Ponant Le Boréal

Ponant endeavours to bring active explorers bespoke and intuitive service, luxury facilities and immersive itineraries, creating intimate voyages with eco-sustainability at its core. Every cruise and experience programme is planned with a high level of care, knowledge and passion.

With a maximum of 264 guests, Le Boréal embraces the spirit of private yacht cruising with a wide range of itineraries, taking guests to some of the planet’s most alluring destinations, including the polar regions. The ship features state of the art safety features, is ice strengthened and has been designed to deliver a best-in-class environmental performance. The service levels and hospitality of the 145 crew members is exceptional and onboard guests enjoy supreme levels of comfort and luxury. Along with sister ships L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial, the interiors have been designed to emulate the stylish minimalism of a boutique hotel and are resplendent with elegant sophistication.

The ship features a range of convivial spaces, while the staterooms and suites have the space and comfort levels to provide a private haven. Each includes a relaxed seating area, ensuite shower with separate WC and standard amenities that include Wi-Fi, on-demand video, climate control, Diptyque bathing products and 24-hour room service. The staterooms all sleep up to two guests and feature a private balcony, apart from Superior Staterooms which sleep up to three and include a large ocean-viewing window. There is a range of suite accommodation, sleeping up to four, which includes extras such as priority booking, butler service and welcome drinks and snacks. For the ultimate experience, book the Owner’s Suite for a residential living experience, a Balneo therapeutic bathtub, complimentary spa treatment and tailormade trips and itineraries, organised by a private concierge service.

Guests can choose from two accomplished restaurants, with French fine dining served at La Licorne and more relaxed fare at the grill restaurant, La Boussole. The main lounge has a bar, terrace and tearoom and is a great venue for live music and entertainment, while the Panoramic Lounge features a library, terrace, and recreation area for viewing and ordering photographs at Studio Ponant, as well as children’s games, including Wii and PS4. There is also an al fresco bar overlooking the pool deck. To enrich the voyage, Le Boréal has a state-of-the-art theatre for shows and presentations, while the wellness area includes a spa, hammam, fitness centre and hair salon. For offshore adventure, the ship has a fleet of 11 Zodiacs to transport guests to shore and for exploring more closely the wildlife and landscapes.