Le Levant
Line: La Compagnie des Iles du Ponant.
UK representative: The Cruise Portfolio.
Ship: Le Levant.
Size: 3,500t.
Passengers: 90.
Cabins: 45, all outside and each with satellite TV/VCR, minibar, safe, telephone, radio, bathroom with shower, toilet, hairdrier and bathrobes.
Crew: 50.
Facilities include: two open-seating restaurants, lounge and two bars, library, sports centre, sun deck and pool, hairdressing salon, shop and Turkish Bath. The ship also has a reinforced hull so it can cruise through Arctic or Antarctic ice.
Sample price: a 13-night Amazon flycruise on Le Levant this winter costs ú3,500 per person. Wine is included with lunch and dinner and tips are optional.