Le Boreal

 

Let yourself be astonished by a fabulous trip at sea where talented musicians and singers share their passion for this genre with you.

Itinerary Subject to modifications

THE ARTISTS* For this very special cruise we have Alain Rattier’s talented “Jazz Band” on board to recreate the sounds of big names such as Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles and Django Reinhardt, while the warm powerful voice of Segan performs a repertoire of Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel who died in 1972. Come and join us on this exceptional cruise and discover these talented singers and musicians ready to share their passion with you.   ALAIN RATTIER JAZZ BAND The famous Alain Rattier Jazz Band takes you back to the great days of jazz with highlights from big names such as Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles and Django reinhardt. Members of his orchestra include Christian Bedoy on saxophone. He has performed all over the United States and Australia with the "Vitamine Jazz Band". Philippe Guigner, a former aerospace engineer who switched to music, accompanies on the guitar and banjo recalling the great gypsy jazz of Django Reinhart. On trumpet is Laurent Rieu, a university professor and lecturer on the history of jazz, who is a big fan of Louis Armstrong. On double-bass and drums, respectively, we have Magalie Martin and Didier Marteau with their magnificent feeling for swing which they perform with talent and brio. For many years, Didier was the drummer for Jérôme Savary.   SEGAN If the black man’s voice often expresses the distress of the mind and the body, it is without doubt to the female voices that Gospel owes its soul. Discovered at the 2nd International Gospel Festival in Paris, SEGAN is one of the best performers in this genre and brings to Le Boréal a magical repertoire. Blessed with a wonderful voice and impressive range, she manages to achieve a perfect alchemy of influences, taking inspiration from Mahalia Jackson through to Ella Fitzgerald while developing her own personal style. From the moment she sets foot on stage with her musicians and chorus the magic begins. All inhibitions forgotten, her faith rings out through her voice. Totally at one with her audience, she is capable of reducing you to tears of joy - the emotion is palpable.   *The artists reserve the right to withdraw at the last minute in the case of force majeure.

Your cruise including all meals from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation
Welcome aboard and captain’s cocktail parties, gala dinner
Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served with meals 
24 hour room service (selected menu)
Evening entertainments and events, and/or organised shows
Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa
English-speaking guest-speaker (when applicable)

 

Our fares do not include:
Flights and airport taxes
Port and safety charges
Transfers, day rooms and other services at arrival & departure, before embarkation and after disembarkation 
Optional shore excursions (sold on board)
Insurances
Personal expenses, tips
Other drinks than aforementioned ones