Le Commandant Charcot’s current position
Under way at 14.1 knots, bound for North Pole. Her last AIS position report came in 3 days ago at 80.035° N, 9.894° E.
About Le Commandant Charcot
PONANT’s latest addition to the fleet, Le Commandant Charcot - the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by liquified natural gas, is the epitome of a more responsible and sustainable sailing. Safe and low impact polar navigation is her area of expertise, taking advantage of the latest innovations and even developing new, market-leading technologies and solutions to make Le Commandant Charcot one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea today.
| Built | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Gross tonnage | 31,757 |
| Length | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Beam | 92 |
| Max speed | 15 knots |
| Decks | 5 |
| Passengers | 245 |
| Crew | 190 |
| Staterooms | 123 |
| Registry | French |
| Class | Icebreaker Class |
| Maiden voyage | 2021 |
Description and specifications are the cruise line’s own published material, supplied through our booking feed. The live position, speed and heading above are ours, read directly from her AIS transponder.
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Other Ponant ships
The rest of the fleet, with their live status right now.
| Ship | Status right now | Last report |
|---|---|---|
| Le Bellot | Under way at 14.1 knots | 2 hr ago |
| Le Boreal | Under way at 1.4 knots | moments ago |
| Le Bougainville | Under way at 12.3 knots | 13 hr ago |
| Le Champlain | Alongside at Huelva | moments ago |
| Le Dumont D'urville | Under way at 12.4 knots | 9 hr ago |
| Le Jacques Cartier | Under way at 4.1 knots, bound for Bora Bora | 3 min ago |
| Le Laperouse | Under way at 11.2 knots | moments ago |
| Le Lyrial | Under way at 12.1 knots, bound for Nachvak | 27 hr ago |
| Le Ponant | Under way at 1.1 knots | 11 hr ago |
| Le Soleal | Alongside at Vansittart Bay, Australia | 2 days ago |
Le Commandant Charcot tracking FAQ
Where is Le Commandant Charcot right now?
Under way at 14.1 knots, bound for North Pole. Her last AIS position report came in 3 days ago at 80.035° N, 9.894° E.
How do I track Le Commandant Charcot?
Le Commandant Charcot broadcasts her position over AIS, and the map on this page plots her latest report along with her speed and heading. The page refreshes her position every time you load it — no account or app needed.
What is Le Commandant Charcot's MMSI number?
Le Commandant Charcot's MMSI is 578001700. MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) is the unique nine-digit number her AIS transponder broadcasts, and it is how this tracker tells her apart from every other ship at sea.
How much does a cruise on Le Commandant Charcot cost?
It depends on the sailing, the cabin grade and how far ahead you book. Current itineraries and live pricing for Le Commandant Charcot are listed by Pavlus Travel, who guarantee the lowest price on every Ponant sailing and charge no booking fees.