Le Soléal

Overview

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.

Accommodation

An homage to yachting

The interior design of the 132 staterooms and suites of the Le Soléal features a range of entirely soft and gentle colours, with greys and whites combining with natural wood. The Le Soléal thus brings to mind the looks and styles of the world of yachting, whilst at the same time adding a touch of sophistication.

Owner's Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

Private return transfer
Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A living/dining room with a sofa, an armchair, a TV, a 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub
A one-hour spa care for one person in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
A private 9 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows

Prestige Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A lounge with a sofa convertible to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, a TV and a sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms: one with a shower and one with a bath
A private 8 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows

Deluxe Suite

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

Priority boarding
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
An armchair and a sofa (167 x 70 cm)
A bathroom with bath
A private 5 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window

Superior Stateroom

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)

Prestige Stateroom

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with bath (except staterooms 605 and 625: with shower)
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window

Deluxe Stateroom

Services provided

24h room service
Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Dressing room with shelves and closet
Dressing table and hairdryer
Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
Minibar included
Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
Electronic safe
Direct line telephone
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A window and a panoramic glazed swing door

Decks

Deck 7

Open-air Bar
Zodiacs
Sun Deck

Deck 6

Pool
Grill Restaurant
Owner's Suites
Deluxe Suites
Staterooms
Library
Panoramic Lounge
Panoramic Terrace

Deck 5

Fitness Room
Leisure Area
Spa
Hair Salon
Bridge
Hammam
Staterooms

Deck 4

Theatre
Staterooms

Deck 3

Main Lounge
Excursion Desk
Shop
Reception Desk
Staterooms
Medical Centre

Deck 2

Gastronomic Restaurant
Marina

Kids and Teens

Please note: There are no designated children's facilities on board.

Gratuities

Bonuses for the staff is one of the customs of cruise ships and are left to your discretion. An anonymous envelope is left in your stateroom at the end of your cruise. You can leave it at reception in a box provided. This sum is generally in the range of €10-12 per day per passenger. It is then divided between the members of the crew.

Entertainment

Our ship Le Soléal has many spaces designed and fitted out with the need to provide privacy for all passengers in mind. Cosy and refined in feel and atmosphere, these lively spaces provide moments of relaxation and conviviality to suit every taste..

Main Lounge

Deck 3
2,740 square feet
Interior capacity: 110
Exterior capacity: 30
Tea rooms, bar, programme of live musical entertainment, dance floor
Access to the exterior terrace

Panoramic Lounge

Deck 6
1,185 square feet
Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings
Direct access to the panoramic terrace

Theatre

Deck 4
2,690 square feet
Capacity: 250
Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium
Audiovisual equipment

Excursion Reception and Office

On board the sisterships (Le Boreal, L'Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and PONANT EXPLORERS, the reception desk and the excursion desk are arranged side by side to facilitate all your requests.

Reception: our receptionists can accommodate you 24 hours a day on all our ships (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Le Ponant) to answer all your needs, such as room service, etc.

The excursion office: the excursion team is available at all times to tell you about the onshore programmes, organise group or private excursions and to manage transfers at the start or end of the cruise.

On Le Ponant, the receptionist will answer all your questions about excursions.

The Pool

The outdoor areas on our ships, comfortable and conducive to relaxation, have been designed to merge into the sublime scenery and surroundings of the sea and horizon. There is a heated seawater pool featuring its own sun lounge on the top deck of our sister ships (Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and on the third deck of the PONANT EXPLORERS (Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-D’Urville, Le Jacques Cartier and Le Bellot). Le Ponant is equipped with a 400 m² (4,300 ft²) sun deck.

A swimming pool offering panoramic views and equipped with a counter-current system
A pleasant, attractive sun deck
An exterior bar and lounge equipped with armchairs and sofas

Recreation Area

Deck 5
Studio Ponant: Special area for viewing and ordering photos/videos
Kids Club (games area + Wii and PS4)

Exterior Bar

Deck 6
Lounge area with seating for 50
Overlooking the pool deck

Shop

On board all our ships, a shop is open during sailing. It offers a selection of presents and souvenirs: clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and accessories.

Enrichment

Marvel at the sun rising over the pristine glaciers of Spitsbergen, set out to discover the mysteries of Scotland, enjoy enriching encounters in Alaska∘ or just relax, take your time, and choose a sun kissed journey through the Mediterranean.

The trip of a lifetime, a romantic getaway or a family holiday: cruising the PONANT way allows∘ you the freedom to organise your Odyssey∘ as a unique experience and tailor it according to your desires. Whether you have the spirit of a refined adventurer, a meditative mind or you love the great outdoors, Ponant will fulfil all your travel desires.

Take the time to extend the pleasure of a stay in a country before boarding your yacht, get to the heart of a culture or simply have fun for a while: the guides, lecturers and travel advisers are there to assist you. Music, golf, gastronomy; from port to port, the themed cruises allow passengers∘ to live their hobby to the full - or to discover a new one.

Carefully designed itineraries, quality guest speakers, attentive service: for more than 25 years, on land and at sea, or teams and their crews have been there to help you get the most out of your cruise.

Excursions

Excursions & land itineraries

Each itinerary has been thoughtfully created by our teams to offer you a complete excursion experience. You can discover the hidden gems of the regions you visit in line with your interests.

Hidden creeks, ancient cities, UNESCO world heritage sites... the world reveals its hidden gems as you journey along the routes taken by travellers. In keeping with our ethos “Accessing the worlds treasures by sea”, we offer a wide choice of land excursions during all our cruises (except for expeditions). Chosen by our PONANT experts for their cultural value and historic interest, these excursions can last a few hours or a few days. If you need to stay on land overnight, we take care of your stay from start to finish, until you rejoin your ship. These longer excursions mean you can discover the unmissable sites of the region you are visiting, like Cuzco in Peru for example or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

You can access these trips by pre-booking two months before your departure date.

Dining

An essential component of French culture, fine cuisine naturally has a place of honour onboard this megayacht.

L'Éclipse

To the rear of deck 2 you'll find a gastronomic restaurant big enough to seat all passengers together at one sitting.

3,980 square feet
Capacity: 268
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, French and international cuisine, elegance and refinement
Wine cellar
Deck 2

Le Pythéas

Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6.

2,530 square feet
Interior capacity: 150
Exterior capacity: 60

Room Service

Whether you wish to have breakfast in the privacy of your stateroom, savour a snack in the middle of the day or enjoy your dinner in an intimate setting, our Room Service is available for you. Have a gourmet interlude and treat yourself from a varied menu at any time of day or night*.

Health and Fitness

Leisure and well-being

Our ships* have many spaces designed to offer guests privileged moments of relaxation and comfort.

Because a cruise offers the ideal environment in which to take time for yourself, our ships offer special spaces dedicated to wellness and relaxation.

*As Le Ponant has a different layout due to its smaller size, it cannot accommodate certain equipment.

Wellness area - Deck 5

Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle, balneotherapy cubicle
KÉRASTASE / L’Oréal Paris hair salon
Free access hammam (open during the day)
Fitness studio (open during the day)

Spa

All our ships feature an onboard spa. Equipped with massage cabins and a Turkish bath (Sister ships) or a sauna (Explorers), the spa offers a wide choice of top-of-the-range treatments provided in association with SOTHYS™ or CLARINS (Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier only), leading French spa and wellness centre brands.

Discover a range of facial treatments, aromatic baths, exfoliation and body massage treatments designed to provide moments of complete relaxation. You can also supplement your beauty ritual with additional services such as hair-removal, makeovers, manicures and pedicures.

Prices and details of services in the PONANT Yacht Spa menu.

The Gym

The gyms on our ships are equipped with the very latest Technogym© equipment and machines. Treadmills, exercise bikes, Kinesis Wall© strength training machines and many other types of equipment are all provided in a laid-back relaxing environment. The wide floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea add undeniable charm to the exercise sessions.

Each day also begins with organised morning workout sessions, either out in the open air or in the theatre. These are supplemented by water aerobics in the pool, or in the sea off the beach for PONANT passengers, when the situation allows it.

The Hairdressing Salon

Provided in partnership with KÉRASTASE® and L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL®, the hairdressing salon offers a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair's shine and brilliance. Our stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.