Ponant has announced a new itinerary for guests to view the December 4, 2021 total solar eclipse from the Weddell Sea, believed to be the only area in the world where the solar eclipse will be 100 percent visible.
Departing November 30, 2021, the 15-night itinerary on Ponant’s newest ship, Le Commandant-Charcot, will offer a unique experience from $17,790 per person based on double occupancy, including roundtrip flights. from Santiago and Ushuaia. The 30% Ponant Bonus offer is now also available on bookings.
Departing from Ushuaia, Le Commandant-Charcot will sail through the Drake Passage before arriving in the ice-covered Weddell Sea on December 4. Guests will disembark on the ice sheet to witness this natural phenomenon as the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.
“We will be positioned in the heart of the sea ice, where the pure white creates an area of high pressure that will provide clearer skies. Guests will have the privilege of witnessing this rare pack ice phenomenon,” said Nicolas Dubreuil. Expert on polar and tropical expeditions and director of sustainable development for a French brand.
Under the supervision of a team of naturalist guides and onboard scientists, guests will be able to participate in the exploration and analysis of this astronomical event.
Travelers can also join scientists as they set up a station on the ice floe and take water samples from these remote regions, working to improve knowledge about biodiversity, ecosystems and human impacts on the region.
“This is a once in a lifetime journey, full of meaning for future guests who will understand how important it is to preserve this incredible place,” said Dubreuil.
