Le Boréal

Ship Overview

Le Boréal epitomizes the refined character of PONANT ships, blending luxury with intimate spaces and serene well being to create voyages that feel both indulgent and restorative. Designed for moments of conviviality as well as quiet retreat, it offers passengers elegant public areas, thoughtful details, and a sense of escape from everyday life. The exterior and interior lines testify to refined craftsmanship shared with its sisterships L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial, while the ship’s intimate scale keeps guest numbers at 264 with a dedicated crew of 145, ensuring highly attentive service. With five decks and 132 cabins including three wheelchair accessible options, Le Boréal balances inclusivity with privacy. The ship delivers dependable performance at 14 knots, 10944 gross tonnage, and a generous reach for a variety of itineraries. Practical comforts include dual language availability fr+en, electrical plugs that accept US 2-pin 110V and EU 2-pin 220V, and adapters not provided, plus a well considered layout that merges convivial gathering places with serene corners. In short, Le Boréal offers a luxurious, intimate maritime experience that invites passengers to savor refined ambience, gracious service, and the feeling of getting away from it all.

Ship Specifications

Ship TypeOcean

Launch Year2010

Gross Tonnage10,944 GT

Length142 m

Width18 m

Max Speed14 knots

Passenger Capacity264

Crew Members145

Decks5

Total Cabins132

Accessible Cabins3

Excursions

Excursions and Land Itineraries

Each itinerary is crafted by our experts to deliver a complete, immersive excursion. Discover the hidden gems of the regions you visit, aligned with your interests.

From secret creeks to ancient cities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the world reveals its best-kept treasures as you follow routes travelers have long enjoyed. Staying true to our ethos of accessing the world's treasures by sea, we offer a wide selection of land excursions on all cruises (excluding expeditions). Curated by our PONANT experts for their cultural value and historical significance, these excursions can span a few hours or several days. If you prefer to stay on land overnight, we take care of your stay from start to finish until you rejoin your ship. These longer trips let you uncover the unmissable highlights of the region you're visiting, such as Cuzco in Peru or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

You can access these trips by pre-booking at least two months before your departure date.

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La Licorne

Dine à la carte at the table in our gastronomic restaurant. For lunch, choose from dishes inspired by modern French brasseries, and in the evening, indulge in the grand traditions of French fine dining, paired with wines from our cellar recommended by our sommelier.

Toward the rear of deck 2, a spacious gastronomic restaurant awaits—large enough to seat all guests in a single sitting.

3,980 square feet
Capacity: 268
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners featuring French and international cuisine with elegance and refinement
Wine cellar

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La Boussole

The atmosphere is more casual at the grill restaurant, featuring a set buffet menu. From breakfast through dinner, a range of healthy, gourmet, hearty, and sophisticated buffet options awaits to satisfy every palate.

Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches, and themed dinners in a relaxed setting at the grill restaurant on Deck 6.

2,530 square feet
Interior capacity: 150
Exterior capacity: 60

Room Service

Whether you would like a private cabin breakfast, a mid-day snack, or an intimate dinner, our Room Service is at your service. Enjoy a gourmet interlude from a varied menu at any time of day or night *.

Main Lounge

The main lounge is the ideal place to relax with a drink and enjoy the various activities that have been organised such as dancing classes or theme evenings.

Deck 3
2,740 square feet
Interior capacity: 110
Exterior capacity: 30
Tea rooms, bar, programme of live musical entertainment, dance floor
Access to the exterior terrace

Panoramic Lounge

The cosy piano bar is a panorama lounge with breathtaking views of the horizon.

Deck 6
1,185 square feet
Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings
Direct access to the panoramic terrace

Exterior Bar

The outside bar is a great space for relaxing and is handy for accessing the swimming pool* and its solarium.

Deck 6
Lounge area with seating for 50
Overlooking the pool deck

Theatre

The Theatre* is the most unique meeting space on board. It's the largest space on the ship and regularly accommodates all the passengers. It plays host to shows and entertainment as well as conferences from our experts, naturalist guides and guests of honours. The Theatre makes every cruise unique and enriching thanks to its constant and very accessible events.

There are performers on board all of our ships. Recruited for their talent in Paris and Rome, they star in multiple shows at the Theatre, after dinner. Throughout your voyage, they host the various entertainment events in the Grand Salon, with the support of our on-board musicians.

During Tea Time or before dinner, our musical duos consisting of a singer and an accompanying musician play classical repertoires for you. In the evening, they play in concert at the Theatere or invite you to show off your dance moves. Dance evenings are thus co-led by performance dancers who know just how to keep you in step, under the direction of the Cruise Director.

Films are regularly shown at the Theatre on giant screens. National Geographic features, documentaries related to our expedition route and feature films contribute to the cultural enrichment that is part of our cruise philosophy.

Deck 4
2,690 square feet
Capacity: 250
Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium
Audiovisual equipment

On-board events

There are performers on board all of our ships. Recruited for their talent in Paris and Rome, they star in multiple shows at the Theatre, after dinner. Throughout your voyage, they host the various entertainment events in the Grand Salon, with the support of our on-board musicians.

There's plenty of themed entertainment to enjoy in the evenings. Both a soirée blanche (dress-in-white party) and an officers' evening are held on all long cruises. Other types of parties or evening events may also be on the programme, such as karaoke parties, a Casino parties or games evenings.

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Leisure Areas

Dedicated to leisure and relaxation, the libraries onboard all our ships stock a range of books and board games. This space is also equipped with Wi-Fi connected computers.

All the ships have a special area for children onboard known as the Le Kids Club. Books, television, board games and consoles (PS4 or Wii™) are all provided for their use and enjoyment.

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The Sun Deck

The outdoor areas on our ships, comfortable and conducive to relaxation, have been designed to merge into the sublime scenery and surroundings of the sea and horizon. There is a heated seawater pool featuring its own sun lounge on the top deck of our sister ships (Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and on the third deck of the PONANT EXPLORERS (Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-D’Urville, Le Jacques Cartier and Le Bellot). Le Ponant is equipped with a 400 m² (4,300 ft²) sun deck.

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Excursion Reception and Office

On board the sisterships (Le Boreal, L'Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and PONANT EXPLORERS, the reception desk and the excursion desk are arranged side by side to facilitate all your requests.

Reception: our receptionists can accommodate you 24 hours a day on all our ships (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Le Ponant) to answer all your needs, such as room service, etc.

The excursion office: the excursion team is available at all times to tell you about the onshore programmes, organise group or private excursions and to manage transfers at the start or end of the cruise.

On Le Ponant, the receptionist will answer all your questions about excursions.

PONANT Studio

A photography and videography team escort you throughout your trip. These professionals capture the most beautiful moments of your cruise, which you can share with family and friends upon your return. Meet them on DECK 5 (DECK 6 on the PONANT Explorers ships) at the photo/video area, where you can also order souvenir pictures and videos.

Deck 6

Pool
Grill Restaurant
Internet Café
Library
Panoramic Lounge
Panoramic Terrace
Owner's Suite
Prestige Suite
Deluxe Suites
Prestige Staterooms

Deck 5

Fitness Room
Hammam
Spa
Hair Salon
Image & Photo Desk
Bridge
Prestige Suites
Prestige Staterooms

Deck 4

Theatre
Prestige Staterooms

Deck 3

Main Lounge
Excursion Desk
Reception Desk
Medical Centre
Shop
Superior Staterooms
Deluxe Staterooms

Deck 2

Gastronomic Restaurant
Marina

Owner's Suite

Services provided

24-hour room service
Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

Private return transfer
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
A fruit basket every day
A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A living/dining room with a sofa, armchair, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
A private 9 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows

Prestige Suite

Services provided

24-hour room service
Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
A fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with showers
A private 8 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows

Deluxe Suite

Services provided

24-hour room service
Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
A fruit basket every day
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (167 x 70 cm)
A bathroom with shower and small bathtub
A private 5 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window

Superior Stateroom

Services provided

24-hour room service
Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)

Prestige Stateroom

Services provided

24-hour room service
Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with bathtub (except staterooms 605 and 625: with shower)
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window

Deluxe Stateroom

Services provided

24-hour room service
Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A window and panoramic glazed swing door

The Spa

All our ships feature an onboard spa. Equipped with massage cabins and a Turkish bath (Sister ships) or a sauna (Explorers), the spa offers a wide choice of top-of-the-range treatments provided in association with SOTHYS™ or CLARINS (Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier only), leading French spa and wellness centre brands.

Discover a range of facial treatments, aromatic baths, exfoliation and body massage treatments designed to provide moments of complete relaxation. You can also supplement your beauty ritual with additional services such as hair-removal, makeovers, manicures and pedicures.

The wellness area - Deck 5

Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle, balneotherapy cubicle
KÉRASTASE / L’Oréal Paris hair salon
Free access hammam (open during the day)
Fitness studio (open during the day)

The Gym

The gyms on our ships are equipped with the very latest Technogym© equipment and machines. Treadmills, exercise bikes, Kinesis Wall© strength training machines and many other types of equipment are all provided in a laid-back relaxing environment. The wide floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea add undeniable charm to the exercise sessions.

Each day also begins with organised morning workout sessions, either out in the open air or in the theatre. These are supplemented by water aerobics in the pool, or in the sea off the beach for PONANT passengers, when the situation allows it.

The Hairdressing Salon

Provided in partnership with KÉRASTASE® and L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL®, the hairdressing salon offers a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair's shine and brilliance. Our stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.