Signature highlights
Intimate 264-guest format, 132 staterooms and suites, swimming pool, observation areas, theatre, lounges, and access to destinations suited to smaller ships.
Le Boreal
Le Boreal is a 264-guest Tauck cruise ship, in service since 2010. This page lists 4 upcoming departures across 1 itinerary, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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Le Boreal at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 46%
A small ship at 10,944 gross tons — #302 of 565 ships we track. 41 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 18 hours ago
Heading to: Mahon, Menorca
6.8 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position data may be outdated.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Le Boreal
Le Boréal is a small French expedition-style cruise ship operated by PONANT and also marketed to Tauck guests. Built by Fincantieri in 2010, it carries up to 264 passengers in 132 ocean-view staterooms and suites. Its compact scale is suited to expedition cruising and smaller ports, while its design emphasizes French-influenced interiors, open-deck viewing areas, and a comparatively high crew-to-guest ratio.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Compagnie du Ponant (PONANT)
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri, Ancona, Italy
- Registry / flag
- France
- Call sign
- FLSY
- IMO number
- 9502506
- MMSI
- 578000500
- Draft
- 4.7 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Two principal dining venues: the gastronomic restaurant and the more casual grill restaurant, offering French and international cuisine.
Entertainment
Lounges and bars, a theatre for lectures and evening programs, a library or panoramic lounge area, and open-deck observation spaces.
Staterooms & suites
All 132 staterooms and suites have ocean views; approximately 95% have private balconies. Categories include window or porthole staterooms, balcony staterooms, deluxe suites, prestige suites, and an owner's suite.
For families
No dedicated children's facilities or family program were identified in the reviewed operator and partner materials.
Pools, spa & wellness
Spa services, sauna, fitness room, beauty or hairdressing services, and massage treatments are available onboard.
Accessibility
Elevators serve the passenger decks, according to Tauck's ship specifications; detailed accessible-cabin information should be confirmed directly with PONANT.
Environmental features
PONANT describes Le Boréal as incorporating environmental technologies deployed when the ship was built and states that the company has continued improving the vessel's environmental performance.
History & sister ships
Other Le Boréal class ships
Where Le Boreal sails, month by month
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Itineraries & Sailings
10 Nights
Antarctica
Next: Jan 6, 2027
4 upcoming departures
All 1 itinerary and their departure dates
- Antarctica 6 Jan 2027, 16 Jan 2027, 26 Jan 2027, 5 Feb 2027
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2027 | Jan 16, 2027 | Antarctica | 10 | Book → | |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Jan 26, 2027 | Antarctica | 10 | Book → | |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Feb 5, 2027 | Antarctica | 10 | Book → | |
| Feb 5, 2027 | Feb 15, 2027 | Antarctica | 10 | Book → |
Le Boreal FAQ
What flag does Le Boreal sail under?
Le Boreal is registered in France.
How many passengers does Le Boreal hold?
Le Boreal carries about 264 guests with roughly 145 crew.
How old is Le Boreal?
Le Boreal entered service in 2010.
How big is Le Boreal?
At 10,944 gross tons and 142 m long, Le Boreal is a small ship — larger than 46% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.