Le Soleal: Visit Antarctica on a luxury vessel
Days: 11, 16 or 17 | From: $13,570/per person
This superb mega-yacht (sister ship to the Le Boreal, L'Austral, & Le Lyrial), with 132 staterooms, was designed in France and built in Italy. Most of the staterooms and suites have a private balcony and life aboard is relaxed and refined. The ship captures the best of the French art of living, giving passengers the unique experience of feeling one is aboard a private yacht. This is one of the most luxurious ships cruising to Antarctica.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
132 staterooms and suites
Owner's Suite - 484 sq. feet plus private balcony
Prestige Suites - 398 sq. feet plus private balcony
Prestige Staterooms - 200 sq. feet plus private balcony
Deluxe Suites - 290 sq. feet plus private balcony
Deluxe Staterooms - 200 sq. feet plus private balcony
Superior Staterooms - 226 sq. feet
Vessel Specifications
Staff & Crew: 140
Guests: 264
Length: 466 feet
Width: 59 feet
Draft: 15.3 feet
Cruising Speed: 14 knots
Ice Class: 1C
Gross Tonnage: 10,992

Itineraries & Pricing
Beyond the Polar Circle (17 days)
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Falkland Islands
Days 4 & 5
At Sea
Days 6 to 8
South Georgia Island
Day 9
At Sea
Days 10 to 13
Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
Days 14 – 16
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 17
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Christmas & New Year in Southern Lands (17 days)
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Falkland Islands
Days 4 & 5
At Sea
Days 6 to 8
South Georgia
Days 9 & 10
At Sea
Days 11 to 14
Antarctica & South Shetland Islands
Days 15 & 16
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 17
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Emblematic Antarctica (11 days)
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 4 to 8
Antarctica & South Shetland Islands
Days 9 & 10
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
Pricing
Pricing varies based on departure date, trip length, and cabin type. Listed pricing is per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and subject to change. Please contact us for current pricing and availability.
Included: All meals onboard, guides & activities
Not included: International airfare, domestic airfare, gratuities, adventure activities such as sea kayaking or camping
2020-2021 Season
Dates | Itinerary | Days | Superior Stateroom | Deluxe Stateroom | Prestige Deck 4 | Prestige Deck 5 | Prestige Deck 6 | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Deck 5 Suite | Prestige Deck 6 Suite | Owner’s Suite |
Nov 3 – 18, 2020 | The Great Austral Loop | 16 | $17,010 | $18,210 | $30,080 | $20,170 | $21,080 | $22,050 | $32,570 | $34,100 | $41,830 |
Nov 18 – 28, 2020 | Emblematic Antarctica | 11 | $13,570 | $14,520 | $23,750 | $16,040 | $16,750 | $17,490 | $25,700 | $26,890 | $32,900 |
Nov 28 – Dec 13, 2020 | The Great Austral Loop | 16 | $17,010 | $18,210 | $30,080 | $20,170 | $21,080 | $22,050 | $32,570 | $34,100 | $41,830 |
Dec 13 – 23, 2020 | Emblematic Antarctica | 11 | $13,570 | $14,520 | $23,750 | $16,040 | $16,750 | $17,490 | $25,700 | $26,890 | $32,900 |
Dec 23, 2020 – Jan 8, 2021 | Christmas & New Year | 17 | $21,660 | $23,240 | $38,760 | $25,800 | $26,990 | $28,240 | $42,020 | $44,020 | $54,110 |
Jan 8 – 18, 2021 | Emblematic Antarctica | 11 | $13,570 | $14,520 | $23,750 | $16,040 | $16,750 | $17,490 | $25,700 | $26,890 | $32,900 |
Jan 18 – 28, 2021 | Emblematic Antarctica | 11 | $13,570 | $14,520 | $23,750 | $16,040 | $16,750 | $17,490 | $25,700 | $26,890 | $32,900 |
Jan 28 – Feb 7, 2021 | Emblematic Antarctica | 11 | $13,570 | $14,520 | $23,750 | $16,040 | $16,750 | $17,490 | $25,700 | $26,890 | $32,900 |
Feb 7 – 23, 2021 | Polar Circle | 17 | $22,760 | $24,430 | $40,820 | $27,140 | $28,390 | $29,710 | $44,260 | $46,370 | $57,030 |
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