Le Soleal is a 264-guest Tauck cruise ship, in service since 2013. This page lists 8 upcoming departures across 2 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
ClassLe Boréal class
Built
2013
Gross Tonnage10,950
Guests264
Crew145
Length142.1 m
Beam18.0 m
Decks7
Cabins132
Max speed16.0 kn
Live Position
● 12 hours ago
Heading to: YENWAUPNOR
12.1 knotsUnder Way Using Engine
Position data may be outdated.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Le Soleal
Le Soléal is a compact, upscale expedition-style cruise ship delivered by Fincantieri in 2013 for Compagnie du Ponant. Its small size, ice-class capability and mostly balcony accommodation support voyages to destinations larger ships may not reach. The ship carries up to 264 guests in 132 cabins and suites, with French-inspired public spaces, two restaurants, lounges, a theater, wellness facilities and observation areas. ([fincantieri.com](https://www.fincantieri.com/en/business/products/cruise-ships/Le-Sol-al?utm_source=openai))
Ship at a Glance
Operator
PONANT (Compagnie du Ponant)
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri, Ancona, Italy
Registry / flag
Wallis and Futuna Islands
Call sign
FIHV
IMO number
9641675
MMSI
578000200
Draft
4.9 m
Onboard Experience
Signature highlights
A 142.1-meter, seven-deck Le Boréal-class ship with Bureau Veritas classification, ice-class capability and a compact yacht-like profile. It was designed for polar and subpolar navigation as well as smaller ports. ([fincantieri.com](https://www.fincantieri.com/en/business/products/cruise-ships/Le-Sol-al?utm_source=openai))
Dining
Dining includes Le Restaurant Gastronomique, serving French and international cuisine, and the more casual Le Grill Restaurant. ([tauck.com.au](https://www.tauck.com.au/ships/le-soleal))
Entertainment
Onboard spaces include several lounges, a panoramic bar and lounge, and a theater used for lectures and entertainment. ([tauck.com.au](https://www.tauck.com.au/ships/le-soleal))
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 132 cabins and suites, all with ocean views; approximately 94–95% have private balconies. ([fincantieri.com](https://www.fincantieri.com/en/business/products/cruise-ships/Le-Sol-al?utm_source=openai))
For families
The researched sources describe general leisure facilities but do not establish dedicated children’s clubs or family programming.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include a fitness and beauty corner, massage rooms and a hammam. ([tauck.com.au](https://www.tauck.com.au/ships/le-soleal))
Accessibility
Elevators serve the passenger decks, but the researched sources do not provide a complete accessibility specification. ([tauck.com.au](https://www.tauck.com.au/ships/le-soleal))
Environmental features
Fincantieri states that Le Soléal received Clean Ship and Comfort Class certifications and uses energy-saving LED lighting; PONANT says environmental performance has been improved over time. ([fincantieri.com](https://www.fincantieri.com/en/business/products/cruise-ships/Le-Sol-al?utm_source=openai))
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