Like Le Boréal and L’Austral, the two sister ships that preceded it, Le Soléal further reaffirms PONANT's signature approach: to take passengers to the farthest reaches of the planet onboard modern ships offering top-of-the-range services.
An elegant appearance and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a luxury setting.
Highlights
- Get to know the Land of the Rising Sun, its culture, its ancient traditions, its cultural heritage, and explore the Seto Inland Sea.
- Discover an extraordinary land of historic towns and cities and a rich Shinto heritage (including Toba and the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine).
- Among your included excursions*: see the UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle, visit the Itsukushima Shrine from Miyajima, discover the cultural heritage of Nagasaki.
Ponant All-inclusive:
- Full meal plan
- The Open Bay: beginning with boarding, and during the duration of the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee, tea) is served on request and at any time of the day
- Free WiFi internet access
- Activities offered during expedition cruises
- Transfer to the ship on embarkation day
For a detailed itinerary, please contact your local RAC travel consultant or call 1300 655 179.
Need flights to take you there?
Let your RAC travel consultant take care of your flights as part of your booking — no need to spend time researching airlines, comparing prices, or juggling multiple reservations. With everything arranged in one place, you’ll save time and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with expert planning and personalised service.
Day 1: Osaka
Day 2: Toba
Day 3: Shingu
Day 4: Himeji
Day 5: Takamatsu
Day 6: Itozaki
Day 7: Hiroshima & Miyajima Island
Day 8: Beppu, Oita
Day 9: Miyazaki
Day 10: Kagoshima
Day 11: Karatsu
Day 12: Nagasaki
Day 13: Busan
Departures: Available in 2026 & 2027
| Stateroom |
Price per person |
| Superior Stateroom |
From $16,840 |
*Advertised price is based on 14 March 2027 departure and correct as at 16 July 2025. Other travel dates are available.
Prices are subject to availability and change. Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for availability and current pricing.
*All prices and availability are correct as of 16 July 2025 and are strictly subject to change without notice. Advertised price is based on per person, twin share departing on 14 March 2027 in a Superior Stateroom and includes all advertised discounts. Other departures may be available and may attract a seasonal surcharge. Further terms and conditions apply.
^The Ponant Bonus price is the lowest price offered on day of booking. The maximum savings amount a passenger can save is up to 30% on the referenced cruise price. The Ponant Bonus is structured to provide the highest saving the earlier a passenger books a Ponant. Depending on availability of the cruise, the percentage amount may decrease and the "Ponant Bonus" price may increase. The Ponant pricing structure is managed by Ponant and not RAC Travel and is subject to their terms and conditions.
#RAC Member bonus advertised in EU in line with currency used on-board PONANT Ships. Onboard credit is per stateroom and cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash.
Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for full terms & conditions, current pricing and availability.
General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.
