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Nuna (PONANT Le Commandant Charcot)
French fine dining meets polar exploration
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Nuna brings Ducasse’s contemporary French cuisine to the polar extremes, where vast rolling seas and indomitable snowfields add visual drama to the experience.
- A must for admirers of the acclaimed chef, the restaurant pairs his haute creations with fine French wines, heirloom-worthy tableware and timeless furnishings in a celebration of craftsmanship.
- Named after the Inuit word for “earth,” Nuna reflects the spirit of Le Commandant Charcot’s polar voyages.
- Ducasse’s menus change constantly, ensuring your taste buds never get bored once you’re sailing. Expect dishes such as lobster with beets and hibiscus, or veal tartare with haricot verts.
- If it weren’t for the large windows, you might forget you’re on a cruise at all. White tablecloths, white-glove service and artfully presented plates (yes, chefs use tweezers here) replicate Ducasse’s exquisite French fine-dining experiences on terra firma with precision.
Things to Know
- Whether you order à la carte or enjoy the tasting menu, Ducasse’s dishes at Nuna are included with your sailing, so you can enjoy world-class cuisine (with a side of Arctic or Antarctic views) as often as you like.
- Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant has been designed to accommodate all passengers in a single sitting, ensuring you don’t need to worry about reservations.
- While Nuna’s dining room feels refined, the expeditionary nature of the ship means that the dress code is a little less formal. Aim for somewhere between smart casual and business formal — think polos and khakis for men, and skirts, trousers, dresses and blouses for women.
Nuna (PONANT Le Commandant Charcot)
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