Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands
PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Soléal · 14 days
Day 1: Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest city and is often referred to as the Edinburgh of New Zealand. This city of the South wears its Scottish heritage with pride. The city contains some of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere. The Silverpeaks hinterland to the North West provides a picturesque backdrop and the Otago Peninsula, which lies within the city boundaries, has internationally renowned wildlife reserves, including the only mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal Albatross. Day 2: Ulva Island (Te Wharawhara) is the largest of 20 islands within Paterson Inlet of the Stewart Island, with an area of approx. 270 hectares. The island has…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | PONANT EXPLORATIONS |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Soléal |
| Length | 14 days |
| Region | Australia, NZ & South Pacific |
| Departures | 4 listed · 2026-12-28 to 2029-01-11 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Day 2 | Ulva Island, New Zealand |
| Day 3 | Doubtful Sound, New Zealand |
| Day 3 | Dusky Sound, New Zealand |
| Day 4 | Milford Sound, New Zealand |
| Day 5 | Snares Islands, New Zealand |
| Day 6 | Enderby Island, New Zealand |
| Day 6 | Musgrave Harbour, Auckland Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand |
| Day 7 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 8–9 | Macquarie Island, Australia |
| Day 10 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 11 | Campbell Island, New Zealand |
| Day 12 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 13 | Antipodes Island, New Zealand |
| Day 14 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 15 | Dunedin, New Zealand |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-28 | 2027-01-11 | 14 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2027-01-11 | 2027-01-25 | 14 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2028-12-28 | 2029-01-11 | 14 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2029-01-11 | 2029-01-25 | 14 | Le Soléal | Yes |
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