LE LAPEROUSE

There is one Owner’s Suite on board the Le Lapérouse which offers a spacious sanctuary of 45 square metres and an additional 30 square metre private terrace to relax in. The terrace features a hot tub, dining table and lounge chairs and is accessible with sliding bay windows. Located on Deck 6, the Owner’s Suite has individually-controlled air conditioning, king-size or twin beds, choice of pillows -down or hypoallergenic, private amenities with two wash closets, a balneo bathtub and a shower, a mini bar which is replenished daily, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine, a flat screen satellite TV with video on demand, desk with stationery, an iPod player, safe,  hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlet, 24 hour room service, internet access WiFi, butler service, 1 private transfer (round trip) Airport – Hotel – Port, 1 free hour of Spa treatments. The Owner’s suite has a capacity of up to 4 guests.

There are three Grand Deluxe Suites on board the Le Lapérouse spread across Deck’s 5 and 6. The suites are an extravagant 45 square metres with an additional 30 square metre private terrace accessible by sliding bay windows. The terrace has lounge chairs to soak up the sun along with an outside dining table. The Grand Deluxe Suite’s can accommodate up to 4 guests. Features of the suite’s include; individually-controlled air-conditioning, king-size or twin beds with a choice of pillows – hypoallergenic or down, private amenities featuring two wash closets, a balneo bathtub, a minibar replenished daily, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine, flat screen satellite TV with video on demand, a desk with stationery, iPod player, a safe, hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, french bath products, 24 hour room service, WiFi and Butler Service.

The four Privilege suites on board the Le Lapérouse are a spoilt 32 square metres with an additional 8 square metre balcony with seating accessible from a sliding bay window. Accommodating up to 3 passengers in each cabin, on both Deck’s 6 and 6, the suites feature individually-controlled air conditioning, a king-size or twin beds with your choice of pillows- either hypoallergenic or down, private amenities with a shower and washcloset,  a minibar replenished daily, kettle and Nespresso machine, flat screen TV with video on demand, desk with stationery, iPod player, a safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlet, french bath products, 24 hour room service, Wifi and Butler Service.

There are a total of thirteen interconnecting Prestige Suites on the Le Lapérouse. Measuring a total of 38 square metres with an 8 metre private balcony with seating accessed via a sliding bay window. The Prestige Suites on Deck 5 can accommodate up to 4 passengers whilst the ones on Deck 6 can accommodate up to 3. They all feature individually-controlled air-conditioning, king-size bed or twin beds with your choice of hypoallergenic or down pillows, private bathroom with a wash closet and shower, a minibar replenished daily, a kettle and Nespresso coffee machine, a flat screen satellite TV with video on demand, a safe, hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, french bath products, 24 hour room service, WiFi and Butler Service.

The Deluxe Suites on the Le Lapérouse are on Decks 3, 4, 5 and 6. Each of them are highly well equipped measuring 27.5 square metres with an additional 6 square metre private balcony, accessible by a sliding bay window. Accommodating up to 3 passengers, the Deluxe Suites have individually controlled air conditioning, king-size bed or twin beds with your choice of hypoallergenic or down, a sofa, private amenities provide guests with a wash closet and shower, a minibar replenished daily, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine, flat screen satellite TV with video on demand, a safe, hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlets, french bath products, 24 hour room service and WiFi.

A total of 66 Prestige Staterooms are spread throughout Decks 4, 5 and 6 on the Le Lapérouse and measure a total of 19 square metres with a 4 square metre balcony accessed through a sliding bay window. Accommodating a total of 2 passengers the staterooms feature individually-controlled air-conditioning, king-size bed or twin-size beds with your choice of hypoallergenic or down pillows, private amenities offer a wash closet and shower, a minibar replenished daily, a kettle and Nespresso coffee machine, flatscreen satellite TV with video on demand, desk with stationery, iPod player, a safe, hairdryer, bath robes, satellited direct line telephone, 110/220V outlet, french bath products, 24 hour room service, WiFi, staterooms are available with reduced mobility.

The 13 Deluxe Staterooms on board the Le Lapérouse accommodate up to two passengers in 19 square metres with a 4 square metre private balcony accessed via a door, next to a French window. The Deluxe Staterooms feature individually controlled air-conditioning, king size bed or twin beds, a private bathroom with a shower and wash closet, a minibar replenished daily, a flat screen satellite TV with video on demand, a desk with stationery, iPod player, a safe, hairdryer, bath robes, satellite direct line telephone, 110/220V outlet, french bath products, 24 hour room service, WiFi.

• Two restaurants – Panoramic Restaurant, Outdoor Grill
• Spa and Wellness
• Infinity Pool with counter-current system
• Sun Deck
• A 200 square metre main lounge which can accommodate all passengers
• State of the Art, World’s First: ‘Blue Eye Lounge’ – an underwater multi sensory wildlife viewing lounge/bar
• A theatre
• Amenities for kayaking, paddle boarding, scuba diving, snorkelling, water-skiing, fishing
• A pool deck offering:
  • A pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a counter-current swimming system
  • A pleasant solarium
  • An outdoor bar and lounge with armchairs and sofas
• A new hydraulic platform with adjustable height provides:
  • Easier boarding than on any other cruise ship
  • Easier Zodiax embarkation and disembarkation for expeditions
  • Easier access to the sea for swimming and practicing various water sports such as kayaking or paddle-boarding
• 140 square metre reception area including:
  • A reception/concierge desk
  • An excursions desk
  • The ship’s administrative services
  • The sales office, manned by the Guest Relations Officer
  • A 50 square metre boutique which sells clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and accessories
  • Toilets accessible to passengers with reduced mobility

Shipboard accommodation in your selected suite category with daily housekeeping
All meals while on the cruise. Continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, a three-course dinner and a late-evening snack are served daily.
24 hour room service
Wifi whilst onboard – please note the serice may be slow due to satellite connection and remote location of the cruise.
Open Bar – A wide choice of refreshments such as wine, beer, cocktails, fruit juices and aperitifs are served in each bar and with lunch and dinner. This does not include premium alcoholic drinks.
Mini Bar – the mini bar in your suite is restocked every day and in included in the fare.
Experienced Expedition Leader and professional expedition team of marine biologists, naturalists, historians.
Daily off-ship excursions by Zodiac boat breaking into small groups
Guided hikes and walks on shore of various durations for guests of all abilities
Visits to wildlife colonies, historic sites, places of outstanding natural beauty and community visits
Educational presentations and talks by polar experts in their fi eld (ie. marine biologists, naturalists, historians etc). Onboard or on shore.
An emergency trained medical physician onboard every voyage
Use of onboard facilities
Port fees and all permits to access visited areas

Guests: 170

Built: 2017

Operator: Ponant

Length: 131 metres

Width: 18 metres

Water draught: 4.6 metres

Average Cruising Speed: 15 knots

Ice Class: 1C

Classification: Bureau Veritas

Flag: French

Crew Members: 110

Cabins with balcony: 88

Suites with windows and private terrace: 4

On board expedition Zodiacs: 10