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PONANT
PONANT
EXPEDITION
On this expedition aboard Le Soléal, PONANT invites you to discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands.
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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
| Ship | Le Soléal |
|---|---|
| Price | from $ 13 480 |
| Dates | 18/12/2022 to 11/1/2023 |
| Duration | 15 days (14 nights on-board) |
| Itinerary | Dunedin – Dunedin |
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YOUR ITINARY
NEW ZEALAND
Explore the South West World Heritage Area home to majestic and spectacular Milford, Dusky and Doubtful Sounds. Experience a Zodiac® cruise in the fiords and try to spot the rare Fiordland Crested…
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YOUR SHIP
LE SOLÉAL
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 five-star ships offering top-of-the-range services.
Realise your dream of adventure in the Polar regions
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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