Le Boreal: Ship Details and Overview


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Built in 2010, the French ship Le Boreal is one of the newest ships in Antarctica and the sister ship to both L’Austral and Le Soléal. Carrying up to 199 passengers, the Le Boreal is a purpose built cruise vessel that combines luxury with a innovative marine technology.

The Le Boreal is fitted with the latest navigational equipment and comes fully stabilized for people who suffer from sea sickness. The luxurious interior is incredibly spacious and well thought out and the ship comes with three elevators for ease of passenger movement.

Facilities aboard the Le Boreal are top class and you can expect a heated pool, al fresco dining, spa center, panoramic lounge and a 3,000-square-foot Le Club lounge! The ship finds that perfect balance between spacious luxury and full-on expedition cruising. Although many English-speaking passengers travel aboard the Le Boreal, the majority of passengers are often European. Cabins are all spacious and come with private balconies so you never miss a single view.

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Le Boreal Ship Overview

Specifications

Ship Type: Luxury Expedition Ship

Crew : 136

Passengers: 199

Cabins : 132

Length : 466

Speed : 16

Beam : 59

Draft : 15.3

Voltage : 110/220 volts

Route Map of the Le Boreal

Facilities

Two Restaurant, Panoramic Lounge and Terrace, Theater, Library, Three Bars, Fitness Center, Salon, Spa, Steam Room, Wireless Internet, Three Elevators, 24-hour Room Services, Pool

Equipment

Zodiacs

Cabin Options

​Superior stateroom
Deck 3 – Approx 226 sq ft. Cabin comes with King or Twin beds, private en suite with bath and shower, separate toilet, dressing table, wardrobe and and writing desk.
Deluxe stateroom
​Decks 3-6 – Approx 200 sq ft + 43 sq ft private balcony. Cabin comes with King or Twin beds, private en suite with bath and shower, separate toilet, dressing table, wardrobe and and writing desk. Some Prestige Staterooms can be converted into Prestige Suites.
Deluxe suite
​Deck 6 – Approx 290 sq ft + 54 sq ft private balcony. Cabin comes with King or Twin beds, private en suite with bath, shower and double-sink vanity, separate toilet, dressing table, wardrobe, writing desk and sofa bed.
​Prestige suite
Decks 5 and 6 – Approx 398 sq ft + 86 sq ft private balcony. Cabin is made up of two Prestige Staterooms combined King or Twin beds, private en suite with bath and shower, 2 toilets, 2 wardrobes, desk, dressing table and sitting area with sofa bed and table.
Owner's suite
Deck 6 – Approx 484 sq ft + 97 sq ft private balcony. Cabin comes with King or Twin beds, private en suite with bath, shower and toilet, dressing table, wardrobe, desk with stationary and sitting area with sofa bed and table.

On-Board Facilities

Public Area Facilities

The Le Boreal is a luxury expedition cruise ship designed to give passengers a fabulous Antarctic experience in 5 star comfort.

The Le Boreal is one of the larger Antarctic vessels and comes with an experienced crew that will make daily shore landing to give passengers plenty of photo opportunities and wildlifeviewing.

With luxury in mind, the facilities on board the Le Boreal are second to none with exceptional quality fittings and furnishings and excellent space throughout the ship. Facilities include two restaurants, a lovely 3,000-square-foot Le Club lounge (where nightly entertainment and dance floor), panoramic lounge, full-service salon, steam room, spa, fitness center, state of the art lecture theater, library with a large selection of books and three elevators for easy passenger accessibility.

Cabin Facilities

Like the public areas, the cabins on the Le Boreal are luxurious and very spacious.

The Le Boreal can accommodate 199 people on board and every cabin comes with a private balcony for perfect viewing! Cabin amenities include flat-screen TV, iPod station, mini bar, electronic safe, temperature control, wireless Internet access, direct-dial telephone.

Each en suite comes with a bath lined with marble and teak and good sized shower. Bathrooms also provide a hair dryer, bathrobes and French toiletries. 

Twenty-four-hour room service is available throughout the cruise.

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Activities Offered

Activity Details Offered?
Camping

$180 per person on average – camping info

Kayaking

$465 per person on average

Skiing

Adventure itineraries only

Photography Workshop

Selected itineraries only

Shore-based walking

Included in price

Hiking and snowshoeing

Included in price

​Zodiac Trips

Included in price

Helicopter Ride

Price varies

Scuba-diving

Price varies

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