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Le Soléal

An ultra-modern expedition vessel-cum-minimalist boutique hotel offering French-fine dining and elegance.
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 31,893
1 Itineraries
22 Days
Large Size
264 Guests
Service Level
Luxury
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 31,893

Highlights

  • Sleek yacht offering a fusion of luxury, fine dining, wellness, and entertainment amid a sophisticated and chic ambiance.
  • "Clean Ships"-certified with an advanced silent electric propulsion system, dynamic positioning, and eco-friendly practices to minimize its environmental impact.
  • Fully ADA compliant, featuring accessible staterooms, elevators, and lifts for easy access to all decks and public areas.

Embark on an unparalleled expedition to Antarctica aboard the exquisite Le Soléal, a vessel that seamlessly blends adventure with luxury, delivering top-of-the-range service, refined interiors, and cutting-edge technology in the remotest of realms.

Life On Board

Le Soléal boasts interiors resembling a minimalist boutique hotel, with taupe, cream, and white tones, black-and-white Philip Plisson photo art lining the corridors, and a cascade of glittering Swarovski crystals lighting up the small atrium. The ambiance is chic and sophisticated, creating an atmosphere of luxury that complements the stunning Antarctic landscapes.

With 95% of staterooms and suites featuring private balconies, Le Soléal offers intimate connections and extraordinary moments with the Antarctic environment. Le Soleal is fully ADA compliant, with 3 accessible staterooms and 4 elevators and lifts up and down stairways for easy access to all decks and public areas of the ship.

The unashamedly French atmosphere is characterized by its chic design, impeccable service, and gastronomy, and a well-heeled, savvy crowd of experienced travelers help make every moment aboard Le Soléal an exquisite cultural experience.

Where Elegance Meets Exploration

The interior design of Le Soléal offers a refined atmosphere that pays homage to the world of luxury yachts, adorned in soft colors and natural wood, and the vessel truly stands...

Specifications

  • Guests
    264 (200 in Antarctica)
  • Staff & Crew
    145
  • Guide & Crew to Guest Ratios
    1:8 & 1:1.8
  • Guest to Space Ratio
    1:41
  • Number of Decks
    6
  • Number of Cabins
    132
  • Zodiacs & Loading Bays
    11
  • Year Built
    2013 (upgraded 2019)
  • Ice Class
    1C
  • Length
    466.0 ft (142.1 m)
  • Beam
    59.1 ft (18.0 m)
  • Draft
    15.3 ft (4.7 m)
  • Cruising Speed
    14kn
  • Stabilizers
    -

Amenities

cutlery
Restaurant (x 2)
L'Éclipse & Le Pythéas
armchair
Lounge (x 2)
Main Lounge & Panoramic Lounge
presentation
Lecture Theater
Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium
camera 2
Photo Center
Studio Ponant
multiple 11
Kids Club
Games area + Wii and PS4
shopping bag
Boutique

Cabins

There are 9 cabin types available

Owner's Suite

2 Guests, King/Twin
484 ft² (45 m²)
1 Cabin

Prestige Suite Deck 6

4 Guests, King/Twin + Double Sofa Bed
398 ft² (37 m²)
9 Cabins

Prestige Suite Deck 5

4 Guests, King/Twin + Double Sofa Bed
398 ft² (37 m²)
9 Cabins

Deluxe Suite Deck 6

2 Guests, King/Twin
290 ft² (27 m²)
3 Cabins

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

2 Guests, King/Twin
193 ft² (18 m²)
2 Cabins

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5

2 Guests, King/Twin
193 ft² (18 m²)
28 Cabins

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4

2 Guests, King/Twin
193 ft² (18 m²)
35 Cabins

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3

2 Guests, King/Twin
193 ft² (18 m²)
28 Cabins

Superior Stateroom Deck 3

3 Guests, King/Twin + Sofa Bed
226 ft² (21 m²)
8 Cabins

Itineraries

There are 1 itineraries available
Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition
22 Day / 21 Night

Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

An extraordinary adventure to the seldom visited Ross Sea from New Zealand walking in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers.
Length: 22 Day / 21 Night
Embarkation: Dunedin, New Zealand
Sites: Campbell Islands, Ross Sea, Cape Adare, Terra Nova Bay, + 4 More
$ 31,893 - $ 78,951
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January 26 - Feb 16, 2025
Dunedin, New Zealand
$ 41,031 - $ 78,951
The Explorers Club
February 16 - Mar 9, 2025
Dunedin, New Zealand
$ 31,893 - $ 78,485
Jonathan Shackleton onboard

Deals & Special Departures

Explore 1 deal and 1 special departure on select dates
Historian: Jonathan Shackleton onboard

Jonathan Shackleton lives in Mullagh in County Cavan, Ireland, where his family runs an organic farm and a forest. A cousin of the famous Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Jonathan is the historian for the family which traces its ancestry back to Abraham Shackleton, founder of a famous Quaker school in Balt...

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Special Departure
The Explorers Club

The weeks-long expeditions will whisk travelers to the world’s most remote parts, these journeys are enriched by the participation of expert members of The Explorers Club. They will share their experiences with you during on-board conferences and will invite you to participate in their research by offering activit...

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