Le Lyrial
Le Lyrial
Le Lyrial, the fourth yacht in Ponant’s Sister-ship series, defines luxury-expedition cruising. Hosting just 244 guests, she marries boutique-hotel refinement with the nimbleness required for intimate ports from Antarctica to the Adriatic. Nearly all accommodations include a private balcony, while full-height picture windows in the lounges keep glaciers, calanques, or cobalt islands always in view. French-trained chefs, a Sothys spa, and an attentive crew-to-guest ratio of roughly 1 : 1.7 create an indulgent yet adventurous escape at sea.
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Ship Statistics
2010
Launch Year
10944
Gross Tonnes
142
Length
18
Width
EUR
Currency
14
Max Speed (Knots)
264
Capacity
145
Crew
132
Cabins
Facilities
Accommodation
Suites and staterooms echo the ship’s namesake “Lyra” constellation in celestial blues, silvery grays, and white oak. Every room offers king-or-twin beds, Diptyque bath amenities, 24-hour room service, interactive entertainment, and complimentary Wi-Fi. 95 % feature a private balcony; Superior Staterooms provide a large panoramic window.
Stateroom & Suite Categories
- Owner’s Suite (≈ 55 m² / 592 ft²) — Forward on Deck 6; airy living–dining room, 12 m² (129 ft²) terrace, private Jacuzzi, and dedicated butler pantry.
- Grand Privilege Suite (≈ 54 m² / 581 ft²) — Largest non-owner suite with vast living–dining area, panoramic balcony, and walk-in wardrobe.
- Grand Deluxe Suite (≈ 45 m² / 484 ft²) — Forward position with expansive terrace and dining area for six guests.
- Privilege Suite (≈ 32 m² / 344 ft²) — Corner layout on Deck 6 with wrap-around balcony, priority embarkation, and concierge services.
- Prestige Suite (≈ 37 m² / 398 ft²) — Two inter-connecting Prestige Staterooms form a bedroom–salon combo with dual bathrooms and extended balcony.
- Deluxe Suite (≈ 27 m² / 290 ft²) — Separate lounge area, walk-in closet, balcony on Deck 6, and complimentary laundry service with butler included.
- Prestige Stateroom (≈ 20 m² / 215 ft²) — Decks 4–6; floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a teak-furnished balcony.
- Deluxe Stateroom (≈ 18.6 m² / 200 ft²) — Private balcony on Deck 3, sitting area, and generous wardrobe space.
- Superior Stateroom (≈ 21 m² / 226 ft²) — Picture window on Deck 3 for guests who prefer enclosed views and enhanced mid-ship stability.
Dining
Created with Ducasse Conseil, menus elevate French technique with seasonal produce from each cruising region—think Provençal sea bream in the Med or Patagonian lamb in Antarctica. A French-centric cellar of more than 50 appellations complements every course, while open seating encourages relaxed conviviality.
Restaurants & Bars
- Le Céleste — 268-seat gastronomic restaurant serving elegant multi-course dinners and buffet breakfasts and lunches.
- La Comète — Indoor-outdoor grill for casual breakfasts, themed lunches, and alfresco dinners beneath the stars.
- Main Lounge — Daytime pâtisserie and coffee bar transforming into a live-music cocktail venue after dark.
- Panoramic Lounge — 180° glass walls, library corner, resident mixologist, and outdoor terrace.
- Exterior Bar — Pool-deck venue offering smoothies by day and Champagne at sunset.
Onboard Facilities
Sculpted teak, Carrara marble, and contemporary art create a yacht-club atmosphere. Wide promenades and floor-to-ceiling glazing blur the boundary between interior elegance and the seascape beyond.
Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
- Main Lounge — 2,740 ft² social hub with bar, dance floor, and terrace access.
- Panoramic Lounge & Terrace — Wrap-around views ideal for wildlife spotting or afternoon tea.
- Theatre — 250-seat auditorium hosting lectures, film screenings, and evening shows.
- Wellness Area — Sothys spa, hammam, balneotherapy suite, and Kérastase hair salon.
- Fitness Studio — Technogym cardio and weights with ocean-facing windows.
- Heated Seawater Pool & Sun Deck — Loungers, Exterior Bar service, and occasional deck-top barbecues.
- Recreation Area — Studio Ponant photo-video center and Kids Club with games consoles.
- Boutique — Curated French fashion and expedition gear.
- Medical Center — Full-time doctor and tele-medicine link.
- Marina & Zodiac Platform — Swift embarkation for up to 11 inflatable craft.
Deck Plans
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More Information About Le Lyrial
Ship Overview
Entertainment & Onboard Activities
Health, Fitness & Wellness
Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship
Testimonials & Passenger Reviews
Brand Heritage
Founded in Marseille in 1988, Ponant pioneered French-style luxury expeditions. Delivered in 2015, Le Lyrial completes the Boréal-class quartet, marrying boutique elegance with environmentally conscious engineering.
Design Description
At 466 ft (142 m) with an Ice Class 1C hull, Le Lyrial can venture into lightly ice-covered waters while maintaining a sleek, low-silhouette profile that reduces fuel burn and vibration. Interiors by Jean-Philippe Nuel mirror the soft blues of polar glaciers and Mediterranean coves the ship frequents.
Unique Features
- “Clean Ship” Certification — Advanced wastewater and exhaust-treatment systems exceed IMO standards.
- Dynamic Positioning — Holds station without anchoring to protect fragile seabeds.
- All-Balcony Concept — 95 % of accommodations include a private teak terrace.
- Sothys-Partner Spa — Exclusive French skincare rituals at sea.
Le Lyrial´s itineraries
Emblematic Antarctica
Discover the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula on this 10-night luxury expedition aboard L’Boreal.
- 8 days
- Le Boréal
