Kayaking & paddling
Paddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.
Expedition Departure · 11 days
Available
Emblematic Antarctica Le Boréal Feb 5, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027
Cabin offers
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lower deck balcony stateroom
Best price
18 m²
2 guests
Aggregation of PONANT's Deluxe Stateroom tier on deck 3. A private 43 ft² balcony; A porthole and glass door; Bathroom with shower. In your cabin 18
|
Double |
$15,770
Ponant Bonus -20%
|
Available | View at operator |
Window or Porthole Stateroom
21 m²
3 guests
PONANT's Superior Stateroom tier on deck 3. In your cabin 14
|
Double |
$18,000
Ponant Bonus -20%
|
Sold out | |
Upper decks balcony stateroom
18 m²
2 guests
Aggregation of PONANT's Prestige Stateroom tiers on decks 4, 5 and 6. A private 43 ft² balcony; A sliding panoramic window; Bathroom with shower. In your cabin 18
|
Double |
$20,010
Ponant Bonus -20%
|
Sold out | |
Deluxe Suite
27 m²
2 guests
Deck 6. A private 5m2 balcony; A bathroom with shower and small bathtub; One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). In your cabin 22
|
Double |
$29,210
Ponant Bonus -20%
|
Sold out | |
Prestige Suite
37 m²
4 guests
Decks 5 and 6. A private 86 ft² balcony; Two sliding panoramic windows; Two bathrooms with shower. In your cabin 22
|
Double |
$30,370
Ponant Bonus -20%
|
Sold out | |
Owner's Suite
45 m²
2 guests
Deck 6. A private 96 ft² balcony; Two sliding panoramic windows; A bathroom with shower and spa bath. In your cabin 26
|
Double |
$39,900
Ponant Bonus -20%
|
Sold out |
Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Nov 2, 2026 06:21 UTC.
Day by day
Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.
DAY 1 Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
DAYS 2–3 Crossing the Drake Passage
Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.
DAYS
4–8
Antarctic Peninsula
DAYS 9–10 Crossing the Drake Passage
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
DAY 11 Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
Activities
11 optional add-on
Visited Regions
4
58°30′S · 63°00′W
Drake Passage
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
62°00′S · 58°00′W
South Shetland Islands
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
65°30′S · 52°00′W
Weddell Sea
Iceberg Alley • Tabular Giants & Emperor Penguins
65°30′S · 64°00′W
Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife
Expedition Overview
Mid-Size Expedition Ship
Le Boréal
IAATO Category 1 (101–200 guests) — full Category 1 site access via two-group shore & Zodiac rotations
200 guests
Ice class 1C
Ice Class 1C: Ice-strengthened bow for navigating in light ice conditions (up to 0.4 m).
Built 2010
132 cabins
15–18h
-1°C to +5°C
20% sea ice
Peak Whales · Circle Crossings
February 2027
Peak whale activity with humpbacks and orcas, fledging chicks, and open passages south.
Peak Whales
Circle Crossings
Golden Sunsets
France
French Luxury
PONANT
PONANT operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to Antarctica with experienced expedition teams.
IAATO Member
5 ships
15 itineraries
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Wildlife on this route
Penguins
Emperor Penguins
The world's largest penguin breeds only in Antarctica's brutal winter. A rare and unforgettable sight.
Penguins
Gentoo Penguin
A stocky, orange-billed penguin of the genus Pygoscelis, closest kin to the Adélie and Chinstrap. Its loud, trumpeting call, delivered with head thrown back, carries across the shoreline colonies where expedition landings are made.
Whales & Dolphins
Humpback Whale
A 14–17 metre baleen whale known for breaching and long pectoral fins, often seen feeding on krill in loose groups along the ice edge.
Whales & Dolphins
Orca
Black and white apex predator instantly recognizable by its pale eye patches, the orca is the largest of the dolphins and one of the ocean's most capable hunters. Sightings often involve a tight-knit family pod working the ice edge together.
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