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Hello Sailor,
Here are some fun and interesting facts about Le Soleal.
Owned by Groupe Artemis, this Le Boreal-class ship is operated by Ponant Cruises.
Launched in 2013 and refurbished in 2019, she has up to 264 passengers and 138 crew.
With a minimalist luxury and chic sophisticated decor, Le Soleal has 6 passenger decks with 132 outside cabins. There are no inside cabins.
She travels at an average speed of 16 knots.
Happy Cruising.
Ponant Cruise Line fleet:
Le Jacques- Cartier, Le Commandant Charcot, Le Bellot, Le Bougainville, LeDumont D’Urville, Le Champlain, Le Laperouse, Le Lyrial, Le Soleal, L’Austral, Le Boreal
Most of the images have been sourced from Ponant Cruise Line website.
FROM PONANT CRUISE LINE WEBSITE
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP takes its guests to the most secret places on the planet, where nature reigns majestically. This demands responsible commitments to the ecosystems and the communities living there.
The fleet at the heart of our commitment
Designed to explore the world in a more responsible way, our ships are equipped with the latest available technologies and exceed, in many areas, the highest industry standards for environmental respect.
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP optimises its environmental performance through six commitments.
PONANT LE SOLEAL
Designed in 2013, Le Soléal combines French elegance with cutting-edge technologies to explore the world in comfort and style.
And from Google AI:
Ponant is a French cruise line known for its intimate, small-ship luxury and expedition voyages to remote destinations, emphasizing French elegance and a sophisticated “art of living”. It offers high-end service, gourmet French-inspired cuisine, and an all-inclusive fare that covers meals, drinks, and Wi-Fi, with excursions included on expedition trips. With a fleet of modern, smaller vessels, Ponant can access less-crowded and more exclusive ports worldwide.
Key features of a Ponant cruise
Small-ship luxury: Ponant’s fleet consists of smaller, elegantly designed ships that provide an intimate and uncrowded atmosphere.
French-inspired experience: The cruise line highlights the “French art of living” through sophisticated service, French-speaking crew, and gourmet cuisine inspired by French culinary traditions.
All-inclusive fares: The cost typically includes all meals and beverages (including alcohol), accommodation, and Wi-Fi. Excursions are included on expedition cruises.
Remote and exotic destinations: The small size of the ships allows for itineraries that reach hard-to-access ports and exotic locations, from the Arctic and Antarctic to the Mediterranean and beyond.
Expedition focus: Many voyages are “expeditions” that include a wide range of activities like Zodiac excursions, snorkeling, and visits to archaeological sites.
Guest profile: Passengers tend to be well-traveled adults, with an average age typically in the early 60s.
For more detailed information on specific ships and destinations, you can explore the Ponant website. To see reviews from past passengers and compare different cruise lines, consider visiting the Cruise Critic website.