--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 2853ab4f-92b4-43c5-9b64-746d3ac9870c slug: 2309144 voyage_code: CC271027 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Commandant Charcot departure_date: return_date: nights: 13 embarkation_port: Ushuaia disembarkation_port: Ushuaia starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:47:23Z --- # The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea > Ponant · Le Commandant Charcot · Oct 27 – Nov 8, 2027   (13 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Ponant | | **Ship** | Le Commandant Charcot | | **Duration** | 13 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Ushuaia | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ushuaia | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | CC271027 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Ushuaia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:30 PM Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative ... ### Day 2: Crossing The Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Crossing The Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Weddell Sea (Antarctica) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean and contains the Weddell Gyre. Its land boundaries are defined by the bay formed from the coasts of Coats Land and the Antarctic Peninsula. The easternmost point is Cape Norvegia at Princess Martha Coast, Queen Maud Land. ### Day 7: Weddell Sea (Antarctica) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean and contains the Weddell Gyre. Its land boundaries are defined by the bay formed from the coasts of Coats Land and the Antarctic Peninsula. The easternmost point is Cape Norvegia at Princess Martha Coast, Queen Maud Land. ### Day 8: North Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Weddell Sea (Antarctica) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean and contains the Weddell Gyre. Its land boundaries are defined by the bay formed from the coasts of Coats Land and the Antarctic Peninsula. The easternmost point is Cape Norvegia at Princess Martha Coast, Queen Maud Land. ### Day 10: Weddell Sea (Antarctica) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean and contains the Weddell Gyre. Its land boundaries are defined by the bay formed from the coasts of Coats Land and the Antarctic Peninsula. The easternmost point is Cape Norvegia at Princess Martha Coast, Queen Maud Land. ### Day 11: Crossing The Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: Crossing The Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: Ushuaia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative ... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **Duplex Suite Deck 6** (Code: 11) Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day A lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV A dining room with a 6-seater table ... **Grand Prestige Suite on Deck 6** (Code: GPS6) Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge area with chaise longue and second TV A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two sin... **Owner's Suite** (Code: OS) Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A living room with arm... ## Ship Information ### Le Commandant Charcot Navigate to the novel and unknown: Discover the new Le Commandant Charcot website. Live an immersive digital experience deep at the heart of extreme lands and environments, as if you were really there. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 215 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 123 | ## Ports of Call ### Ushuaia *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge str... ### Crossing The Drake Passage ### Antarctic Peninsula *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* ### Weddell Sea (Antarctica) *Coordinates: -71.1879, -45.0* The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean and contains the Weddell Gyre. Its land boundaries are defined by the bay formed from the coasts of Coats Land and the Antarctic Peninsula. The easternmost point is Cape Norvegia at Princess Martha Coast, Queen Maud Land. ### North Antarctic Peninsula ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309144 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309144 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309144.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2309144/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/ponant/le-commandant-charcot/other/56888.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:47:23 UTC