On Wednesday at 6 pm CET, guests on board Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first luxury icebreaker, reached the geographic North Pole, a first for PONANT passengers.
Equating to 2 am EST on 14 July, which coincidentally is Bastille Day, Le Commandant Charcot reached the geographic North Pole. This is a highly symbolic achievement for PONANT, an expert in expeditions to polar regions and the only cruise company sailing under the French flag.
Indeed, last September, Le Commandant Charcot was the first French vessel to reach this latitude of 90,00,000. This time, the feat has been repeated with guests on board, who are living a unique experience in the footsteps of great polar explorers.
We have reached this latitude with great humility and emotion, each of us aware of the exceptional character of this moment we have been living, said Captain Patrick Marchesseau, at her helm.
Written by: Jill Walsh
