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Le Boréal
Le Boréal is a Ponant cruise ship of the Boréal class, in service since 2010. She measures 10,944 gross tons and carries 264 guests with a crew of 145. She sails Mediterranean, Antarctica, South America, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Le Boréal
Le Boréal is the first of Ponant's four near-identical Sisterships, completed by Fincantieri at Ancona in 2010. She measures 142 metres and about 10,900 gross tons and carries up to 264 guests in 132 staterooms and suites, with a pool, a theatre, a spa and a fleet of Zodiacs for landings; her hull is ice-strengthened for polar work. Her current program mixes Antarctic and South American voyages in the southern summer with Mediterranean, Iberian and Atlantic island cruises, and a 2028 season in Iceland, Greenland and the Northwest Passage. Long ocean crossings between Europe and South America link the two halves of her year.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Le Boréal?
Le Boréal is operated by Ponant and belongs to its Boréal class.
How big is Le Boréal?
Le Boréal measures 10,944 gross tons and 142 metres in length, with 6 decks.
How crowded does Le Boréal feel?
Le Boréal has a passenger space ratio of 41.5: 10,944 gross tons for 264 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Le Boréal feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Le Boréal carry?
Le Boréal carries 264 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 145 (about 1.8 guests per crew member).
When did Le Boréal enter service?
Le Boréal entered service in 2010.
Where does Le Boréal sail?
Le Boréal sails Mediterranean, Antarctica, South America and Transatlantic itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Le Boréal?
Ponant publishes the deck plans for Le Boréal; this page links to Deck plans.
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