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Le Soléal
Le Soléal is a Ponant cruise ship of the Boréal class, in service since 2013. She measures 10,944 gross tons and carries 264 guests with a crew of 145. She sails Asia, Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific, Antarctica itineraries.
About Le Soléal
Le Soléal, the third of Ponant's Sisterships, was delivered by Fincantieri in June 2013 and made her first voyage that July. In August and September of the same year she became the first French commercial vessel to sail the Northwest Passage, from Greenland to Anadyr in Russia. She shares her sisters' 142-metre hull and carries up to 264 guests in 132 staterooms and suites, with a pool, theatre and spa. Ponant currently bases her in Asia and Oceania: Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and the Philippines, Australia's Kimberley coast and Papua New Guinea, with summer expeditions from New Zealand to its subantarctic islands and the Ross Sea.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Le Soléal?
Le Soléal is operated by Ponant and belongs to its Boréal class.
How big is Le Soléal?
Le Soléal measures 10,944 gross tons and 142 metres in length, with 6 decks.
How crowded does Le Soléal feel?
Le Soléal has a passenger space ratio of 41.5: 10,944 gross tons for 264 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Le Soléal feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Le Soléal carry?
Le Soléal carries 264 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 145 (about 1.8 guests per crew member).
When did Le Soléal enter service?
Le Soléal entered service in 2013.
Where does Le Soléal sail?
Le Soléal sails Asia, Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific and Antarctica itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Le Soléal?
Ponant publishes the deck plans for Le Soléal; this page links to Deck plans.
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