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Le Soléal is a cruise ship operated by the French company Ponant, launched in 2013. It belongs to a class of vessels optimized for expedition cruising. This elegant yacht combines luxury and adventure in the most remote corners of the world. Its sister ships are Le Boréal, L'Austral, and Le Lyrial.
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Le Soleal
Itinerary : Bali, Waikelo, Dili, Flores Island, Komodo, Satonda Island, Sumbawa Islands, Bali
Le Soleal
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Bali
11/24/2026
from
$ 6,551
Itinerary : Darwin, Banda Neira, Rajah ampat archipelagos, Mommon Waterfall, Kei Islands, Darwin
Le Soleal
12 d
Balcony Stateroom
Darwin
9/17/2026
from
$ 12,826
Itinerary : DUnedin, Ulva Island, Doubtfoul, DUSKY Sound, Milford Sound, Snares Islands, Enderby Island, Musgrave Inlet, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, DUnedin
1 other departures
Le Soleal
15 d
Balcony Stateroom
DUnedin
1/11/2027
from
$ 18,129
Other departures:
28 Dec 2026
Itinerary : DUnedin, Enderby Island, Ross Sea, Macquarie Island, Snares Islands, DUnedin
Le Soleal
22 d
Ocean view Stateroom
DUnedin
1/25/2027
from
$ 31,183
Itinerary : Osaka, Shingu, Kochi, Kagoshima, Miyanoura, Motobu (JP), Naha, Miyakic, Ishigaki, Keelung
Le Soleal
10 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Osaka
5/31/2026
from
$ 9,418
Itinerary : Osaka, Tamano, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Beppu, Uwajima, Miyanoura, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Pusan
Le Soleal
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Osaka
5/9/2027
from
$ 9,622
Itinerary : Osaka, Tamano, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Beppu, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Nagasaki, Pusan
Le Soleal
9 d
Balcony Stateroom
Osaka
3/16/2026
from
$ 10,750
Itinerary : Osaka, Toba, Shingu, Himeji, Takamatsu, Itozaki, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Beppu, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Karatsu, Nagasaki, Pusan
Le Soleal
13 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Osaka
3/14/2027
from
$ 14,914
Itinerary : Osaka, Toba, Shingu, Himeji, Takamatsu, Itozaki, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Beppu, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Karatsu, Pusan
Le Soleal
13 d
Balcony Stateroom
Osaka
5/7/2026
from
$ 16,725
Itinerary : Guam, Osaka
Le Soleal
6 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Guam
3/9/2027
from
$ 1,692
Itinerary : DUnedin, Lautoka
Le Soleal
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
DUnedin
2/15/2027
from
$ 2,052
Itinerary : Keelung, Manila, Coron, Puerto Princesa, Muara, Bintulu, Kuching, Singapore
Le Soleal
13 d
Balcony Stateroom
Keelung
5/20/2027
from
$ 9,610
Itinerary : Bali, Sumbawa Islands, Komodo, Flores Island, Kalabahi, Barat Daya Island, Banda Neira, Mommon Waterfall, Triton Bay, Kei Islands, Dili, Darwin
Le Soleal
14 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Bali
6/15/2027
from
$ 10,174
Itinerary : Bali, Sumbawa Islands, Komodo, Flores Island, Kalabahi, Barat Daya Island, Banda Neira, Mommon Waterfall, Triton Bay, Kei Islands, Darwin
Le Soleal
13 d
Balcony Stateroom
Bali
6/17/2026
from
$ 11,290
Itinerary : Darwin, King george river, Vansittart Bay, Ashmore Reef, Careening Bay, Hunter river, Collier Bay, Lacepede, Broome
4 other departures
Le Soleal
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Darwin
6/29/2026
from
$ 11,314
Other departures:
19 Jul 2026
28 Aug 2026
29 Jun 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Broome, Lacepede, Collier Bay, Careening Bay, Hunter river, Vansittart Bay, King george river, Darwin
3 other departures
Le Soleal
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Broome
9/7/2026
from
$ 11,314
Other departures:
18 Aug 2026
09 Jul 2027
18 Aug 2027
Itinerary : Darwin, Kei Islands, Triton Bay, Mommon Waterfall, Banda Neira, Barat Daya Island, Baucau, Dili, Kalabahi, Flores Island, Komodo, Sumbawa Islands, Bali
Le Soleal
15 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Darwin
11/9/2026
from
$ 11,542
Itinerary : Fremantle, Jurien Bay, Abrolhos Islands, Shark Bay (Australia), Cape Peron, Ningaloo, Montebello Islands, Burrup Peninsula, Broome
1 other departures
Le Soleal
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Fremantle
8/8/2027
from
$ 11,986
Other departures:
08 Aug 2026
Itinerary : Cairns, Altau, Tufi, Tami Island, Madang, kopar village, Jayapura, Cenderawasih Bay, Mommon Waterfall, Triton Bay, Kei Islands, Darwin
Le Soleal
17 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Cairns
10/24/2026
from
$ 12,622
Itinerary : Pusan, Nagasaki, Karatsu, Kagoshima, Aburatsu, Beppu, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima, Itozaki, Takamatsu, Himeji, Shingu, Toba, Kobe
Le Soleal
13 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Pusan
3/26/2027
from
$ 12,670
Itinerary : Broome, Burrup Peninsula, Montebello Islands, Ningaloo, Cape Peron, Shark Bay (Australia), Abrolhos Islands, Jurien Bay, Fremantle
1 other departures
Le Soleal
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Broome
7/29/2027
from
$ 13,294
Other departures:
29 Jul 2026
Itinerary : Bali, Komodo, Flores Island, Kalabahi, Barat Daya Island, Banda Neira, Mommon Waterfall, Triton Bay, asmat, Cape York, Lizard Island, Cairns
Le Soleal
16 d
Balcony Stateroom
Bali
12/4/2026
from
$ 13,810
Itinerary : Pusan, Karatsu, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Miyajima Island, Itozaki, Imabari, Takamatsu, Himeji, Shingu, Toba, Osaka
Le Soleal
13 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Pusan
3/24/2026
from
$ 13,894
Itinerary : Pusan, Karatsu, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Uwajima, Tamano, Itozaki, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Himeji, Shingu, Toba, Osaka
Le Soleal
13 d
Balcony Stateroom
Pusan
5/19/2026
from
$ 15,069
Itinerary : Darwin, Kei Islands, Triton Bay, Mommon Waterfall, Cenderawasih Bay, Jayapura, kopar village, Madang, Tami Island, Tufi, Altau, Cairns
Le Soleal
17 d
Balcony Stateroom
Darwin
9/28/2026
from
$ 16,785
Average rating
5.0/5
on 2 customer reviews
Michèle C.
11/8/2022
5
MARINA C.
11/11/2018
5
Le Soléal was built between 2012 and 2013 in Ancona by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. It measures 466 ft in length, 59 ft in width, and has a gross tonnage of 12,063 US tons. A crew of 145 ensures smooth operation and hospitality for up to 244 guests.
With a crew-to-guest ratio of 1.7, luxurious public spaces, and attentive service, the ship ranks among the finest 5-star hotels at sea.
Le Soléal sails the globe with the support of onboard naturalist guides. Each journey includes expert guest lecturers who provide deeper insight into the destinations explored.
Le Soléal also aims to deliver a relaxing and enjoyable cruise experience. Onboard amenities include a fitness room, beauty corner, hair salon, massage cabins, balneotherapy facilities, hammam, wellness area, and a spacious 2,690 sq. ft. theater.
Le Soléal features a gourmet restaurant and a grill. The first, on Deck 2, showcases French cuisine alongside international fine dining. The second, on Deck 6, offers buffets and grilled dishes either indoors or on the terrace, for warm and welcoming meals.
Onboard, guests can enjoy 3 bars and lounges. The main lounge, located on Deck 3 and covering 2,745 sq. ft., includes a dance floor and regularly hosts festive events. On Deck 6, the panoramic lounge is perfect for enjoying a drink while taking in breathtaking ocean views. The outdoor bar near the pool is ideal for a sunny cocktail break.
Le Soléal features 112 cabins and suites, each with either a double bed or two twin beds, and a private balcony with sea view. Cabins range from 194 to 226 sq. ft., while suites vary between 290 and 592 sq. ft. for extra space and comfort.
All accommodations on Le Soléal include individual air conditioning, a minibar, satellite TV, a Bose™ sound system, a desk, a safe, a satellite phone, and free unlimited Wi-Fi access.
The bathroom, separate from the toilet, is equipped with a hairdryer and offers a full selection of Hermès® bath products.
Concerned with environmental challenges, Ponant actively works to reduce the ecological footprint of its cruises. Waste management, slow-speed navigation, and carefully chosen anchorage zones are combined with eco-conscious technological solutions built into the ship's design.
Le Soléal is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system that reduces NOx emissions and features advanced facilities for wastewater and waste treatment.
Commissioning:
2013
Nb of passengers:
264
Nb crew members:
145
Width:
18 m
Length:
142 m
Speed:
16 Knots
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