Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
97Top 2% of ships
Dining
52Beats 16% of ships
Entertainment
46Beats 6% of ships
Activities & Thrills
43Beats 23% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
49Beats 11% of ships
Value / Cost
97Top 8% of ships
Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 97/100
Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
Spacious feel — 128 tons of ship per guest, above the fleet norm
Attentive service — about 1.14 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 43/100
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 46/100
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 49/100
General
Cruise LinePonant Explorers
Ship NameLe Commandant Charcot
Maiden voyage1 September 2023
Physical
Year Built2021
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderVARD Søviknes
Gross Tonnage 31,283 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 149.9 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 28.3 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 9
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks9
Speed 15 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew215
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.14
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins135
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins3
Passenger Capacity 245
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 127.686
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsRestaurant Nuna (main, Alain Ducasse-designed, deck 5), Restaurant Sila (buffet/casual, deck 9), Inneq open-air bar/grill (deck 9)
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included3
Onboard Currency Euro
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceNo
Bars/Lounges2
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkYes
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Special Amenities2 onboard helicopters, 16 Zodiac boats, hybrid LNG/battery-electric propulsion (Polar Class 2 icebreaker), indoor saltwater swimming pool with skylight, outdoor heated lagoon/wading pool, spa with sauna and snow room, fitness center, blue lagoon-style wellness area
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 0%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign FMNB
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9846249
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 578001700
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Mata Utu
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.