PONANT EXPLORATIONS
The Gulf of Bothnia
Guests will Dine Like Royalty and
Sail Like an Explorer

An exquisite table awaits your clients, set for a journey where culinary artistry meets diplomacy. They will join the celebrated members of the Club des Chefs des Chefs, including Cristeta Comerford, former Executive Chef of the White House, who have created masterpieces for the world’s leaders on an exclusive voyage in the Gulf of Bothnia.

The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

Kemi
Helsinki
01/15/27 – 01/23/27
8 nights aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Included with the cruise
Flight Paris/Kemi + transfer
Accompanied by the Club des Chefs des Chefs, your clients will indulge in cuisine once savored by heads of state as they sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot into the polar night, where the heavens become a feast for the eyes and the enchanting landscapes of the Gulf of Bothnia and Lapland unfold around them.
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Honored Guests Bringing Story & Perspective to the Table
Cristeta Comerford
Cristeta Comerford
Cristeta Comerford, the first woman and first person of Asian descent to serve as Executive Chef at the White House with more than 50 State Dinners and will share insights into the culinary traditions that shape American diplomacy.
Cristeta Comerford
Guillaume Gomez
Guillaume Gomez
Guillaume Gomez has served four French presidents and represented France at major international summits. Named France’s first Ambassador for Gastronomy, he will reflect on the cultural power of French cuisine on the world stage.
Guillaume Gomez
Sylvie Bermann
Sylvie Bermann
Sylvie Bermann, former French Ambassador to China, the United Kingdom, and Russia—making her the first woman to serve as France’s ambassador to three permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Sylvie Bermann
Gilles Bragard
Gilles Bragard
Gilles Bragard, founder and secretary general of the Club des Chefs des Chefs, will speak to the organization’s history and mission: fostering friendship and diplomacy through the shared language of fine cuisine.
Gilles Bragard
About Our Partner Club des Chefs des Chefs
The Club des Chefs des Chefs
The Club des Chefs des Chefs, which is seen as the world’s most exclusive gastronomic society, has extremely strict membership criteria: to be accepted into this highly elite club, you need to be the current personal chef of a head of state.
Club des Chefs des Chefs
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Enticing Iceland Offer
Complimentary Airfare or Post-Cruise Experience for Your Clients 
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Enticing Iceland
Book your clients by September 30, 2025 to take advantage of complimentary airfare. Or, for those who wish to explore more, choose a curated 1-night post-cruise experience. And combined with included PONANT Bonus Savings up to 30%
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
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(1) Up to a $1,000 Credit Offer per guest for Complimentary Airfare or a 1-night Post-Cruise Experience (Icelandic Getaway) package is valid for new bookings, created and deposited between August 8 and September 30, 2025, on select Iceland cruises only. Offer has no cash value and is subject to availability, capacity controlled. PONANT EXPLORATIONS may modify or withdraw Offer or any of its elements at any time. PONANT EXPLORATIONS is neither responsible nor liable for any errors relating to Offer, including technical or printing errors. Air tickets are non-refundable, and Offer is neither transferable, substitutable nor redeemable for cash. Any changes made after booking may incur amendment or cancellation fees. Offer is available on select flights booked through PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Customer Care Team only. Complimentary air or 1-night Post-Cruise Experience offer is available only for 1st/2nd guest in stateroom, max value of $1,000 per guest. Offer is combinable only with PONANT Bonus (PB), PONANT Yacht Club (PYC), Join the Club (JTC), and Onboard Sales incentives, and contracted partner amenities. Not combinable with other Consumer incentives. It is the responsibility of guests to ensure they have a full passport valid at least 6 months beyond the date on which travel is to commence. Travel Advisor $500 Gift Card offer per booking ($250 for single occupancy) is valid for new reservations created and deposited between August 8 and September 30, 2025. For eligible bookings, advisor must fill out redemption form within 30 days of deposit payment to qualify for the Gift Card. Gift Cards are in USD and will likely be Amazon gift cards but may be substituted with an alternate gift card. Booking must be deposited to be eligible. Only Travel Advisors from the Americas, booking via the Americas office in USD, are eligible for Travel Advisor Gift Cards. PONANT EXPLORATIONS is not responsible for lost or stolen gift cards. Promotion is subject to availability and may be changed at any time. Offer is not combinable with Groups, Interline, reduced rate or free of charge bookings. Additional terms may apply. Contact your Director of Business Development for details. Mention promo code ICELAN26 at the time of booking and when filling out the redemption form. Exclusions may apply; void where prohibited. Offer ends September 30, 2025. Additional terms may apply. OFFER CODE: ICELAN26