Ponant Explorers Le Soleal

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Built: 2013
Gross tonnage: 10,992 GT
Decks: 6
Passenger capacity: 264
Guests per crew member: 1.89 to 1

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How we weight the scores

53/100

All-round traveller score

CruiseFans traveller score

Space & Comfort81.9

Dining48.4

Entertainment46.4

Activities & Thrills47.6

Pools & Relaxation43.1

Value / Cost61.6

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The ship, in detail.

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General

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Cruise Line: Ponant Explorers
Ship Name: Le Soleal
Maiden voyage: 1 July 2013

Physical

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Year Built: 20131,9902,027
Refurbished: 20192,0082,028
Builder: Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage: 10,992 tons2,937250,800
Length: 142.1 m88.2365
Width/Beam: 18 m1466.14
Total decks: 6622
Passenger Decks: 6421
Speed: 14 knots1228.5

Passengers and Crew

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Crew: 140582,394
Passenger to Crew Ratio: 1.8914
Total Cabins: 132492,865
Single Occupancy Cabins: No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins: 3084
Passenger Capacity: 264487,662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger): 41.6362.116127.7

Amenities

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Restaurants: 2 (Le Coromandel gastronomic restaurant and Le Rodrigues grill restaurant)
Restaurants - Paid: 0018
Restaurants - Included: 2020
Onboard Currency: Euro
Total Pools: 1010
- Pools - General Access: 1110
- Pools - Adults Only: 104
- Pools - Exclusive: 004
Water Playground/Splash Park: No
Kiddie/Splash Pool: No
Total Hot Tubs: 3013
- Hot Tubs - General Access: 3024
WiFi: Yes
Internet Center: Yes
Cell Phone Service: Yes
Bars/Lounges: 3240
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop: Yes
Casino: No
Chapel: No
Night Club: No
Laundromats (self service): No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning: Yes
Library: Yes
Movie Theatre: Yes
Onboard Weddings: No
Spa: Yes
Video Arcade: No
Basketball Court: No
Tennis Court: No
Fitness Center: Yes
Ice Skating Rink: No
Jogging Track: No
Mini-Golf Course: No
Rock Climbing Wall: No
Water Slide: No
Water Sports Platform: Yes
24-Hour Room Service: Yes
Babysitting: Yes
Children's Playroom: Yes
Supervised Youth Program: No
Teen Center: No
Kosher Meals: No
Special Amenities: Wellness 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

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Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day): $12.00
Tip added to drinks & services: Included
Tipping Expected?: No

General Information

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Class and type: Le Boreal
Ordered: 2011
Completed: 21 June 2013
Cost (approx): USD 75 million

Other Information

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Launched: 6 December 2012

Passenger Information

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Max. Room Occupancy: 26422,636

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