Who hasn’t fantasized about participating in an expedition to remote lands as if they were a National Geographic explorer? And on the other hand, who hasn’t dreamed of embarking on a luxury cruise to sail through seas and coasts that hide as many secrets as wonders? These two desires are not exclusive. Far from it. Both are compatible and can be fulfilled aboard the upcoming voyages of the elegant ship Le Commandant Charcot from the French cruise line PONANT.
Ready for adventure?
An eco-friendly ship
This ship is one of the most innovative bets of the company PONANT, a leader in luxury expedition cruises. In addition to the usual comfort conditions of the company, the ship’s sustainable character is added. It is a hybrid ship, capable of operating with both electric propulsion and liquefied natural gas (LNG). In other words, it is equipped with the best and most innovative environmental protection technology, which reduces the emission of various gases, such as SO2 (sulfur dioxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide), and NOx (nitrogen oxides).
With these characteristics, Le Commandant Charcot becomes the perfect ship to navigate the icy waters surrounding Greenland. A wild, fascinating, and almost untamed territory, therefore ideal to explore it with seasoned travelers. And are there more experienced travelers than those who work with National Geographic? So, a photographer and an expert familiar with the Greenlandic landscape will also sail on the ship.
A Zodiac ride among ice and seals
They will accompany the group of travelers who embark on this cruise that for almost two weeks, will go from Reykjavik, Iceland, to the coast of Greenland.
Northwest Greenland National Park
The destination of the hybrid ship from PONANT and National Geographic Expeditions proposes to explore the largest national park on the planet and an immense Biosphere Reserve. In other words, to be surprised by the natural richness of the Northwest Greenland National Park. Lands where Mother Nature remains the owner and mistress.
An expert NG photographer can help you take photos like this one
Humans can only adapt to its conditions. Only then is it possible for us to show its immense treasures in the form of polar bears, narwhals, seals, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, orcas, seabirds… And of course, landscapes are completely different from any other known. For something these icy landscapes of icebergs, glaciers, and fjords are known as the Far North.
So Chilly! So Wild! So Beautiful!
An expedition respectful of the natural environment
They are spectacular places, of brutal and wild beauty. And yet they are tremendously delicate and sensitive to any change. For that reason, Le Commandant Charcot not only sails without producing emissions. Also, its noise level is extremely low. In addition, its technology allows it to optimize its energy consumption to the maximum.
Respecting, discovering, and conserving nature inspires this journey
In other words, it is about minimizing its footprint on the waters and landscapes of Greenland. And for that same reason, it also has advanced technology to treat wastewater and process waste generated during the journey.
An unforgettable journey
In short, the journey of this ecological ship will propose an unforgettable adventure with PONANT and National Geographic Expeditions. Over 100 cabins and 31 suites for the privileged who set sail on June 24, 2021, from the port of the Icelandic capital towards Greenland. Up to 12 nights on board enjoying incredible landscapes but also the facilities of the ship, including a spa and two swimming pools, an indoor and an outdoor one for the bravest. In addition to a couple of restaurants, one panoramic to enjoy hardly comparable views.
Swimming pool inside Le Commandant Charcot
Luxury and comfort are the norm during the journey
It is true that on other occasions we have already talked about magnificent luxury cruises in other parts of the world. But truly, this experience has a different halo of exclusivity. It is about contemplating the breathtaking coast of Greenland and doing it aboard an exceptional ship. Exceptional both for its ecological character and for the elegance that characterizes PONANT’s trips. And if we add to that everything that can be learned and discovered together with an expert and a photographer from National Geographic Expeditions, what more could you ask for?
Impossible not to feel like an adventurer and a privileged one
As we said at the beginning, two dreams can come true at the same time. Anyone who wants to know more can check the StarClass website, the representative of the PONANT shipping company in Spain.
