From Montreal to New York, PONANT proposes an exceptional cruise aboard Le Lyrial during a 14-day itinerary discovering the immense preserved spaces and cultural treasures of Canada and the American East Coast.
Departing from Montreal, famous for its energy and cultural vibrancy, and Quebec, capital of Canada’s Beautiful Province, located on the St Lawrence estuary and founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Do not miss this charming and lively city where the historic neighbourhood of Old Quebec, with its ramparts and fortifications, is listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.
At the mouth of Saguenay River, you will reach Tadoussac. This National Park is also an unmissable site for whale watching as the mammals gather to feed before winter.
Percé awaits you further on, on the Gaspé Peninsula. It is one of Quebec’s most beautiful villages and borders a national park with incredible natural, historic and geological heritage. The majestic Percé Rock and Bonaventure fortress are among the unmissable sites of this destination.
Lying in the middle of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, The Magdalen Islands offer an unusual variety of landscapes, from the white of the sandy beaches to the red of the sculpted cliff faces. You will be captivated not only by the natural setting but by the hospitality of the inhabitants.
Le Lyrial will then cruise along the coasts of Nova Scotia, home to great historical towns and villages of unrivalled cachet.
You will continue your journey towards the American East Coast in Boston, considered as the birthplace of the United States because of the key role it played during the American Revolution.
At the end of the Cape Cod peninsula, the East Coast atmosphere is reminiscent of the chic and discreet charm of the Western Coast of France, with beautiful houses, sea spray and gentle way of life.
As a grand finale, Le Lyrial of New York as the majestic Statue of Liberty reveals itself from the sea: an unforgettable port of call in a city that is second to none.
- An exceptional cruise, featuring magnificent Canadian landscapes and mythical cities on the American East Coast at the end of the Indian Summer.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Anse-aux-Meadows, a Viking archeological site from the 11th century, the old city of Quebec.
- Discovering Montreal, Quebec and Boston, cities renowned for their singular identity and cultural dynamism.
- Sailing on the Saint Lawrence, a river with the appearance of an ocean and home to a rich ecosystem.
- Observation of marine mammals at the mouth of the Saguenay River.
- In Percé, the possibility of observing a large colony of gannets.
- Visiting the Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park.
- Discovering Newport and Martha’s Vineyard, the summer residences of the US Presidents.
- An exceptional port of call with an overnight stay in New York at the end of a magnificent cruise, exploring its emblematic districts.
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Le Lyrial
Length: | 142 metres |
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Launched | 2015 |
A sleek silhouette, a welcoming intimate atmosphere, discover aboard this new ship the philosophy that has made our sisterships such a success: the spirit of Yacht Cruises.
Sailing under the French flag, this magnificent yacht of only 122 staterooms and Suites, with balconies, will join our fleet in April 2015. You will be enchanted by the contemporary decor inspired by the our destinations and the blue light of the Vega star in the Lyra constellation. The result is a subtle variation around a palette of blues, ranging from the luminous delicate grey-blue of the Polar ice to splashes of the vivid turquoise blue found in Mediterranean coves
A refined ambiance is enhanced by the quality of the workmanship and materials: white Corian counters in the lobby contrast with the warmth of leather to recall a boat’s hull, while the central sculpture of enamelled pieces takes its inspiration from the sea. In the loungebar, the carpet picks up a tennis stripe theme symbolising a certain idea of cruising, one synonymous with French elegance and a chic seaside spirit.
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