Ponant Explorers Le Boreal
Ponant Explorers

Ponant Explorers Le Boreal

60
SCORE
Value / Cost 89Space & Comfort 81Activities & Thrills 48Pools & Relaxation 47Entertainment 46Dining 38
Line
Ponant Explorers
Built
2010
Guests
264
Tonnage
10,944 tons
Length
142.1 m
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What We Like
+Strong Value / Cost — scores 89/100
+Strong Space & Comfort — scores 81/100
Worth Knowing
Dining is a relative weak point at 38/100
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 46/100
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 47/100
Smaller ship — fewer of the big-ship attractions

General

Cruise Line
Ponant Explorers
Ship Name
Le Boreal
Maiden voyage
6 May 2010

Physical

Year Built
2010
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2018
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
10,944 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
142.1 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
18 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
7
Passenger Decks
6
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
16 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
136
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
1.9414
Total Cabins
132
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
3
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
264487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
41.4552128

Amenities

Restaurants
Gastronomic Restaurant, Grill Restaurant
Restaurants - Paid
0
Restaurants - Included
2
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Euro
Total Pools
1
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
No
Total Hot Tubs
3
- Hot Tubs - General Access
3
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
No
Bars/Lounges
3
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
No
Chapel
No
Night Club
No
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Onboard Weddings
No
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
No
Basketball Court
No
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
No
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
Yes
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
No
Teen Center
No
Kosher Meals
No
Adult Only Relaxation Area
No
Special Amenities
95% of cabins/suites have private balconies; Carita spa with hammam and massage rooms; fitness center; library; theatre; casino; two open-air bars

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$0.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
10%
Tipping Expected?
No

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
FLSY
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9502506
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
578000500
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Mata Utu
59.5
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Value / Cost 89
Space & Comfort 81
Activities & Thrills 48
Pools & Relaxation 47
Entertainment 46
Dining 38