The world's southernmost city, Ushuaia overlooks Beagle Channel, named after the ship that took Charles Darwin to the bottom of the world. Founded just over one hundred years ago, this rustic town is situated amidst incredible snowcapped mountains, dramatic waterfalls, massive glaciers, and a forest known for its red foliage. Tierra del Fuego, the "Land of Fire," twelve miles to the west of Ushuaia, is known for its glacial landscape and its national park, which is a bird-watcher's paradise.
Le Boréal, like its Sister ships L'Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial, epitomizes the unique feel and atmosphere of the ships of the PONANT fleet. Subtly combining luxury, intimacy and serene well-being, the ship has been designed to offer passengers both moments of conviviality and spaces conducive to peaceful tranquility and a sense of escape and getting away from it all. Its exterior and interior lines testify to the ingeniousness and refinement with which the Sister ships have been designed.
Feb 27, 2029 - Ushuaia
The world's southernmost city, Ushuaia overlooks Beagle Channel, named after the ship that took Charles Darwin to the bottom of the world. Founded just over one hundred years ago, this rustic town is situated amidst incredible snowcapped mountains, dramatic waterfalls, massive glaciers, and a forest known for its red foliage. Tierra del Fuego, the "Land of Fire," twelve miles to the west of Ushuaia, is known for its glacial landscape and its national park, which is a bird-watcher's paradise.
Feb 28, 2029 - At Sea
Mar 01, 2029 - At Sea
Mar 02, 2029 - At Sea
Mar 03, 2029 - South Georgia
Southeast of the Falklands, South Georgia is lost in the midst of the Southern Ocean, one of the most remote regions on earth. South Georgia's climate is dominated by the freezing effects of the Antarctic continent 1,000 miles to the south. Glaciers coat more than half the island, and the scenery is spectacular, as if the Alps had been dropped down in the south Atlantic. The only access is by sea, and the journey can take up to 10 days battling against south Atlantic gales.
Mar 04, 2029 - South Georgia
Southeast of the Falklands, South Georgia is lost in the midst of the Southern Ocean, one of the most remote regions on earth. South Georgia's climate is dominated by the freezing effects of the Antarctic continent 1,000 miles to the south. Glaciers coat more than half the island, and the scenery is spectacular, as if the Alps had been dropped down in the south Atlantic. The only access is by sea, and the journey can take up to 10 days battling against south Atlantic gales.
Mar 05, 2029 - South Georgia
Southeast of the Falklands, South Georgia is lost in the midst of the Southern Ocean, one of the most remote regions on earth. South Georgia's climate is dominated by the freezing effects of the Antarctic continent 1,000 miles to the south. Glaciers coat more than half the island, and the scenery is spectacular, as if the Alps had been dropped down in the south Atlantic. The only access is by sea, and the journey can take up to 10 days battling against south Atlantic gales.
Mar 06, 2029 - At Sea
Mar 07, 2029 - At Sea
Mar 08, 2029 - Port Stanley
Port Stanley is the only town on the Falkland Islands, and though it has little more than 1,200 residents, it contains half of the islands' population. There are 700,000 sheep, and a wonderful assortment of sea birds and elephant seals.
Mar 08, 2029 - Volunteer Point
Mar 09, 2029 - Carcass Island
Lying to the northwest of the Falklands archipelago, is the scenic little island of Carcass. The island's rolling hills and low cliffs are home to a number of wildlife, and visitors can view penguin and duck colonies. Both the north and south of the island provide great hiking opportunities, beaches (some good beachcombing), interesting flora, and sheltered dunes which make great picnic spots.
Mar 09, 2029 - The Neck
Mar 10, 2029 - Steeple Jason Island
Steeple Jason Island belongs to the Falkland Islands. It was formerly owned by the state of New York but later was donated for preservative reasons. This island has an abundance or natural beauty as well as exotic wildlife sightseeing opportunities. Steeple Jason is rugged and a remote island with so many hidden treasures, there is even a large black-browned Albatross colony which alone is a spectacle that can’t be missed when visiting.
Mar 10, 2029 - West Point Island
West Point is one of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. With a more rugged lifestyle than the military school of the same name, this small island has a stark beauty. Soaring tufts of tussock grass - some nearly six feet tall provide a sheltering habitat for rockhopper and Magellanic penguins and a large albatross colony.
Mar 11, 2029 - At Sea
Mar 12, 2029 - Camarones
Camerones and the Valdez Peninsula are the home to thousands of Magellan penguins, who harbour here on the Patagonian coast until the end of March, after which they head south for the winter. This area is unspoiled by mass tourism and has an unhurried, casual air. The local inhabitants treasure their beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife. Facilities in the town are limited as cruise ship guests and travelers are the exceptions here rather than the rule.
Mar 13, 2029 - Puerto Madryn
Nestled in a protected bay on the Gulf Nuevo, this unique hamlet was founded by adventurous Welsh colonists in 1865 and has maintained Welsh as its official language. Visit the Valdez Peninsula, the only known continental breeding place for elephant seals. Also watch for sea lions, whales and exotic birds.
Mar 14, 2029 - Puerto Madryn
Nestled in a protected bay on the Gulf Nuevo, this unique hamlet was founded by adventurous Welsh colonists in 1865 and has maintained Welsh as its official language. Visit the Valdez Peninsula, the only known continental breeding place for elephant seals. Also watch for sea lions, whales and exotic birds.
Mar 15, 2029 - At Sea
Mar 16, 2029 - At Sea
Mar 17, 2029 - Buenos Aires
Dynamic and bustling, a city which seems never to sleep, Buenos Aires is one of the most exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve an all manner of world cuisine, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night. Cultural hub of a society which traces its roots to European immigration, it is famous throughout South America for its theatres, museums and galleries. Gucci, Armani, Prada, to name a few, line the boulevards catering for the fashion conscious porteños, their offerings as stylish as anything found in the cities in Europe or North America.