Where is Le Boreal today?
In Buenos Aires, Argentina
Departs 6:00 PM local time, on embarkation day of an 18-night Antarctica cruise from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) (Nov 12 to 30).
Next: Puerto Madryn, Argentina, Sun Nov 15 · then Port Stanley, Wed Nov 18.
Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Thu Dec 10: 10 nights from $17,580
Upcoming Le Boreal cruises from $1,950 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
18-night Antarctica cruise, Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego)
Nov 12 to 30, 2026 · 5 ports of call.
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Where Le Boreal sails, month by month
Le Boreal sails from Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) from December 2026 to March 2027 and in November 2027, Lisbon in April 2027 and from July to August 2027 and Nice (Villefranche) from May to June 2027 and in September 2027 on 5-, 7-, 8- and 10-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Antarctic Peninsula (34 calls), Drake Passage (Scenic Cruising, 28) and Funchal (8). It also has longer sailings of 17, 18 and 21 nights in December 2026, from February to March 2027 and in October 2027.
- Dec 2026Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Jan 2027Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Feb 2027Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
- Mar 2027Buenos Aires · sold out
- Apr 2027Lisbon · sold out
- May 2027Barcelona · sold out
- Jun 2027Valletta · sold out
- Jul 2027Lisbon · sold out
- Aug 2027Lisbon · sold out
- Sep 2027Barcelona · sold out
- Oct 2027Malaga · sold out
- Nov 2027Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) · sold out
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Ponant may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Le Boreal sailings with prices.
Le Boreal at a glance
Le Boreal is a Ponant cruise ship in the Le Boreal class. It entered service in 2010 (16 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2018. It carries 264 passengers and 136 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member. At 10,944 gross tons and 142 m (466 ft) long, it is a small ship with 6 decks and 132 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Ancona) and sails under the flag of France.
Le Boreal is a small luxury ship operated by French cruise line Ponant, carrying just 264 passengers with a crew of 136. Built by Fincantieri in Ancona, the ship spans 6 decks and belongs to Ponant's Boreal-class fleet, designed for intimate exploration voyages.
The vessel's compact size and high crew-to-passenger ratio create a personalized cruising experience, with the small passenger capacity allowing access to ports and destinations that larger ships cannot reach.
Le Boreal represents Ponant's focus on boutique-style cruising with an emphasis on destination immersion rather than onboard entertainment.
Le Boreal specs
- Class
- Le Boreal
- Built
- 2010
- Refurbished
- 2018
- Gross Tonnage
- 10,944 GT
- Length
- 142 m
- Passengers
- 264
- Cabins
- 132
- Crew
- 136
- Decks
- 6
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Ancona)
- Flag
- France
- Age
- 16 years old
- Size
- Small ship
- Space Ratio
- 41.5 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.9:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 4th largest of 13
- Typical Cruise
- 10 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean (Western)
- Next Sailing
- Dec 10, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Le Boreal FAQ
Where is Le Boreal right now?
According to Ponant's published itinerary, Le Boreal is scheduled to be in Buenos Aires, Argentina today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), departing 6:00 PM, on embarkation day of an 18-night Antarctica cruise from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego). On Sun Nov 15 it calls at Puerto Madryn, Argentina, and it ends in Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) on November 30. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Le Boreal sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Boreal sails from Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina from December 2026 to March 2027 and in November 2027, Lisbon, Portugal in April 2027 and from July to August 2027 and Nice (Villefranche), France from May to June 2027 and in September 2027 on 5-, 7-, 8- and 10-night cruises.
What ports does Le Boreal visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Boreal calls most often at Antarctic Peninsula (34 calls), Drake Passage (Scenic Cruising, 28), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (8), Grytviken, South Georgia (8) and Taormina, Italy (7), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 88 ports in all.
How many passengers does Le Boreal carry?
Le Boreal carries 264 passengers in 132 cabins. It has 136 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member.
When was Le Boreal built and how old is it?
Le Boreal entered service in 2010, so it is 16 years old. It was last refurbished in 2018.
How big is Le Boreal?
Le Boreal is 10,944 gross tons and 142 m (466 ft) long, with 6 decks. That makes it a small ship.
How many crew work on Le Boreal?
Le Boreal has 136 crew.
What class of ship is Le Boreal?
Le Boreal belongs to the Le Boreal class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Le Boreal?
Le Boreal is operated by Ponant.
Where was Le Boreal built?
Le Boreal was built by Fincantieri (Ancona).
How much does a cruise on Le Boreal cost?
The cheapest upcoming Le Boreal cruise we track starts from $1,950. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Le Boreal prices
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