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8-night The Gulf Of Bothnia, At The Gateway To The Arctic Cruise

Kemi/Helsinki

Voyage Overview

Embarkation
Kemi
Disembarkation
Helsinki
Destination Highlight

A small and unexceptional far-northern coastal town and port for most of the year, Kemi (320 mi/520 km northwest of Helsinki) hosts the extraordinary SnowCastle from January until April—or until it starts to melt. The castle is a fantasy in ice and snow, with elaborate ice sculptures, an ice stage for concerts, a snow chapel—popular for weddings—and a bar serving vodka in glasses made from ice. It's possible to stay in the Castle's Snow Hotel, too, although there are typically snug hotels available in the town. Visitors often combine a night in the Snow Hotel with a four-hour cruise on the Sampo, a retired icebreaker. Passengers can even bathe using special suits in holes in the ice below the ship.

About the Ship
PONANT’s latest addition to the fleet, Le Commandant Charcot - the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by liquified natural gas, is the epitome of a more responsible and sustainable sailing. Safe and low impact polar navigation is her area of expertise, taking advantage of the latest innovations and even developing new, market-leading technologies and solutions to make Le Commandant Charcot one of the most advanced polar vessels at sea today.

Stateroom Options

Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite (Cat SA)
$47,170

Area: 115 m², Capacity: up to 6 passengers per cabin. Features: Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPod™ docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

Duplex Suite
Duplex Suite (Cat DU)
$30,350

Area: 94 m2, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Feature: A lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV. A dining room with a 6-seater table. A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses. A Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi. A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV. A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub. Five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door. A private 26 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with sofa and armchairs, jacuzzi. Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars.

Privilege Suite Deck 8
Privilege Suite Deck 8 (Cat VS8)
$22,380

Area: 48 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 m² private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPod™ docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

Privilege Suite Deck 6
Privilege Suite Deck 6 (Cat VS6)
$21,160

Area: 48 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 12.5 m² private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPod™ docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

Prestige Suite Deck 8
Prestige Suite Deck 8 (Cat PS8)
$20,540

Area: 40 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 10 m² private balcony, 2 Showers, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPod™, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

Prestige Suite Deck 7
Prestige Suite Deck 7 (Cat PS7)
$19,920

Area: 40 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Features - 10 m² private balcony, 2 Showers, Individually-controlled air conditioning, Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPod™, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite (Cat DS)
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Area: 28 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Features: A 53 ft² glazed private balcony. Panoramic sliding window. Lounge area with chaise lounge and two armchairs. One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). Bathroom with a shower.

Deluxe Suite Deck 7
Deluxe Suite Deck 7 (Cat PV7)
$15,270

Area: 28 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Features: A 53 ft² glazed private balcony. Panoramic sliding window. Lounge area with chaise lounge and two armchairs. One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). Bathroom with a shower.

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (Cat PV6)
$14,660

Area: 28 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Features: A 53 ft² glazed private balcony. Panoramic sliding window. Lounge area with chaise lounge and two armchairs. One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). Bathroom with a shower.

Prestige Stateroom Deck 8
Prestige Stateroom Deck 8 (Cat PR8)
$14,290

Area: 20 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin Features - 5 m² private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning , Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPod™, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

Prestige Stateroom Deck 7
Prestige Stateroom Deck 7 (Cat PR7)
$14,050

Area: 20 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin Features - 5 m² private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning , Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPod™, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 (Cat PR6)
$13,800

Area: 20 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin Features - 5 m² private balcony, Shower, Individually-controlled air conditioning , Stateroom layout: king-size bed or twin beds - communicating staterooms available, Minibar - 24hr room service, Flat screen satellite TV, Video on demand, IPod™, docks, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table with hairdryer, Direct line telephone, 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins), Internet access Wifi.

Included Amenities

Exclusive Bonus:
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
Starting From
$13,800
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
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Trip Summary
Ship Name Le Commandant Charcot
Departure Date December 30, 2026
Duration 8 Nights
Offer ID 1624704
Ship Facts
Built 2021
Guests 270
Crew 190
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Offer Highlights

  • Duration: 8 Nights
  • Supplier: Kemi/Helsinki
  • Destination: Kemi/Helsinki
  • Starting Rate: $13800

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Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.