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First-hand experience cruising the Arctic with Ponant

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πŸ‘οΈ 168 viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 11:07
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the ship provided a more of a glamping experience for those that want to do something adventurous in short Surs

I honestly thought that the ship provided a more of a glamping experience for those that want to do something adventurous in short Surs

the attention to detail everything from the bed linens which I thought were the softest bed linens I've ever slept on in my life

this has been by far the best cuisine I've had on a ship till this day

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Attend the onboard presentations to learn about destinations before arrival
βœ“Visit the laboratory to see scientific experiments and talk to scientists

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Language barrier with a French company β€” All staff speak English, menus and announcements are bilingual, and the international clientele is mostly American

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise to the North Pole on a Ponant ship?
QHow does the luxury experience on Le Commandant Charcot compare to other cruises?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4Β½ Happy BaconDining Room Service4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Diego Riveron works as a Luxury Cruise and Travel Specialist at Luxury Cruise Connections. He shares in this video his first-hand experience of exploring the Arctic with Ponant aboard one of the most exclusive and luxurious cruise ships: Le Commandant Charcot. What’s it like to cruise to the North Pole on board a Ponant cruise? Diego, one of our top travel advisors, took on the experience to tell us all about it. Follow us and become a connoisseur on luxury world travel!