Worthy Travelers

For many people a visit to Antarctica is a dream bucket list trip but access to the White Continent has never been so easy. New ships have come on to the market in the last few years making small luxury expeditions ever more accessible.

If money is not an object, then a private charter to Antarctica is the way to go with prices starting at the £400,000 mark for a 7-night trip, however for the rest of us you can still experience luxury in Antarctica on these 5 stunning ships below.

Ponant Commandant Charcot

Luxury cruise line Ponant has imagined and designed the cruise voyage of tomorrow with its new ship, Le Commandant Charcot. The latest addition to the fleet takes its guests along the footsteps of the great polar explorers (it’s named after the eponymous legendary French explorer) complete with luxury services never before offered in the farthest reaches of the southern hemisphere.

Additionally, the ship has been built with the greatest attention to detail in terms of safety and respect for the environment. The communal areas including the indoor swimming pool, conservatory, panoramic restaurant, Blue Lagoon outdoor restaurant, Main Lounge, Observation Lounge and lobby have all been designed to convey both the French-style discreet luxury and stimulate wonder and amazement. All of the common spaces have large windows allowing the natural light to come in and for ultimate landscape and wildlife observation opportunities when relaxing on board.

With just 135 cabins, every one of them including a private balcony, the Commandant Charcot stays true to the Ponat philosophy: to provide a rare and exceptional ambience for every passenger welcomed on board and to reinforce the feeling…

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