From Fiji to Micronesia
In partnership with Le Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac and with featured guest Emmanuel Kasarhérou, Chairman of the Établissement Public du Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from the 16 to the 22nd of march .
Embark with PONANT on a 16-day expedition cruise to the heart of remote islands in the Pacific. Aboard Le Soléal, you will embark upon a route taking you from Fiji to Guam, discovering the very rich local cultures and exceptional underwater life. From Lautoka, Le Soléal will first take you to Vanuatu, considered by some as the “happiest country in the world”. Espiritu Santo, the archipelago’s main island, promises you an unforgettable aquatic experience in an idyllic setting. You will then set sail for the Solomon Islands where you will have the opportunity to witness traditional culture as well as enjoy stunning white-sand beaches with swimming and snorkelling. After a port of call in Papua New Guinea, the mysteries of Micronesia will reveal themselves to you. A scattering of islands and atolls, lost in the heart of the northern Pacific, this area is rich in Second World War history. The shores of Chuuk Lagoon and Pulap Island still retain traces of a tragic past and a declared Underwater Military Museum is the resting place of wrecks from Japan’s military air and sea fleets. Micronesia consists of a sprinkling of islands and atolls that benefit from an exceptional environment. On land, Lamotrek Island has white sandy beaches and coconut trees, and villages that exude deep-rooted traditions. Your cruise will end in Guam, the biggest volcanic island of the Mariana Islands.
When searching for a luxury yacht expedition cruise, there’s one name above all else that you need to know – Ponant Cruises. Founded in 1988 by former French Merchant Navy officers, Ponant combines succulent luxury with authentic adventures on all seven continents.
From classic Mediterranean itineraries and Caribbean sailings, to bucket-list expeditions around Greenland and Antarctica, Ponant cruises proudly counteract the banality of mainstream voyages with a unique take on the concept of small-ship cruising. It’s the absolute trip of a lifetime.
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.
