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An open-air aft-deck venue offering relaxed buffet lunch and themed BBQ dinners, weather permitting. Often the venue for the Polar Plunge BBQ on expedition voyages.
A spa centre with treatment rooms, hammam, sauna and a relaxation lounge. Massages, facials and body rituals use the French Sothys product line.
Onboard hair salon with cut, colour, blow-dry and grooming services. Advance booking recommended.
Complimentary satellite Wi-Fi throughout the ship. Suitable for messaging, email and standard browsing; high-bandwidth streaming may be throttled in remote regions.
An 80 m² onboard polar research facility hosting visiting scientists from CNRS, IFREMER, NASA and other partners. Guests can attend live science demonstrations, observe ongoing experiments and participate in citizen-science projects.
A signature gastronomic restaurant designed by triple-Michelin-starred Anne-Sophie Pic, available by reservation on selected evenings. Tasting menu format; complimentary for guests in suite categories Privilege and above.
A reading lounge stocked with destination-specific literature, polar reference books, French art-de-vivre titles and board games.
Dedicated venue for daily expedition lectures, recap briefings, guest-speaker presentations and evening performances.
Complimentary access to dry sauna and steam hammam (Turkish bath), open during spa-centre hours.
Heated saltwater pool on the upper aft deck with sun-loungers, towel service and an adjacent pool bar. Open year-round, weather permitting.
Onboard infirmary with a doctor and nurse on every voyage. Consultation and basic care included; medication and procedures billed at standard rates.
Cardio machines (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bikes), free weights, yoga mats and stretching space — sea-view windows on most ships.
Gratuities for all crew, expedition team and dining staff are included in the cruise fare on PONANT voyages — no additional tipping is expected.
Same-day laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing service available. Self-service is not available onboard.
Certified helideck for optional aerial sightseeing and remote-area access (subject to weather and itinerary), including potential geographic-North-Pole landings on selected voyages.
An enclosed pool with floor-to-ceiling polar windows lets guests watch icebergs drift past while swimming. Adjacent: a panoramic sauna with views over the bow.
Open-seating lounges and bars throughout the ship serve premium spirits, French wines and Champagne. Afternoon tea with house-baked pastries; complimentary espresso and pour-over coffee on demand.
Open-seating breakfast, lunch and dinner with a daily-changing French menu curated by an Alain Ducasse advisory kitchen. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available with advance notice.
Onboard shop selling PONANT-branded merchandise, French jewellery, perfume, expedition-essentials clothing, sun creams and souvenirs from the destination.
An indoor 'snow room' that recreates a Nordic winter forest with falling snowflakes and chilled benches — used as a Russian sauna-style cooldown room.
Complimentary in-suite dining and concierge service available 24 hours. Suite-category guests benefit from dedicated butler service for unpacking, garment pressing, dinner reservations and shore-excursion booking.
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An essential component of French culture, gastronomy naturally holds a special place on board.
Le salon principal - Pont 5 : Un salon principal de 313 m². Un coin salon de thé et un bar avec programmation musicale « live » certains soirs // The main saloon - Deck 5: A 313 m² main saloon. A tea room area and a bar with live music on certain evenings.
On board Le Commandant Charcot, exploration is synonymous with Nordic ritual and communion with the polar environment.
With its water blending into the surrounding landscapes, the pool is perfect for relaxing in the sun.
Comfortably seated, you can attend conferences given by the guests and teams of naturalists, as well as the various shows, concerts and performances organised by professional dancers and musicians on board.\n
An extension of the journey and the ship, la Boutique ILLU offers an exclusive shopping experience with ready-to-wear and technical gear for polar adventures (Swarovski Optik, Garmin, Vuarnet, Feelfree, Columbia, Arctic Edge), classic products to treat yourself (Eric Bompard, 727Sailbags, Le Minor, children’s collection, jewelry, luxury BRIONI), unique souvenirs and adventure novels. Hours follow the voyage schedule, including days at sea, and all purchases on board are tax-free.
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Balcony
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: - A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) - A bathroom with shower - A panoramic sliding bay window - A 5 m² glazed private balcony
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In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: - A 53 ft² glazed private balcony balcony - Panoramic sliding window - One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) - Bathroom with shower
Suite
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: - A 53 ft² glazed private balcony balcony - Panoramic sliding window - Lounge area with chaise lounge and two armchairs - One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) - Bathroom with shower
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: - A 107 ft² glazed private balcony balcony - Two bathrooms with shower - Two sliding panoramic windows - Living room with sofa, armchair, TV, and courtesy sliding door - One bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: - Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) - Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival - Butler service - A fruit basket every day - A lounge area with chaise longue and second TV - A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi - A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) - A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub - A panoramic sliding bay window - A 5 m² glazed private balcony - Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars
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