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Le Soléal January 11-25 2029 SO110129 Cruise & Offers

Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand)

Voyage SO110129 | 15 days DatesJanuary 11-25 2029 Duration14 nights ShipLe Soléal

Review Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands, voyage SO110129, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

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Official PONANT route mapExpedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands · Voyage SO110129Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand)

January 11, 2029 to January 25, 2029 · Voyage SO110129

Destinations & expedition experiences

This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve PONANT's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.

Days 1 & 15
January 11, 2029 & January 25, 2029TimaruAntarctica

Destination overview

Timaru is a South Canterbury port with a walkable center, Victorian and Edwardian architecture and the sheltered sands of Caroline Bay. The surrounding region opens toward farmland and the Southern Alps. Local museums, gardens and coastal viewpoints introduce the history and landscapes of New Zealand's central South Island.

  • Day 1 · January 11, 2029Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
  • Day 15 · January 25, 2029Arrival 07:00 · 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.

Day 2
January 12, 2029Ulva IslandAntarctica

Destination overview

Ulva Island (Te Wharawhara) is the largest of 20 islands within Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island, with an area of approx. 270 hectares. The island has never been logged and was declared pest free in 1997, becoming one of the few predator-free sanctuaries in New Zealand.

  • Day 2 · January 12, 2029No 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 3
January 13, 2029Dusky SoundAntarctica

Destination overview

Dusky Sound is one of the most isolated fjords in Fiordland National Park . This huge, protected natural zone situated in the south-west quarter of New Zealand’s South Island is listed as UNESCO World Heritage . The sheer cliffs, waterfalls, shimmering lakes and primitive forests here are each more beautiful than the next.

  • Day 3 · January 13, 2029No 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 3
January 13, 2029Doubtful SoundAntarctica

Destination overview

Referred to as the "Sound of Silence", there is a secluded serenity that surrounds Doubtful Sound in contrast with the better-known Milford Sound . Both are part of the Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Lieutenant James Cook named 'Doubtful Harbour' in 1770 as he was uncertain if it was navigable under sail.

  • Day 3 · January 13, 2029No 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 4
January 14, 2029Milford SoundAntarctica

Destination overview

Milford Sound fiord is among one of the most beautiful natural sites in New Zealand. So much beauty will quite simply take your breath away. Located on the south-west coast of South Island, in the Fiorldland National Park, this sumptuous inlet carved out by glaciers advances over at least 15 kilometres inland, in the Southern Alps.

  • Day 4 · January 14, 2029No 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 5
January 15, 2029The SnaresAntarctica

Destination overview

Amongst the Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand , the Snares have the distinction of being the only forested group without introduced mammals, not even mice. Consequently, it is a remarkable haven for wildlife. The island boasts more nesting seabirds than the entire realm of the British Isles.

  • Day 5 · January 15, 2029No 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 6
January 16, 2029Enderby Island, Auckland IslandsAntarctica

Destination overview

Enderby Island is situated off the North Eastern tip of Auckland Island and is the second largest Island in the group. The eradication of introduced species in 1994 has seen a significant increase in the abundance of the native flora and fauna compared to the main Auckland Island.

  • Day 6 · January 16, 2029No 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 6
January 16, 2029Musgrave Inlet, Auckland IslandsAntarctica

Destination overview

The Auckland Islands are the largest, highest and biologically richest of the five groups of Subantarctic Islands . They have been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International as they hold important seabird breeding colonies. The flora of the Auckland Islands is fascinatingly diverse with over 233 species of vascular plant .

  • Day 6 · January 16, 2029No 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 7, 10, 12 & 14
January 17, 2029, January 20, 2029, January 22, 2029 & January 24, 2029At seaAntarctica

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 7 · January 17, 2029No port clock time published
  • Day 10 · January 20, 2029No port clock time published
  • Day 12 · January 22, 2029No port clock time published
  • Day 14 · January 24, 2029No 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 8 & 9
January 18, 2029 & January 19, 2029Macquarie IslandAntarctica

Destination overview

Long celebrated as one of the wonder spots of the world, Macquarie Island is an island of great beauty and outstanding natural diversity, a breeding place for more than 3.5 million seabirds, most of which are penguins. There are four species breeding on Macquarie Island: Royals, Kings, Gentoos and Rock Hoppers .

  • Day 8 · January 18, 2029No port clock time published
  • Day 9 · January 19, 2029No 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 11
January 21, 2029Campbell IslandAntarctica

Destination overview

Campbell Island is the most southerly of the five New Zealand subantarctic groups. Described by the English botanist Joseph Hooker as having a "flora display second to none outside the tropics." It is known for its megaherbs , herbaceous, perennial wildflowers characterised by their great size, with huge leaves and.

  • Day 11 · January 21, 2029No 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 13
January 23, 2029Antipodes IslandsAntarctica

Destination overview

The volcanic islands of the Antipodes Island group lie 860 km to the southeast of New. The group belongs to the New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands and consists of one main island, Antipodes Island, Bollons Island to the north, and numerous small islets and stacks.

  • Day 13 · January 23, 2029No 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.

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

Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand) aboard Le Soléal

On January 11-25 2029, Le Soléal sails 14 nights from Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand). Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands brings together Ulva Island, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, 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 17 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Le Soléal | Voyage SO110129 | January 11-25, 2029 | 14 nights Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand)
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Le Soléal January 11-25 2029: is Voyage SO110129 right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Le Soléal sails Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand), with calls including Timaru, Ulva Island, Dusky Sound, and Doubtful Sound and 1 published sea day. Voyage SO110129 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Travelers considering a 15-day Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand) aboard Le Soléal, including Timaru, Ulva Island, Dusky Sound, and Doubtful Sound.
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Why book Le Soléal Voyage SO110129 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage SO110129, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage SO110129?

For the January 11-25 2029 Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What is included and not included on Le Soléal Voyage SO110129?

For the January 11-25, 2029 Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand) sailing aboard Le Soléal: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Le Soléal Voyage SO110129?

For the January 11-25, 2029 Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand) sailing aboard Le Soléal: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Le Soléal Voyage SO110129, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the January 11-25, 2029 Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand) sailing aboard Le Soléal: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Le Soléal for Voyage SO110129?

For the January 11-25, 2029 Timaru (New Zealand) to Timaru (New Zealand) sailing aboard Le Soléal: The current verified record does not establish one Wi-Fi allowance, tier or device rule across the PONANT and Aqua Expeditions fleet. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact vessel and booking entitlement. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Le Soléal's verified headline statistics?
264Guests
132Staterooms
145Crew
142 m / 466 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this January itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this January polar or high-latitude itinerary

  • Pack insulating base, mid, and outer layers, plus waterproof and windproof protection appropriate to the operator's final expedition kit list.
  • Bring warm headwear, gloves, UV eye protection, and secure non-slip footwear; confirm whether expedition boots or technical outerwear are supplied or must be brought.
  • Conditions and landing access can change quickly. Follow the final voyage documents rather than treating this general list as an expedition equipment guarantee.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • The published standard is casual elegance. A cocktail dress or similar evening attire is suggested for gala evenings.
  • PONANT also publishes white or black-and-white attire for the Officers evening. Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted in the gourmet restaurant at dinner.
  • Expedition voyages require practical destination-specific layers and footwear in addition to the onboard evening wardrobe.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Le Soléal?
  • Sisterships and PONANT Explorers generally publish lounges, bars, a spa or salon, fitness room, outdoor pool, theater and boutique; Explorers also publish the Blue Eye underwater lounge.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Le Soléal have?
  • PONANT publishes a fitness room across its main fleet except Spirit of Ponant; gentle exercise may be scheduled depending on the program.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Le Soléal guests expect?
  • Main-fleet rooms publish air conditioning, a safe, television and Diptyque bath products; Spirit of Ponant is an exception to the television statement.
  • Every accommodation on the PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot has a balcony. Most Sistership rooms have balconies, with seven Deck 3 exceptions; Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant use different layouts.
  • Room service is published around the clock on the main fleet, with overnight exceptions on Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant. Butler service is limited to eligible suite categories.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage SO110129 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Soléal?
  • Children under one year old are not accepted.
  • On classic voyages, children age one and older may sail, with a published maximum of five children ages one through six per voyage. Kids Club is for age four and older when offered.
  • Expedition voyages generally require age six or older; Le Commandant Charcot requires age eight or older. Children must be able to board a Zodiac independently where Zodiac operations are part of the program.
  • Parents or guardians remain responsible for children; family programming is not guaranteed on every departure.
  • The current PONANT FAQ accepts pregnancy only when the guest will not be beyond the end of the third month by cruise end.
  • Pregnant guests are not accepted on expedition cruises. These unusually restrictive rules must be reconfirmed before booking.

For Voyage SO110129: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Soléal handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • The FAQ identifies Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot as the fleet products designed for reduced mobility; exact accessible rooms are ship-specific.
  • A guest must be self-sufficient or travel with a capable companion. The captain may prevent a difficult landing, gangway transfer or Zodiac operation for safety.
  • A doctor and nurse are published across the main fleet, with Le Ponant instead using a nurse and telemedicine support; services and medication are charged.
  • Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot publish hospital facilities intended for urgent or minor treatment, not full hospital care.
  • Notify PONANT of treatment needs at reservation, complete required forms and carry an adequate supply of medication. Remote expedition evacuation can be delayed.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Le Soléal?
  • PONANT ships are non-smoking, including accommodation balconies. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Le Soléal Voyage SO110129?

For round-trip flights to and from Timaru (New Zealand) around Voyage SO110129, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

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Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Le Soléal Voyage SO110129 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Le Soléal Voyage SO110129, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
  2. Step 2 — Create the account: Enter title, first name, last name, date of birth, and email; complete the security challenge and submit. Marketing consent is optional.
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  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Le Soléal Voyage SO110129. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
  5. Step 5 — Review released information: Use the account for upcoming and past voyages, passenger information, documents, booking or payment status, personal preferences, wishlist, and loyalty benefits currently available.

If Le Soléal Voyage SO110129 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

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