We chose this cruise as being the most interesting way to manage our return home to Perth, Australia from Fort de France - Martinique. Unknown to us when we booked, the ship was scheduled to visit Bermuda over 2 days, which extended our planned voyage by these 2 days (at no extra cost).
The bonus of this leg was being introduced to the Groupama people at a sit-down meal on the arrival evening ...
We boarded LeSoleal in the Solomon Islands, and cruised southwards through the Coral Sea to the very remote isles of Vanuatu and New Caledonia. We disembarked in Noumea.
The ship was spotless, well maintained and operated to perfection.
The crew from the captain down were polite and helpful, even though we basically only speak English. The cabins are small but comfortable, and well equipped. ...