Le Soléal

Ponant

Cruising from Dunedin (Port Chalmers) to Nouméa

22 day journey from Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

Voyage from Maizuru with the Le Soléal

8 day voyage to Hakata (Fukuoka) from Kobe

Magnificent Darwin to magnificent Cairns

Cruise from Auckland with the Le Soléal

22 day trip on board the Le Soléal from Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

With a fleet of 7 vessels like Le Ponant, Le Boreal and L&#39;Austral Ponant provides 5-star cruises all over the world. The vessels are all intimately sized meaning that a cruise with Ponant is casual and uncrowded. The cruise line&#39;s mission is to show you hard-to-access exotic places, thus making your cruise holiday a highly unique one.Ponant puts emphasis on the French art of living through its French inspired gourmet cuisine made by French celebrity chefs. Further enhancing the French touch, every day will welcome you with flowers, breads, pastries and cheeses carefully selected by expert cheese affineurs. Ponant&#39;s 5-star inclusive company policy also means that drinks are complimentary and unlimited. Passengers tend to be well traveled and enthusiastic to engage with the ships&#39; destinations. Take advantage of an extensive list of excursions including subamarine adventures, snorkelling, walking and local village tours, trips to archaeological sites, volcano hiking and much more.

Luxurious yacht cruising all over the world

Sun Deck

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Size: 45m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Balcony: 9m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;1 double bed, or two single beds&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bathroom equipped with a shower and Jacuzzi, separate WC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Second bathroom for guests&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hairdryer, Bathrobes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Desk, satellite phone&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;2 TVs, CD/DVD player&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wifi Internet Connection (additional charge)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Air-conditioning&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mini bar&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Safe&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;24 hour cabin service&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;


Suite: Owner's

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Size: 37m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Balcony: 8m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Separate bedroom with a double bed, or two single beds&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bathroom equipped with a shower and bathtub, separate WC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Second bathroom for guests&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hairdryer, Bathrobes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Desk, sofa lounge, satellite phone&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;2 TVs, CD/DVD player&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wifi Internet Connection (additional charge)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Air-conditioning&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mini bar&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Safe&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;24 hour cabin service&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;


Suite: Prestige 6

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Size: 27m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Balcony: 5m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;1 double bed, or two single beds&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bathroom equipped with a shower and bathtub, separate WC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hairdryer, Bathrobes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Desk, sofa lounge, satellite phone&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;2 TVs, CD/DVD player&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wifi Internet Connection (additional charge)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Air-conditioning&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mini bar&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Safe&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;24 hour cabin service&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;


Suite: Deluxe

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Size: 18.5m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Balcony: 4m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;1 double bed, or two single beds&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bathroom equipped with a shower and bathtub, separate WC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hairdryer, Bathrobes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Desk, sofa lounge, satellite phone&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;TV, CD/DVD player&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wifi Internet Connection (additional charge)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Air-conditioning&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mini bar&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Safe&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;24 hour cabin service&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;


Balcony Cabin: Prestige 6

Deck 6

Suite: Prestige PS5

Balcony Cabin: Prestige 5

Deck 5

Balcony Cabin: Prestige 4

Deck 4

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Size: 18.5m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Balcony: 4m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;1 double bed, or two single beds&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bathroom equipped with a shower, separate WC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hairdryer, Bathrobes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Desk, satellite phone&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;TV, CD/DVD player&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wifi Internet Connection (additional charge)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Air-conditioning&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mini bar&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Safe&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;24 hour cabin service&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;


Balcony Cabin: Deluxe

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Size: 21m&#178;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;1 King size double bed, or two single beds&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Big window&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bathroom equipped with a shower, separate WC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hairdryer, Bathrobes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Desk, satellite phone&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;TV, CD/DVD player&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wifi Internet Connection (additional charge)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Air-conditioning&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mini bar&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Safe&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;24 hour cabin service&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;


Window with sea view

Outside Cabin: Superior

Deck 3

Deck 2

Just like its sister ships, Le Boreal and L'Austral, Le Soleal offers luxury adventures to some of the farthest corners of the world. Book a cruise on board the beautiful Le Soleal and enjoy a voyage to the Antarctic, explore the best of Japan, peruse the Pacific Islands and discover places closer to home, like New Zealand.
A cruise holiday on board Le Soleal will be one to remember. You will be surrounded by stylish interior design and ultimate luxury throughout. The ship features just 132 staterooms and suites, so your cruise will be an intimate affair. Five-star service is a given on board all Ponant ships, and Le Soleal is no exception.

<h3>Top Destinations</h3>
Le Soleal offers beautiful luxury voyages that are close to home. Go with one of the below options:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cruiseaway.com.au/search-results?filterParams%5Bship%5D%5B0%5D=198802&#038;filterParams%5Bzone%5D%5B0%5D=99427&#038;sortString=aov"target="_blank">Le Soleal cruises to Asia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cruiseaway.com.au/search-results?filterParams%5Bship%5D%5B0%5D=198802&#038;filterParams%5Bzone%5D%5B0%5D=99418&#038;sortString=aov"target="_blank">Le Soleal cruises to New Zealand</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cruiseaway.com.au/search-results?filterParams%5Bship%5D%5B0%5D=198802&#038;filterParams%5Bzone%5D%5B0%5D=99250&#038;sortString=aov"target="_blank">Le Soleal cruises around Australia</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Top Departure Ports</h3>
Setting sail on board Le Soleal can easily be done from Darwin or from one of the other departure ports below:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cruiseaway.com.au/search-results?filterParams%5Bship%5D%5B0%5D=198802&#038;filterParams%5BstartHarbour%5D%5B0%5D=112304&#038;sortString=aov"target="_blank">Le Soleal cruises from Darwin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cruiseaway.com.au/search-results?filterParams%5Bship%5D%5B0%5D=198802&#038;filterParams%5BstartHarbour%5D%5B0%5D=109186&#038;sortString=aov"target="_blank">Le Soleal cruises from Dunedin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cruiseaway.com.au/search-results?filterParams%5Bship%5D%5B0%5D=198802&#038;filterParams%5BstartHarbour%5D%5B0%5D=110104&#038;sortString=aov"target="_blank">Le Soleal cruises from Osaka</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Food &#038; Drink</h3>
Being a French cruise line, Ponant has gone above and beyond to provide passengers with the French way of life on board all their ships. One very important part of that way of life is fine cuisine.
Le Soleal boasts two onboard restaurants, both of which serve fresh French- and destination-inspired dishes:
<ul>
<li>L&#8217;Eclipse is a gastronomic restaurant with a beautifully-filled wine cellar</li>
<li>Le Pytheas is a grill restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere</li>
</ul>
Most drinks are included in the price of your Le Soleal cruise holiday. These are also unlimited when it comes to quantities and the time of day.
Please be aware that some premium alcoholic beverages are charged separately, which is also indicated on the Bar Menu.
<h3>Entertainment</h3>
Sit back and let yourself be entertained on board Le Soleal. There is ample opportunity for that:
<ul>
<li>The Main Lounge is the place to be for live music entertainment and dancing</li>
<li>The Theatre is the onboard concert hall and show venue, conferences can also be held here</li>
<li>Studio Ponant is made up of a team of video and photo professionals that could escort you throughout your cruise and put your beautiful memories to paper/film</li>
<li>The Panoramic Lounge is home to the onboard library and internet space</li>
<li>The Kids Club boasts a variety of games and entertainment for children of different age groups</li>
</ul>
<h3>Health &#038; Fitness</h3>
Le Soleal is the perfect place to pamper yourself:
<ul>
<li>The Spa offers different massages, facials, balneotherapy and a beauty salon</li>
<li>The Kerastase hair salon will help you look your best</li>
<li>The Fitness Studio is well-equipped for you to keep up with your fitness regime</li>
<li>You will also have free access to the Hammam all day long</li>
</ul>

Experience the unique cruise on board Le Soléal, where the welcoming and intimate environment perfectly combines with contemporary décor inspired by the luxury yachting world.

CabinsCabins and suites on Le Sol&#233;al will provide you with the highest level of comfort and luxury, making your cruise a unique experience. All of them offer a private balcony and room service 24 hours a day.Food &amp; DrinksTwo restaurants will welcome you on board Le Sol&#233;al, the Grill Restaurant and the Gastronomic Restaurant, offering you both French and international delicious dishes. Three lounges and bars welcome the yacht’s guests to enjoy a glass of wine or drink a coffee in a total relaxed atmosphere.

EntertainmentOn board Le Sol&#233;al you won’t have the time to get bored: read a book in one of the lounges, drink a glass of wine together with the other guests or enjoy one of the shows and concerts at the theatre. You can also enjoy the comfort of your cabin or of the vast sun deck, where you can sun tan or simply enjoy the pleasure of sailing.Wellness &amp; FitnessKeep fit in the fitness area thanks to the kinesis equipment, running machines and bicycles which are at your disposal. Spoil yourself and relax in the spa: hairdresser, massage rooms, hammam and relaxation rooms are there to pamper you during the sail.

Le Soléal Cabins

Cabins

Deck Plan