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Exploring the Malay Archipelago

Ship: Le Soleal   
Departure: Thursday, June 1, 2028
Nights: 14 nights
Departs: Manila
Returns: Darwin
+ Club Members - Bonus Onboard Credit
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
14
Nights
Days at Sea
9
Sea Days
Ports
7
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Exploring the Malay Archipelago

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Thursday, June 1, 2028 Manila, Philippines Embark 6:30 PM
    View of Manila, Philippines

    Manila, the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city in the world, is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, on the western side of the island of Luzon. This metropolis has certainly come a long way from being a fortified settlement and renowned trading centre in the 13th century. The city attracts over one million visitors from all over the world annually. Read more about Manila, Philippines

    2 Friday, June 2, 2028 Cresta De Gallo Island
    3 Saturday, June 3, 2028 Leyte, Philippines 7:30 AM 9:30 PM
    4 Sunday, June 4, 2028 Limasawa
    5 Monday, June 5, 2028 At Sea
    6 Tuesday, June 6, 2028 At Sea
    7 Wednesday, June 7, 2028 Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi
    8 Thursday, June 8, 2028 At Sea
    9 Friday, June 9, 2028 Pulau Molana
    9 Friday, June 9, 2028 Pulau Saparua
    10 Saturday, June 10, 2028 Banda Islands, Indonesia 7:00 AM 5:30 PM
    View of Banda Islands, Indonesia

    The Banda Islands are a volcanic group of ten small volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, about 2,000 km east of Java, and are part of the Indonesian province of Maluku. Until the mid-19th century the Banda Islands were the world's only source of the spices nutmeg and mace produced from the nutmeg tree. These days the islands are also popular destinations for scuba diving and snorkelling. Read more about Banda Islands, Indonesia

    11 Sunday, June 11, 2028 Aiduma Island, Indonesia 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Aiduma Island, Indonesia

    Pulau Aiduma is a small island on the south coast of the West Papua province of Indonesia. If you picture Papua New Guinea as a flying duck, then Triton Bay is just under its “neck”, and Aiduma Island is at the south end of the bay, two kilometres off the mainland. The island is in one of the most remote regions of the Indonesian Archipelago, only reached by sea as there are no significant ports nearby. Read more about Aiduma Island, Indonesia

    12 Monday, June 12, 2028 Triton Bay, Indonesia 7:00 AM 5:30 PM
    View of Triton Bay, Indonesia

    Triton Bay lies on the south coast of the West Papua province of Indonesia. If you picture Papua New Guinea as a flying duck, then Triton Bay is just under its “neck” – does that make sense? The Bay is surrounded by tropical rain forests, rising on one side to a 1060m peak. Read more about Triton Bay, Indonesia

    13 Tuesday, June 13, 2028 Kei Islands, Indonesia 7:00 AM 12:00 PM
    View of Kei Islands, Indonesia

    The Kei Islands of Indonesia lie on the edge of the Banda Sea, South of the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea. Very few tourists visit the islands, but to many this adds to the attraction. The islands areas made of sand and coral, and as such are completely flat and covered with dense coconut tree foliage. Read more about Kei Islands, Indonesia

    14 Wednesday, June 14, 2028 At Sea
    15 Thursday, June 15, 2028 Darwin, Australia 8:00 AM Disembark
    View of Darwin, Australia

    The new Darwin cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf is adjacent to the convention centre, only one kilometre from Darwin’s CBD. Modern amenities, hotels and parking are there, plus a mini-market with beautiful local productions – Aboriginal art and crafts, diamonds and opals, and eateries, distinctive of the Top End. Darwin is a home port for the small luxury vessels Coral Princess and Coral Discoverer that explore the Kimberley coast to Broome. Read more about Darwin, Australia

  • Ship

    Le Soleal Overview

    Le Soleal

    4.6
    (from 8 verified customers)

    Le Soléal (the Sun/Sunlight in French) offers itineraries that are impressive. She joined Compagnie du Ponant as a premium vessel in 2013, showing magnificent lines, elegance and furnishings that reflect modern French marine architecture. She is 5-star, “your own private yacht.” With 264 guests and 140 crew service is personal.

  • Cabins

    Le Soleal Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Le Soleal Suite on the Le Soleal

    Cabin Types

    SA, PS6, PS5, DS6

    Average Cabin Size – 33.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.0 m2

    Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available bull; Bathtub or shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi bull; Another Flat screen satellite TV bull; Large bathtub bull; Sofa bull; Table with 4 chairs bull; Armchair amp; Pedestal table

    Prestige Balcony

    Prestige Balcony

    Prestige Balcony on the Le Soleal Prestige Balcony on the Le Soleal

    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4

    Average Cabin Size – 18.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony on the Le Soleal Deluxe Balcony on the Le Soleal

    Cabin Types

    DEL

    Average Cabin Size – 18.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi

    Superior Ocean

    Superior Ocean

    Superior Ocean on the Le Soleal Superior Ocean on the Le Soleal

    Cabin Types

    SP3

    Average Cabin Size – 21.0 m2

    Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room servicebull; Internet access wifi

  • Deck Plans

    Le Soleal Deck Plans

    Legend

  • Promotions

    Current Cruise Deals for Le Soleal

    Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    • Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit
    • Paul Gauguin sailings US$200 pp onboard credit
    • Combinable with all other offers
    If you're not currently a Club Member, you can still hold your cabin and ask your consultant to sign you up before you pay your deposit.
    * To receive the bonus Clean Cruising Club member offer, guests must be current members of the Clean Cruising Club.

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering:
    • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi
    • All onboard dining
    PLUS
    • EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
    • Ask your consultant about Ponant's referral program and past passenger offers

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    Ponant's Close to Home Sailings

    Ponant's Close to Home Sailings

    Experience the beauty of Ponant close to home!

    Ponant's all-inclusive offering:
    • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi + all onboard dining
    PLUS
    • EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
    • Ask your consultant about Ponant's referral program and past passenger offers

    Offer ends 30 June 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.

Cabin Availability

Hold a cabin or view live cabin availability aboard Le Soleal for this sailing

Superior Ocean at the Le Soleal

Superior Ocean

From $13330
Deluxe Balcony at the Le Soleal

Deluxe Balcony

From $14440
Prestige Balcony at the Le Soleal

Prestige Balcony

From $16020
Suite at the Le Soleal

Suite

From $24690

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  • Exploring the Malay Archipelago

    Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Soleal Departure: Thursday, June 1, 2028 Nights: 14 nights Departs: Manila Returns: Darwin

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