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Atlantic Archipelagos (Le Soleal)

Atlantic Archipelagos (Le Soleal)

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Set sail on an unforgettable 16-day expedition cruise aboard Le Soléal. We are proposing an all-new transatlantic circuit that explores stunning archipelagos.

Your trip will begin in Brazil, where you will embark in the port of Recife.

Your first port of call, subject to obtaining the approvals, will be Fernando de Noronha. Located off the shoreline of Brazil, this small paradise offers a perfectly preserved wild setting, with long secret bays bathed in aquamarine waters. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the archipelago is home to many birds as well as to extraordinary marine life moving among the coral reefs.

You will then discover the Bissagos Islands, which belong to Guinea-Bissau and are recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This archipelago of over 80 islands, most of which are uninhabited, has managed to maintain its intimacy. Nature runs its course here, between lush vegetation and white-sand beaches. You will set off to encounter local communities who still live in accordance with their ancestral customs.

Further west, you will visit Mindelo, the cultural capital of Cape Verde, where the famous morna singer Cesaria Evora was born.

Your cruise will end in the Canary Islands, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: a lively and cosmopolitan city combining modernity and authenticity.

Please Note: your voyage prices include Panoramic tour of Santa Cruz + flight Tenerife/Paris.

Trip Name
Atlantic Archipelagos (Le Soleal)
Days
16
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Small Ship Length: 142 metres Passenger Capacity: 264 Built: 2013 Sailing under the French flag, this magnificent yacht of only 132 staterooms and suites, with balconies, joined in 2013. You will be enchanted by the contemporary decor inspired by the luxury yachting world, with fluid lines and a modern colour scheme combining natural wood with shades of grey and white. A refined ambience is enhanced by the quality of the workmanship and materials: white Corian counters in the lobby contrast with the warmth of leather to recall a boat's hull, while the central scuplture of enamelled pieces takes its inspiration from the sea.  In the loungebar, the carpet picks up a tennis stripe theme symbolising a certain idea of cruising, one synonomous with French elegance and a chic seaside spirit.  

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 RECIFE
Founded in the 16th century, the city of Recife on Brazilﾒs north-east coast is a vibrant mix of old and new. Stroll around the historic centre to discover elegant pastel-coloured mansions, the Baroque cathedral of São Pedro and the azulejos frescoes in the church of São António, not far from the neoclassical theatre of Santa Isabel. On the waterfront, the long beaches of Pina and Boa Viagem beckon with emerald water and fine sand under shady coconut palms, while modern business blocks rear skyward to form a striking backdrop.
Day 2 - Day 2 AT SEA
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observer marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Day 3 - Days 3 & 4 FERNANDO DE NORONHA
The main island in the archipelago of the same name, Fernando de Noronha lies off Brazilﾒs north-east coast. Its pristine natural environment has given it UNESCO World Natural Heritage status. In Dolphins Bay, spinner dolphins cavort in pristine waters against a backdrop of luxuriant green hills. You might also see whale sharks and hawksbill turtles. Just next to the port of Santo Antonio, youﾒll see petrels and albatrosses cruising over deserted beaches. For an insight into the islandﾒs culture, visit Vila dos Remédios, a seaside village featuring many historic buildings.
Day 4 - Days 5 to 8 AT SEA
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Day 5 - Day 9 CARACHE ISLAND, BIJAGOS
Off the west African coast of Guinea-Bissau, the Bissagos archipelago rolls out its 88 islands and islets of black rock and white sand in the heart of the Atlantic. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1996, this string of islets has exceptionally rich land and sea fauna. In the heart of luxuriant nature, you'll meet the Bijago inhabitants, fascinating men and women who have adapted to and melted in with their natural environment.
Day 6 - Day 10 CARAVELA ISLAND, BIJAGOS
Off the west African coast of Guinea-Bissau, the Bissagos archipelago rolls out its 88 islands and islets of black rock and white sand in the heart of the Atlantic. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1996, this string of islets has exceptionally rich land and sea fauna. In the heart of luxuriant nature, you'll enjoy Caravela Island's wild charm and its Bijago inhabitants, fascinating men and women who have adapted to and melted in with their natural environment.
Day 7 - Days 11 & 12 AT SEA
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Day 8 - Day 13 MINDELO, SAO VICENTE I.
Set on the shores of the Porto Grande bay on the north-west coast of São Vicente, Mindelo is considered to be Cape Verde's cultural capital. Here in singer Cesaria Evora's homeland, you can listen to real morna in the bars of the old town, where you can also sip the local grog, a Cape Verdian sugarcane spirit. A few streets from the elegant floating resort of Pont d'água you'll see the pastel-coloured houses and colonial buildings of the historical district. Other landmarks are the facades of the old Governor's Palace and the busy municipal market.
Day 9 - Days 14 & 15 AT SEA
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Day 10 - Day 16 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
The capital city of Tenerife is located on the north-east coast of the island. Close to the port is the monumental Plaza de España, bedecked with a fountain and plant sculptures. Around the plaza, you can admire the white marble Triunfo de la Candelaria obelisk, the historic casino of Santa Cruz and the majestic Guimerà theatre. Not far from here, the picturesque Iglesia de la Concepción church features the characteristic traits of Canaries architecture.
Day 11 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$8,460Superior Stateroom
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$15,870Prestige Suite - Deck 6
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$16,690Owner’s Suite
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$9,180DeLuxe Stateroom
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$9,760Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$10,060Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$10,390Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$15,390Prestige Suite - Deck 5
22-03-201806-04-2018AUD$14,220Deluxe Suite

Inclusions

    • Outings and shore visits in Zodiac®inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
    • UNSECO-classified sites: Fernando de Noronha, Bissagos Islands.
    • Presence on board of the architect Jacques Rougerie.
    • A cruise discovering four archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean: Fernando de Noronha, the Bissagos Islands, Cape Verde and the Canary Islands.
    • Possibility of encountering local people in the Bissagos Islands.
    • The biodiversity and wild, preserved landscapes of Fernando de Noronha and the Bissagos Islands.
    • The city of Mindelo in Cape Verde and its elegant buildings with their British and Portuguese colonial influences.

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