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Ponant Le Commandant Charcot SUITE DE L’ARMATEUR (OWNER’S SUITE) Proudly summoning the uniquely French concept of art d’vivre — the art of living — no matter where in the world it sails, Ponant satis fi es all the senses on its yacht-like journeys. As the fi rst luxury French cruise line, Ponant continues to assiduously showcase an appetite for life even as it immerses guests at each port in new cultures and novel adventures. Though informal, the atmosphere on a Ponant cruise tends toward sophistication and tastefulness — as if it were the little black dress of luxury sailing. Gastronomy takes on a French accent: On board, guests swill champagne, nibble Pierre Hermé macarons and tear into fresh-baked baguettes. They’ll bathe with Diptyque bath products and sni ff Fragonard fragrance throughout the ship. Head to colder climes on Le Commandant Charcot , Ponant’s fl agship expedition ship. A hybrid-electric, this is the world’s fi rst luxury icebreaker. It looms large for Arctic and Antarctic journeys. Presenting imposing views across Antarctic and Arctic waters, wide sliding glass doors line Suite de l’Armateur, which spans some 1,237 sq ft. A private terrace nearly twice as large as the stateroom itself suspends along the width of the ship on deck eight. Large enough for six guests, the suite features a king-size bed, 1.5 baths and a living room with a fi replace at its heart. Butler service, two Swarovski CL Companion 10x30 binoculars and a Swarovski Optik ST Vista telescope, and priority boarding comprise only some of the suite’s many amenities. From $36,280 per person. Contact contact@ponant.com, +1 888 400 1082, ponant.com

Fromtop Le Commandant Charcot ; Suite de l’Armateur’s terrace is nearly twice as long as the stateroom itself