Le Soleal
Where is Le Soleal today?
In Banda Islands, Indonesia
In port 12:15 PM to 6:00 PM local time, on day 5 of a 14-night Southeast Asia Islands cruise from Darwin to Bali (Nov 9 to 23).
Next: Coastal Cruising (Scenic), tomorrow · then Triton Bay (Kaimana), Sun Nov 15, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Tue Nov 24: 10 nights from $9,520
Upcoming Le Soleal cruises from $1,540 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
14-night Southeast Asia Islands cruise, Darwin to Bali
Nov 9 to 23, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where Le Soleal sails, month by month
Le Soleal sails from Dunedin (Port Chalmers) from December 2026 to February 2027, Busan in March 2027 and May 2027 and Broome from July to August 2027 on 10-, 12- and 14-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Coastal Cruising (Scenic, 23 calls), Kimberley Coast (16) and Ross Island (8). It also has longer sailings of 15 and 21 nights from December 2026 to February 2027.
- Dec 2026Cairns · sold out
- Jan 2027Dunedin (Port Chalmers) · sold out
- Feb 2027Dunedin (Port Chalmers) · sold out
- Mar 2027Busan · sold out
- Apr 2027No sailings listed
- May 2027Busan · sold out
- Jun 2027Singapore · sold out
- Jul 2027Broome · sold out
- Aug 2027Perth (Fremantle) · sold out
- Sep 2027No sailings listed
- Oct 2027No sailings listed
- Nov 2027No sailings listed
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Ponant may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Le Soleal sailings with prices.
Le Soleal at a glance
Le Soleal is a Ponant cruise ship in the Le Boreal class. It entered service in 2013 (13 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2019. It carries 264 passengers and 139 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member. At 10,992 gross tons and 142 m (466 ft) long, it is a small ship with 7 decks and 132 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri and sails under the flag of France.
Le Soleal entered service in 2013 as part of Ponant's expedition-focused fleet. Built by Fincantieri, this intimate vessel accommodates just 264 passengers and 139 crew members across seven decks, making it well-suited for exploration voyages to remote destinations.
The small passenger capacity creates a more personalized cruising experience compared to larger ocean liners, while the dedicated crew ensures attentive service throughout your voyage. With its compact size and design, Le Soleal is built for accessing ports and waterways that bigger ships cannot reach, making it ideal for travelers interested in destination-focused itineraries rather than onboard amenities.
Le Soleal specs
- Class
- Le Boreal
- Built
- 2013
- Refurbished
- 2019
- Gross Tonnage
- 10,992 GT
- Length
- 142 m
- Passengers
- 264
- Cabins
- 132
- Crew
- 139
- Decks
- 7
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- Flag
- France
- Age
- 13 years old
- Size
- Small ship
- Space Ratio
- 41.6 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.9:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 3rd largest of 13
- Typical Cruise
- 10 nights
- Primary Region
- Australia & New Zealand
- Next Sailing
- Nov 24, 2026
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Le Soleal FAQ
Where is Le Soleal right now?
According to Ponant's published itinerary, Le Soleal is scheduled to be in Banda Islands, Indonesia today (Friday, November 13, 2026), from 12:15 PM to 6:00 PM, on day 5 of a 14-night Southeast Asia Islands cruise from Darwin to Bali. Tomorrow it calls at Coastal Cruising (Scenic), and it ends in Bali on November 23. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Le Soleal sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Soleal sails from Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand from December 2026 to February 2027, Busan, Korea in March 2027 and May 2027 and Broome, Australia from July to August 2027 on 10-, 12- and 14-night cruises.
What ports does Le Soleal visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Soleal calls most often at Coastal Cruising (Scenic, 23 calls), Kimberley Coast, Australia (16), Ross Island, Antarctica (8), Hiroshima, Japan (5) and Macquarie Island, Australia (5), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 71 ports in all.
How many passengers does Le Soleal carry?
Le Soleal carries 264 passengers in 132 cabins. It has 139 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member.
When was Le Soleal built and how old is it?
Le Soleal entered service in 2013, so it is 13 years old. It was last refurbished in 2019.
How big is Le Soleal?
Le Soleal is 10,992 gross tons and 142 m (466 ft) long, with 7 decks. That makes it a small ship.
How many crew work on Le Soleal?
Le Soleal has 139 crew.
What class of ship is Le Soleal?
Le Soleal belongs to the Le Boreal class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Le Soleal?
Le Soleal is operated by Ponant.
Where was Le Soleal built?
Le Soleal was built by Fincantieri.
How much does a cruise on Le Soleal cost?
The cheapest upcoming Le Soleal cruise we track starts from $1,540. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Le Soleal prices
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