A New Expedition Ship on Antarctica's Block: MV Le Boreal

2010 brings with it a new luxury vessel purpose-built to sail Antarctica: the all-balcony MV Le Boreal. Abercrombie & Kent has chartered the new ship for the 2010–2011 season.

The 14-night "Classic Antarctica" Philanthropic Journey begins in Buenos Aires on December 7, 2010 and will feature Dr. James McClintock, Professor of Polar and Marine Biology at the University of Alabama–Birmingham. He has spent more than 25 years conducting research in Antarctic waters and recently discovered an anti-cancer compound in a marine invertebrate.

The ship has everything you'd expect, including a single seating dining room, al fresco dining, an outdoor heated pool, library, salon, steam rooms, spa and fitness center, and a lecture theater.

While MV Le Boreal can carry up to 264 passengers, Abercombie & Kent limits the guest count to 199 for Antarctica voyages. Fewer passengers makes it possible to squeeze in more shore excursions each day and ensures that everyone will enjoy an outside cabin with balcony.

MV Le Boreal will be the ship to watch in Antarctica this year and will give Silversea's Prince Albert II a run for its money.

Book by March 31, 2010 and you'll receive up to 20% off the regular cruise fare.

For more information, talk with your travel agent or contact Abercrombie & Kent at (800) 554-7094.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Artist drawing courtesy of Abercrombie & Kent