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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 Cruises: Le Soleal
  • |
  • February 16, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
    | Sun Feb 16, 2025
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    At Sea
    | Mon Feb 17, 2025
  3. Day 3
    Campbell Island
    | Tue Feb 18, 2025
  4. Day 4
    At Sea
    | Wed Feb 19, 2025
  5. Day 5
    At Sea
    | Thu Feb 20, 2025
  6. Day 6
    At Sea
    | Fri Feb 21, 2025
  7. Day 7
    Ross Sea Region
    | Sat Feb 22, 2025
  8. Day 8
    Ross Sea Region
    | Sun Feb 23, 2025
  9. Day 9
    Ross Sea Region
    | Mon Feb 24, 2025
  10. Day 10
    Ross Sea Region
    | Tue Feb 25, 2025
  11. Day 11
    Ross Sea Region
    | Wed Feb 26, 2025
  12. Day 12
    Ross Sea Region
    | Thu Feb 27, 2025
  13. Day 13
    Ross Sea Region
    | Fri Feb 28, 2025
  14. Day 14
    Ross Sea Region
    | Sat Mar 1, 2025
  15. Day 15
    At Sea
    | Sun Mar 2, 2025
  16. Day 16
    At Sea
    | Mon Mar 3, 2025
  17. Day 17
    At Sea
    | Tue Mar 4, 2025
  18. Day 18
    At Sea
    | Wed Mar 5, 2025
  19. Day 19
    Macquarie Island
    | Thu Mar 6, 2025
  20. Day 20
    At Sea
    | Fri Mar 7, 2025
  21. Day 21
    Snares Islands
    | Sat Mar 8, 2025
  22. Day 22
    Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
    | Sun Mar 9, 2025
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
Itinerary map
Roundtrip Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
Sailing Features
  • 21 Nights
  • Feb 16, 2025 / Mar 9, 2025
  • 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 

Le Soleal cruise ship

Ponant Cruises:   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

Ship Information

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