Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown, 28 April 2027

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Voyage Code: PONANTCC280427
moon 15 nights
anchorLe Commandant Charcot
calendar 28 Apr '27

Cruise overview

Explore the wild lands of Greenland’s south-west coast, where snow covers landscapes of raw and surprising beauty. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, a state-of-the-art cocoon designed for exploration, you will have access to lands that traditional ships cannot reach. As you sail across Baffin Bay, the ever-changing ice will reveal its secrets, creating a magical spectacle in Disko Bay, where majestic icebergs drift slowly across the dark waters. This spring, you will receive a warm welcome in the Inuit villages, where community members will spend time with you and share their traditions, imbuing your journey with wisdom and intense emotion.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions.?Our navigation, mainly in the fjords, will be determined by the type of ice we come across; as the fast ice?must?be?preserved, we will take this into account from day to day in our itineraries.?The sailing programme, outings, activities and observation of fauna cannot be guaranteed and are subject to weather and ice conditions. The experiences are unique and vary from day to day and for each departure.?The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while respecting safety instructions and regulations imposed by the AECO.

Nuuk (Godthaab)
Baffin Bay, Nunavut
Baffin Bay, Nunavut
Disko Bay
Disko Bay
Disko Bay
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
Baffin Bay, Nunavut
Narsarsuaq
Qaqortoq (Julianehaab)
Aappilattoq
Prince Christian Sound
Reykjavík

Itinerary

Day 1

Nuuk (Godthaab)


Nuuk, meaning “the cape”, was Greenland’s first town (1728). Started as a fort and later mission and trading post some 240 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, it is the current capital. Almost 30% of Greenland’s population lives in the town. Not only does Nuuk have great natural beauty in its vicinity, but there are Inuit ruins, Hans Egede’s home, the parliament, and the Church of our Saviour as well. The Greenlandic National Museum has an outstanding collection of Greenlandic traditional dresses, as well as the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. The Katuaq Cultural Center’s building was inspired by the undulating Northern Lights and can house 10% of Nuuk’s inhabitants.

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Day 2

Baffin Bay, Nunavut

Day 3

Baffin Bay, Nunavut

Day 4

Disko Bay

Day 5

Disko Bay

Day 6

Disko Bay

Day 7

Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)

Day 8

Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)

Day 9

Baffin Bay, Nunavut

Day 10

Narsarsuaq

Day 11

Qaqortoq (Julianehaab)

Day 12

Aappilattoq

Day 13

Prince Christian Sound

Day 14

at-sea At sea

Day 15

at-sea At sea

Day 16

Reykjavík

Prestige Stateroomfrom£20,019pp
Deluxe Suitefrom£21,339pp
Prestige Suitefrom£30,299pp
Grand Prestige Suitefrom£31,239pp
Privilege Suitefrom£33,099pp
Duplex Suitefrom£45,249pp
Owner's Suitefrom£70,919pp

Prestige Stateroom

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Located on the ship’s higher decks, the Prestige Stateroom offers a private balcony, stylish furnishings and generous storage. A bright, modern space that blends comfort with sweeping ocean views.

PONANT, Le Commandant Charcot, Prestige Stateroom 1
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PONANT, Le Commandant Charcot, Prestige Stateroom 3
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PONANT, Le Commandant Charcot, Prestige Stateroom 6

Amenities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Double or Twin Configuration
  • Vanity Area
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Media/Entertainment Station
  • Pillow Menu Available
  • Telephone
  • Coffee Machine
  • Air Conditioning
  • Lounge Area

Ship features

Le Commandant Charcot combines genuine polar exploration capabilities with the refined onboard experience Ponant is known for. Purpose-built to venture deep into the ice, she offers access to some of the planet’s most remote environments without sacrificing comfort, space or luxury.

Overview
Accommodation
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Life on an icebreaker
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Inclusions
  • Purpose-built Polar Class 2 icebreaking expedition ship
  • Intimate onboard experience for up to 245 guests
  • All accommodation features a private balcony
  • Voyages to the Geographic North Pole and Antarctica
  • French-inspired dining, including Alain Ducasse cuisine
  • Fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks for polar exploration
  • Indoor and outdoor pools plus dedicated wellness facilities
  • Scientific research facilities supporting polar exploration
  • Hybrid-electric propulsion designed for sensitive environments
  • Unique itineraries in the polar regions, Northern Europe and more