesday - Jan 21, 2026
    Day
    5
    • Charcot Island, Antarctica
    When he discovered this island surrounded by sea ice in 1910 from aboard the Pourquoi Pas ? as he mapped Alexander Island, Jean-Baptiste Charcot had not be able to get less than 40 miles away from it. Situated in a zone that experiences frequent low-pressure systems and regular cloud cover, the island remains in many ways an enigma. It is entirely covered in ice and sheer cliffs, with the exception of the rocky outcrops extending over a dozen kilometres in the far north-west. The ice in the narrowest part of Wilkins Sound has been cracking in recent times, thus officially detaching this island from its neighbour, Alexander Island, lying 50 km away. Very few people have landed on this largely untouched island, whose waters attract numerous seabirds, such as petrels, Antarctic terns, and skuas. ...
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    Thursday - Jan 22, 2026
    Day
    6
    Bellingshausen Sea, Antarctica
    • Bellingshausen Sea, Antarctica
    Stretching from the west of the Antarctic Peninsula to the Amundsen Sea, the Bellingshausen Sea was named after the Russian admiral and explorer who has been attributed the first confirmed sighting of mainland Antarctica, in 1820. Among others, its waters surround two of the Antarctic's largest islands: Alexander Island and Thurston Island. You will explore this sea amid ice floe, blocks of sea ice, and majestic icebergs. The coastal areas along the Bellingshausen Sea are also renowned as the home of colonies of emperor penguins. Depending on the month of the southern summer, you will perhaps be lucky enough to observe isolated adults, adolescents seeking emancipation, or recently independent new adults. ...
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    Friday - Jan 23, 2026
    Day
    7
    Bellingshausen Sea, Antarctica
    • Bellingshausen Sea, Antarctica
    Saturday - Jan 24, 2026
    Day
    8
    Bellingshausen Sea, Antarctica
    • Bellingshausen Sea, Antarctica
    Sunday - Jan 25, 2026
    Day
    9
    Amundsen Sea, Antarctica
    • Amundsen Sea, Antarctica
    The great Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen - famous as one of the first five men to reach the geographic South Pole - gave his name to this southern sea in 1929, following an expedition in its waters. Almost entirely frozen by a thick ice floe, Amundsen Sea stretches along Marie Byrd Land in Antarctica, between Bellingshausen Sea to the west and the Ross Sea to the east. The monumental icebergs are all that break the monotony of the infinite ice floe here: let yourself be immersed in a feeling of tranquility before this vastness. These privileged moments sailing in the Amundsen Sea are opportunities to make the most of the original equipment and spaces on Le Commandant Charcot. Find yourself in this refined cocoon. Nourish yourself with the knowledge of the scientists and expert naturalists, who provide unique support during your polar cruise. Or simply contemplate the fascinating and captivating decor from the ship's exterior decks. ...
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    Monday - Jan 26, 2026
    Day
    10
    Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Marie Byrd Land is one of the most remote territories of our planet's most inaccessible continent. It is a real privilege to just be able to contemplate its shores! Between the Ross Sea and its large shelf to the east and Bellingshausen Sea to the west, the frozen coastlines of these lands are bordered by the Amundsen Sea, partially covered by a thick ice floe. Stretching over more than a million square kilometers (over 620,000 square miles) in Western Antarctica, its ground is also isolated from the rest of the continent by the Transantarctic Mountains. It is certainly this geographic remoteness and its harsh climate that have made it one of our planet's rare terra nullius, a territory claimed by no State. In 1929, Marie Byrd Land got its name from Admiral Richard E. Byrd, in honour of his wife, following his expedition to the region. The exploration of its ice-sculpted landscapes will plunge you into the infinite Antarctic desert, where penguins, seals, whales, and orcas are the only living souls. Depending on the time and weather conditions, your exploration of the region will take you towards a string of islands which, although little-known, remain fascinating: Siple Island and its eponymous mount, resulting from an old volcano, and Clark Island. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 27, 2026
    Day
    11
    Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Wednesday - Jan 28, 2026
    Day
    12
    Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Thursday - Jan 29, 2026
    Day
    13
    Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Friday - Jan 30, 2026
    Day
    14
    Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Saturday - Jan 31, 2026
    Day
    15
    Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Sunday - Feb 1, 2026
    Day
    16
    Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Monday - Feb 2, 2026
    Day
    17
    Crossing the International Date Line
    • Crossing the International Date Line
    Your itinerary enables you to cross the International Date Line. This imaginary line across the Earth's surface approximately follows the 180th meridian in the Pacific Ocean. Because of the roundness of the Earth and the necessity of having reference time meridians, we have to change dates when we cross this line. So if your ship is travelling west, you will need to add a day to the expected date; conversely, if travelling east, you will take away a day. This paradox, already noted by Magellan's crews during his circumnavigation, plays a dramatic role in several novels, including Jules Verne's famous Around the World in Eighty Days. ...
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    Tuesday - Feb 3, 2026
    Day
    18
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment. ...
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    • Ross Sea Region, Antarctica, Antarctica
    "The last ocean" is what scientists from all around the world call this deep bay that runs along the edge of Antarctica between Marie Byrd Land and Victoria Land. In 2016, Ross Sea, the last intact marine ecosystem, became the world's largest marine protected area. The starting point for the greatest southern expeditions - particularly to the South Pole - it was explored by James Clark Ross between 1839 and 1843. It was then that he discovered the enormous barrier formed by a gigantic ice shelf extending out to the open sea and from which titanic icebergs are calved. Weather and ice conditions permitting, you will be able to discover several of the region's emblematic sites. Among the possible ports of call, Cape Adare, at the far north of the Borchgrevink Coast, is home to one of the world's largest Adelie penguin colonies. We will also try to get to Terra Nova Bay, home to the stunning Drygalski Ice Tongue. At least 4,000 years old, it stretches 70 km (43 miles) out to sea from the David Glacier and measures 24 km (15 miles) at its widest. On Ross Island, at the base of Mount Erebus, you will follow in the footsteps of the famous explorers Shackleton and Scott who chose Cape Royds and Cape Evans, respectively, to set up their base camps in anticipation of their future historic exploits. In the McMurdo Sound, separating the island from the continent, the scenery is surreal: the Taylor Glacier stretches its branch into the valleys devoid of snow above which stand mountains of stratified rock. A little further, in the Bay of Whales, another tale is told, that of the Norwegian Roald Amundsen, who left from this point to reach, for the first time, the South Pole in 1911. ...
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    Thursday - Feb 5, 2026
    Day
    19
    Ross Sea Region, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Ross Sea Region, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Friday - Feb 6, 2026
    Day
    20
    Ross Sea Region, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Ross Sea Region, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Saturday - Feb 7, 2026
    Day
    21
    Ross Sea Region, Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Ross Sea Region, Antarctica, Antarctica
    Sunday - Feb 8, 2026
    Day
    22
    Balleny Islands, New Zealand
    • Balleny Islands, New Zealand
    The Balleny Islands are an extremely remote series of islands extending for about 160 kilometers in a northwest-southeast direction straddling the Antarctic Circle some 270 kilometers north of the Antarctic mainland. The volcanic islands are heavily glaciated and have received few human visitors since their discovery in 1839. Their isolated location within the rich waters of the Southern Ocean has resulted in a species diversity rivalling the entire Ross Sea region. Humpback, fin, and minke whales are regular visitors to the rich feeding grounds along with crabeater, Weddell, elephant, and leopard seals. Several of the islands are home to significant colonies of Adelie and chinstrap penguins. If time and weather permit, we will have the opportunity to explore the spectacular coastal environments and view the prolific wildlife from our fleet of zodiac. ...
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    Monday - Feb 9, 2026
    Day
    23
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Spend exceptional moments sailing onboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world's first luxury polar exploration vessel and the first PC2-class polar cruise ship capable of sailing into the very heart of the ice, on seas and oceans that the frozen conditions render inaccessible to ordinary ships. Le Commandant Charcot is fitted with oceanographic and scientific equipment selected by a committee of experts. Take advantage of the on-board lectures and opportunities for discussion with these specialists to learn more about the poles. Participate in furthering scientific research  and let us discover together what these fascinating destinations have yet to reveal to us. ...
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    Tuesday - Feb 10, 2026
    Day
    24
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Wednesday - Feb 11, 2026
    Day
    25
    • Macquarie Island, Australia
    Long celebrated as one of the wonder spots of the world, Macquarie Island is an island of great beauty and outstanding natural diversity, a breeding place for more than 3.5 million seabirds, most of which are penguins. There are four species breeding on Macquarie Island: royals, kings, gentoos, and rock hoppers. There are also three types of fur seals and one-seventh of the world's population of elephant seals breeding on the island. In 1948, the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) established its expedition headquarters on Macquarie Island. If time and weather permit, guests will have the opportunity to land ashore and view the prolific wildlife that resides here. ...
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    Thursday - Feb 12, 2026
    Day
    26
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Spend exceptional moments sailing onboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world's first luxury polar exploration vessel and the first PC2-class polar cruise ship capable of sailing into the very heart of the ice, on seas and oceans that the frozen conditions render inaccessible to ordinary ships. Le Commandant Charcot is fitted with oceanographic and scientific equipment selected by a committee of experts. Take advantage of the on-board lectures and opportunities for discussion with these specialists to learn more about the poles. Participate in furthering scientific research  and let us discover together what these fascinating destinations have yet to reveal to us. ...
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    Friday - Feb 13, 2026
    Day
    27
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Saturday - Feb 14, 2026
    Day
    28
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Sunday - Feb 15, 2026
    Day
    29
    Hobart, Australia
    • Hobart, Australia
    Hobart occupies a wonderful location at the mouth of the Derwent River, overseen by majestic Mt. Wellington and surrounded by natural bushland. The Tasmanian capital is Australia's second-oldest city, after Sydney, and the picturesque waterfront is bordered by 19th-century warehouses and colonial mansions. Salamanca Place is packed with shops, galleries, and restaurants and the fascinating Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is a short ferry ride from the quay. Hobart is within easy reach of some of Tasmania's best-known destinations, from historic Port Arthur and the rugged Tasman Peninsula to Bruny Island, the Huon and Derwent Valleys, and Mount Field National Park. ...
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