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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvzZ2mr7YRY_SWZOykpD5iK4JyyAHAhgfqOVKAKbGigSqR1QjJFw7Se0NeXWRmuVXi-jeKvXhAvwQZqNO8oowU67cAwrPQlMDb3pVA7UfD8A0h1V6eTVY37cUBlsinbC9bXgGOddeFEw/s1600/Le-Soleal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvzZ2mr7YRY_SWZOykpD5iK4JyyAHAhgfqOVKAKbGigSqR1QjJFw7Se0NeXWRmuVXi-jeKvXhAvwQZqNO8oowU67cAwrPQlMDb3pVA7UfD8A0h1V6eTVY37cUBlsinbC9bXgGOddeFEw/s640/Le-Soleal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Compagnie du Ponant, the French-flagged cruise line whose yacht style  ships offer cruises to all seven continents, has just announced their  Winter 2013/2014 itineraries to Asia on Le Soléal, the newest ship in  the five-star luxury fleet.</div><a name="more"></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Launching in July 2013, Le Soléal will initially sail to the Arctic region on polar expedition cruises. The 132-stateroom state-of-the-art vessel will then continue her inaugural sailing season with voyages to Asia, offering 13 all new itineraries, on cruises from 7 nights up to 17 nights. Due to her smaller size and technical capabilities, Le Soléal will be able to sail in waters and berth in ports restricted to bigger ships, offering guests a more intimate and accessible style of sailing and experiences not found on most itineraries.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For the winter 2013/2014 season and for the very first time, Le Soléal will set sail to the continent of Asia with 16 departures and 13 different itineraries that include the popular destinations of Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and India, as well as some more off the radar spots such as Borneo, Myanmar and Oman.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Whether exploring Japan’s ancestral gardens, Vietnam’s imperial cities, an Orangutan Sanctuary in Borneo or the urban centers of Singapore and Hong Kong, Le Soléal offers discerning travelers an exceptional level of impeccable service, complemented by inspired French sensibility, a French Art de vivre and of course haute cuisine that befits her French heritage.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">While on board, guests enjoy elegantly appointed staterooms and suites, attentive service from a convivial bi-lingual crew fluent in English and French, refined culinary artistry and inventive itineraries filled with once in a lifetime experiences.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Like her sister ships in the Compagnie du Ponant’s chic fleet, Le Soléal offers:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Refined, contemporary interiors by Jean-Philippe Nuel feature a warm palette of rich materials and subtle yachting nuances throughout, including works by noted marine photographer Philip Plisson</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• A choice of 132 luxurious staterooms or suites with sea views and private balconies, including the elite Deck 6 that is home to 13 spacious suites with 24-hour butler service</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• A welcoming main foyer with a boutique, reception desk and excursion desk</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Two restaurants, offering dining from casual to fine complete with wine pairings and a fine wine cellar, a bar lounge and 24-hour in-room dining</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• A full-service spa in association with the French salon SOTHYSTM, with signature treatments, hammam, hair salon, tea room and fitness center</span></div></div>

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