From Paris to Helsinki · Northern Europe · 8 nights
The world’s first electric hybrid polar expedition ship, Le Commandant Charcot may be the most exciting addition yet to the Ponant fleet.
Jean-Baptiste Charcot was a true polar pioneer, and Ponant’s
icebreaker explores the parts of the Arctic and Antarctica that
other expedition vessels can’t reach. On board you can expect
Ponant’s customary French flair, and the ship is also designed to
have a minimal effect on the environment, with technological
innovations such as hybrid propulsion and an advanced waste water
treatment system.
Fly to Paris where you will enjoy an overnight stay at an airport hotel. The following day, continue your journey with a flight to Kemi where you will transfer to the pier and join Le Commandant Charcot for your expedition.
Oulu is a likeable city centred around a lively market square, known for both its high-tech economy and for its lovely natural setting on the Gulf of Bothnia. The city centre is spread across several islands, with some great museums, restaurants and shops, as well as plenty of green space.
The buzzing city of Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. Many sights will delight; the busy waterfront, the cobbled streets in the Old Town, and the museums, palaces, gardens and galleries. And of course, just 20 minutes away, its archipelago of 30,000 islands offers a totally different experience.
Finland’s lovely capital Helsinki is a maritime city, with the sea on three sides and almost 100 kilometres of shoreline, as well as around 300 islands. Its contemporary architecture and focus on modern design sit surprisingly well alongside its four hundred year history.
