Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
82Top 15% of ships
Dining
48Beats 9% of ships
Entertainment
46Beats 6% of ships
Activities & Thrills
48Beats 27% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
43Beats 4% of ships
Value / Cost
62Top 23% of ships
Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 82/100
Attentive service — about 1.89 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 43/100
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 46/100
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 48/100
Smaller ship — fewer of the big-ship attractions
General
Cruise LinePonant Explorers
Ship NameLe Soleal
Maiden voyage1 July 2013
Physical
Year Built2013
Refurbished 2019
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 10,992 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 142.1 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 18 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 6
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks6
Speed 14 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew140
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.89
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins132
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins3
Passenger Capacity 264
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 41.636
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants2 (Le Coromandel gastronomic restaurant and Le Rodrigues grill restaurant)
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included2
Onboard Currency Euro
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools1
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive0
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs3
- Hot Tubs - General Access3
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges3
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Special AmenitiesWellness centre with hammam, massage rooms, beauty/hair salon and relaxation room with terrace; marina platform for water sports (kayaks, paddleboards); Zodiac fleet for expedition landings; culinary partnership with Alain Ducasse's Ducasse Conseil; 24/7 complimentary room service
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $12.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services Included
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign FIHV
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9641675
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 578000200
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Mata Utu
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.