L’AUSTRAL, LE BORÉAL AND LE LYRIAL
These three sister ships belong to PONANT cruises, a French 6* luxury cruise operator.
PONANT offers you the promise of unforgettable moments aboard their compact and intimately sized cruise yachts, all of which sail under the French flag. Discover the innovatively designed cruise ships: L’Austral, Le Boréal and Le Lyrial.
For 30 years now, PONANT’s luxury cruise ships have been stopping at both famous, well-known ports of call and secret, hidden-away anchorages accessible only to low-capacity boats. Combining wonderful itineraries with five-star hotel service, the exceptional luxury cruises à la française have been designed and conceived to deliver quality and excellence through an unprecedented sailing experience founded on the key concepts of discretion, refinement, and the simple art of living à la française.
These sister ships embody the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing, which is PONANT’s signature. The elegance of their exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 132 staterooms and suites) make these ships a rare and innovative option on the cruise market.
A welcoming atmosphere of relaxed sophistication revolves around shades of grey, taupe, white and ivory enlivened by touches of cinnamon, caramel and tan. A design blending tradition and innovation, where a nautical mood has been subtly recreated: these ships have a unique style and a true signature design.
Why we like L’Austral, Le Boréal and Le Lyrial
A true 5* luxury experience packed with cutting edge technology
The ships embody the subtle alliance between luxury and intimacy and well-being
The elegance and intimate size make these ships unique to the cruise market
The ships have a unique style and a true signature
All cabins are decorated by French interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel
95% of cabins have their own private balcony
DECK PLAN
Features
Length: 466 ft
Beam: 59 ft
Cruising Speed: 14 knots
Ice Class: 1 C
Flag: French
Guest Decks: 6
Guest Capacity: Capped at 200
Crew Size: 140
Gross Tonnage: 10 944
Electric Motors: 2 x 2300 KW
Installed Power: 6 400 KW
Construction: Ancône, Italy
CABIN CATEGORIES
Superior Stateroom
- Located on Deck 3
- King-size or twin beds
- Spacious cabin: 21m2 (226 sq.ft.) with sofa
- Shower, minibar, flat screen
- Private ensuite facilities
- Air-conditioned
Deluxe Stateroom
- Located on Deck 3
- King-size or twin beds, large window
- Spacious cabin: 18m2 (199 sq.ft.)
- Private balcony: 4m2 (43 sq.ft.)
- Private ensuite facilities
- Air-conditioning
Prestige Deck
- Located on Deck 4
- Double bed, large window
- Spacious cabin: 18m2 (199 sq.ft.)
- Private balcony: 4m2 (43 sq.ft.)
- Private ensuite facilities
- Air-conditioning
Deluxe Suite
- Located on Deck 6
- King-size or twin beds, large window
- Spacious cabin: 27m2 (291 sq.ft.) with sofa
- Private balcony: 6m2 (65 sq.ft.)
- Private ensuite facilities
- Air-conditioning
Prestige Deck Suite
- Located on Deck 4 and 5
- Double bed, large windows
- Spacious cabin: 36m2 (388 sq.ft.) with sofa
- Private balcony: 8m2 (86 sq.ft.)
- Double private ensuite facilities
- Air-conditioning
Owner’s Suite
- Located on deck 6
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Independently decorated by French designers
- Breathtaking panoramic sea view
- Spacious cabin: 45m2 (484 sq.ft.) with lounge and sitting area
- Private balcony: 12m2 (129 sq.ft.)
- Private ensuite facilities including jacuzzi
- Minibar, flat screen
- Air-conditioning
ITINERARIES
Emblematic Antarctica
If there is one place on the globe that fires the imagination of travellers and arouses in them an instant thirst for adventure, it is the immaculate and faraway lands of the White Continent. Inhabited by a surprising endemic fauna, the Antarctic will welcome you during an 11-day expedition cruise. Ice is there in all its forms. The mountainous landscapes open up to give way to huge calving glaciers, tabular icebergs drift in the middle of the Southern Ocean, and the sea ice shimmers in the distance. On board, the naturalists share with you the secrets of this unique ecosystem.
The Southern Adventure
Discover the Southern Ocean as you have never seen it before! Embark on a 15-day polar expedition cruise to the highest latitudes, from the Falkland Islands to the immaculate lands of Antarctica. Your polar expedition begins with the exploration of the Falkland Islands: as you sail in this archipelago of 200 islands, you will be escorted by sei whales. You will ultimately land on the frozen shores of the nearly inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica. White shades take on a thousand nuances as it covers the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you.
Expedition to Southern Lands
In South Georgia and on the shores of the White Continent, follow in the footsteps of the greatest explorers during a 18-day polar expedition cruise. Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache, Ernest Shackleton, these legendary names evoke the most prodigious adventures, which PONANT is offering you the chance to discover during an unforgettable trip. You will sail on the Southern Ocean to reach the frozen shores of Antarctica. White shades take on a thousand nuances as it covers the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you.
The Great Adventure
PONANT brings you a 18-day itinerary between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. A polar expedition cruise to discover the most beautiful sites of these southern lands. First, you will chart a course for South Georgia with its black-sand beaches dominated by snow-covered mountainsFurther south, the South Orkney Islands will reveal themselves. You might get the chance to call at Laurie Island, where the Orcadas research station is established in a former whaling station before ultimately landing on the frozen shores of the nearly inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica.
The Great Austral Loop
Discover the Southern Ocean as you have never seen it before! Embark on a 16-day polar expedition cruise to the highest latitudes, from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia and the immaculate lands of Antarctica. Your expedition to the heart of the South Atlantic begins with the exploration of the Falkland Islands before you reach the mountainous island of South Georgia. King penguins, elephant and fur seals that have taken over the black-sand beaches dominated by the tall peaks that reveal the Scotia Arc. You will ultimately explore the frozen shores and waters of Antarctica.
SAILING DATES
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