PONANT announces ‘world first’ full circumnavigation of Antarctica

New purpose-built small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit

When the Douglas Mawson sets sail this December, Aurora Expeditions' newest purpose-built small ship will honour the legacy of an Antarctic pioneer, retracing his historic route. The post New purpose-built small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit appeared first on Australian Geographic.

Le Commandant Charcot to undertake passenger circumnavigation of Antarctica in 2028

PONANT EXPLORATIONS has announced that its luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot, is scheduled to complete a full circumnavigation of the...

PONANT announces ‘world first’ full circumnavigation of Antarctica

Who could blame PONANT EXPLORATIONS for getting excited about their announcement that their luxury icebreaker is about to embark on a full circumnavigation of Antarctica between January and March 2028. The claim is that this “unprecedented” voyage will be a “world first”. History tells us “sort of”. Le Commandant Charcot is indeed a purpose-built icebreaker designed as a luxurious passenger – or ‘cruise’ – vessel and the only such vessel of its …