The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

8 nights - 30 Dec 2026

Le Commandant Charcot | Scandinavia Holiday ID: 078849

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Kemi

Stockholm

Stockholm is a city in the flush of its second youth. Since the mid-1990s, Sweden's capital has emerged from its cold, Nordic shadow to take the stage as a truly international city. What started with entry into the European Union in 1995 gained pace with the extraordinary IT boom of t... Read More

Helsinki

Day 1

30 December 2026

Kemi

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Day 2

31 December 2026

Kemi

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Day 3

01 January 2027

Oulu

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Day 4

02 January 2027

Luleå

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Day 5

03 January 2027

At Sea

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Day 6

04 January 2027

Rauma

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Day 7

05 January 2027

Stockholm

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Day 8

06 January 2027

At Sea

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Day 9

07 January 2027

Helsinki

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Stockholm

Helsinki

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

30 December 2026

Kemi

31 December 2026

Kemi

01 January 2027

Oulu

02 January 2027

Luleå

03 January 2027

At Sea

Explore Ship

04 January 2027

Rauma

05 January 2027

Stockholm

06 January 2027

At Sea

Explore Ship

07 January 2027

Helsinki

A city of the sea, Helsinki was built along a series of oddly shaped peninsulas and islands jutting into the Baltic coast along the Gulf of Finland. Streets and avenues curve around bays, bridges reach to nearby islands, and ferries ply among offshore islands.Having grown dramatically since World War II, Helsinki now absorbs more than one-tenth of the Finnish population. The metro area covers 764 square km (474 square miles) and 315 islands. Most sights, hotels, and restaurants cluster on one peninsula, forming a compact central hub. The greater Helsinki metropolitan area, which includes Espoo and Vantaa, has a total population of more than a million people.Helsinki is a relatively young city compared with other European capitals. In the 16th century, King Gustav Vasa of Sweden decided to woo trade from the Estonian city of Tallinn and thus challenge the Hanseatic League's monopoly on Baltic trade. Accordingly, he commanded the people of four Finnish towns to pack up their belongings and relocate to the rapids on the River Vantaa. The new town, founded on June 12, 1550, was named Helsinki.For three centuries, Helsinki (Helsingfors in Swedish) had its ups and downs as a trading town. Turku, to the west, remained Finland's capital and intellectual center. However, Helsinki's fortunes improved when Finland fell under Russian rule as an autonomous grand duchy. Czar Alexander I wanted Finland's political center closer to Russia and, in 1812, selected Helsinki as the new capital. Shortly afterward, Turku suffered a disastrous fire, forcing the university to move to Helsinki. The town's future was secure.Just before the czar's proclamation, a fire destroyed many of Helsinki's traditional wooden structures, precipitating the construction of new buildings suitable for a nation's capital. The German-born architect Carl Ludvig Engel was commissioned to rebuild the city, and as a result, Helsinki has some of the purest neoclassical architecture in the world. Add to this foundation the influence of Stockholm and St. Petersburg with the local inspiration of 20th-century Finnish design, and the result is a European capital city that is as architecturally eye-catching as it is distinct from other Scandinavian capitals. You are bound to discover endless engaging details—a grimacing gargoyle; a foursome of males supporting a balcony's weight on their shoulders; a building painted in striking colors with contrasting flowers in the windows. The city's 400 or so parks make it particularly inviting in summer.Today, Helsinki is still a meeting point of eastern and western Europe, which is reflected in its cosmopolitan image, the influx of Russians and Estonians, and generally multilingual population. Outdoor summer bars ("terrassit" as the locals call them) and cafés in the city center are perfect for people watching on a summer afternoon.

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Explore Le Commandant Charcot

Nuna (The Earth) - Gastronomic Restaurant

Nuna (The Earth) - Gastronomic Restaurant

The Nuna, the one and only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, offers an excellent menu specially designed by the Michelin-starred chef, featuring some of his signature dishes.

Ligne Roset furniture, French Bernardaud porcelain and Elne glassware bring elegance and refinement to your à la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Excursions

There are many ways to see the world. But to truly discover it? Unexplored shores, authentic encounters, iconic wildlife... Our experts imagine the most beautiful travel stories for you.

Unforgettable moments

Holding your breath to better perceive that of a distant whale, stepping foot on Antarctica for the first time, watching through binoculars the passage of a polar bear in the Arctic, marvelling at the splendour of the Mediterranean architectural heritage... Moments of pure emotion as time seems to suspended.

Unique exchanges

Share the art of living, wisdom and hospitality of communities with strong ancestral traditions. Exchanges about their philosophy in connection with the environment are an endless source of teachings.

Explore further

Navigating close to the almost inaccessible coasts of Greenland, exploring the confidential shores of Oceania, reaching the most remote seas of Antarctica, taking new paths in the Mediterranean or Northern Europe: our experts are constantly seeking new travel experiences to offer you.

The Main Lounge

Enjoy a relaxing time in the grand lounge with a warm musical atmosphere or access the Cigar Lounge, one of the most exclusive spaces on the ship.

Spa

Enjoy exclusive treatments inspired by the natural treasures of the poles. The professional skincare products from Biologique Recherche for the skin and body, and Davines for the hair, combine innovation, customization, and commitment to the planet: formulas tailored to each individual and the extreme polar environment, natural and fair trade ingredients, fight against plastic pollution.

Deck 9

Blue Lagoon
Bars
Restaurant
Detox Bar
Indoor Pool
Hair Dresser
Fitness Centre
Spa
Snow Room
Observatory Lounge
Library

Deck 8

Bridge
Owner's Suite
Privilege Suite
Deluxe Suite
Prestige Suite
Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom

Deck 7

Duplex Suite
Prestige Suite
Deluxe Suite
Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom

Deck 6

Conference Room
Duplex Suite
Grand Suite
Deluxe Suite
Lower Deck Balcony Stateroom

Deck 5

Bridge
Promenade Deck
Gastronomic Restaurant
Reception Desk
Expedition Desk
Studio PONANT
Shop
Travel Ambassador Desk
Cigar Lounge
Bar
Main Lounge
Theatre

Deck 3

Expedition Room
Conference Room

Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

A 53 ft² glazed private balcony balcony
Panoramic sliding window
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
Bathroom with shower

Included in all staterooms

A private balcony
Minibar
Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Dressing room with shelves and closet
110V American / 220V European
Dressing table and hairdryer
Direct line telephone
Three ADA staterooms
24-hour room service
Electronic safe
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite
Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Inclusive Wifi internet

FLOORPLANS

Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom floor Plan

Facilities

Shower
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
TV
Safe
Hair Dryer
Desk
Double or Twin Configuration
Vanity Area
Free Mini Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Media/Entertainment Station
Pillow Menu Available
Telephone
Coffee Machine
Air Conditioning
Lounge Area

Deluxe Suite

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

A 53 ft² glazed private balcony balcony
Panoramic sliding window
Lounge area with chaise lounge and two armchairs
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
Bathroom with shower

Included in all staterooms

A private balcony
Minibar
Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Dressing room with shelves and closet
110V American / 220V European
Dressing table and hairdryer
Direct line telephone
Three ADA staterooms
24-hour room service
Electronic safe
Concierge Service: tailor-made and fully customisable services, from your reservation until you return from your trip
Terrace for the Duplex Suites and the Owner's Suite
Flat screen TV, international channels and videos on demand
Inclusive Wifi internet