8 nights onboard Le Commandant Charcot

The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

Between gastronomy and diplomacy, enjoy a unique experience aboard the Commandant Charcot, where culinary arts serve the cause of international relations. In partnership with the Club des Chefs des Chefs, you will travel in the company of Gilles Bragard, founder and president of the Club; Cristeta Comerford, former Executive Chef of the White House; Guillaume Gomez, former chef of the Élysée Palace and ambassador of French gastronomy, present on board during the first days of the cruise; as well as Sylvie Bermann, the first woman to serve as France's ambassador to the United Kingdom, China, and Russia.

It’s raining stars in our bed. This sensitive evocation of the Arctic night, which is the title of Scandinavian poetry collection, invites us to the best seats in the house to watch the union between the vault of heaven and the earth’s crust, beneath a multitude of stars. In the delicious comfort of Le Commandant Charcot, experience winter at the gateway to the Arctic, admire the spectacle of the Gulf of Bothnia, between enchanted landscapes and traditions, and from the Stockholm Archipelago discover a magical world in half-light. Experience the period of Kaamos, the polar night, during which luminosity is reduced to a twilight of 4 to 5 hours per day, representing everyday life for the local population

The itinerary may be altered based on port approvals and to comply with applicable government regulations Please also note that the sailing programme, shore visits and activities cannot be guaranteed, as they are subject to weather conditions.

*The land-based activities and excursions can be conducted in English with a translator if required.

Leaving from: Kemi

Cruise ship: Le Commandant Charcot

Visiting: Kemi • Kemi • Oulu • Luleå •

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245

Passengers

215

Crew

2021

Launched

31757t

Tonnage

150m

Length

28m

Width

15kts

Speed

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Cruise Itinerary

Days 1 - 2

Kemi, Finland

Day 3

Oulu, Finland

Day 4

Luleå, Sweden

Day 5

At Sea

Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

Day 6

Rauma, Norway

Day 7

Stockholm, Sweden

Day 8

At Sea

Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

Day 9

Helsinki, Finland

Days 1 - 2

Kemi, Finland

Day 3

Oulu, Finland

Day 4

Luleå, Sweden

Day 5

At Sea

Day 6

Rauma, Norway

Day 7

Stockholm, Sweden

Day 8

At Sea

Day 9

Helsinki, Finland

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Le Commandant Charcot

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Embark on board Le Commandant Charcotthe only passenger ship in the world to have visited both the Geographic North Pole, and the most southerly point on the planet, the edge of the Antarctic.

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