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28-night Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands Cruise/Land Tour

Hobart/Cape Town
28-night Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands Cruise/Land Tour
February 17, 2026
PONANT: Le Commandant Charcot
Hobart/Cape Town
Vacation Offer ID 1545324
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Exclusive Offer
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit
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Ship Info
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Activities & Services
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Staterooms
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Deckplans
The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Hobart
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
At Sea
02/18/2026 02/21/2026
Adele Island
02/22/2026 02/23/2026
South Pole
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
Adele Island
02/25/2026 02/26/2026
Wilkes Land
02/27/2026 02/28/2026
Shackleton Ice Shelf
03/01/2026 03/01/2026
Queen Mary Land
03/02/2026 03/04/2026
At Sea
03/05/2026 03/07/2026
French Southern Territories
03/08/2026 03/09/2026
At Sea
03/10/2026 03/10/2026
French Southern Territories
03/11/2026 03/12/2026
At Sea
03/13/2026 03/16/2026
Cape Town

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference.

Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Three Hour Cruise
The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements.

Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala.
Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches.

The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water.
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel.

The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination.

Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour.

Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished.

You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony.

Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.
03/17/2026 03/17/2026
PONANT: Le Commandant Charcot
PONANT’s latest addition to the fleet, Le Commandant Charcot - the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by liquified natural gas, is the epitome of a more responsible and sustainable sailing. Safe and low impact polar navigation is her area of expertise, taking advantage of the latest innovations and even developing new, market-leading technologies and solutions to make Le Commandant Charcot one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea today.
Ship Highlights
  • Enjoy at The Main Lounge, a tea room and bar with a programme of live music on certain evenings
  • An indoor swimming pool and a conservatory with an exterior bar equipped with armchairs and sofas
  • Free access sauna and snow room at Wellness Space
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2021
Registry
French
Built In
Norway
Gross Tonnage
31 757 UMS
Beam
92
Maximum Speed
15 knots
Ship Length
492 ft (150 m)
Passenger Capacity
270
Number of Crew
190
Number of Decks
5
Dining / Restaurants
2
Spa
1
Staterooms / Suites
135

Dining

Sila Restaurant
In a more relaxed atmosphere, a 320 m² restaurant located at deck 9 will welcome you for your breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners.

Bars & Lounges

Cigar Lounge
Cigar Lounge
Main Lounge
Main lounge is a tea room and bar with a programme of live music on certain evenings.
Observation Lounge
Observation Lounge provides Library, reading area, live entertainment on certain evenings.
Panoramic Lounge
Panoramic Lounge.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
The theatre has LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media.

Onboard Activities

Aft Bridge
Aft Bridge.
Battery Room
Battery Room.
Bridge
Bridge.
Engine Control Room
Engine Control Room.
Engine Room
Engine Room.
Expedition Room
Expedition Room.
Photo Video Desk
Photo Video Desk.
Sales Cruise Deck
Sales Cruise Deck.
Shop
Shop.
Snow Room
Snow Room.

Outdoor Activities

Inneq Outdoor Bar
At the open-air bar, you can enjoy a varied and refined range of international sweet and savoury dishes throughout the day (11am-6pm), as well as a permanent menu.

Wellness

Sauna
Sauna.
Spa
Spa.
Wellness Lounge
A hair salon facing the boundless horizon, massage cabins with large windows, a sauna with an unobstructed view of the immense white polar expanse.

Balcony

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 (PR6) $64,710
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
  • Category: PR6
  • Deck 6
Area: 20 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin Features - 5 m² 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, IPod™, 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 Deck 7 (PR7) $65,990
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
  • Category: PR7
  • Deck 7
Area: 20 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin Features - 5 m² 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, IPod™, 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 Deck 8 (PR8) $67,270
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
  • Category: PR8
  • Deck 8
Area: 20 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin Features - 5 m² 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, IPod™, 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.

Suite

Prestige Suite Deck 7 (PS7) $96,790
Prestige Suite Deck 7
  • Category: PS7
  • Deck 7
Area: 40 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 10 m² 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, IPod™, 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 Suite Deck 8 (PS8) $100,000
Prestige Suite Deck 8
  • Category: PS8
  • Deck 8
Area: 40 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 10 m² 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, IPod™, 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 Deck 6 (VS6) $103,210
Privilege Suite Deck 6
  • Category: VS6
  • Deck 6
Area: 48 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 m² 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, IPod™ 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 Deck 8 (VS8) $109,630
Privilege Suite Deck 8
  • Category: VS8
  • Deck 8
Area: 48 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 m² 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, IPod™ 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.
Duplex Suite (DU) $151,350
Duplex Suite
  • Category: DU
  • Deck 7
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 8
Area: 48 m2, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Feature - 26 m² private balcony with jacuzzi, Shower & 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, IPod™ 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.
Owner's Suite (SA) $180,220
Owner's Suite
  • Category: SA
  • Deck 8
Area: 115 m², Capacity: up to 6 passengers per cabin. Features: 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, IPod™ 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 (DS) Call for pricing
Deluxe Suite
  • Category: DS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 8
Area: 301 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Features: A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs. A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm). A bathroom with shower. A panoramic sliding bay window. A 5 m² glazed private balcony.
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 9

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Duplex Suite (DU)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 8 (VS8)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 6 (VS6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 8 (PS8)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 7 (PS7)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 (PR8)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 (PR7)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 (PR6)
Deck 8

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Duplex Suite (DU)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 8 (VS8)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 6 (VS6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 8 (PS8)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 7 (PS7)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 (PR8)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 (PR7)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 (PR6)
Deck 7

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Duplex Suite (DU)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 8 (VS8)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 6 (VS6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 8 (PS8)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 7 (PS7)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 (PR8)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 (PR7)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 (PR6)
Deck 6

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Duplex Suite (DU)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 8 (VS8)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 6 (VS6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 8 (PS8)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 7 (PS7)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 (PR8)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 (PR7)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 (PR6)
Deck 5

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Duplex Suite (DU)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 8 (VS8)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 6 (VS6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 8 (PS8)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 7 (PS7)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 (PR8)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 (PR7)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 (PR6)
Deck 3

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Duplex Suite (DU)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 8 (VS8)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 6 (VS6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 8 (PS8)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 7 (PS7)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 (PR8)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 (PR7)
  • Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 (PR6)