Cruise LinePonant

ShipLe Soleal

Nights10

DepartsMon, Jun 29th 2026

ReturnsThu, Jul 9th 2026

Departing PortDarwin

Ports of CallDarwin, King George River - WA Australia, Vansittart Bay - WA, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Careening Bay, Western Australia, Swift Bay, Hunter River & Mitchell Falls, Western Australia, Collier Bay (2 Days), Lacepedes Islands - WA, Broome

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Itinerary

Itinerary for 10 Night Australia Cruise

Additional Sailings

Ship Details

Year Built
2013
Capacity
264
Meeting Rooms
No
Elevators
3
Casino
No
Registry
France
Restaurants
2
Disco
No
Tonnage
10,944
Bars
3
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
132
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
No
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
N/A
Theaters
Yes
Internet Cafe
Yes
Shops
Yes
Library
Yes
Spa
Yes

Decks

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Deck 2

  • Gastronomic Restaurant
  • Marina

Deck 3

  • Main Lounge
  • Bar 
  • Shop
  • Excursion Desk
  • Reception Desk
  • Medical Centre
  • Lower Deck Balcony Stateroom
  • Window or Porthole Stateroom

Deck 4

  • Theatre
  • Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom
  • Accessible Suite

Deck 5

  • Fitness Suite
  • Hair Salon
  • Spa
  • Studio PONANT 
  • Bridge
  • Prestige Suite
  • Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom
  • Accessible Suite

Deck 6

  • Pool
  • Grill
  • Bar
  • Library 
  • Observation Lounge
  • Panoramic Terrace
  • Owner's Suite
  • Deluxe Suite
  • Prestige Suite
  • Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom 

Deck 7

  • Pool Bar

Ship Categories

Luxury Suite
Luxury Suites feature a bedroom with a king-size bed or twin beds, a TV, and a dressing with table and hairdryer. The living room has sofa, minibar, flat screen TV, iPod players, desk with stationery, and a satellite direct line telephone. There are two bathrooms, one with a bath, the other with a shower, each feature French bath products and bath robes.Butler service is provided for passengers staying in suites, offering a tailor-made and trouble-free cruise. Attentive and discreet, the Butler will be a main point of contact, providing personalised daily service and meeting all desires efficiently and discreetly.The suite also benefits from individually-controlled air-conditioning, 24h room service, WiFi and a 86 Sq. ft Balcony.
Superior Stateroom
Superior Staterooms feature a king-size bed or twin beds, a TV, a dressing with table and hairdryer, and a minibar. The bathroom includes a shower with French bath products and bath robes. There is also a separate toilet.The stateroom also benefits from iPod players, a satellite direct line telephone, individually-controlled air-conditioning, 24h room service, and WiFi.
Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Staterooms feature a king-size bed or twin beds, a TV, a dressing with table and hairdryer, and a minibar. The bathroom includes a shower or bath depending on the stateroom, with French bath products and bath robes. There is also a separate toilet.The stateroom also benefits from iPod players, a satellite direct line telephone, individually-controlled air-conditioning, 24h room service, WiFi and a 43 Sq.ft Balcony.
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Staterooms feature a king-size bed or twin beds, a TV, a dressing with table and hairdryer, and a minibar. The bathroom includes a shower or bath depending on the stateroom, with French bath products and bath robes. There is also a separate toilet.The stateroom also benefits from iPod players, a satellite direct line telephone, individually-controlled air-conditioning, 24h room service, WiFi and a 43 sq.ft Balcony.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suites feature a king-size bed or twin beds, a TV, and a dressing with table and hairdryer. The living room area has a minibar, flat screen TV, iPod players, desk with stationery, and a satellite direct line telephone. The bathroom includes a bath, French bath products and bath robes.Butler service is provided for passengers staying in suites, offering a tailor-made and trouble-free cruise. Attentive and discreet, the Butler will be a main point of contact, providing personalised daily service and meeting all desires efficiently and discreetly.The suite also benefits from individually-controlled air-conditioning, 24h room service, WiFi and a 54 Sq.ft Balcony.
Prestige Suite
Luxury Suites feature a bedroom with a king-size bed or twin beds, a TV, and a dressing with table and hairdryer. The living room has sofa, minibar, flat screen TV, iPod players, desk with stationery, and a satellite direct line telephone. There are two bathrooms, one with a bath, the other with a shower, each feature French bath products and bath robes.Butler service is provided for passengers staying in suites, offering a tailor-made and trouble-free cruise. Attentive and discreet, the Butler will be a main point of contact, providing personalised daily service and meeting all desires efficiently and discreetly.The suite also benefits from individually-controlled air-conditioning, 24h room service, WiFi and a 86 Sq. ft Balcony.
Owners Suite
The Owner's Suite features a bedroom with a king-size bed or twin beds, a TV, and a dressing with table and hairdryer. The living room has a dining table, sofa, minibar, flat screen TV, iPod players, desk with stationery, and a satellite direct line telephone. The bathroom includes a balneotherapy bath, separate shower, French bath products and bath robes.Butler service is provided for passengers staying in suites, offering a tailor-made and trouble-free cruise. Attentive and discreet, the Butler will be a main point of contact, providing personalised daily service and meeting all desires efficiently and discreetly.The suite also benefits from an additional half bathroom, individually-controlled air-conditioning, 24h room service, WiFi and a 97 Sq.ft Balcony area.Communicating Cabins are available.

Dining

L'Éclipse

At the back of deck 2, our gourmet restaurant, complete with wine cellar, offers French and international cuisine. It can accommodate all guests in a single service for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Le Pythéas

In a relaxed atmosphere, our grill restaurant located on deck 6 welcomes you for breakfast, buffet lunches and themed dinners.

Room Service

Whether you want to fully enjoy your cabin for breakfast, savor a peaceful snack in the middle of the day, or have your meal in complete privacy, room service is at your disposal. Treat yourself to a moment of indulgence and enjoy a diverse menu available at any time of day and night.

Entertainment

Boutique

An extension of the journey and the ship, la Boutique offers an exclusive shopping experience with a wide range of technical and casual ready-to-wear and equipment, with or without PONANT personalization. It also features unique souvenirs to extend the journey back home, as well as jewelry, accessories and luxury items. Opening hours follow the voyage schedule, including days at sea, and all purchases on board are tax-free.

Excursion Reception and Office

If you have not made a pre-booking before your cruise, you can book your excursions on board during one of the daily opening times of the excursion desk (timetables available in your daily program). It is only possible to pre-book one excursion per port day. If you would like to book a second excursion on the same day, please contact the excursion desk to check availability.

Main Lounge

Tea room, bar, live music, dance floor, terrace: the main lounge is an essential meeting place throughout your journey.

PONANT Studio

A photography and videography team escort you throughout your trip. These professionals capture the most beautiful moments of your cruise, which you can share with family and friends upon your return. Meet them on DECK 5 (DECK 6 on the PONANT Explorers ships) at the photo/video area, where you can also order souvenir pictures and videos.

Swimming pool

With its water blending into the surrounding landscapes, the pool is perfect for relaxing in the sun.

The Observatory Lounge

Library, internet space, bar, occasional live entertainment, terrace: enjoy a 180° panorama of the horizon from the observatory lounge.

The Outdoor Bar

Enjoy a drink in the 50-capacity outdoor lounge area, with a view of the sea and the pool bridge.

Theatre

Comfortably seated, you can attend conferences given by the guests and teams of naturalists, as well as enjoy a variety of shows, concerts and performances by professional dancers and musicians.

Music and dance

Opera, jazz, piano recitals, concerts or ballets at sea or on land: musical cruises and dance cruises offer privileged experiences, in small groups, alongside prestigious partners, such as Radio Classique or the Paris National Opera and talented artists of international renown.

Art and literature

Share high-quality moments and attend conferences by curators from national and international museums, women and men from the world of culture, renowned writers, actors and philosophers. They discuss their passion during conferences or private visits. Experience the opportunity to open up to new perspectives.

Health & Fitness

Spa

Onboard our ships, in the heart of an intimate and privileged environment with the ocean as your backdrop, discover a new way to enjoy the Spa experience.

In association with SOTHYS™ Paris, we are offering you a selection of expert face and body treatments. The “savoir-faire” and expertise of our hair professional partner DAVINES® will be able to satisfy all your expectations.

The Fitness Room

The fitness room offers a wide range of exercises suitable for all levels to train facing magnificent views. 

The Hairdressing Salon

Each product has been crafted using the most advanced cosmetic technologies and natural ingredients. Developed and packaged while minimising the environmental impact, Davines® products are inspired by the Sustainable Beauty ideal, an inseparable unit between Beauty and Being. During your cruise, treat your hair to a unique beauty experience. Our expert stylist will do an in-depth analysis of your hair and recommend the most appropriate treatment.