Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Soléal September 18-October 1 2028 SO180928 Cruise & Offers
Manila (Philippines) to Busan (South Korea)
Review Horizons of East Asia and the Philippines, voyage SO180928, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
September 18, 2028 to October 1, 2028 · Voyage SO180928
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
September 18, 2028Manila
Destination overview
On first sight, the Philippines' capital shows its highly Americanised Asian megalopolis side, with ultramodern skyscrapers set all along the waterfront. But when you stroll through the cobbled streets of the Intramuros district, you'll discover a different side of Manila , one that's full of old-world charm.
- Day 1 · September 18, 2028Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 2
September 19, 2028Hundred Islands National Park
Destination overview
A protected area created in 1940, the Hundred Islands National Park is a designated natural site that brings together 124 beautiful tropical islands and islets , scattered across the crystal-clear waters of the Lingayen Gulf. It is an iconic attraction in the Philippines, offering visitors charming white sandy beaches , abundant vegetation and marine life .
- Day 2 · September 19, 2028Arrival 12:30 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 3
September 20, 2028Currimao
Destination overview
A small coastal town located in the province of Ilocos Norte, Currimao is a privileged gateway to Vigan , a former Chinese trading port and one of the best preserved Spanish colonial towns in Asia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
- Day 3 · September 20, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 4
September 21, 2028Claveria
Destination overview
Located in the charming municipality of Claveria in Cagayan, Claveria Beach is a hidden jewel offering visitors a real coastal experience. It is characterised by its natural beauty, and its inhabitants live on fishing and farming , mainly rice. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 4 · September 21, 2028Arrival 06:30 · Departure 17:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 5
September 22, 2028Batanes
Destination overview
In the north of the Philippines , the unspoilt Batanes archipelago reveals landscapes of striking beauty, with wind-beaten cliffs and verdant hills . From Basco, the province’s emblematic lighthouse, roads lined with flowers lead to the villages of the Ivatan people, whose stone houses are designed to withstand typhoons.
- Day 5 · September 22, 2028Arrival 05:30 · Departure 16:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 6
September 23, 2028Kaohsiung City
Destination overview
South of Taiwan, Kaohsiung reveals an attractive port of call featuring both modernity and tradition. A large port opening onto the South China Sea, the town has transformed into a dynamic metropolis, renowned for its sunny atmosphere and its gentle way of life.
- Day 6 · September 23, 2028Arrival 06:45 · Departure 13:30
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 7
September 24, 2028Keelung (Chilung)
Destination overview
On the north-east tip of Taiwan, the harbour city of Keelung stands on one of the most beautiful coasts on the island. Nearby is the spectacular natural park of Yehliu, famed for its striking rock formations. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 7 · September 24, 2028Arrival 11:30 · Departure 18:45
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 8
September 25, 2028Miyakojima
Destination overview
Situated between the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea, Miyakojima is the main island of the Miyako Islands, in the Sakishima archipelago . The fourth largest island in the Okinawa prefecture, it is known for its many sugar cane plantations and some of Japan’s most beautiful beaches.
- Day 8 · September 25, 2028Arrival 12:45 · Departure 18:30
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 9
September 26, 2028Naha, Okinawa
Destination overview
Capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the town of Naha is located on the south-west of the island. You will love its lively atmosphere, particularly along Kokusai Dori, otherwise known as 'international street'. The picturesque Makishi Public Market, nicknamed 'Naha's kitchen' offers a profusion of colourful fish, Okinawan foodstuffs and local spices and you can sample delicacies cooked on the spot.
- Day 9 · September 26, 2028No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 10 & 13
September 27, 2028 & September 30, 2028At sea
Destination overview
These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.
- Day 10 · September 27, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 13 · September 30, 2028No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 11 & 12
September 28, 2028 & September 29, 2028Shanghai
Destination overview
Set in the most amazing geographic location, Shanghai has fast become the largest economic and commercial hub in China . Although this futuristic megalopolis is the capital of excess, it still has soul. See for yourself as you stroll around the Bund district, emblematic of old Shanghai.
- Day 11 · September 28, 2028Arrival 08:30
- Day 12 · September 29, 2028No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 14
October 1, 2028Busan
Destination overview
With around four million inhabitants, Busan is the second largest metropolis on South Korea, after Seoul. This dynamic harbour city, located in the south-east, surrounded by the warm waters of the Sea of Japan, benefits from a mild, pleasant climate.
- Day 14 · October 1, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Manila (Philippines) to Busan (South Korea) aboard Le Soléal
On September 18-October 1 2028, Le Soléal sails 13 nights from Manila (Philippines) to Busan (South Korea). Horizons of East Asia and the Philippines brings together Hundred Islands National Park, Currimao, Claveria, Batanes, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 14 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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