Le Boreal
Epitomising the unique sophistication and relaxed atmosphere that make Ponant cruise ships so special, Le Boreal boasts a sleek interior with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities in abundance – despite its smaller size. Whether you’re looking forward to indulging in sensational cuisine from the refined restaurants, unwinding with a sumptuous spa treatment, or lounging in the comfortable common spaces, you’ll enjoy attentive personalised service and a cruise experience like no other. Sailing to some of the most breathtaking destinations around the world, every voyage on this Ponant vessel is a true delight.
The ship in numbers
- Launched 2010
- Tonnage 10,944
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 3
- Decks 6
- Lifts 4
- Pools 1
- Restaurants 2
- Formal nights Yes
- Maximum capacity 264
- Crew 145
- Refurbished 2016
What's onboard
Dining
Le Boreal is home to two distinct dining venues, each offering a unique dining experience with sensational cuisine crafted with the finest ingredients available. In La Licorne, you can enjoy stunning French food and international cuisine throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner; this venue also has enough seating for everyone onboard, so you won’t need to worry about missing out. Alternatively, you’ll also find La Boussole onboard, an elegant grill restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. This venue also serves food throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Entertainment
Le Boreal boasts impressive entertainment experiences, despite being a smaller ship sailing in the Ponant fleet, and you can rest assured knowing that your days at sea will be well-spent. In both the main lounge space and the panoramic lounge on the upper decks, you’ll find space for live entertainment – which is available on select evenings throughout your voyage. Alongside this, you’ll also find a theatre venue onboard and an al fresco bar area overlooking the pool. With an exciting itinerary of onboard entertainment to look forward to alongside your cruise itinerary, you’re in for a treat when you set sail with Le Boreal.
Family
While Le Boreal and Ponant voyages are primarily aimed at adults, you will find some family-friendly entertainment options onboard. With children’s books and board games available in the Library area, alongside a selection of guided age-appropriate activity sessions, children will be kept entertained while at sea with Ponant and Le Boreal.
Children ages 1 year and older can embark on a Ponant cruise, but children must be at least 4 years old to join the Kid’s Club – when this service is offered – and there is a limit of five children between 1 and 6 years old onboard at any one time.
Things to do
The incredible destinations on your itinerary might be the highlight of your Ponant cruise aboard Le Boreal, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything else to enjoy onboard. If you’re looking to unwind while at sea, the spa is home to a range of relaxing treatments alongside a free access Hammam (Turkish bath) for you to take advantage of. Or, if you’re looking to take care of yourself in a more active way, the Le Boreal wellness area is also home to a well-equipped Fitness Studio. This Ponant ship is also home to an aft-facing Marina platform, off which you can enjoy using watersports equipment on select sea days throughout your voyage. Although, it’s not all active activities; if lounging is more your speed, you’ll find plenty of places to put your feet up around the swimming pool on the top deck.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Le Boreal?
Le Boreal features six main categories of cabins and suites, all offering ocean views and high-end French luxury design. Ranging from Superior Stateroom all the way to the Owner's Suite.
Families and Kids
Does Le Boreal have waterslides?
No, this ship focuses on a more relaxed, elegant pool deck experience without waterslides.The ship does feature a Marina Platform at the stern of the ship used on select days for sea swimming and watersports such as windsurfing or kayaking.
Is Le Boreal family-friendly?
Families are permitted, but the ship is primarily designed for adults with no dedicated kids' clubs or youth facilities.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Le Boreal?
Onboard Le Boréal, guests can choose between two distinct dining venues. La Licorne, an elegant deck 2 gastronomic restaurant offering panoramic sea views, white-tablecloth service, and single-open-seating multi-course French and international dining; and La Boussole, a casual grill on deck 6 near the pool deck featuring indoor and outdoor seating for buffet-style breakfasts and lunches, specialty destination dishes, and open-air themed dinners under the stars.
What speciality dining is there on Le Boreal?
Le Boreal doesn’t have separate, dedicated specialty dining restaurants that require extra cover charge. All dining onboard ship is included in the fare as well as in-suite dining room service available 24 hours a day.
Itineraries
Which ports does Le Boreal usually sail out of?
This ship sails from various global ports depending on the season. Please check specific itineraries for exact departure locations.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Le Boreal?
Top highlights onboard Le Boreal include excellent service, comfortable staterooms, unique itineraries, discreet French luxury, an intimate mega-yacht atmosphere, fine dining, a luxury wellness area, an outdoor heated saltwater pool, and a marina platform for direct water access.
