Antarctica
Antarctica
A 16-day expedition aboard the Le Commandant Charcot following Jean-Baptiste Charcot's wake, crossing the Antarctic Circle and exploring the remote Bellingshausen Sea. Discover magnificent polar landscapes, observe abundant wildlife, and attempt landings on the enigmatic Charcot Island.
Duration: 16 días / 14 noches on board
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
This 16-day expedition aboard the Le Commandant Charcot is a profound journey following in the footsteps of Jean-Baptiste Charcot’s polar expeditions. The adventure takes guests beyond the Antarctic Circle—a mythic line few people cross—and deep into the Bellingshausen Sea. The itinerary is designed for a fully immersive and enlightening experience, with a dedicated expedition team of glaciologists, ornithologists, and marine mammal specialists.
Highlights include sailing through The Gullet, a narrow channel known for its sumptuous, ice-palace landscapes, and attempting an expedition to the largely untouched and enigmatic Charcot Island. The voyage explores Marguerite Bay and Pourquoi Pas Island, both named by Charcot, offering dramatic scenery and opportunities to observe wildlife such as penguins, seals, whales, and orcas amid ice floes and majestic icebergs. Included activities are numerous, ranging from Zodiac landings, kayaking, and polar hikes on foot or snowshoes, to the thrilling Polar Plunge.
Highlights:
Follow in the footsteps of Jean-Baptiste Charcot's polar expeditions aboard the Commandant Charcot.
Achieve the crossing of the mythic Antarctic Polar Circle.
Explore the narrow channel of The Gullet, known for its ice palace-like landscapes.
Attempt an expedition and landing on the largely untouched and enigmatic Charcot Island.
Discover Marguerite Bay and Pourquoi Pas Island, sites named by Charcot, offering views of leopard seals, whales, and Adélie penguins.
INCLUSIONS
Full board from arrival to departure day
High-end gastronomy in all restaurants
All beverages in restaurants, bars, and minibars. All drinks are included¹ (a selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks, hot beverages)
24-hour room service
Butler service for certain suites²
Unlimited internet access onboard
Evening events, shows, and other entertainment
Access to the fitness area and hammam or sauna, depending on the ship
All port and security charges
One included activity per person, per day, and per port, supervised by naturalist guides (hiking, Zodiac outings, etc.)
Exclusive stopovers with limited or no infrastructure will be offered for self-exploration. Passengers will thus be free to explore the area and enjoy independent activities.
Lectures by our naturalist guides or destination experts (excluding Sea Voyages)
Non-motorized water sports (excluding diving), such as kayaking on the Le Commandant Charcot or stand-up paddleboarding depending on the ship, subject to weather and safety conditions, local authorizations, and the Captain's approval
National park and protected area fees
Accompaniment by a team of naturalist guides; on land or, depending on the destination, during Zodiac outings and/or landings
¹Excluding premium à la carte beverages.
²Butler service is available for the following suites: Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites, and Prestige Suites; Le Paul Gauguin: Owner’s Suites, Grand Suites, Veranda A Suites, and Veranda B Cabins.
The itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, port authorizations, and applicable government regulations. Landings, activities, and wildlife encounters are provided for information purposes only and cannot be guaranteed. Activities may change depending on weather conditions and navigation opportunities (see each activity’s description for more details).
EXCLUSIONS
Anything mentioned in the programme.
Personal expenses.
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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