Launched in 2018, exclusively chartered, all-balcony ‘Le Laperouse’ cruises with commanding grace and style, offering gourmet dining, a marina for Zodiac excursions, a heated infinity pool, and elegant and inviting lounges.
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Cruise in intimate luxury aboard brand-new, exclusively chartered mega-yacht ‘Le Laperouse’, featuring a guest capacity limited to just 148 on A&K voyages and the leadership of our unrivalled Expedition Team. With the signature luxuries of an A&K expedition cruise, each stylish stateroom and suite has a private balcony. Meanwhile, sleek public spaces include a state-of-the-art, interactive underwater lounge, a panoramic lounge with abundant ocean vistas, a main lounge for live music, and a theatre for enriching lectures and special events. Added amenities include an outdoor heated pool, multiple observation areas, a marina for Zodiac adventures, and a salon and spa with a hammam and well-equipped fitness centre. When it comes time to dine, experience lavish French fare, coupled with unlimited house drinks.
Ensuring no detail is overlooked, enjoy complimentary connectivity throughout your cruise and our exclusive Traveller’s Valet laundry service.
Le Laperouse Details
Overall length: 131 metres
Beam: 18 metres
Average speed: 15 knots
Passenger decks: 6
Passenger capacity: 184, but limited to 148 exclusively on A&K charters
Crew and A&K staff: 122 (personnel-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.2)
Gross tonnage: 9,900 GRT
Standards: USPHS – U.S. Coast Guard’s Rules Comfort Class 1 – “Clean” Ship Certification (meets or exceeds all IMO, EPA, IAATO and AECO operating standards)
Technology: Advanced dynamic positioning system and highly efficient stabilisers
Flag: French
Language: English on all A&K charters
Le Laperouse amenities
Private balcony with every guest stateroom and suite
Complimentary butler service with every category of suite (an exclusive on A&K charters only including welcome Champagne, nightly canapes, packing/unpacking on request and more)
Stateroom and suite amenities include a hair dryer, large wardrobe and ample storage, safe, alarm clock, and luxury bath products
Stateroom and suite electricity: 220v outlets — Europe 2-prong style (plus two 110/220 U.S. outlets)
Sun Deck and multiple outer deck observation areas
Outside heated pool
Library with selection of books and games
Two restaurants: Main and outdoor Grill
Open bar with beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee, tea and mineral water (excludes premium wines and spirits) Two lounges with bars: Main with live music and Panoramic with Terrace
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Complimentary in-cabin breakfast (on request)
Three passenger elevators
Fitness Centre with Kinesis® wall
Full-service salon with spa, sauna and steam room
Theatre with comfortable seating for all guests
Boutique shop
24-hour medical facilities with certified doctor
A&K’s complimentary Traveller’s Valet laundry service up to eight items (additional laundry available)
Complimentary wireless Internet on A&K charters only (due to remote destinations, access and speed vary)
