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Le Soleal, 21 Night Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition ex Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand Return

Cruise Le Soleal, 21 Night Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition ex Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description 21 Night Cruise sailing from Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand onboard Le Soleal
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 26 Jan 2026
Cruise Description With featured guest Richard McElrea, writer.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure to the seldom visited Ross Sea from New Zealand and walk in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers on this exciting expedition.

Sailing from Dunedin in New Zealand on board Le Soléal, start in Campbell Island, part of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands, and discover the island’s spectacular endemic flora and fauna, including six species of albatross.

While you enjoy some time at sea and take advantage of talks and lectures on board by your team of expedition guides, be prepared to reach the Ross Sea, the Southernmost sea on Earth.

Alongside your expedition team, you will have the privilege of exploring this fascinating region and learn all about its history and natural environment, all in one of the most pristine, spectacular settings. Observe the largest Adelie penguin rookeries in the world, sail pass gigantic icebergs and thundering glaciers during a zodiac excursion, or spot Weddell Seals as they relax or hunt on icefloes.

You will have the opportunity to visit historic buildings including Sir Ernest Shackleton’s hut at Cape Royds, and reflect on the heroic polar journeys of some of the world’s most intrepid polar explorers.

On your way back to New Zealand, enjoy some time on Australia’s Macquarie Island, and its impressive colony of king penguins, as well as the Snares islands and their unique wildlife sanctuary, before disembarking in Dunedin. A truly memorable adventure not many have the chance to experience!

We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO. 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
26 Jan 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
PR5 AU $91,990 AU $46,770
PR6 AU $94,730 AU $48,140
DS6 AU $140,710 AU $71,130
PS5 AU $147,150 AU $74,350 AU $37,950
PS6 AU $155,410 AU $78,480 AU $40,010
SA AU $199,570 AU $100,560
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
26 Jan 2026 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 6:00 PM
27 Jan 2026 At Sea    
28 Jan 2026 Campbell Island, New Zealand
29 Jan 2026 At Sea    
30 Jan 2026 At Sea    
31 Jan 2026 At Sea    
1 Feb 2026 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
2 Feb 2026 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
3 Feb 2026 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
4 Feb 2026 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
5 Feb 2026 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
6 Feb 2026 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
7 Feb 2026 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
8 Feb 2026 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
9 Feb 2026 At Sea    
10 Feb 2026 At Sea    
11 Feb 2026 At Sea    
12 Feb 2026 Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island
13 Feb 2026 At Sea    
14 Feb 2026 Snares Island, New Zealand
15 Feb 2026 At Sea    
16 Feb 2026 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 7:00 AM
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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