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21-night Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition Cruise

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Le Soleal
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  • PONANT: Le Soleal
  • |
  • January 26, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
    | Mon Jan 26, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    At Sea
    | Tue Jan 27, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Campbell Island
    | Wed Jan 28, 2026
  4. Day 4
    At Sea
    | Thu Jan 29, 2026
  5. Day 5
    At Sea
    | Fri Jan 30, 2026
  6. Day 6
    At Sea
    | Sat Jan 31, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Ross Sea Region
    | Sun Feb 1, 2026
  8. Day 8
    Ross Sea Region
    | Mon Feb 2, 2026
  9. Day 9
    Ross Sea Region
    | Tue Feb 3, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Ross Sea Region
    | Wed Feb 4, 2026
  11. Day 11
    Ross Sea Region
    | Thu Feb 5, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Ross Sea Region
    | Fri Feb 6, 2026
  13. Day 13
    Ross Sea Region
    | Sat Feb 7, 2026
  14. Day 14
    Ross Sea Region
    | Sun Feb 8, 2026
  15. Day 15
    At Sea
    | Mon Feb 9, 2026
  16. Day 16
    At Sea
    | Tue Feb 10, 2026
  17. Day 17
    At Sea
    | Wed Feb 11, 2026
  18. Day 18
    Macquarie Island
    | Thu Feb 12, 2026
  19. Day 19
    At Sea
    | Fri Feb 13, 2026
  20. Day 20
    Snares Islands
    | Sat Feb 14, 2026
  21. Day 21
    At Sea
    | Sun Feb 15, 2026
  22. Day 22
    Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
    | Mon Feb 16, 2026
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
Itinerary map
Roundtrip Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
Sailing Features
  • 21 Nights
  • Jan 26, 2026 / Feb 16, 2026
  • Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
  • Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
  • Le Soleal
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Oceanview
Balcony
Suite
Oceanview
Superior Stateroom

Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet access wifi 

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Le Soleal cruise ship

PONANT:   Le Soleal

Like Le Boréal and L'Austral, the two sister ships that preceded it, Le Soléal further reaffirms PONANT's signature approach: to take passengers to the farthest reaches of the planet onboard five-star ships offering top-of-the-range services. An elegant appearance and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a luxury setting.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    2013
  • Last Refurbished:
    2019
  • Registry:
    France
  • Built Year:
    2013
  • Gross Tonnage:
    10 944 UMS
  • Beam:
    59 ft (18 m)
  • Maximum Speed:
    14 knots
  • Ship Length:
    466 ft (142 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    264
  • Number of Crew:
    140
  • Number of Decks:
    6
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    2
  • Spa:
    1
  • Staterooms / Suites:
    132
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