Le Soléal
activeBuilt 2012
GRT
10 992
Guests
224
Crew
140
Crew:Guest
1:1.6
Length
142m
Space Ratio
49.1
Current position
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History
AI-generatedLe Soléal, operated by Ponant, was built by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, and christened by Kiki Tauck Mahar. The vessel achieved historical significance as the first French commercial shipping vessel to traverse the Northwest Passage, completing the route from Greenland to Russia.
Vessel Timeline
2012
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
6 Dec 2012
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 2012
Le Soléal
Ponant
At a Glance
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Godmother
Kiki Tauck Mahar
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Christened
December 6, 2012
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Maiden Voyage
July 1, 2013
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Class Society
Bureau Veritas
🧊 Ice Class 1C
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Identity
IMO Number9641675
MMSI578000200
Call SignFIHV
Flag StateWallis and Futuna
Port of RegistryMata-Utu
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel Laid2012
Float OutDecember 6, 2012
DeliveredDecember 31, 2012
ClassificationBureau Veritas
GodmotherKiki Tauck Mahar
ChristeningDecember 6, 2012
Maiden VoyageJuly 1, 2013
Est. price (CIN)$134M
Price per berth$598 214
Price per GT$12 191
In 2026 dollars$190M
Per berth (2026$)$848 214
Per GT (2026$)$17 285
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Dimensions
142m
Length
18m
Beam
4.9m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)10 992
Net Tonnage (NT)10 992
Length BP142.1 m
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Capacity
224
Guests
140
Crew
132
Cabins
Guests (max)264
Space Ratio49.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.6
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Propulsion
Ice Class1C
Onboard Highlights
AI-generatedLe Soléal accommodates up to 224 passengers on a lower berth basis, supported by a crew of 140. The ship has 132 cabins spread across 7 decks and operates at a service speed of 14 knots.
Reviews & Ratings
Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1398/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
Sources & External Links
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