Unexplored Antarctica
Tour Description
Journey into wild and remote Antarctica. Set off in the footsteps of great Antarctic explorers onboard the luxury Le Commandant Charcot, for an unrivalled half-circumnavigation of Antarctica!
Across the Antarctic Circle and beyond to the Bellingshausen Sea, the Amundsen and Ross Seas. Undertake an exploratory approach to some of the most little-known islands in the world: Charcot Island, Peter I Island and the Marie Byrd Land Islands. Weather and ice conditions permitting, you will be able to discover several of the region’s emblematic sites. Among the possible ports of call, Cape Adare, at the far north of the Borchgrevink Coast, is home to one of the world’s largest Adelie penguin colonies. We will also try to get to Terra Nova Bay, home to the stunning Drygalski Ice Tongue. Visit Macquarie Island an island of great beauty and outstanding natural diversity.
...these are truly off the beaten track destinations in Antarctica!
The outstanding new luxury exploration vessel, the Le Commandant-Charcot, has been designed especially to take you to these remote polar regions. This hybrid-electric polar exploration ship powered by LNG considers the environment, and provides you with plenty of comfort at the same time, including panoramic restaurants and an indoor swimming pool.
A unique andn unforgettable trip into the heart of the ice and a continent full of extremes!
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Le Commandant Charcot is the world’s 1st PC2 luxury hybrid-electric polar exploration ship. Explore remote destinations in complete luxury never before seen in polar exploration, with the greatest attention to detail in terms respect for the environment
Cross three southern seas: Bellingshausen, Amundsen and Ross, witness outstanding scenery and fascinating wildlife along the way including; whales, orcas, royal penguin, king penguins and Adelie penguins.
The all-new half-circumnavigation of the Antarctic, an unforgettable trip into the heart of the ice & a continent full of extremes. Plus approach to some of the most little-known islands in the world: Charcot Island, Peter I Island & Marie Byrd Land Islan