Le Lyrial

Ship Specifications

Ship TypeOcean

Launch Year2015

Gross Tonnage10,944 GT

Length142 m

Width18 m

Max Speed14 knots

Passenger Capacity264

Crew Members145

Decks5

Total Cabins122

Accessible Cabins3

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Excursions

Excursions & land itineraries

Each itinerary has been thoughtfully created by our teams to offer you a complete excursion experience. You can discover the hidden gems of the regions you visit in line with your interests.

Hidden creeks, ancient cities, UNESCO world heritage sites... the world reveals its hidden gems as you journey along the routes taken by travellers. In keeping with our ethos “Accessing the worlds treasures by sea”, we offer a wide choice of land excursions during all our cruises (except for expeditions). Chosen by our PONANT experts for their cultural value and historic interest, these excursions can last a few hours or a few days. If you need to stay on land overnight, we take care of your stay from start to finish, until you rejoin your ship. These longer excursions mean you can discover the unmissable sites of the region you are visiting, like Cuzco in Peru for example or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

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

Le Céleste

A la carte meals are served at the table in the gastro restaurant. At lunch, a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary French brasseries will be offered. At dinner, it is time to sample the grand traditions of French fine dining, with menus to go with one of the best wines from our cellar, as recommended by our sommelier.

To the rear of deck 2 you'll find a gastronomic restaurant big enough to seat all passengers together at one sitting.

Deck 2
3,980 square feet
Capacity: 268
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, French and international cuisine, elegance and refinement
Wine cellar

La Comète

The atmosphere is more casual at the grill restaurant with its set buffet menu. From breakfast to dinner, there is a range of healthy, gourmet, hearty and sophisticated buffet options to satisfy all tastes.

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

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

Room Service

Whether you wish to have breakfast in the privacy of your stateroom, savour a snack in the middle of the day or enjoy your dinner in an intimate setting, our Room Service is available for you. Have a gourmet interlude and treat yourself from a varied menu at any time of day or night*.

The 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

The 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

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.

Settle comfortably into your seat and enjoy a range of different shows, concerts and performances organised by the professional dancers and musicians onboard.

Special musical evenings, dance evenings and culture and music quizzes are held. Additionally, traditional local music concerts, featuring styles such as Corsican polyphony and Caribbean steel band music, are performed out on deck in the open air by bands specially invited onboard for the purpose.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Recreation Area

Deck 5
Studio Ponant: Special area for viewing and ordering photos/videos
Kids Club (games area + Wii and PS4)

Shop

On board all our ships, a shop is open during sailing. It offers a selection of presents and souvenirs: clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and accessories.

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
Grand Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Owner's Suite
Grand Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite

Deck 5

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

Deck 4

Theatre
Prestige Staterooms

Deck 3

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

Deck 2

Marina
Gastronomic Restaurant

Owner's Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV
A living/dining room with sofa, TV, 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub
A one-hour spa care for one person in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
A private 12 m² balcony
Three panoramic sliding bay windows

Grand Privilege Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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 on arrival
Butler service
A fruit basket every day
A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV
A second bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and a second TV
A lounge with sofa, third TV, two armchairs, and two sliding courtesy doors
A bathroom with shower and bath
A private 12 m² balcony
Three panoramic sliding bay windows

Grand Deluxe Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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 on arrival
Butler service
A fruit basket every day
A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A lounge with sofa, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and a Balneo bathtub
A private 12 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows

Privilege Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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 a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV
A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and bath
A private 12 m² balcony
Three panoramic sliding bay windows

Prestige Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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:

A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm)
A lounge with two armchairs, second TV, sliding courtesy door, and convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm)
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows

Deluxe Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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 on arrival
Butler service
A fruit basket every day
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm)
A lounge area with sofa (167 x 70 cm) and armchair
A bathroom with shower
A private 5 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window

Prestige Stateroom

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window

Superior Stateroom

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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:

A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A window or round porthole

Deluxe Stateroom

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
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 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A window and a 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.

Prices and details of services in the PONANT EXPLORATIONS Yacht Spa menu.

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.