Le Commandant Charcot
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12 Night The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter Cruise from St Pierre

Ship: Le Commandant Charcot
Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises
Sailed: Monday, Feb 10, 2025 from St Pierre, France
Ended: Saturday, Feb 22, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Feb 10, 2025 departure of the Le Commandant Charcot. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Monday - Feb 10, 2025
St Pierre, France
St Pierre, France Depart: 18:00:00
Off the Canadian coast, discover Saint Pierre Island, one of the two main islands of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago, the only French territory in North America. Endowed with a natural harbour, the island, whose name is a reference to the patron saint of fishermen, developed around the fishing industry and still has many traces of its past today. Whale hunting, cod fishing, alcohol smuggling during the Prohibition: all of these memories are still very much alive in the capital of Saint-Pierre. The island is also renowned for the observation of exceptional fauna including, among others, whales, fin whales, dolphins, seals, puffins, and petrels.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Feb 11, 2025
At Sea
At Sea
Day 3 - Wednesday - Feb 12, 2025
Cap-Aux-Meules, Canada
Cap-Aux-Meules, Canada
Scattered through the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the Magdalen Islands offer a variety of extraordinary landscapes, between captivating drifting ice floe, tall red sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches covered with an immaculate coat, and snow-covered valleys. Here, winter really is a special season, a time of contrasts and mysteries. The icy winds intertwine with the softness of the salty air, and the colorful houses, dressed in their finest attire, stand bravely in this enchanting scenery. In these distant lands, you will be plunged into Acadian culture, discover ancestral traditions here, and have the chance to explore the unique landscapes on hikes or snowshoe walks along the icy shores.
Day 4 - Thursday - Feb 13, 2025
Cap-Aux-Meules, Canada
Cap-Aux-Meules, Canada
Day 5 - Friday - Feb 14, 2025
At Sea
At Sea
Spend exceptional moments sailing onboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world's first luxury polar exploration vessel and the first PC2-class polar cruise ship capable of sailing into the very heart of the ice, on seas and oceans that the frozen conditions render inaccessible to ordinary ships. Le Commandant Charcot is fitted with oceanographic and scientific equipment selected by a committee of experts. Take advantage of the on-board lectures and opportunities for discussion with these specialists to learn more about the poles. Participate in furthering scientific research  and let us discover together what these fascinating destinations have yet to reveal to us.
Gaspe, Canada
In the glacial darkness of the Canadian winter, Gaspe stands proud like a preserved and authentic jewel at the edge of the dark waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Nature seems to be holding its breath. The captivating Mount Jacques-Cartier, the highest point of the Chic-Choc Mountains range and the South, is dressed with an immaculate coat of snow, while the frozen rivers slowly wind their way, fixing time in their icy embrace. During a snowshoe walk, fall in love with the captivating landscapes of the L'Anse-au-Griffon Valley, right in the heart of the Forillon National Park. Then, in Perce, opposite the famous eponymous Rock, dive into the natural beauty of the "magic forest", where thousands of conifers decked out in an immaculate white cloak are like silent guardians watching over this isolated piece of land. You may also fall in love with this charming town, where the exciting history and the conviviality of the locals come together in a delightful blend.
Day 6 - Saturday - Feb 15, 2025
Gaspe, Canada
Gaspe, Canada
Day 7 - Sunday - Feb 16, 2025
Sept-Iles, Canada
On the edge of the Canadian landscape, between the icy waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Sept-Iles invite you on a unique journey. Surrounded by a captivating sea of ice and an immaculate boreal forest, the seven islands, eternal guardians of the coastline, seem to murmur timeless stories. In particular, you will have the privilege of meeting the Innu people, the indigenous civilization of the Cote-Nord, during a unique moment when you will learn more about their ancestral customs and traditions. The area is famous for its winter festivities; like its emblematic hivernants (hunters and trappers who would spend the winter), fall under the charm of its unique environment. During Nordic hikes on skis or snowshoes, you will be enchanted by its captivated landscapes.
Day 8 - Monday - Feb 17, 2025
Sept-Iles, Canada
Day 9 - Tuesday - Feb 18, 2025
Cruising the Saguenay River, Canada
Cruising the Saguenay River, Canada
In the heart of winter, the Saguenay River becomes an enchanting setting. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, set sail on a captivating cruise. The once turbulent waters of the Saguenay are now calm and silent, covered in a thick layer of ice. The trees lining its shores are wrapped in a glistening coat of snow, forming a majestic alley. At twilight, when the sun is setting behind the mountains, pink and gold reflections light up the horizon, turning the landscape into a bewitching tableau.
La Baie, Canada
During the long winter months, in the majestic Saguenay Valley, the borough of La Baie is cloaked in an aura of mystery. Here, the striking contrasts of its pristine lands, where nature displays its full splendor, invite you to experience a unique moment alongside the Sagueneans, a people amongst the most welcoming and hospitable in the world. During a snowshoe walk or a dog sled outing, as a passenger or a musher, take the time to observe immaculate nature bordered by a thick ice floe, where Le Commandant Charcot will remain for several days, and you will be able to disembark. Each winter, hundreds of colorful huts set up on these frozen waters to practice traditional ice fishing. You will be initiated into these ancestral techniques and have the pleasure of tasting freshly caught rockfish.
Day 10 - Wednesday - Feb 19, 2025
La Baie, Canada
La Baie, Canada
Day 11 - Thursday - Feb 20, 2025
La Baie, Canada
La Baie, Canada
Day 12 - Friday - Feb 21, 2025
Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City, Canada
At the confluence of the Saint Charles River and the Saint Lawrence estuary, in the south-east of Canada, the capital of the Beautiful Province puts on its best finery in the winter season. During its long winter months, the historic streets of the city - whose name means "where the river narrows" in the Mi'kmaq language - are decked out in a cloak of snow. Let yourself be swept away by the unique atmosphere of the old town, including in the Petit Champlain district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the aromas of spices and hot chocolate emanating from the surrounding cafes will warm up hearts and souls alike. An oasis in the heart of urban life, the Plains of Abraham will provide you with the opportunity to try out the most popular winter activities, like cross-country skiing or ice skating, while making the most of sumptuous panoramas over the city that hosts the world's largest winter carnival every year.
Day 13 - Saturday - Feb 22, 2025
Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City, Canada
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Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on Le Commandant Charcot

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Mar 6, 2025(Thursday) 15 Night From the St. Lawrence to Greenland the Last Moments of Winter
Departing from St Pierre, France
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    Mar 6, 2025(Thursday) 15 Night From the St. Lawrence to Greenland the Last Moments of Winter
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    Feb 13, 2027(Saturday) 14 Night The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter
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    Feb 27, 2027(Saturday) 14 Night The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter
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    Mar 13, 2027(Saturday) 14 Night From the St. Lawrence to Greenland the Last Moments of Winter
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