Arctic
The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic
Between gastronomy and diplomacy, enjoy a unique experience aboard the Commandant Charcot , where culinary arts serve the cause of international relations. In partnership with the Club des Chefs des Chefs, you will travel in the company of Gilles Bragard, founder and president of the Club; Cristeta Comerford, former Executive Chef of the White House; Guillaume Gomez, former chef of the Élysée Palace and ambassador of French gastronomy, present on board during the first days of the cruise; as well as Sylvie Bermann, the first woman to serve as France's ambassador to the United Kingdom, China, and Russia. It’s raining stars in our bed. This sensitive evocation of the Arctic night, which is the title of Scandinavian poetry collection, invites us to the best seats in the house to watch the union between the vault of heaven and the earth’s crust, beneath a multitude of stars. In the delicious comfort of Le Commandant Charcot, e xperience winter at the gateway to the Arctic , admire the spectacle of the Gulf of Bothnia, between enchanted landscapes and traditions, and from the Stockholm Archipelago discover a magical world in half-light. Experience the period of Kaamos , the polar night, during which luminosity is reduced to a twilight of 4 to 5 hours per day, representing everyday life for the local population Extend your journey with a complimentary additional night in Helsinki, after your cruise.* *Offer valid for each guest from 9 th March until 30 th June 2026 on a selection of cruises aboard Le Commandant Charcot, valid for any new booking and subject to availability. The offer cannot be backdated and cannot be exchanged for a voucher, credit or any other service; it can be combined with current offers, excluding “No single supplement”. For bookings by a guest travelling alone, the offer remains applicable but the single supplement (single room) will be invoiced in accordance with current conditions. In the event of cancellation by the guest, the establishment’s standard cancellation terms and conditions will apply. The itinerary may be altered based on port approvals and to comply with applicable government regulations Please also note that the sailing programme, shore visits and activities cannot be guaranteed, as they are subject to weather conditions. The land-based activities and excursions can be conducted in English with a translator if required.
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Between gastronomy and diplomacy, enjoy a unique experience aboard the Commandant Charcot, where culinary arts serve the cause of international relations. In partnership with the Club des Chefs des Chefs, you will travel in the company of Gilles Bragard, founder and president of the Club; Cristeta Comerford, former Executive Chef of the White House; Guillaume Gomez, former chef of the Élysée Palace and ambassador of French gastronomy, present on board during the first days of the cruise; as well as Sylvie Bermann, the first woman to serve as France's ambassador to the United Kingdom, China, and Russia.
It’s raining stars in our bed. This sensitive evocation of the Arctic night, which is the title of Scandinavian poetry collection, invites us to the best seats in the house to watch the union between the vault of heaven and the earth’s crust, beneath a multitude of stars. In the delicious comfort of Le Commandant Charcot, experience winter at the gateway to the Arctic, admire the spectacle of the Gulf of Bothnia, between enchanted landscapes and traditions, and from the Stockholm Archipelago discover a magical world in half-light. Experience the period of Kaamos, the polar night, during which luminosity is reduced to a twilight of 4 to 5 hours per day, representing everyday life for the local population
Extend your journey with a complimentary additional night in Helsinki, after your cruise.*
*Offer valid for each guest from 9th March until 30th June 2026 on a selection of cruises aboard Le Commandant Charcot, valid for any new booking and subject to availability. The offer cannot be backdated and cannot be exchanged for a voucher, credit or any other service; it can be combined with current offers, excluding “No single supplement”. For bookings by a guest travelling alone, the offer remains applicable but the single supplement (single room) will be invoiced in accordance with current conditions. In the event of cancellation by the guest, the establishment’s standard cancellation terms and conditions will apply.
The itinerary may be altered based on port approvals and to comply with applicable government regulations Please also note that the sailing programme, shore visits and activities cannot be guaranteed, as they are subject to weather conditions.
The land-based activities and excursions can be conducted in English with a translator if required.
