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Le Boréal is a French-flagged expedition cruise ship operated by the Ponant cruise company. Launched in 2010, it sails to the most remote and unspoiled destinations on the planet. Its sister ships are L'Austral, Le Soléal, and Le Lyrial.

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Le Boreal

Itinerary : Piraieus, Patmos, Symi, Amorgos, Santorini, Milos, Delos, Paros, Hydra, Piraieus

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

8 d

Balcony Stateroom

Piraieus

7/10/2026

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US$5,786

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Itinerary : Venice, Hvar, Sibenik, Split, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Rovinj, Venice

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Le Boreal
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1 other departures

Le Boreal

8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Venice

9/3/2026

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US$6,389

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Other departures:

10 Sep 2026

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Itinerary : Venice, Ancona, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Rovinj, Piran, Venice

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Venice

6/3/2026

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US$6,613

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Itinerary : Ponta Delgada, Velas, Horta, Lajes do pico, Praia da Graciosa, Vitoria, Ponta Delgada

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Ponta Delgada

7/15/2027

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US$5,090

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Itinerary : Nice, Saint Florent, Propriano, Giglio, Porto Ercole, Portoferraio, Portofino, Calvi, Nice

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nice

8/14/2026

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US$5,928

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Itinerary : Valetta, Port Empedocle, Trapani, Palermo, Lipari, Stromboli, Reggio Calabria, Syracuse (Sicily), Taormine, Valetta

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Valetta

6/6/2027

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US$6,046

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Itinerary : Valetta, Port Empedocle, Trapani, Palermo, Lipari, Stromboli, Salerno, Reggio Calabria, Taormine, Syracuse (Sicily), Valetta

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

10 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Valetta

10/1/2026

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US$7,050

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Itinerary : Nice, Calvi, Propriano, Porto Ercole, Giglio, Portoferraio, Portofino, Saint Florent, Nice

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nice

7/29/2026

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US$7,688

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Itinerary : Nice, Calvi, Bonifacio, Marseille, Port Vendres, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Nice

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

Le Boreal

9 d

Balcony Stateroom

Nice

8/6/2026

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US$8,432

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Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake passage, Ushuaia

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

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Le Boreal

11 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Ushuaia

11/21/2025

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US$12,825

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10 Dec 2026

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Itinerary : Ushuaia, New Island, Grave cove, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake passage, Ushuaia

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

18 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Ushuaia

2/15/2027

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US$24,380

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Itinerary : Ushuaia, New Island, Grave cove, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake passage, Ushuaia

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

1 other departures

Le Boreal

18 d

Balcony Stateroom

Ushuaia

12/20/2026

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US$25,584

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Other departures:

16 Feb 2026

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Itinerary : Ushuaia, Grave cove, New Island, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake passage, Ushuaia

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

18 d

Balcony Stateroom

Ushuaia

12/21/2025

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US$28,100

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Itinerary : Barcelona, Sete, Marseille, Calvi, Saint Tropez, Nice

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Barcelona

5/2/2027

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US$3,342

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Praia, Las Palmas

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

18 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Buenos Aires

3/22/2027

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US$5,090

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Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Salerno, Taormine, Syracuse (Sicily), Gallipoli, Monopoli, Hvar, Ancona, Venice

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Civitavecchia / Rome

5/12/2027

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US$6,046

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Itinerary : Venice, Ancona, Hvar, Monopoli, Gallipoli, Syracuse (Sicily), Taormine, Salerno, Civitavecchia / Rome

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

9 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Venice

5/20/2027

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US$6,046

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Itinerary : Venice, Ravenna, Ancona, Otranto, Taormine, Amafi, Porto Santo Stefano, Livorno, Portofino, Nice

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

11 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Venice

9/18/2027

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US$7,558

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Itinerary : Piraieus, Patmos, Delos, Paros, Milos, Nafplio, Hydra, Corinth Canal, Galaxidi, Taormine, Gaeta, Porto Santo Stefano, Calvi, Nice

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

13 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Piraieus

7/17/2026

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US$8,892

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Port Stanley, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake passage, Ushuaia

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

19 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Buenos Aires

11/12/2026

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US$18,404

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Itinerary : Palermo, Trapani, Lipari, Taormine, Syracuse (Sicily), Valetta

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Palermo

6/1/2027

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US$3,779

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Itinerary : Nice, Menton, Portofino, Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Livorno

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nice

9/28/2027

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US$3,779

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Itinerary : Nice, Monaco Monte-Carlo, Portofino, Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Civitavecchia / Rome

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

Le Boreal

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nice

5/7/2027

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US$3,779

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Itinerary : Malaga, Marbella, Tangier, Cadiz, Portimao, Setubal, Figueira da Foz, Lisbon

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

Le Boreal

8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Malaga

6/30/2027

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US$4,676

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Itinerary : Nice, Calvi, Bonifacio, Mahon, Ibiza Bay, Cartagena, Malaga

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Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

Le Boreal

8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nice

6/23/2027

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US$4,676

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Learn more about Le Boreal

 

1-The Ship

Built by Italian shipyard Fincantieri, Le Boréal has a gross tonnage of 12,063 US tons and measures 466 ft in length and 59 ft in width. These compact dimensions allow it to access ports and waterways that are off-limits to larger ships. It has 6 decks and 132 cabins and suites, accommodating up to 264 guests.

Its 145 crew members provide a crew-to-guest ratio of 1.8, ensuring a premium level of service on par with a 5-star hotel.

 

2-Activities and Entertainment

Whether in polar, Mediterranean, tropical, or subtropical regions, Le Boréal offers its guests a different way to travel. These off-the-beaten-path expedition cruises are guided by regional experts. In addition to stunning scenery, passengers enjoy in-depth learning from onboard lecturers and naturalist guides who share their insights into the geography, history, and nature of the destinations visited.

 

Aboard Le Boréal, the cruise is also about relaxation! The spa, hair salon, hammam, fitness center, pool, solarium, leisure lounge, theater, and boutique offer well-being and entertainment throughout the journey.

 

3-Restaurants, Bars, and Lounges

Le Boréal features two restaurants. Located at the rear of Deck 2, the gourmet restaurant showcases the finest of French culinary tradition along with a selection of international cuisine. The second, found on Deck 6 at the very top of the ship, is a grill restaurant offering high-quality meals in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Passengers will find three bars and lounges onboard. At the rear of Deck 3 is the main lounge, a great spot for a drink and to enjoy dance nights. On Deck 6, the piano bar offers relaxing musical ambiance with panoramic views. The outdoor bar, next to the solarium and pool, serves a wide range of refreshing beverages.

 

4-Accommodations

All 132 cabins and suites aboard Le Boréal offer ocean views. Cabins are either 194 or 226 sq. ft., while suites measure 290, 398, or 484 sq. ft.

Each accommodation features individual air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, Bose speaker, desk, vanity, safe, satellite phone, and free unlimited Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and a full selection of Hermès toiletries.

 

5-Environmental Protection

Sustainable development is at the core of Ponant’s cruising philosophy. From ship design to practices at sea and on land, the company strives to minimize its ecological footprint. Le Boréal uses low-sulfur fuel, is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to reduce sulfur oxide emissions, and features dynamic positioning technology. The ship proudly holds the “Green Ship” certification.

Ship Details

Commissioning:

2010


Nb of passengers:

264


Nb crew members:

145


Width:

18 m


Length:

142 m


Speed:

16 Knots