Le Boreal, a sleek new yacht launched in May of 2010, is small enough to provide a truly intimate cruise experience; she was named "Best Newcomer of the Year in 2010" for elegance, personality, eco-friendly technologies and the highest quality standards. One of the newest yachts to join Tauck's fleet, she launches a new era of award-winning small ship cruising. Her size makes her ideally suited for visiting ports in the Baltics, islands throughout the Antarctica archipelago and along the coast of Iceland that bigger ships can’t reach. Le Boreal sports 6 decks that include Le Restaurant Gastronomique, the elegant main dining room serving French and international cuisine; the casual Le Grill Restaurant; three lounges offering evening entertainment, bars and access to the open decks; Le Théâtre hosting informative lectures and entertainment; a Fitness and Beauty Corner; a Medical Center; and multiple observation areas. Elevators serve all passenger decks. Staterooms (ranging in size from 200 to 210 sq. ft.) and suites (ranging in size from 301 to 398 sq. ft.) have ocean views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms are decorated by French designers, offering individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds converting to a queen-size bed (or one queen-size bed), DVD / CD player, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe and mini bar.