Le Lyrial
Le Lyrial is a new cruise ship built by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, for Compagnie du Ponant.[1][2] It was delivered on 11 April 2015,[2] and operated its inaugural cruise in May 2015.[3]
 Le Lyrial | |
| History | |
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| Name: | Le Lyrial |
| Operator: | Compagnie du Ponant |
| Port of registry: | France |
| Ordered: | 2012 |
| Builder: | Fincantieri (Ancona) |
| Laid down: | 2014 |
| Launched: | 2015 |
| Acquired: | 11 April 2015 |
| In service: | April 2015 |
| Identification: |
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| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Le Boreal-Class Cruise Ship |
| Tonnage: | 10,700 GT |
| Length: | 142 metres |
| Beam: | 18 metres |
| Draught: | 4.8 metres |
| Decks: | 7 |
| Propulsion: | 2 propeller shafts: 2 propellers |
| Speed: | 16 knots (Max.) |
| Capacity: | 264 passengers |
| Crew: | 139 crewmembers |
The name of the ship refers to the Lyra constellation in the northern hemisphere.[2]
Architecture and equipment
Accommodation
Le Lyrial has 122 cabins and suites. All of them have sea views, and 94 percent feature a private balcony. An entire deck of the ship is devoted solely to suites, some of which larger than those on the vessel's three older sister ships. Even Le Lyrial's lowest-category Superior Stateroom is 21 m2 (230 sq ft) in area; Deluxe Staterooms have an area of 19 m2 (200 sq ft) and a 4 m2 (43 sq ft) balcony.[2]
Machinery and technology
According to Fincantieri, Le Lyrial is equipped with the latest environmentally-friendly technology, such as an energy-saving LED lighting system. Additionally, Le Lyrial has such low levels of vibration and noise that it has been categorised as “Comfort Class” by its classification society, Bureau Veritas.[2]
References
- Sloan, Gene (9 January 2015). "New cruise ships for 2015: Ponant's Le Lyrial". USA Today. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- Norton Masek, Theresa (12 April 2015). "Ponant Accepts Delivery of Mega-Yacht Le Lyrial". TravelPulse.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- Stone, Deborah (6 April 2015). "Luxury cruise line Ponant welcomes its new ship Le Lyrial". Daily Express. Retrieved 8 April 2015.