Expect the Unexpected
December 16 - 30
January 1, 2006
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Martinque to Peru with Panama Canal
« All Le Boreal (CDP) cruise options
- Day 1 Fort de France, Martinique
- Day 2 Castries, St Lucie
- Day 3 At Sea
- Day 4 Willemstad, Curacao - Dutch West Indies
- Day 5 At Sea
- Day 6 Cartagena, Colombia
- Day 7 San Blas, Islands, Panama
- Day 8 Colon, Panama / Canal Transit
- Day 9 Fuerte Amador, Panama
- Day 10 At Sea
- Day 11 Manta, Ecuador
- Day 12 At Sea
- Day 13 Salaverry, Peru
- Day 14 Callao - Lima, Peru
- Day 15 Disembark in Callao, Peru
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||||
| Superior Stateroom | Deluxe Stateroom | Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 | Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 | Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 | Deluxe Suites | Prestige Suite - Deck 5 | Prestige Suite - Deck 6 | Owners Suite | |
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Savings | Dates | |
| $280 | All departure dates | |
| $280 | All departure dates | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
Not included in rates:
- Optional shore excursions (booked onboard)
- Personal expenses onboard
- Personal insurance
Children welcome:
- Flexible, or connecting staterooms
- baby-sitting service on request
- children's menus, fun tea parties, games, piano lessons and a host of other activities
- Special kids' rates
Please note:
Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Deposit & Payment - Optional shore excursions (booked onboard)
- Personal expenses onboard
- Personal insurance
Children welcome:
- Flexible, or connecting staterooms
- baby-sitting service on request
- children's menus, fun tea parties, games, piano lessons and a host of other activities
- Special kids' rates
Please note:
Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Day 1 Fort de France, Martinique
Embarkation in Fort de France in the afternoon.
Day 2 Castries, St Lucie
Port details pending.
Day 3 At Sea
Relax on board your luxurious vessel while cruising the Caribbean waters.
Day 4 Willemstad, Curacao - Dutch West Indies
Off the Venezuelan coast lie the leeward islands of the Dutch West Indies, with wonderfully evocative names like Curacao with its white sandy beaches lying at the foot of Mount Christofel. The island’s capital of Willemstad has retained a very special ambiance while attractive buildings from the colonial period seem to suddenly appear on every corner and square of the old district.
Day 5 At Sea
Another day at sea to enjoy the numerous amenities on board.
Day 6 Cartagena, Colombia
Gateway to the Andes and a strategic crossroads in the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena is a former bastion of the Spanish Kingdom. It was here that the gold pillaged from the Aztec and Inca empires was stored before being shipped to Spain. Cartagena is classed to UNESCO World Heritage.
Day 7 San Blas, Islands, Panama
The San Blas Islands conceal a little-known secret world: that of the Kunas Amerindians. Between these unspoiled islands fringed by palm trees, people still travel in dugout canoes. The women here make “molas”, gorgeous brightly colored fabrics with geometric motifs.
Day 8 Colon, Panama / Canal Transit
Etched by the Caribbean Sea, Colon Province can be proud of a glorious past, as it was from these shores that Panama was discovered. The town boasts what are arguably the finest testimonies to the country’s colonial history. About 30 miles from here, on the banks of a tributary of Rio Chagres, are several communities of Embera people, Amerindians who live in perfect harmony with nature having integrated their ancestral way of life and traditions with their environment today.
Crossing the Panama Canal - Construction of this engineering miracle began in 1881 under Ferdinand de Lesseps, French architect and was achieved by an American one in 1914. While your exact transit time through this 51 mile-long cannot be guaranteed, your crossing is sure to be a treasured highlight of this cruise any time of the day or night.
Day 9 Fuerte Amador, Panama
Port details pending.
Day 10 At Sea
Day 11 Manta, Ecuador
Like a maritime painting on the edg of a tropical forest, Manta is a picturesque little seaside resort in Ecuador. Not far from here is the village of Montecristi, where the world-renowned Panama straw hats are produced. Contrary to popular belief, given their name, they actually come from Ecuador.
Day 12 At Sea
Day 13 Salaverry, Peru
Salaverry has retained much of its former charm in the colonial residences, the Iturregui Palace and Place d’Armes. Not far from here you will find the Chan Chan site, the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas which once stored large quantities of gold, silver and valuable pottery.
Day 14 Callao - Lima, Peru
An exciting modern metropolis, Lima also offers some of the finest examples of colonial architecture and many museums including the famous Gold Museum. From here you have the opportunity of a lifetime to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu, Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. Overnight docked in Callao.
Day 15 Disembark in Callao, Peru
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Antarctic & Arctic Cruises | |
| 91 days or more | $450 |
| 90-61 days | 30% cruise cost |
| 60-46 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 45-31 days | 80% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
| All other Cruises | |
| 45 days or more | $450 |
| 44-31 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Le Boreal (CDP)
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 264
- Luxury Expedition Ship
A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the Le Boreal is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian and sophistication of the French. Le Boréal remains faithful to her philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being.
Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful décor combined with exterior and interior lines to reflect a nautical mood, subtly revisited. On board, soothing neutral tones are enlivened by splashes of red, her signature theme linking tradition and innovation to create personal touches in the spirit of a "private yacht".
PRESTIGE SUITES
20 Prestige Suites with private balcony
AMENTIES
* Individually-controlled A/C
* King-size bed or twin beds, communicating cabins available (Children welcome)
* Bathtub and shower
* Minibar
* 2 Flat screen satellite TVs
* Desk with stationery
* DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
* Video on demand
* Hairdryer, Bathrobes
* Satellite direct line telephone
* 110/220 volts outlet, personal safe
* French bath products
* 24hr room service
* Internet access wifi
* Sofa, Armchair, Pedestal Table
DELUXE SUITES
On the Le France Deck you will find 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony.
AMENTIES
* Individually-controlled A/C
* King-size bed, or twin beds
* Bathtub
* Minibar
* Flat screen satellite TV
* Desk with stationery
* DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
* Video on demand
* Safe
* Hairdryer
* Bath robes
* Satellite direct line telephone
* 110/220 volts outlet
* French bath products
* 24hr room service
* Internet acces wifi
* Sofa
* Armchair & Pedestal table
PRESTIGE STATEROOMS
92 Prestige Staterooms with private balcony.
DELUXE STATEROOMS
28 Deluxe Staterooms of 200 sq.ft.with private balcony.
SUPERIOR STATEROOMS
8 superior staterooms of 226 sq.ft. located on Le Champollion Deck.
All Staterooms have the following amenities:
* Individually-controlled A/C
* King-size bed, or twin beds
* Bathtub
* Minibar
* Flat screen satellite TV
* Desk with stationery
* DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
* Video on demand
* Safe
* Hairdryer
* Bath robes
* Satellite direct line telephone
* 110/220 volts outlet
* French bath products
* 24hr room service
* Internet access wifi
Dining Aboard the Le Boreal
Loyal to the great French tradition, the haute cuisine on board is worthy of the finest restaurants, where discreet, attentive service is the hallmark. Two restaurants welcome you for breakfasts, lunch and dinner. The Gastronomic Restaurant, with a capacity of 268 persons, is situated on Le Liberté Deck and serves French and international cuisine accompagnied by fine wine. On the Grill Restaurant, you will have the opportunity to eat outside and enjoy buffet lunch and themed dinners.
Life aboard the Le Boreal
Find a special ambiance aboard the Le Boreal, as well as the feeling that you are on board your own yacht.
Whether you want to join other guests in the theatre or games area (Wii™ consoles, etc), or relax on your own in a quiet corner of the library, Le Boréal has been designed to meet the needs of every guest. Fitted with the latest equipment (Kinesis Wall, running machine) and the luxurious Beauty Centre on Le Boréal welcomes you for some unforgettable moments of relaxation and pampering.
Everything has been done to preserve the independence of each guest to suit their personal tastes: lounges for lectures and shows, the spa, but also more intimate spaces such as the library and internet corner. Comfortable cabins, nearly all with private balcony, are available for families either as triples or as communicating cabins. There is also a games area with Wii™ consoles, children’s menus, and baby-sitting service. Just as if you were on a private yacht, your time is your own to do as you please.
Smooth and quiet to provide maximum comfort, Le Boréal has also earned the international “green ship” label for her numerous eco-friendly features (dynamic positioning system to avoid having to drop anchor, waste water treatment on board, reduced fuel consumption, etc).
Ship Specifications
* From 224 to 264 passengers
* Up to 132 outside cabins
* Length : 142m (466ft)
* Beam : 18 m (59ft)
* Average speed : 16 knots
* 139 crew members
* Elevators to all decks
* Dynamic positioning system
* « Clean ship » standards
* French flag
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Superior Stateroom 8 cabins, 226 sq ft, located on Le Champollion Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area and private bath. |
 | Deluxe Stateroom 28 cabins, 200 sq ft with private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath. |
 | Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Deck 4, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath. |
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Deck 5, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath. | |
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deck 6, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath. | |
 | Deluxe Suites 3 suites, 290 sq ft with 54 sq ft private balcony, located on the Le France Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, desk, minibar, private bath. |
 | Prestige Suite - Deck 5 398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath. |
| Prestige Suite - Deck 6 398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath. | |
 | Owners Suite 1 suite, 484 sq ft with 97 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living, dining areas, private bath with large tub and shower, minibar, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD, CD, and IPOD, Video on demand, Satellite phon |
