Last September PONANT’s luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot became the first French vessel to reach the geographic North Pole. Yesterday (13 July) it repeated the same feat, but this time with guests on board.
“It is with great humility, and emotion that we have reached this latitude, each of us aware of the exceptional character of this moment we have been living,” said Captain Patrick Marchesseau, at her helm.
Le Commandant Charcot is also the first hybrid-electric cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas to accommodate scientific research teams onboard, providing them with dedicated work areas.
Guest from Le Commandant Charcot, pictured top of page, set off to explore the North Pole