A $300 million icebreaker that serves croissants. The French don't do subtle.
The newest addition to the PONANT fleet, Commandant Charcot is the world's first luxury ship capable of taking travelers to the heart of the polar regions. Six years of work were required to create this innovative marvel. From the initial sketches to the final interior fittings, the ship's design reflects the architects' and designers' constant focus on showcasing the beauty of the polar environment.
Practical Effects
Actual ice-breaking footage, not CGI nonsense.
Production
Six years of obsessive French design decisions.
Cinematography
Drone shots that'll ruin your phone camera for you.
Director
Léa Schlesinguer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The ship's named after Jean-Baptiste Charcot, a French polar explorer who died in 1936 — presumably rolling in his grave at the marble bathrooms.
PONANT is state-subsidized, making this technically French taxpayer-funded content for your cozy night in.
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