October 1, 2026
9-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Valletta
From
$9,220
Price / day
$1,024
Le Boréal|Le Soléal
Le Boréal vs Le Soléal
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Le Boréal
Ponant
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Newer Ship
Le Soléal
Built in 2013
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Le Soléal
$944 / day
$185 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Le Boréal vs Le Soléal: Quick Comparison
Le Soléal is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2013, it is 3 years newer than Le Boréal, which entered service in 2010. Le Boréal has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean, while Le Soléal has sailings in Oceania and Pacific Islands. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Le Soléal has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Le Boréal | Le Soléal |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010 | 2013Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 10,700 GT | 10,700 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 224 | 224 |
| Space per Passenger | 47.8 GT | 47.8 GT |
| Length | 142.04 m | 142.04 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Le Boréal vs Le Soléal
Age
Le Soléal was built in 2013, making it 3 years newer than Le Boréal, which was built in 2010.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Le Boréal (Mediterranean) and Le Soléal (Oceania and Pacific Islands) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Soléal has the lower average starting price per day at $944 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Le Boréal
Authentic Mediterranean shores
- Departure Port
- Valletta
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 9
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 1, 2026Valletta
- Day 2 · Oct 2, 2026Porto Empedocle
- Day 3 · Oct 3, 2026Trapani
- Day 4 · Oct 4, 2026Palermo
- Day 5 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Oct 6, 2026Lipari
- Day 7 · Oct 7, 2026Salerno
- Day 8 · Oct 8, 2026Reggio di Calabria
- Day 9 · Oct 9, 2026Taormina
- Day 10 · Oct 10, 2026Syracuse
- Day 11 · Oct 11, 2026Valletta
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Le Soléal
New Guinea Odyssey
- Departure Port
- Darwin
- Region
- Oceania
- Nights
- 16
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 28, 2026Darwin
- Day 2 · Sep 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 30, 2026Kei Islands
- Day 4 · Oct 1, 2026Triton Bay
- Day 5 · Oct 2, 2026Kitikiti Waterfall
- Day 6 · Oct 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 4, 2026Cenderawasih Bay
- Day 8 · Oct 5, 2026Cenderawasih Bay
- Day 9 · Oct 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Oct 7, 2026Jayapura
- Day 11 · Oct 8, 2026Kopar
- Day 12 · Oct 9, 2026Madang
- Day 13 · Oct 10, 2026Tami Islands
- Day 14 · Oct 11, 2026Tufi
- Day 15 · Oct 12, 2026Alotau
- Day 16 · Oct 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 17 · Oct 14, 2026Cairns
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Le Boréal
October 10, 2026
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Valletta
From
$8,630
Price / day
$1,233
Le Soléal
September 28, 2026
16-Night Oceania Cruise
Departing from Darwin
From
$15,430
Price / day
$964
October 24, 2026
16-Night Pacific Islands Cruise
Departing from Cairns
From
$14,790
Price / day
$924
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Le Boréal
Average
$1,129 / day
VS
Le Soléal
Average
$944 / day
Le Soléal has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$944/day vs $1,129/day
About $185 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Le Boréal if…
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Valletta works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Le Soléal.
Choose Le Soléal if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You want to sail in Oceania and Pacific Islands.
- Departing from Darwin and Cairns works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Le Boréal vs Le Soléal: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Le Soléal
Built in 2013
3 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Le Soléal
$944 / day
About $185 less per day
- Le Soléal is 3 years newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Le Boréal or Le Soléal?
Le Soléal is newer. It was built in 2013, while Le Boréal was built in 2010, making Le Soléal 3 years newer.
Which ship is cheaper, Le Boréal or Le Soléal?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Soléal has the lower average starting price per day at $944 per day versus $1,129 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Le Boréal sail?
The upcoming Le Boréal sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean, departing from Valletta.
Where does Le Soléal sail?
The upcoming Le Soléal sailings currently listed cover Oceania and Pacific Islands, departing from Darwin and Cairns.
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