Luxurious Peninsula Expedition on Le Boreal

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A unique voyage with a team of naturalists who are passionate about their subject.

Outings in zodiacs to see extraordinary wildlife at close range against a backdrop of majestic glaciers and tabular icebergs.

Luxurious Peninsula Expedition on Le Boreal itinerary:

Day 1: Ushuaia (Argentina)

Embarkation from 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Day 2-3: At sea – Drake Passage

To reach the mythical «White Continent» you will cross the notorious Drake Passage named after the famous explorer, Sir Frances Drake, who sailed in these waters way back in 1578. You will then traverse the Polar Front which marks the area where waters from the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans meet.

Day 4: Neko/Paradise Bay/Lemaire Channel

At the end of Andvord Bay is a truly heavenly spot at the foot of a vast glacier; Neko Bay is without doubt one of most beautiful sites on the Antarctic Peninsula! It was discovered by the Belgian explorer Gerlache, during his Antarctic expedition from 1897-99. Mountains, snow, ice and nature in the wild combine to offer a unique landscape. The wildlife here is as abundant as it is exceptional, with gulls, Cape petrels and cormorants, as well as sea mammals such as seals, orcas and whales. Zodiac excursions bring you into the closest contact with the icebergs, or take you into the heart of the penguin colonies, or to observe a sea elephant lounging on the shore as the Antarctic terns wheel about overhead.

Day 5: Pleneau Island/Port Lockroy

Pleneau Island/Port Lockroy

Day 6: Cuverville/Gerlache Strait

Cuverville/Gerlache Strait

Day 7: Deception Island

At Deception Island you will marvel at one of the largest colonies of Chinstrap penguins.

Day 8: Cruising in the Weddell Sea Brown Bluff

Our call at Brown Bluff on the Antarctic continent brings you to the foot of an imposing cliff where you will find a colony of 20,000 Adelie penguin couples.

Day 9-10: At seaa, Drake Passage

At sea, Drake Passage

Day 11: Ushuaia (Argentina)

Disembarkation

Le Boreal

A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, she is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. Le Boreal remains faithful to our philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being.

Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful décor combined with exterior and interior lines to reflect a nautical mood, subtly revisited. On board, soothing neutral tones are enlivened by splashes of red, our signature theme linking tradition and innovation to create personal touches in the spirit of a “private yacht”.

Cuisine

Loyal to the great French tradition, the haute cuisine on board is worthy of the finest restaurants, where discreet, attentive service is the hallmark.

Our two restaurants welcome you for breakfasts, lunch and dinner. The Gastronomic Restaurant, with a capacity of 268 persons, is situated on Le Liberte Deck and serves you French and international cuisine accompagnied by fine wine. On the Grill Restaurant, you will have the opportuniny to eat outside and enjoy buffet lunch and themed dinner.

Life On Board

Whether you want to join other guests in the theatre or games area (Wii™ consoles, etc), or relax on your own in a quiet corner of the library, Le Boreal has been designed to meet the needs of every guest.

Everything has been done to preserve the independence of each guest to suit their personal tastes: lounges for lectures and shows, a spa in partnership with Carita™, but also more intimate spaces such as the library and internet corner. Comfortable cabins, nearly all with private balcony, are available forfamilies either as triples or as communicating cabins. There is also a games area with Wii™ consoles, children’s menus, and a baby-sitting ser vice.Just as if you were on a private yacht, your time is your own to do as you please.

Fitted with the latest equipment (Kinesis Wall, running machine) and in partnership with the famous Carita™ brand, the Beauty Centre on Le Boreal welcomes you for some unforgettable moments of relaxation and pampering (beauty treatments, hairdresser, hammam, balneotherapy).

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Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition / Cruise

Length: 142 meters

Beam: 18 meters

Speed (average): 16 knots

Built: 2011

Capacity: 264 (in twin cabins, 200 in Antarctica)

Registry: France