Le Boreal

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.