PONANT EXPLORATIONS
A Circumnavigation of the White Continent
The Ultimate Antarctic Expedition

Invite your clients to be among the few (no more than 200) to circumnavigate Antarctica on a 61-night expedition beginning in January 2028 aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker. They will encounter multiple species of penguins, including the Emperor, witness the elusive Ross seal, and raise a champagne toast at the South Magnetic Pole. From massive cerulean glaciers to pristine polar silence, this is the pinnacle of exploration.

This extraordinary expedition opens for reservations on December 11. Share the flyer below with your clients and fill out the form in the link below to express your clients’ interest in this unprecedented expedition.*
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Antarctica, Explored in Its Entirety
The Bellingshausen Sea
The Bellingshausen Sea
Wildlife thrives in this dynamic environment, where seabirds, seals, and whales traverse waters shaped by the movement of the Southern Ocean and where you will visit Charcot Island.
The Amundsen Sea
The Amundsen Sea
Here, drifting bergs, sea ice, and immense solitude define the landscape. Few passenger ships enter this isolated frontier, offering a rare view of West Antarctica’s dramatic, ice-bound expanses.
The South Magnetic Pole
The South Magnetic Pole
One of the true bragging rights of this expedition is a visit to the South Magnetic Pole, where your clients will mark the occasion with a celebratory glass of champagne.
The Ross Sea
The Ross Sea
This remote region showcases historic expedition sites, Adélie penguin colonies, and deep embayments formed by glacial movement where guests may spot the rare Ross seal.
The Weddell Sea
The Weddell Sea
It is a vital realm for emperor penguins and home to Weddell seals, leopard seals, minke whales, orcas, and seabirds adapted to life in one of the most challenging polar environments.
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Cozy Elegance Made for Polar Exploration
In the heart of Le Commandant Charcot
Guests will follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers—now with comforts never before seen in the heart of the ice. Light-filled spaces such as the indoor pool, spa, lounges, and panoramic restaurants invite both awe and ease, including Nuna, the only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea.
Welcome to Nature’s Southernmost Playground
Welcome to Nature’s Southernmost Playground
Supported by onboard naturalist guides and expedition staff, Le Commandant Charcot becomes a true polar base, offering Zodiac outings, snowshoe hikes, kayaking, and scientific discovery through its dual laboratories and continuous ice-thickness monitoring.
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*Space cannot be guaranteed until a deposit is received. By joining the list for the Circumnavigation of Antarctica expedition, you will be among the first to be contacted when it opens for sale.