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Le Soleal, 14 Night Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands ex Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand Return
Cruise Le Soleal, 14 Night Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands ex Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand onboard Le Soleal
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 11 Jan 2027
Cruise Description PONANT invites you to discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. Set sail on a 15-day expedition cruise with an exceptional itinerary and allow yourself to be transported to another world where the wildlife rules and you are but visitors.

From Dunedin, the Edinburgh of New Zealand that is a lively student city with a rich Scottish Heritage, you will reach Ulva Island. This first call on Paterson Inlet is renowned as an extraordinary nature sanctuary. Our team of naturalists and destination experts will be on hand to show you some of the rarest bird species in the world.

You will follow your voyage towards Fiordland National Park, which is part of Te Wähipounamu, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, home to the majestic Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound. You will enjoy a zodiac cruise and spot Fiordland crested penguins, get up close to spectacular waterfalls and enjoy the vistas from the ship’s outer decks.

You will then head to the Snares islands, a haven for the country’s wildlife with some 35,000 endemic Snares Gorfous and a colony of around a thousand fur seals before discovering Macquarie Island, part of Australia.

Often described as the Galápagos of the Southern Ocean, the Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand are among some of the best preserved and protected environments on the planet, where you will experience scenery and wildlife like nowhere else on Earth. You will be captivated by the breathtaking scenery, meadows of megaherb forming a colourful tapestry, and towering cliffs buffeted by the power of the waves and wind - the playground of the Royal Albatross. With a myriad of penguins patrolling the black sandy beaches it is truly a nature-lover’s dream come true.

Your ship will finally reach Dunedin, the end of your voyage.

Any disembarkation on the Subantarctic Islands is subject to weather conditions and on obtaining the authorisation of the local authorities. To preserve the wild environment of these islands, the number of visitors is in fact strictly controlled. Wherever possible, we will run Zodiac excursions around their shorelines in order to guarantee the best possible experience for all guests if it is not possible to disembark.
Sailing Dates
11 Jan 2027
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $30,830 AU $15,930 AU $8,480 ‐
DEL AU $17,180 AU $17,180 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $18,070 AU $18,070 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $18,430 AU $18,430 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $18,960 AU $18,960 ‐ ‐
DS6 AU $27,870 AU $27,870 ‐ ‐
PS5 AU $29,110 AU $29,110 AU $15,070 ‐
PS6 AU $30,710 AU $30,710 AU $15,870 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
11 Jan 2027 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 7:00 PM
12 Jan 2027 Ulva Island, New Zealand
13 Jan 2027 Dusky Sound, New Zealand
13 Jan 2027 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
14 Jan 2027 Milford Sound, New Zealand
15 Jan 2027 Snares Island, New Zealand
16 Jan 2027 Enderby Island
16 Jan 2027 Auckland Islands, New Zealand
17 Jan 2027 At Sea    
18 Jan 2027 Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island
19 Jan 2027 Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island
20 Jan 2027 At Sea    
21 Jan 2027 Campbell Island, New Zealand
22 Jan 2027 At Sea    
23 Jan 2027 Antipodes Island, New Zealand
24 Jan 2027 At Sea    
25 Jan 2027 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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