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Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

Departure: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Nights: 28 nights
Departs: Hobart
Returns: Cape Town
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
28
Nights
Days at Sea
28
Sea Days
Ports
2
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Hobart, Australia Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Hobart, Australia

    Hobart is the capital of Australia’s island state of Tasmania. Tasmania is located at the southernmost part of Australia. Hobart was founded in 1803, making it the 2nd oldest city in the country, after Sydney, New South Wales and was first established as a penal colony for British convicts. Read more about Hobart, Australia

    2 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    3 Thursday, February 19, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    4 Friday, February 20, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    5 Saturday, February 21, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    6 Sunday, February 22, 2026 Adélie Land
    7 Monday, February 23, 2026 Adélie Land
    8 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Magnetic South Pole
    9 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Adélie Land
    10 Thursday, February 26, 2026 Adélie Land
    11 Friday, February 27, 2026 Wilkes Land
    12 Saturday, February 28, 2026 Wilkes Land
    13 Sunday, March 1, 2026 Sailing Along Shackleton Ice Shelf
    14 Monday, March 2, 2026 Queen Mary Land
    15 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Queen Mary Land
    16 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Queen Mary Land
    17 Thursday, March 5, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    18 Friday, March 6, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    19 Saturday, March 7, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    20 Sunday, March 8, 2026 French Southern And Antarctic Lands
    20 Sunday, March 8, 2026 French Southern And Antarctic Lands
    21 Monday, March 9, 2026 French Southern And Antarctic Lands
    22 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    23 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 French Southern And Antarctic Lands
    24 Thursday, March 12, 2026 French Southern And Antarctic Lands
    25 Friday, March 13, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    26 Saturday, March 14, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    27 Sunday, March 15, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    28 Monday, March 16, 2026 At Sea Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
    29 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Cape Town, South Africa 12:00 AM Disembark
    View of Cape Town, South Africa

    Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was the first European settlement in South Africa, and today is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flowers. Be sure to get to the top of the mountain by taking the Table Mountain Cableway and absorb the fascinating views. Read more about Cape Town, South Africa

  • Ship

    Le Commandant Charcot Overview

    Le Commandant Charcot

    Le Commandant-Charcot, the very first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship that is powered by liquefied natural gas. The latest addition to the Ponant fleet, the Le Commandant Charcot has now made it possible to operate polar expedition cruises of a kind never before undertaken.

  • Cabins

    Le Commandant Charcot Cabins

    Owners Suite

    Owners Suite

    Owners Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Owners Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    DU, SA, DS

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Area: 48 m2, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Feature - 26 msup2; private balcony with jacuzzi, Shower amp; Balneo bathtub, Butler service, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Privilege Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    VS8, VS6

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Area: 48 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 msup2; private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade; docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot Deluxe Suite on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    PS8, PS7

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Area: 40 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin.Features - 10 msup2; private balcony, 2 Showers, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade;, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

    Prestige Stateroom

    Prestige Stateroom

    Prestige Stateroom on the Le Commandant Charcot Prestige Stateroom on the Le Commandant Charcot

    Cabin Types

    PR8, PR7, PR6

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Area: 20 msup2;, Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabinFeatures - 5 msup2; private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning , Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPodtrade;, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

  • Deck Plans

    Le Commandant Charcot Deck Plans

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    Ponant's All-inclusive offering

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Cabin Availability

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Prestige Stateroom at the Le Commandant Charcot

Prestige Stateroom

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Deluxe Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

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Privilege Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

Privilege Suite

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Owners Suite at the Le Commandant Charcot

Owners Suite

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  • Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Commandant Charcot Departure: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Nights: 28 nights Departs: Hobart Returns: Cape Town

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