Ponant Le Lyrial (Ponant) Cruise Reviews
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Ponant - Treasures of the Aegean Sea w/ COVID info August 2021
"This highlights how widely English is spoken on board — the restaurant, bar and housekeeping staff all speak English and few speak French, so English is widely heard on board, as even the French speak English with the service staff.The final itinerary was: Athens / Nafplion / Syros / Patmos / Delos & Mykonos / Paros / Hydra / Athens
LET'S GET THE COVID PROTOCOLS OUT OF THE WAY:
Check-in was straightforward and took 40 minutes from when we were dropped off at the cruise terminal in Piraeus to when we entered our cabin...."Read More
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Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
AussieBoyTX
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
This was our first cruise since 2019 and it was another enjoyable experience on Ponant.
This review is lightly abridged from my day-by-day accounting here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2793516-on-board-le-lyrial-—-treasures-of-the-aegean-sea-—-july-30-august-6-2021/
This cruise was originally scheduled Istanbul to Athens, but was changed to Athens / Athens about 60 days in advance. ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2021
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Antarctica
traveler22020
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s
The following are my opinions and observations:
--LeLyria Chartered by A&K--
Overall, I thought the A&K tour was disorganized and communication was poor. I wasn’t impressed with the A&K staff in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia or on the ship—they appeared not to have much interest in the guests. In my opinion, on several occasions, they were rude and unprofessional (especially the A&K staff in Buenos ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2020
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Antarctica
7ContinentTraveler
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We selected the Abercrombie and Kent-Ponant cruise to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands for its relatively small size - 170 passengers - and the reputation of the expeditionary staff.
The expeditions were excellent and the lectures were quite good with the exception of some inappropriate, disparaging remarks about our president and an Al Gore-glorifying, climate change zealot of a ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2020
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Europe - Western Mediterranean
Maturity
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
We liked the idea of French food and smaller portions and not American food which we get on Seabourn. We also wanted to visit Croatia in a small ship. We loved the ship and the open bridge policy. We found the Captain, officers and crew terrific and well trained. The ship was attractive but the pool rather small. We would have liked sun umbrellas as there was no shade around that area...nor in the ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2019
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Europe - Western Mediterranean
lizjamieson
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
This cruise was chosen as it is a smaller ship with only 220 guests. We never felt crowded and the choice of services meant everyone was spread out. A lovely group of people cruising and the whole experience was very refined. Absolutely 5 star food and wine. Staff also excellent.
When we stopped at each port the information and excursions made available were extensive. We did some excursions ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2019
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Europe - Western Mediterranean
mfordski7
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s
This might be a lengthy review, but I feel it needs to be because when booking with Ponant, I found little to no reviews on this company, especially for people who were bringing children.
We traveled with our kids 8 and 10 and just got home from an 8 night Mediterranean cruise onboard the Le Lyrial. We LOVED this ship. The staff were amazing, there was a kids club that I couldn't pull my kids ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2019
Traveled with children
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Europe - Western Mediterranean
Somewhere on the Sea
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
We booked Ponant without ever having sailed with this cruise line. Overall, I would rate as very good for the value. The accommodations were comfortable, Hermes products, comfy beds and linen. Small but efficient pool area. Bars were generally comfortable and service was nice but they did run out of simple things for a couple of days like bloody mary mix and cranberry juice. That seemed ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2019
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Middle East
sk8rldy
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Just finished a 16 day Durban to Mahe (Seychelle Islands). We were a bit worried about the ship due to some not so good reviews. But, all I can say is it was a fantastic experience! We are generally traveling on Crystal and always happy, but this line has some very unique itineraries so we thought we would give it a try.
To begin, the service is OUTSTANDING. Our Butler Hassan, the restaurant ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Antarctica
Shoredock
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
From the moment we arrived at the Buenos Aries airport to board our charter flight to Ushuaia , the attention to detail with this cruise line was evident. From having boarding passes ready to go, to buses in you should wear divided by language, there was nothing it was left chance. The ship was immaculate and in wonderful shape, however it pale by comparison to the genuine friendliness and ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2019
Review for Le Lyrial (Ponant) to Antarctica
Hiwalker
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
This trip began in Buenos Aires with a night at the Hyatt located in Recoleta. We have sailed with Ponant previously so knew the expeditions off boat would be great. We had two trips in zodiacs each day whilst on the Antarctic peninsula, one a landing and the other a zodiac trip to take photographs. All were amazing and the expedition staff were extremely knowledgeable and generous with their ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2019
