Cruise |
Le Commandant Charcot, 12 Night The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter ex Quebec City, Quebec, Canada to St Pierre, St Pie |
Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Commandant Charcot |
Destination |
Canada & New England |
Brief Description |
12 Night Cruise sailing from Quebec City, Quebec, Canada onboard Le Commandant Charcot |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
22 Feb 2025 |
Cruise Description |
With featured guest Ian Dawson, British Photo Ambassador.
Le Commandant Charcot, a technological wonder capable of sailing in the most extreme environments, is opening up new horizons in unrivalled comfort and invites you to explore the Saint Lawrence. This river is not accessible to traditional ships in winter, so this exclusive and all-new PONANT journey lifts the veil on unique great open spaces, where the waters, once turbulent, freeze into ice, and where the forests are dressed in an immaculate white coat.
You will sail among different states and forms of ice - from drifting and fragmented sea ice to solid ice - and will be able to admire the evolution of this spectacular natural scenery from the reassuring cocoon of Le Commandant Charcot. In these lands, only the murmur of broken ice, bearing mysteries and legends, disturbs the calmness. Aboard the ship or on shore, you will seize the opportunities to explore these places where nature reigns supreme and in never-ending variety: boreal forests of immaculate conifers, snow-covered valleys and a sea of ice. Set off to discover this enchanting environment, thanks to winter activities such as hiking or snowshoeing, dog sledding or ice fishing. You may be lucky enough to see typical animals like caribou and elk in their natural habitat.
In this region, where souls are filled with deep serenity, the colourful houses and fishing huts stand valiantly. Their sparkling facades, in bright and vibrant colours, defy the harshness of the winter landscape. Here, in one of the "few places where you can experience the cold with so much warmth" (Saguenay proverb), you will receive a hospitable welcome from Quebeckers and the Innu and Micmac peoples in unforgettable get-togethers. These indigenous communities, who include some of the First Nations, will tell you about their stories, legends and ancestral traditions.
A journey suspended in time, where lives blend with the natural elements and where the wild beauty of nature is revealed in its full splendour.
The itinerary is subject to modifications. On board, the sailing programme, outings and activities cannot be guaranteed and are subject to weather and ice conditions |
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Sailing Dates |
22 Feb 2025 |
29 Jan 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
22 Feb 2025 |
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
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23 Feb 2025 |
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
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6:00 PM |
24 Feb 2025 |
La Baie, Canada |
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25 Feb 2025 |
La Baie, Canada |
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26 Feb 2025 |
Saguenay River & Fjord, Quebec, Canada |
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27 Feb 2025 |
Sept Iles, Quebec, Canada |
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28 Feb 2025 |
Sept Iles, Quebec, Canada |
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1 Mar 2025 |
Gaspe, Quebec. Canada |
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2 Mar 2025 |
Gaspe, Quebec. Canada |
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3 Mar 2025 |
Magdalene Islands, Canada |
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4 Mar 2025 |
Magdalene Islands, Canada |
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5 Mar 2025 |
At Sea |
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6 Mar 2025 |
St Pierre, St Pierre & Miquelon |
7:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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