Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Cruise only – Ushuaia roundtrip

Includes return flights from Santiago*

Tour Departure: Dec 05, 2025

Le Commandant Charcot
UshuaiaUshuaia
Fri 5 Dec 2025Sat 20 Dec 2025

Package Code: PON51993

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SAVE up to 20%*
Suite $47,469*

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 - 2: 1 night accommodation in Santiago

    Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Sat 6 Dec 2025 | 1 Nights

  2. Day 3: Economy Class, Santiago to Ushuaia

    Sat 6 Dec 2025 | 2:00 AM to 2:00 AM

  3. Day 3: Ushuaia

    Sat 6 Dec 2025 | Depart 6:00 PM

  4. Day 4: Crossing the Drake Passage

    Mon 8 Dec 2025

  5. Day 5: Crossing the Drake Passage

    Tue 9 Dec 2025

  6. Day 6: Crossing the Antarctic Circle

    Wed 10 Dec 2025

  7. Day 6: The Gullet

    Wed 10 Dec 2025

  8. Day 7: Exploration of Charcot Island

    Thu 11 Dec 2025

  9. Day 8: Exploration of Charcot Island

    Fri 12 Dec 2025

  10. Day 9: Bellingshausen Sea

    Sat 13 Dec 2025

  11. Day 10: At sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot

    Sun 14 Dec 2025

  12. Day 11: Marguerite Bay

    Mon 15 Dec 2025

  13. Day 12: Pourquoi-Pas Island

    Tue 16 Dec 2025

  14. Day 13: Antarctic Peninsula

    Wed 17 Dec 2025

  15. Day 14: Antarctic Peninsula

    Thu 18 Dec 2025

  16. Day 15: Crossing the Drake Passage

    Fri 19 Dec 2025

  17. Day 16: Crossing the Drake Passage

    Sat 20 Dec 2025

  18. Day 17: Ushuaia

    Sun 21 Dec 2025

  19. Day 16: Economy Class, Ushuaia to Santiago

    Sat 20 Dec 2025 | 1:00 AM to 1:00 AM

Ports of Call may vary by departure date and subject to weather and other conditions.

Policies

*Prices are per adult in NZD, based on twin share pricing. Valid for a limited time only, is capacity controlled, subject to change/availability and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Does not include any airfares or additional accommodation made necessary by schedules. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency even after the deposit is paid. Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which vary. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. Offers, fares and itineraries are subject to change or withdrawal without prior notice. New bookings only. Advertised from pricing is based on lead-in stateroom available at time of publication, and is subject to change based on availability. Available for twin share only, please enquire for other passenger configurations. Bookings for this cruise are on a request basis, prices are an indication only, no staterooms have been held until pricing and availability has been confirmed by the cruise line. Price and deposit amounts may change. Please contact your local cruise travel expert for assistance.   +Ponant Bonus Savings: Savings are yield-managed, subject to availability & change without notice. All savings are included in advertised cost and no further discounts apply. ^Butler service available in Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites and Grand Prestige Suites only. ~1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Santiago + flight from Santiago to Ushuaia + transfers as specified + flight from Ushuaia to Santiago are organized and booked by Ponant. Business Class seats may be available, please check with your travel agent at time of booking. Refer to au.ponant.com for full terms and conditions.

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Tour Departure: Dec 05, 2025

Le Commandant Charcot
UshuaiaUshuaia
Fri 5 Dec 2025Sat 20 Dec 2025

Package Code: PON51993

Inclusions:

15 Night Package includes:

  • Transfer service booked by Ponant from airport upon flight arrival~
  • 1-night accommodation at Ponant selected hotel in Santiago the night before embarkation with dinner and light breakfast~
  • Ponant Hospitality desk at Ponant selected hotel in Santiago
  • Return flight Santiago/Ushuaia/Santiago selected by Ponant, in Economy Class~
  • 14 night cruise from Ushuaia return onboard Le Commandant Charcot:
    • BONUS: 20% Ponant Bonus Savings+
    • Private balcony in all staterooms and suites
    • Fine dining in all the restaurants Sila and Nuna
    • All drinks in restaurants, bars and minibars (excludes premium card)
    • 24-hour room service
    • Butler service for certain suites^
    • Group classes given by a fitness and well-being coach
    • Free and unlimited Wi-Fi on board
    • Parties, shows and other activities
    • Lectures delivered by naturalist guides and guests of honour
    • Zodiac outings and landings
    • Activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, polar plunge, and kayaking
    • Conferences and information sessions on board with naturalist guides
    • Taxes for national parks and conservation areas
    • Tailor-made and customisable services with Ponant’s Travel Concierge service
    • Complimentary parka and boot hire (depending on the cruise)