Cruise |
Le Soleal, 14 Night Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands ex Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand Return |
Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Soleal |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand onboard Le Soleal |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
29 Dec 2025 |
Cruise Description |
PONANT invites you to discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand's Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. Set sail on a 15-day expedition cruise with an exceptional itinerary and allow yourself to be transported to another world where the wildlife rules and you are but visitors.
From Dunedin, the Edinburgh of New Zealand that is a lively student city, with a rich Scottish Heritage, you will reach Ulva Island. This first call on Paterson Inlet is renowned as an extraordinary nature sanctuary. Our team of naturalists and destination experts will be on hand to show you some of the rarest bird species in the world.
You will follow your voyage towards Fiordland National Park, which is part of Te Wähipounamu, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, home to the majestic Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound. You will enjoy a zodiac cruise and spot Fiordland Crested penguins, get up close to spectacular waterfalls and enjoy the vistas from the ship's outer decks.
You will then head to the Snares Islands, a haven for the country's wildlife with some 35,000 endemic Snares Gorfous and a colony of around 1,000 fur seals before discovering Macquarie Island, part of Australia.
Often described as the "Galápagos of the Southern Ocean", the Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand are among some of the best preserved and protected environments on the planet where you will experience scenery and wildlife like nowhere else on earth. You will be captivated by the breathtaking scenery, meadows of megaherbs forming a colourful tapestry and towering cliffs buffeted by the power of the waves and wind - the playground of the Royal Albatross. With a myriad of penguins patrolling the black sandy beaches it is truly a nature-lover's dream come true.
Your ship will finally reach Dunedin, the end of your voyage. |
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Sailing Dates |
17 Dec 2024 |
03 Dec 2024 |
29 Dec 2025 |
12 Jan 2026 |
Category |
Single |
Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
SP3 |
AU $35,790
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AU $18,410
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AU $9,720
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DEL |
AU $19,860
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AU $19,860
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PR4 |
AU $20,900
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AU $20,900
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PR5 |
AU $21,300
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AU $21,300
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PR6 |
AU $21,930
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AU $21,930
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DS6 |
AU $32,270
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AU $32,270
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PS5 |
AU $33,720
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AU $33,720
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AU $17,380
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PS6 |
AU $35,580
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AU $35,580
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AU $18,310
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Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
29 Dec 2025 |
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand |
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7:00 PM |
30 Dec 2025 |
Ulva Island, New Zealand |
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31 Dec 2025 |
Dusky Sound, New Zealand |
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31 Dec 2025 |
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand |
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1 Jan 2026 |
Milford Sound, New Zealand |
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2 Jan 2026 |
Snares Island, New Zealand |
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3 Jan 2026 |
Enderby Island |
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3 Jan 2026 |
Auckland Islands, New Zealand |
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4 Jan 2026 |
At Sea |
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5 Jan 2026 |
Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island |
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6 Jan 2026 |
Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island |
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7 Jan 2026 |
At Sea |
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8 Jan 2026 |
Campbell Island, New Zealand |
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9 Jan 2026 |
At Sea |
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10 Jan 2026 |
Antipodes Island, New Zealand |
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11 Jan 2026 |
At Sea |
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12 Jan 2026 |
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand |
6:30 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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