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Le Boreal, Le Soleal and L'Austral

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Ship overview:

Ship Capacity

264 passengers

Year built

Constructed in 2014

Expedition staff to guest ratio

1:20

Prices per person

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Prices based on two people sharing

These state-of-the-art​, luxury vessels​ introduced a ​whole ​new level of comfort and size to expedition ships in The Arctic. Combining real comfort, a five-star all-inclusive price and modern safety technology, they've proved a popular formula.

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I had pretty high expectations before actually seeing this ship, but once onboard these were more than exceeded. The thoughtful overall design, real attention to detail and convivial atmosphere were the stand-outs for me.

Alex Mudd Head of Swoop Arctic

Why we like Le Boreal, Le Soleal & L'Austral

  • ​Custom built for expedition cruising in 2010, these beautifully designed ships are a far cry from the other converted research ships
  • By combining high comfort with adventure​ ​they take the best aspects from both traditional cruising and small ship adventures ​
  • The first ships to introduce real comfort to Arctic cruising, but with a surprisingly affordable price tag​
  • ​Wide choice of some of the most exciting trips north of the Arctic Circle
  • Almost all cabins have their own private balcony,​ a feature traditionally only reserved for the highest cabin categories

Trips aboard Le Boreal, Le Soleal and L'Austral

Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.

Luxury Spitsbergen

For anyone keen to experience Svalbard’s rich Arctic wildlife and spectacular scenery while travelling comfortably, this is a good option. Travelling in the company of naturalists on board a modern state-of-the-art ship, equal attention is given to your experience both…

  • 8 Days
  • $12,893
Luxury West Greenland & Baffin Island

Circumnavigate legendary Baffin Bay as part of this extraordinary Arctic adventure which cherry picks the region’s highlights. From West Greenland’s spectacular glaciers and pretty Inuit villages to the remoteness and rich wildlife of Baffin Island, this is a journey of…

  • 17 Days
  • $19,071
Luxury Highlights of Svalbard

Set sail on this in-depth exploration of Svalbard aboard a state-of-the-art super yacht. No other trip combines such comfort with so many days exploring this Arctic archipelago. Wildlife sightings, and your chance of seeing polar bears, will be maximised by…

  • 13 Days
  • -

Onboard Communications & Facilities

  • WiFi: You can connect your personal device from anywhere on the ship, subject to a signal. Note that this is only for light traffic and to expect a much slower connection than you might have at home
  • Satellite phone: Available at an additional cost
  • Plugs: European 220V two-round-pinned sockets & North American 120V two-flat-pinned sockets
  • In all cabins: Towels, toiletries and a hair dryer
  • Laundry service: Available at an additional cost

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