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Scott & Shackleton’S Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

Ship: Le Soléal   
Departure: Monday, January 26, 2026
Nights: 21 nights
Departs: Dunedin
Returns: Dunedin
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Return Trip
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Duration
21
Nights
Days at Sea
17
Sea Days
Ports
4
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Scott & Shackleton’S Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Monday, January 26, 2026 Dunedin, New Zealand Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Dunedin, New Zealand

    Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge Railway. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand

    2 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 At Sea
    3 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Campbell Island, New Zealand 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Campbell Island, New Zealand

    Campbell Island lies 600 km due south of New Zealand, the most southerly of NZ’s subantarctic islands. This uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage site is surrounded by numerous stacks, rocks and islets. The island is mountainous, rising to 569 metres in the south. Read more about Campbell Island, New Zealand

    4 Thursday, January 29, 2026 At Sea
    5 Friday, January 30, 2026 At Sea
    6 Saturday, January 31, 2026 At Sea
    7 Sunday, February 1, 2026 Ross Sea Region
    8 Monday, February 2, 2026 Ross Sea Region
    9 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Ross Sea Region
    10 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Ross Sea Region
    11 Thursday, February 5, 2026 Ross Sea Region
    12 Friday, February 6, 2026 Ross Sea Region
    13 Saturday, February 7, 2026 Ross Sea Region
    14 Sunday, February 8, 2026 Ross Sea Region
    15 Monday, February 9, 2026 At Sea
    16 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 At Sea
    17 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 At Sea
    18 Thursday, February 12, 2026 Macquarie Island, Australia 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Macquarie Island, Australia

    Macquarie Island is a sub-Antarctic island (54.5 deg.S) that is part of the state of Tasmania, Australia, located in the Southern Ocean. It lies 1500 km from Tasmania, and 1000 km from New Zealand. The island is rectangular, 32 km by 5 km, running N-S. Read more about Macquarie Island, Australia

    19 Friday, February 13, 2026 At Sea
    20 Saturday, February 14, 2026 Snares Islands, New Zealand 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Snares Islands, New Zealand

    The Snares (named as shipping hazards) lie 100 km SW of New Zealand’s southernmost point on Stewart Island. The Snares Islands consist of the main North East Island, smaller Broughton Island, and a number of rocky stacks. The group is volcanic in origin, has a total land area of just two sq.km., and their highest point is 130m. Read more about Snares Islands, New Zealand

    21 Sunday, February 15, 2026 At Sea
    22 Monday, February 16, 2026 Dunedin, New Zealand 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Dunedin, New Zealand

    Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge Railway. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand

  • Ship

    Le Soléal Overview

    Le Soléal

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    Le Soléal (the Sun/Sunlight in French) offers itineraries that are impressive. She joined Compagnie du Ponant as a premium vessel in 2013, showing magnificent lines, elegance and furnishings that reflect modern French marine architecture. She is 5-star, “your own private yacht.” With 264 guests and 140 crew service is personal.

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    Cabin Types

    SA, PS6, PS5, DS6

    Average Cabin Size – 33.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.0 m2

    Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available bull; Bathtub or shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi bull; Another Flat screen satellite TV bull; Large bathtub bull; Sofa bull; Table with 4 chairs bull; Armchair amp; Pedestal table

    Prestige Balcony

    Prestige Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4

    Average Cabin Size – 18.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    DEL

    Average Cabin Size – 18.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi

    Superior Ocean

    Superior Ocean

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    Cabin Types

    SP3

    Average Cabin Size – 21.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room servicebull; Internet access wifi

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  • Scott & Shackleton’S Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Soléal Departure: Monday, January 26, 2026 Nights: 21 nights Departs: Dunedin Returns: Dunedin

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