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Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot is a Ponant cruise ship, in service since 2021. She measures 31,283 gross tons and carries 245 guests with a crew of 215. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe, Canada and New England itineraries.
About Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot is Ponant's flagship and its only icebreaker, built to Polar Class 2 so that she can reach the geographic North Pole and the ice of the Weddell Sea. Vard built her hull in Romania and completed her in Norway for delivery in 2021; at about 31,000 gross tons and 150 metres she is far larger than the rest of the fleet but carries only about 245 guests in 123 staterooms and suites. She runs on liquefied natural gas with battery support and has two laboratories for visiting scientists. Her seasons alternate between the Arctic (Greenland, Svalbard and the North Pole) and Antarctica, with winter voyages in the Baltic and on the Saint Lawrence. In September 2024 she was the first ship ever to reach the Arctic's northern pole of inaccessibility.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Le Commandant Charcot?
Le Commandant Charcot is operated by Ponant.
How big is Le Commandant Charcot?
Le Commandant Charcot measures 31,283 gross tons and 150 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How crowded does Le Commandant Charcot feel?
Le Commandant Charcot has a passenger space ratio of 127.7: 31,283 gross tons for 245 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Le Commandant Charcot feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Le Commandant Charcot carry?
Le Commandant Charcot carries 245 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 215 (about 1.1 guests per crew member).
When did Le Commandant Charcot enter service?
Le Commandant Charcot entered service in 2021.
Where does Le Commandant Charcot sail?
Le Commandant Charcot sails Antarctica, Northern Europe and Canada and New England itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Le Commandant Charcot?
Ponant publishes the deck plans for Le Commandant Charcot; this page links to Deck plans.
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