Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands from Hobart to Cape Town, 17 February 2026 (28 nights)

Balcony from £47,060 per person
Cruise Only Cruise Only
Flights not included
date 17 February 2026
nights 28 nights
ship Le Commandant Charcot
Cruise line Ponant Cruises
2 adults Based on 2 adults sharing
  • 2 Adults
  • Overview of a Balcony Balcony from - £47,060 per person
  • Overview of a Suite Suite from - £50,350 per person
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Overview

  • Spacious suite-level accommodation
  • All meals, including snacks
  • Open bar privileges, excluding premium brands
  • Access to all common areas onboard
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
  • Access to some wellness facilities and spa services onboard
  • Complimentary use of excursion equipment (ie, waterproofs)
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Set Sail in 2026 with a Bonus! Book any 2026 departure and enjoy €250 / $250 onboard credit per person*! This offer ENDS on 21st November 2025!

All Inclusive
Unlimited Complimentary Drinks*
Shore Excursions Included**
Free Onboard Spend
Unlimited Wi-Fi
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Your itinerary

  • DAY 1
    Cruise departs from Hobart, Tasmania
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  • DAY 2-5
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 6
    at sea
    Commonwealth Bay - Cruising arrives at: 6 pm, departs at: 8 pm
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  • DAY 7
    Dumont d'Urville Station arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm
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  • DAY 8
    at sea
    Magnetic South Pole - Sailing arrives at: 4 pm, departs at: 6 pm
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  • DAY 9-10
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    At Sea
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  • DAY 11
    Wilkes Land arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm
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  • DAY 12
    Wilkes Land
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  • DAY 13
    at sea
    Shackleton Ice Shelf - Sailing arrives at: 4 pm, departs at: 4 pm
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  • DAY 14-15
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 16
    Queen Mary Land arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 12:30 pm
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  • DAY 17-19
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 20
    Kerguelen Islands arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 11 am
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  • DAY 20
    Kerguelen Islands arrives at: 5 pm, departs at: 9 pm
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  • DAY 21
    Kerguelen Islands arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 3 pm
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  • DAY 22
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 23
    Crozet Islands arrives at: 3:30 pm, departs at: 4:30 pm
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  • DAY 24-28
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    At Sea
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  • DAY 29
    Cape Town
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Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands from Hobart to Cape Town
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What's included

Included

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Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, allowing you to stay connected during your voyage.

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The Open Bar offers a selection of drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Henri Abelé Brut Champagne, spirits, coffee, and tea. Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar.

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Beginning this 2024/2025 winter season, one excursion per person, per port of call will be included in the price of your cruise(excluding any on board Le Paul Gauguin). You will be able to select the excursion of your choice, based on proposed programs by our destination experts.
There will also be paid excursions available, enabling you to explore the region in even more depth.

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Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

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Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

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No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.


Extras

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Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

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Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

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Insurance

Have the peace of mind that you're covered. Contact us after you have made the booking if you would like us to add this to your package.

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Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

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Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.

Ship Facilities

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Le Commandant Charcot - By Ponant Cruises
Good for couples Over 50s Exploration Formal Luxury Ship Small Ship Yacht style
Year: 2021 · 5 Decks · Max capacity: 245 people
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Cabins on Le Commandant Charcot

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  • Suite from £50,350
  • Deluxe Suite with Balcony £50,350 pp
  • Prestige Suite with Balcony £70,590 pp
  • Grand Prestige Suites £75,300 pp
  • Privilege Suite £80,010 pp
  • Duplex Suite with Balcony £110,600 pp
  • Owner's Suite with Balcony £131,770 pp
  • Balcony from £47,060
  • Prestige Stateroom with Balcony £47,060 pp
Select cabin
  • Suite from £50,350
  • Deluxe Suite with Balcony £50,350 pp
  • Prestige Suite with Balcony £70,590 pp
  • Grand Prestige Suites £75,300 pp
  • Privilege Suite £80,010 pp
  • Duplex Suite with Balcony £110,600 pp
  • Owner's Suite with Balcony £131,770 pp
  • Balcony from £47,060
  • Prestige Stateroom with Balcony £47,060 pp
Select cabin
  • Suite from £50,350
  • Deluxe Suite with Balcony £50,350 pp
  • Prestige Suite with Balcony £70,590 pp
  • Grand Prestige Suites £75,300 pp
  • Privilege Suite £80,010 pp
  • Duplex Suite with Balcony £110,600 pp
  • Owner's Suite with Balcony £131,770 pp
  • Balcony from £47,060
  • Prestige Stateroom with Balcony £47,060 pp
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Prestige Stateroom with Balcony

from £47,060 per person

Offering all the luxuries a Deluxe Stateroom affords, and a plush chaise lounge, enjoy even more comfort with this option.

Cabin Size 215 square feet

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Deluxe Suite with Balcony

from £50,350 per person

Lavish suites more spacious than Deluxe Staterooms, complete with upgraded indoor furniture and all the luxurious amenities.

Cabin Size 301 square feet

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Prestige Suite with Balcony

from £70,590 per person

Delight in daily canapes on a wide balcony in these spacious suites with a comfortable living area, two bathrooms, and more.

Cabin Size 430 square feet

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Grand Prestige Suites

from £75,300 per person

Cabin Size 452 square feet

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Privilege Suite

from £80,010 per person

Cabin Size 516 square feet

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Duplex Suite with Balcony

from £110,600 per person

Split across two floors, this extravagant suite is a home away from home with premium amenities and an abundance of space.

Cabin Size 1011 square feet

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Owner's Suite with Balcony

from £131,770 per person

With private transfers, butler services, and a whole host of added luxuries, this is the ultimate way to cruise with Ponant.

Cabin Size 1237 square feet

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To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Terms and Conditions

*Ponant Autumn Offer is for new bookings made and confirmed from October 1 to November 21, 2025 and applies to all 2026 departures.€250 / $250 onboard credit per person can be used onboard for excursions, spa, bar, boutique purchases, and more.Credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, and has no cash value. Any unused amount expires at the end of the cruise.Offer combines with most Ponant promotional offers. Standard Ponant booking terms and conditions apply.

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.

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