PONANT Explorations has opened bookings for its first-ever circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot (pictured) in 2028, which will feature a departure from Hobart. The voyage will begin in Jan from Ushuaia, travelling for 62 days, and will unfold in two legs, the second of which will commence from...
PONANT Explorations has opened bookings for its first-ever circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot (pictured) in 2028, which will feature a departure from Hobart.
The voyage will begin in Jan from Ushuaia, travelling for 62 days, and will unfold in two legs, the second of which will commence from Hobart.
A 30-day westward journey along Antarctica’s coast will kick off the voyage, departing from Argentina to Tasmania.
This will be followed by a three-day stopover in Hobart, then a 31-day return voyage along Antarctica’s eastern coastline back to Ushuaia.
New experiences and highlights for Ponant include sailing the Ross Sea along one of the world’s largest ice shelves and marine sanctuaries, and getting up close to little-known and inaccessible destinations, such as Marie Byrd Land, Wilkes Land, Adelie Land, the Balleny Islands, and the ship’s namesake, Charcot Island.
Passengers will also observe wildlife such as penguins, humpback whales, Antarctic minke whales, orcas, seals, elephant seals, sea lions, petrels, and more; and visit Mount Erebus, the southernmost active volcano on earth.
CLICK HERE for more info on the full voyage. MS
