Declan is on Ponant
Declan Mescall (Features Editor Travelbiz) heads for Southampton where he joins the world’s only luxury icebreaker vessel ‘Le Commandant Charcot’ for a special 2 night press trip cruise to Brest, France. ‘Le Commandant Charcot’ is the latest addition to the Ponant fleet of 13 luxurious French- flagged small ships. With capacity for only 245 guests in 123 staterooms and suites this innovative polar exploration vessel takes passengers to rarely visited polar destinations in exceptional comfort and style. The first of its kind powered by hybrid electric-liquified natural gas, this unique craft has now made it possible to operate polar expedition cruises of a kind never before undertaken. Stay tuned to Travelbiz for full details of Declan’s exciting visit to this remarkable cruise ship. Bon Voyage.
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