Ponant
Le Boréal
Built to go everywhere. Designed to make you forget everything else.
2010 · Refurbished 2018
Year Built
264
Guests
10,944
GT
1
Pools
Le Boréal is an elegant expedition ship with 132 staterooms and a proven track record in polar and Mediterranean waters since 2010. Her intimate scale and ice-strengthened hull make her a versatile choice for both adventure seekers and luxury travelers.
Dining & Drinks
Specialty dining included
All drinks included
Room service included
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan
Wellness & Relaxation
Pools
1
Hot Tubs
1
Medical Center
✓
Where Le Boréal sails
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
Longyearbyen
Norway
2 sailings
Ushuaia
Argentina
2 sailings
Ny-Ålesund
Norway
1 sailings
Magdalenefjorden
Norway
1 sailings
Smeerenburg
Norway
1 sailings
Hornsund
Norway
1 sailings
Pyramiden
Norway
1 sailings
Alkefjellet
Norway
1 sailings
Half Moon Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
Deception Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
Neko Harbor
Antarctica
1 sailings
Paradise Bay
Antarctica
1 sailings
Port Lockroy
Antarctica
1 sailings
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
2
Sailings tracked
264
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 2 upcoming sailings on Le Boréal (Ponant). Built 2010 (refurbished 2018), 264 guests, 10,944 GT. Amenities: 1 pools, 1 hot tubs, accessible cabins, medical center. Browse Ponant sailings on GoCruiseTravel.com.
Accessible Travel
Traveling with accessibility needs? Le Boréal has 2 accessible cabins.
Elevators: 2
Ask anything about Le Boréal
Policies at a Glance
PetsNot Allowed
Balcony SmokingNot Allowed
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Formal NightsNo
The Details
Can I do laundry onboard?
No self-service laundry onboard
What voltage are the cabins?
110V & 220V
Is there a dress code?
Smart Casual
Are there formal nights?
No formal nights required
Can I smoke on the balcony?
No — balcony smoking not allowed
USB in Cabins
✓
Upcoming Voyages on Le Boréal
AUG 2, 2026
Round-trip
Svalbard Arctic Wilderness
10N · 8 ports
Svalbard Arctic Wilderness
Round-trip Longyearbyen
From
$9,500
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
NOV 14, 2026
Round-trip
Antarctica Peninsula Classic
11N · 7 ports
Antarctica Peninsula Classic
Round-trip Ushuaia
From
$9,500
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
Who sails this line
Typical age
55+
Primary markets
FR · US · UK · BE
Onboard languages
fr · en
Kids onboard
Uncommon — adult-leaning atmosphere
