Le Boréal
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Impressions of the Le Boréal
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Cabin categories
Owner's Suite
Die exklusivste Suite an Bord auf Deck 6. Separater Schlafraum, Balneo-Badewanne, Panoramablick, Butler-Service und individuelle Betreuung durch die Crew.
Prestige Suite mit Balkon
Elegante Suiten auf Decks 5 und 6. Separater Wohn- und Schlafbereich, zwei Dressing-Rooms, geräumiger Balkon. Butler-Service rund um die Uhr.
Deluxe Suite mit Balkon
Großzügige Suiten auf Deck 6 mit separater Badewanne und Dusche, Sitzecke und privatem Balkon. Butler-Service inklusive.
Deluxe-Kabine mit Balkon
Komfortable Außenkabinen auf Deck 3 und 4 mit eigenem privatem Balkon. Umwandelbare Twin- oder Doppelbetten, Duschbad.
Prestige-Kabine mit Balkon
Die beliebteste Kategorie: hochwertige Kabinen auf Decks 4–6 mit privatem Balkon, Sitzbereich und umwandelbaren Betten. Freie Sicht auf die Destination.
Deluxe-Kabine
Außenkabine mit großem Panoramafenster auf Deck 3. Ideal für Alleinreisende oder Paare. Alle Annehmlichkeiten an Bord inklusive.
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Deck plan
North Star of the Ponant Fleet
Le Boréal entered service in 2010 as the second Boreal-class ship, and the one that gave the class its name. “Boréal” means “of the north” in French, and the name reflects where this vessel is most at home: in the fjords of Svalbard, the waters around Greenland, Iceland and the Norwegian coast, and the upper reaches of the Arctic Ocean. She carries 264 guests across 132 outside cabins and suites, in 10,700 gross tons and 142 metres of purpose-designed expedition hull.
The class was conceived in partnership with the Paul-Emile Victor Polar Institute, a collaboration that shaped the ship’s polar capability as much as her passenger spaces. Zodiac landing craft, ice-rated plating, and a shallow-enough draft to approach glacial shores are features that reflect this heritage.
On Board
Le Boréal offers the same French-inflected comfort found across the Boreal class: a spa, swimming pool, fitness room, and two dining venues. The main restaurant operates on open seating; the more intimate second dining space is used for themed evenings and group bookings. The wine list is anchored in French appellations, with selections from other classic wine regions throughout the voyage.
An on-board expedition team – typically naturalists, ornithologists, and glacier specialists depending on the itinerary – delivers evening briefings and leads Zodiac excursions. Their presence transforms what might otherwise be a scenic cruise into something more instructive and satisfying.
Destinations
Le Boréal is most frequently deployed to the Arctic – Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, the British Isles, and the Norwegian coast – though she also sails Antarctic Peninsula itineraries in the southern summer and visits the Mediterranean, South America, and the Pacific in the shoulder months. Her operational range across all latitudes is a practical advantage for travellers who wish to experience more than one type of polar environment over successive voyages.
Highlights
- Second Boreal-class ship - conceived with the Paul-Emile Victor Polar Institute
- 264 guests, 132 outside cabins and suites
- Arctic specialist: Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Norwegian coast
- Zodiac landing programme with naturalist expedition team
- French fine-dining and open-seating restaurant
- Operates both Arctic and Antarctic itineraries year-round
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