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EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.
Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.
To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment - a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared - and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.
To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.
Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege...
Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.
In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.
Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax - we take care of everything...
Ships
Le Jacques Cartier, Madagascar & South Africa ex Zanzibar to Cape Town
14 Night cruise departing from Zanzibar to Cape Town onboard Le Jacques Cartier.
- Sailing: 12 Apr 2021
- Depart port: Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Arrival port: Cape Town, South Africa
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Le Dumont D'Urville, Ocean Voyage ex Cayenne to Lisbon
11 Night cruise departing from Cayenne to Lisbon onboard Le Dumont D'Urville.
- Sailing: 13 Apr 2021
- Depart port: Cayenne (French Guiana)
- Arrival port: Lisbon, Portugal
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LÁustral, Gastronomy Vineyards & Grands Crus ex Lisbon to St Malo
9 Night Cruise sailing from Lisbon to St Malo aboard LÁustral.
- Sailing: 17 Apr 2021
- Depart port: Lisbon, Portugal
- Arrival port: St Malo, France
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Le Boreal, Ocean Voyage ex Miami to Lisbon
14 Night Cruise sailing from Miami to Lisbon aboard Le Boreal.
- Sailing: 20 Apr 2021
- Depart port: Miami
- Arrival port: Lisbon, Portugal
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Le Lyrial, South Africa & Nambibia ex Durban to Walvis Bay
8 Night cruise departing from Durban to Walvis Bay onboard Le Lyrial.
- Sailing: 21 Apr 2021
- Depart port: Durban, South Africa
- Arrival port: Walvis Bay, Namibia
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Le Jacques Cartier, Napoleon Cruise ex Cape Town to Dakar
18 Night cruise departing from Cape Town to Dakar onboard Le Jacques Cartier.
- Sailing: 26 Apr 2021
- Depart port: Cape Town, South Africa
- Arrival port: Dakar, Senegal
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LÁustral, Treasures of the Celtic Sea ex St Malo to Glasgow
8 Night Cruise sailing from St Malo to Glasgow aboard LÁustral.
- Sailing: 26 Apr 2021
- Depart port: St Malo, France
- Arrival port: Glasgow, Scotland
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Le Lyrial, Napoleon Cruise ex Walvis Bay to Praia
15 Night cruise departing from Walvis Bay to Praia onboard Le Lyrial.
- Sailing: 29 Apr 2021
- Depart port: Walvis Bay, Namibia
- Arrival port: Praia da Rocha, Portugal
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Le Lyrial, Cape Verde Canary Is & Andalusia ex Praia to Palermo
13 Night Cruise sailing from Praia to Palermo aboard Le Lyrial.
- Sailing: 14 May 2021
- Depart port: Praia da Vittoria, Azores, Portugal
- Arrival port: Palermo, Sicily. IT
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L'Austral, From Scotland to Spitsbergen ex Dublin to Longyearbyen
11 Night Cruise sailing from Dublin to Longyearbyen aboard L'Austral.
- Sailing: 25 May 2021
- Depart port: Dublin, Ireland
- Arrival port: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Le Boreal, Prinstine Spitsbergen ex Tromso to Longyearbyen
8 Night cruise departing from Tromso to Longyearbyen onboard Le Boreal.
- Sailing: 27 May 2021
- Depart port: Tromso, Norway
- Arrival port: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Le Commandant Charcot, Inaugural Cruise ex Le Havre to Reykjavik
14 Night cruise departing from Havre to Reykjavik onboard Le Commandant Charcot.
- Sailing: 31 May 2021
- Depart port: Le Havre, France
- Arrival port: Reykjavik, Iceland
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Le Boreal, The Best of Spitsbergen ex Longyearbyen Return
7 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Le Boreal.
- Sailing: 04 Jun 2021, 11 Jun 2021, 25 Jun 2021, 02 Jul 2021 & view more...
- Depart port: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
- Arrival port: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Le Lyrial, Best of Croatia ex Venice Roundtrip
7 Night Cruise sailing from Venice roundtrip aboard Le Lyrial.
- Sailing: 04 Jun 2021, 11 Jun 2021, 18 Jun 2021, 25 Jun 2021 & view more...
- Depart port: Venice, Italy
- Arrival port: Venice, Italy
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L'Austral, Best of Spitsbergen ex Longyearbyen Return
7 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard L'Austral.
- Sailing: 05 Jun 2021, 12 Jun 2021, 19 Jun 2021, 26 Jun 2021
- Depart port: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
- Arrival port: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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Le Commandant Charcot, Cruise the Arctic ex Reykjavik Return
10 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Reykjavik onboard Le Commandant Charcot.
- Sailing: 14 Jun 2021
- Depart port: Reykjavik, Iceland
- Arrival port: Reykjavik, Iceland
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Le Commandant Charcot, Northeast Greenland National Park ex Reykjavik Return
12 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Reykjavik onboard Le Commandant Charcot.
- Sailing: 24 Jun 2021
- Depart port: Reykjavik, Iceland
- Arrival port: Reykjavik, Iceland
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L'Austral, Greenland of Great Explorers ex Longyearbyen to Kangerlussuaq
14 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Kangerlussuaq aboard L'Austral.
- Sailing: 03 Jul 2021
- Depart port: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
- Arrival port: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
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Le Soleal, Iconic Kimberley ex Broome to Darwin
10 Night Cruise sailing from Broome to Darwin aboard Le Soleal.
- Sailing: 10 Jul 2021, 30 Jul 2021, 19 Aug 2021, 27 Jun 2022 & view more...
- Depart port: Broome, W A
- Arrival port: Darwin, NT, Australia
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Le Lyrial, From the Serenissima to City of Gods ex Venice to Athens
7 Night Cruise sailing from Venice to Athens aboard Le Lyrial.
- Sailing: 16 Jul 2021
- Depart port: Venice, Italy
- Arrival port: Athens (Piraeus) Greece
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Continental breakfast will be served in your cabin on request or in the form of an American buffet in the panoramic restaurant. Lunch is buffet style and served on the terrace of the panoramic restaurant, looking out on the sea. At night, dinner " French-style " will be served at the table, in the gourmet restaurant..
Each day, our French chefs will introduce you to fragrant flavours, cheeses carefully selected by expert cheese affineurs, delicious specialty breads and sweet pastries. All of this is accompanied by a selection of fine wines to complement your meal, or you may choose from a superb “à la carte” list of grand cru wines and our on-board sommelier will be only too happy to advise you.
Gratuities
Tips are not obligatory and are left to your discretion.
Children
Children are welcomed onboard the ships but there are no facilities for them, therefore parents are responsible for children at all times.