Unmatched Encounters: Emperor Penguins of the Weddell Sea

06/03/2024
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A JOYOUS & TOTALLY IMMERSIVE experience AWAITS

The Weddell Sea is home to some of the world’s rarest wildlife including the majestic and elusive emperor penguin. The journey south to find the emperors is unlike anything else, and the scenes that await are life-affirming.

With only three 2025 departures filling fast, book soon to secure their spot on this ultimate quest.

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THE ULTIMATE quest for an audience with the Emperor

The Emperor Penguins of the Weddell Sea

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Roundtrip Ushuaia

3 departures in October & November 2025

12 nights onboard

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Photograph Emperor Penguins with Expert Guidance from Cindy Miller Hopkins

Invite your clients to join us on a unique expedition with PONANT Photo Ambassador, Cindy Miller Hopkins. With 30 years of travel photography experience and a keen eye for wildlife, Cindy will provide essential tips and guidance on one of two exclusive departures. Invite guests to seize the chance to take the best emperor penguin photos of their lives.

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Escales | The PONANT Magazine

The emperor penguin is truly one-of-a-kind! Discover the incredible adaptations that allow this remarkable species to thrive in the extreme cold in this article.

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Reimagine Polar Travel with Le Commandant Charcot

on the ice

Le Commandant Charcot’s unique capabilities enable it to travel further into the ice so that guests can disembark safely and continue their quest into the untouched polar wilderness. Journeying by foot means even more wildlife encounters in regions that are unreachable to most.

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on the WATER

The thrill of a polar adventure begins on the water. From kayaking between icebergs, to building up the courage for an icy plunge; the polar waters are life-giving, and the wildlife encounters they offer can be transformative. Onboard Le Commandant Charcot, the ocean becomes our playground.

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onBOARD

Caviar and champagne on the helicopter deck? Relaxing with a massage in the onboard spa? How about an indoor swim followed by a sauna overlooking the polar landscape? It’s all on offer aboard Le Commandant Charcot, where guests will also find the only restaurant at sea by Michelin-starred chef, Alain Ducasse.

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