Studio Ponant Olivier Blaud

Le Lyrial

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Class of Ship

Luxury Expedition Yacht

Sustainability

Dynamic Positioning, Clean Ship Certified, Silent Electric Propulsion

Passenger Berths

145

Zodiacs

Ice Class Rating

Class of Ship

Luxury Expedition Yacht

Sustainability

Dynamic Positioning, Clean Ship Certified, Silent Electric Propulsion

Passenger Berths

145

Zodiacs

Ice Class Rating

Studio Ponant Olivier Blaud

Sail aboard Le Lyrial, a boutique expedition ship with 11 Zodiacs, eco-friendly design, and balcony suites for exploring polar and Mediterranean destinations.

Launched in 2015 as the fourth vessel in Ponant’s Sisterships series, Le Lyrial combines the elegance of a private yacht with the capability of an expedition ship. Designed to offer both refinement and discovery, she represents a new generation of small-scale cruising, where personalised experiences, authentic exploration, and understated luxury come together at sea. With her sleek silhouette and graceful profile, Le Lyrial is purpose-built to navigate remote destinations that larger vessels cannot reach, while still providing the comforts of a world-class boutique hotel. On board, you’ll find spacious staterooms and suites—most with private balconies—creating a bright and intimate atmosphere that connects you to the surrounding landscapes. The ship’s interior draws inspiration from the very regions she sails. A soothing palette of blues and soft greys reflects the shimmering tones of the polar ice, while vibrant turquoise accents evoke the hidden coves and sunlit inlets of the Mediterranean. This harmony of design ensures that every space feels both relaxing and immersive, a gentle reminder of the journey outside your window.

Beyond her aesthetic appeal, Le Lyrial is equipped for true expedition cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs for landings and coastal explorations, and her experienced naturalist guides bring destinations to life with expert knowledge. Whether gliding past Antarctic icebergs, exploring remote islands, or sailing along the cultural coastlines of Europe, every voyage aboard Le Lyrial is crafted for discovery.

Blending the intimacy of a small ship with the thrill of adventure, Le Lyrial invites travellers to explore the world in style, where every journey is as inspiring as the destinations themselves.

A la carte meals are served at the table in the gastro restaurant. At lunch, a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary French brasseries will be offered. At dinner, it is time to sample the grand traditions of French fine dining, with menus to go with one of the best wines from our cellar, as recommended by our sommelier.

To the rear of deck 2 you'll find a gastronomic restaurant big enough to seat all passengers together at one sitting.

Deck 2
3,980 square feet
Capacity: 268
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, French and international cuisine, elegance and refinement
Wine cellar

La Comète

Deck 6
Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6.
2,530 square feet
Interior capacity: 150
Exterior capacity: 60

Whether you wish to have breakfast in the privacy of your stateroom, savour a snack in the middle of the day or enjoy your dinner in an intimate setting, our Room Service is available for you. Have a gourmet interlude and treat yourself from a varied menu at any time of day or night*.

Deck 3
2,740 square feet
Interior capacity: 110
Exterior capacity: 30
Tea rooms, bar, programme of live musical entertainment, dance floor
Access to the exterior terrace

The Panoramic Lounge

Deck 6
1,185 square feet
Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings
Direct access to the panoramic terrace

Deck 6
Lounge area with seating for 50
Overlooking the pool deck

Excursion Reception and Office

On board the sisterships (Le Boreal, L'Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and PONANT EXPLORERS, the reception desk and the excursion desk are arranged side by side to facilitate all your requests.

Reception: our receptionists can accommodate you 24 hours a day on all our ships (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Le Ponant) to answer all your needs, such as room service, etc.

The excursion office: the excursion team is available at all times to tell you about the onshore programmes, organise group or private excursions and to manage transfers at the start or end of the cruise.

On Le Ponant, the receptionist will answer all your questions about excursions.

The Theatre

The Theatre* is the most unique meeting space on board. It's the largest space on the ship and regularly accommodates all the passengers. It plays host to shows and entertainment as well as conferences from our experts, naturalist guides and guests of honours. The Theatre makes every cruise unique and enriching thanks to its constant and very accessible events.

Deck 4
2,690 square feet
Capacity: 250
Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium
Audiovisual equipment

Recreation Area

Deck 5
Studio Ponant: Special area for viewing and ordering photos/videos
Kids Club (games area + Wii and PS4)

On board all our ships, a shop is open during sailing. It offers a selection of presents and souvenirs: clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and accessories.

Marvel at the sun rising over the pristine glaciers of Spitsbergen, set out to discover the mysteries of Scotland, enjoy enriching encounters in Alaska∘ or just relax, take your time, and choose a sun kissed journey through the Mediterranean.The trip of a lifetime, a romantic getaway or a family holiday: cruising the PONANT way allows∘ you the freedom to organise your Odyssey∘ as a unique experience and tailor it according to your desires. Whether you have the spirit of a refined adventurer, a meditative mind or you love the great outdoors, Ponant will fulfil all your travel desires.Take the time to extend the pleasure of a stay in a country before boarding your yacht, get to the heart of a culture or simply have fun for a while: the guides, lecturers and travel advisers are there to assist you. Music, golf, gastronomy; from port to port, the themed cruises allow passengers∘ to live their hobby to the full - or to discover a new one.Carefully designed itineraries, quality guest speakers, attentive service: for more than 25 years, on land and at sea, or teams and their crews have been there to help you get the most out of your cruise.

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Excursions & land itineraries

Each itinerary has been thoughtfully created by our teams to offer you a complete excursion experience. You can discover the hidden gems of the regions you visit in line with your interests.

Hidden creeks, ancient cities, UNESCO world heritage sites... the world reveals its hidden gems as you journey along the routes taken by travellers. In keeping with our ethos “Accessing the worlds treasures by sea”, we offer a wide choice of land excursions during all our cruises (except for expeditions). Chosen by our PONANT experts for their cultural value and historic interest, these excursions can last a few hours or a few days. If you need to stay on land overnight, we take care of your stay from start to finish, until you rejoin your ship. These longer excursions mean you can discover the unmissable sites of the region you are visiting, like Cuzco in Peru for example or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

You can access these trips by pre-booking two months before your departure date.

Leisure and well-beingOur ships* have many spaces designed to offer guests privileged moments of relaxation and comfort.Because a cruise offers the ideal environment in which to take time for yourself, our ships offer special spaces dedicated to wellness and relaxation.*As Le Ponant has a different layout due to its smaller size, it cannot accommodate certain equipment.The Wellness Area - Deck 5Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle, balneotherapy cubicleKÉRASTASE / L’Oréal Paris hair salonFree access hammam (open during the day)Fitness studio (open during the day)

All our ships feature an onboard spa. Equipped with massage cabins and a Turkish bath (Sister ships) or a sauna (Explorers), the spa offers a wide choice of top-of-the-range treatments provided in association with SOTHYS™ or CLARINS (Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier only), leading French spa and wellness centre brands.

Discover a range of facial treatments, aromatic baths, exfoliation and body massage treatments designed to provide moments of complete relaxation. You can also supplement your beauty ritual with additional services such as hair-removal, makeovers, manicures and pedicures.

Prices and details of services in the PONANT Yacht Spa menu.

The Gym

The gyms on our ships are equipped with the very latest Technogym© equipment and machines. Treadmills, exercise bikes, Kinesis Wall© strength training machines and many other types of equipment are all provided in a laid-back relaxing environment. The wide floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea add undeniable charm to the exercise sessions.

Each day also begins with organised morning workout sessions, either out in the open air or in the theatre. These are supplemented by water aerobics in the pool, or in the sea off the beach for PONANT passengers, when the situation allows it.

Provided in partnership with KÉRASTASE® and L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL®, the hairdressing salon offers a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair's shine and brilliance. Our stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.