The Weddell Sea and the South Sandwich Islands
DATES: 2023 – March 11-29
Duration: 19 days / 18 nights
Embark: Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembark Montevideo, Uruguay
Ships: Le Commandant Charcot
From: $27,040
Pre-tour is recommended – ask for details
Ushuaia, Argentina to Montevideo, Uruguay – Sail in the footsteps of the Great Explorers during a 16-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, the Falkland Islands. You will start this expedition cruise with the discovery of the extraordinary landscapes of the Peninsula. Between long stretches of ice floes and sparkling tabular icebergs, you will be able to admire a captivating polar desert made of ice and water.
The highest concentration of Gentoo, Adelie and Chinstrap penguins in Antarctica; Minke and humpback Whales, Weddell seals, sea Leopards, and numerous sea birds: Cape Petrels, Albatrosses, imperial Shags, and snow Petrels.
- Outings and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- Hiking opportunity: Grytviken, Deception Island.
- Landscapes: mountain chains, imposing glaciers and lush green pastures in South Georgia. Drifting icebergs and sea ice in the Peninsula.
- Wildlife: king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals in South Georgia. Gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins in the Peninsula.
- Educational discovery in the respect of environment.
- Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 Flight to Ushuaia – Embarkation
- Day 3-4 At Sea - Drake Passage
- Day 5 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
- Day 6 NORTH ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Day 7-8 THE WEDDELL SEA EXPLORATION
- Day 9 SOUTHERN THULE, SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS
- Day 10 COOK ISLAND, SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS
- Day 11 SAUNDERS ISLAND, SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS
- Day 12 ZAVODOVSKI ISLAND, SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS
- Day 13 At Sea
- Days 14-15 SOUTH GEORGIA
- Days 16-18 AT SEA
- Day 19 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
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 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.
Exceptional suites and staterooms
Equipped with 123 suites and staterooms with private balcony or terrace, Le Commandant Charcot is fully in keeping with the PONANT philosophy: to provide a rare and exceptional ambiance for every passenger welcomed onboard and reinforce the feeling and sense of sailing on a private yacht. At the rear of decks 6 and 7 are four stunning 94 m² (1,011 ft²) split-level suites equipped with private terraces and jacuzzis.
The breathtaking 115 m² (1,237 ft²) Suite de l’Armateur (Owner’s Suite) on deck 8 features wide sliding glass doors offering stunning panoramic views and opening out onto a 186 m² (2,002 ft²) private terrace.
Services provided-
- Private balcony for all our cabins and suites
- Terrace for the Duplex suites and the Owner’s suite
- Butler service and priority boarding : Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites and Grand Prestige Suites
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, connecting staterooms available, children welcome
- Minibar – 24hr room service
- Satellite TV channels (availability dependent on navigation); selection of videos on demand
- Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
- Safe
- Selection of Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products.
- Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
- Direct line telephone
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Internet access Wifi : Satellite reception (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Technical Specifications
Length: 492 ft
Beam: 92 ft
Draft: 33 ft
Cruising speed: 15 knots
Ice class Polar: Class PC2
Classification: Bureau Veritas
Flag: French
Guest decks: 5
Guest capacity: 245
Zodiacs: 16
Gross tonnage: 31,757 UMS
Electric propulsion motors: 34 MW
Installed power: 42 MW
Construction: Sovik, Norway
- SUPERIOR - Starts at $10,720
- DELUXE - Starts at $11,440
- PRESTIGE DECK 4 - Starts at $12,510
- PRESTIGE DECK 5 - Starts at $13,030
- PRESTIGE DECK 6 - Starts at $13,570
- DELUXE SUITE - Starts at $18,140
- PRESTIGE DECK 5 SUITE - Starts at $20,850
- PRESTIGE DECK 6 SUITE - Starts at $21,790
- OWNER SUITE - Starts at $34,120
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WEDDELL SEA AND SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS MAP
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Port Lockroy
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Gold Harbor
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Grytviken - South Georgia Island
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Buenos Aires - Argentina
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Montevideos-Plaza-Independencia
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Chinstrap-Penguins
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Crabeater seal in the water
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cute gentoo penguin in Antarctica, adorable baby animal, sea bird singing
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silversea-antarctica-cruise-elephant-island-memorial-luis-pardo
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ANTARCTICA
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Falkland Islands, Groegia, Antarctica
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Stateroom Plans - Commandant Charcot
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Deck Plan
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Commandant Charot Fire Pit
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Commandant Charcot
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Commandant Charcot Spa
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Commandant Chaardot Indoor Spa Pool