Many of us have wondered how it would be like to follow the path of history’s greatest explorers and actually travel to the North Pole or the South Pole. But that looks like one difficult journey, ...

Ponant has announced the name of its newest polar exploration vessel: Le Commandant Charcot. The hybrid electric icebreaker has been named in honor of Captain Jean-Baptiste Charcot, who was known as ...

French cruise company Ponant has unveiled its Le Commandant Charcot, a "polar exploration vessel." The hybrid electric ship is in part powered by liquefied natural gas and can accommodate up to 245 ...

PONANT EXPLORATIONS has reaffirmed its stance around helicopter excursions, saying they are “not aligned” with its ...

Onboard Obsession is a new series that explores the can't-miss highlights of the best-loved cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up. Le Commandant ...

Ordinarily, the inhabitants of Kullorsuaq see no one in winter. Last April, for the first time, Le Commandant Charcot ...

Construction of Ponant's new polar exploration vessel Le Commandant Charcot has begun with the traditional steel cutting ceremony at Vard's shipyard in Tulcea, Romania. Delivery of the new flagship, ...

Marlink is supporting PONANT’s first polar exploration ship Le Commandant Charcot, with data and voice connectivity, aiming to create a seamless communication experience for guests. Le Commandant ...

A five-day voyage aboard Le Commandant Charcot promises one of the most exclusive cruise experiences in the world. With a two-floor first class suite, fine dining, spa access, and even a blue ...

Ponant is launching winter cruises on Canada’s Saint Lawrence River. Over the weekend, the ice breaker Le Commandant Charcot set sail on the first of five winter sailings planned for this season. The ...

After three nights navigating the Chilean canals, the Strait of Magellan, and the daunting Drake Passage on Ponant’s new polar explorer Le Commandant Charcot, my husband and I wake to sunny skies and ...

French luxury expedition line Ponant said its ice-hardened polar vessel due in 2021 will be named for a renowned French polar explorer. Captain Jean-Baptiste Charcot made several Arctic and Antarctic ...