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Le Boreal Cruise Review to Other (Asia/Africa/Middle East)

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Le Boreal

10 Night Emblematic Antarctica (Ushuaia Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 17, 2022

Ship: Le Boreal

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 428

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Ship was lovely, however, onboard activities were lacking. More activities related to the destination was expected, i.e., much more educational programming for those interested. Formal, dressy gala nights (three out of 10 evenings) seemed unnecessary for an “expedition” cruise. Additionally, required to choose a set menu.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Good vegetarian options.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Good musicians..

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Exceptional, pleasant and attentive staff.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything was totally clean and well-maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Completely comfortable all-around. Very well-designed. Not huge, but sufficient, comfortable space in room and bathroom. Always very clean with outstanding housekeeping staff.

Ship tip

There was not very much educational information presented related to Antarctica. What was presented was brief; there could have been more lectures given by the very knowledgeable expedition staff. I had hoped to learn more about the continent and it’s wildlife during the cruise

Ports of call

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

3 out of 5
Tierra Del Fuego beautiful. Not much to do in downtown Ushuaia—lots of souvenir shops and outdoor clothing.

Cruise Drake Passage

5 out of 5
Enjoyed the unique experience, although expectedly rough.

Antarctic Experience

4 out of 5
All the landings were wonderful, but much too short of time.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

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