From: Argentina, Ushuaia
To: Australia, Hobart
Dates: 11.01.2028 - 09.02.2028
Duration: 29 Nights
Ship: LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT

Unexplored Western Antarctica between Two Continents

Antarctic exploration cannot be separated from the pioneers who travelled in these territories at the edges of the Earth. Charcot, Bellingshausen, Shackleton, Fisher, Ross, Amundsen… They left their names everywhere. Le Commandant Charcot invites you to set off in the footsteps of these great Antarctic figures during an unrivalled half-circumnavigation that will sail from the far south of the American continent to Australia. Like a real explorer, you will navigate along the Antarctic Peninsula and Marguerite Bay, approach Marie Byrd Land, one of the last Terra nullius of our planet, and, if conditions allow it, attempt to reach Charcot Island, enveloped in its blanket of ice. Finally, explore Ross Sea, which is very significant in the history of South Pole exploration and also the world’s largest marine protected area.  As a privileged witness, keep a watchful eye and take the time to observe the Antarctic petrels, whales, orcas, seals and penguins that are to be found here. For those wishing to extend their exploration of the White Continent, the Tasmanian city will also be the departure point for a second half-circumnavigation aboard Le Commandant Charcot that you can discover here, so as to continue fully exploring the Antarctic and its mythical regions. We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Our navigation will be determined by the type of ice we come across; as the fast ice must be preserved, we will take this factor into account from day to day in our itineraries. The sailing schedule and any landings, activities and wildlife encounters are subject to weather and ice conditions. These experiences are unique and vary with each departure. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while respecting safety instructions and regulations imposed by the IAATO.

LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT

  • Length: 150 m
  • Beam: 28 m
  • Draft: 10 m
  • Ice class: Classe polaire PC2
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Guest decks: 5
  • Zodiacs: 16
  • Tonnage: 31 757 UMS
  • Electric propulsion motors: 34 MW
  • Power: 42 MW
  • Construction: Sovik, Norvège
  • Guests: 245
  • Cabins: 123
  • Crew: 215
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arr
Dep
1
Jan 11, 2028
Argentina, Ushuaia
16:00*
18:30
2-3
Jan 12, 2028 - Jan 13, 2028
Crossing the Drake Passage
-
-
4
Jan 14, 2028
Crossing the Antarctic Circle
-
-
4-5
Jan 14, 2028 - Jan 15, 2028
Antarctic Peninsula
-
-
5
Jan 15, 2028
Marguerite Bay
-
-
6
Jan 16, 2028
Expedition to Charcot Island
-
-
7-9
Jan 17, 2028 - Jan 19, 2028
cruising
-
-
10-15
Jan 20, 2028 - Jan 25, 2028
Marie Byrd Land exploration
-
-
16-17
Jan 26, 2028 - Jan 27, 2028
cruising
-
-
18-23
Jan 28, 2028 - Feb 2, 2028
Ross Sea Region
-
-
24
Feb 3, 2028
Balleny Islands
-
-
25-28
Feb 4, 2028 - Feb 7, 2028
cruising
-
-
29-30
Feb 8, 2028 - Feb 9, 2028
Australia, Hobart
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 20 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 20 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 28 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 42 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 40 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 48 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Duplex Suite

  • Cabin: 94 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner's Suite

  • Cabin: 115 m²
  • Pax: 6
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