Hawaii and French Polynesia

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Discover Hawaii - synonymous with paradise. Enjoy sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes beckoning adventurous spirits
Explore The Marquesas, where natures fingers have sculpted intricate jewels that jut up dramatically from the cobalt-blue ocean. Waterfalls taller than skyscrapers trickle down vertical canyons, the ocean thrashes towering sea cliffs, sharp basalt pinnacles project from emerald forests, and scalloped bays are blanketed with desert arcs of white or black sand

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Discover Hawaii - synonymous with paradise. Enjoy sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes beckoning adventurous spirits
Explore The Marquesas, where natures fingers have sculpted intricate jewels that jut up dramatically from the cobalt-blue ocean. Waterfalls taller than skyscrapers trickle down vertical canyons, the ocean thrashes towering sea cliffs, sharp basalt pinnacles project from emerald forests, and scalloped bays are blanketed with desert arcs of white or black sand
Capacity: 200, Types: Luxury Small Ship CruiseLuxury ExpeditionWheelchair accessible
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From Honolulu to Papeete, the most beautiful islands in the Pacific await for you during a cruise aboard Le Soleal.

The Hawaiian Islands will captivate you with their world-renowned beaches and its exuberant nature where rainforests, waterfalls and volcanic soils are revealed.

Further east, discover the unique charm of the Marquesas whose tormented reliefs show a powerful and rugged beauty.

Bordered by beautiful lagoons of translucent waters hemmed by an impressive barrier reef, the islands of Polynesia are among the most beautiful in the world.

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Discover Hawaii - synonymous with paradise. Enjoy sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes beckoning adventurous spirits
Explore The Marquesas, where natures fingers have sculpted intricate jewels that jut up dramatically from the cobalt-blue ocean. Waterfalls taller than skyscrapers trickle down vertical canyons, the ocean thrashes towering sea cliffs, sharp basalt pinnacles project from emerald forests, and scalloped bays are blanketed with desert arcs of white or black sand

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Day 1: Honolulu (Hawaii, United States)
Arrive independantly in Honolulu, on Oahus south shore, it is the capital of Hawaii, and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial. Make your way to the ship for embarkation from 4pm to 5pm.
Day 2: Lahaina (Hawaii, United States)
Lahaina, the former Hawaiian capital, was the center of the global whaling trade, and its Historic District is a National Historic Landmark
Day 3: Hilo (Hawaii, United States)
Hilo is a town on the Big Island of Hawaii. The county seat and largest city in Hawaii County, Hilo is the one of the best starting points to explore the eastern half of the island, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Days 4 to 8: At sea
Relax on board and enjoy the views and fine dining.
Day 9: Hatiheu (Nuku Hiva - Marquesas Islands)
Hatiheu is a graceful little village dominated by a crescent of black sand, soaring peaks and immaculate, colourful gardens; its no wonder that Robert Louis Stevenson was so charmed by this setting when he passed through in 1888
Day 10: Atuona (Marquesas Islands)
Atuona is located on Atuona Bay on the southern side of Hiva Oa Island and serves as the administrative center for the southern group of the Marquesas Islands.
Day 11: Hanavave (Fatu Hiva - Marquesas Islands)
Fatu Hiva is the southernmost island of the Marquesas Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. With Motu Nao as its closest neighbor, it is also the most isolated of the inhabited islands.
Day 12: At sea
Relax and enjoy the views.
Day 13: Farakava (Tuamotu, French Polynesia)
Located southeast of Rangiroa, Fakarava is home to the second largest lagoon in the Tuamotu Atolls. This rectangular reef encloses such a rich ecosystem that it has been designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The area both inside and around Fakarava is known to safeguard a variety of endemic wildlife. In fact, out of the entire commune including small atolls such as Niau, Raraka, Taiaro and Toau, some are completely closed to the ocean, creating a nursery for precious underwater flora and fauna.
Day 14: Cook Bay (French Polynesia)
Splitting the northern shore are two symmetrical bays: Cook's (Paopao) and Opunohu Bay. The island is roughly shaped like a heart from overhead; and in the theme of love and romance, Moorea is one of the top honeymoon destinations in Tahitisecond only to Bora Bora.
Day 15: Papeete (French Polynesia)
Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital. The French High Commissioner also resides in Papeete. It is the primary center of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial, industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism and a commonly used port of call. The Windward Islands are themselves part of the Society Islands. Disembark in the morning between 8 - 10am.
Le Soleal
Luxury Small ShipA sleek silhouette, a welcoming intimate atmosphere, and the same philosophy that has made her sister ships, L'Austral, Lyrial and Le Boreal, such a success. This magnificent yacht …

Le Soleal

Length 142 metres
Launched 2013
Crew 140

Luxury Small Ship
A sleek silhouette, a welcoming intimate atmosphere, and the same philosophy that has made her sister ships, L'Austral, Lyrial and Le Boreal, such a success.

This magnificent yacht of only 132 staterooms and suites, all with balconies, has contemporary decor inspired by the luxury yachting world, with fluid lines and a modern colour scheme combining natural wood with shades of grey and white. White Corian counters in the lobby contrast with the warmth of leather to recall a boat's hull, while the central scuplture of enamelled pieces takes its inspiration from the sea.  In the lounge bar, the carpet picks up a tennis stripe theme symbolising a certain idea of cruising, one synonomous with French elegance and a chic seaside spirit.

Wheelchairs
3 specially adapted wheelchair cabins (Deck 3 = Superior cabin no. 307, no balcony, Deck 4 = Prestige Cabin no. 407 - with balcony and Deck 5 = Prestige Cabin no 509, with balcony) and lifts to all decks/areas.

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Includes

  • accommodation in stateroom,
  • the full meal plan,
  • the Open Bar: beginning with boarding, and during the duration of the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Charles Heidsieck champagne, spirits, coffee, tea) is served on request and at any time of the day. Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar,
  • free Wi-Fi internet access 24 hours a day*,
  • access to all the common areas:
  • on board our sister ships and Ponant Explorers: fitness room, steam room, hair salon, swimming pool (sea water, heated), solarium, lounges, theater, boutique & leisure area.
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