en.Wedoany.com Reported - The "Le Boréal" cruise ship of French company Ponant has completed its first call at the Port of Ancona, enhancing the status of this Doric port in the boutique cruise segment.

A traditional shield exchange was held during the maiden call ceremony. Attendees included Captain Julien Duroussy, Port Authority Secretary General Salvatore Minervino, Promotion Director Guido Vettorel, and Frigate Captain Luca Torcigliani, who represented the Captain of the Port of Ancona.

Built by Fincantieri and completed at the Ancona shipyard in 2010, "Le Boréal" is the first of a series of refined, intimate vessels. The ship can accommodate 264 passengers, with 132 cabins and suites, and a crew of 145. Its itineraries cover polar regions, tropical beaches, the Aegean Sea, the Adriatic Sea, and the Indian Ocean.

The Port of Ancona is a key gateway in the central Adriatic and a hub for cruise routes connecting the Italian coast with the Balkans, Greece, and the Eastern Mediterranean. As a member of MedCruise, the Central Adriatic Port Authority (Autoridad Portuaria del Adriático Central) states its commitment to developing sustainable, high-quality cruise tourism in the region, welcoming vessels like "Le Boréal" that emphasize experience and have a lower environmental footprint.

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