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13-night Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun Cruise/Land Package

Osaka/Tokyo
13-night Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun Cruise/Land Package
May 2, 2024
Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Soléal for Tauck
Osaka/Tokyo
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Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

You have a choice of hotel accommodation for nights 1, 2 & 3 and 12 & 13 – The St. Regis Osaka nights 1, 2 & 3 and The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo nights 12 & 13 or The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka nights 1, 2 & 3 and The Palace Hotel, Tokyo nights 12 & 13 or The Conrad Osaka nights 1, 2 & 3 and The Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo nights 12 & 13

An eight-night cruise through the fascinating Japanese archipelago takes you from the port of Maizuru to Osaka and includes a stop in Busan, South Korea; it is bookended by three nights in Osaka and two nights in Tokyo – daily shore excursions provide a wide-ranging look at Japan's icons of religious, historic, and royal life 

Board a ferry bound for the volcanic landscapes of Sakurajima, known as "Cherry Blossom Island." A choice of excursions includes a visit to revered Sengan-en Garden and a stately home in Kagoshima, or a poignant visit to the Chiran Peace Museum, built in memory of WWII Kamikaze pilots

Learn about traditional Japanese cultural entertainment, including a lecture on the life of a Geiko / Geisha, a dramatic sumo wrestling demonstration, and a fascinating Taiko drumming performance as athletic as it is rhythmic

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • Private Tauck Shore Excursions – $6,741 Value
  • All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff, local guides and drivers
  • 8-night cruise aboard a Ponant ship
  • 3 nights in Osaka and 2 nights in Tokyo at premier hotels
  • Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship including house wines and spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost.
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 36 meals on land and at sea; service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes, and porterage

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city Pre or post cruise hotel stay
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Osaka

Osaka 05/02/2024

Tour Begins: 6 PM. You have a choice of hotel accommodation for nights 1, 2 & 3 and 12 & 13 – The St. Regis Osaka nights 1, 2 & 3 and the Shangri-La, Tokyo, nights 12 & 13 or The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, nights 1, 2 & 3 and the Palace Hotel Tokyo nights 12 & 13 or the Conrad Osaka nights 1, 2 & 3 and the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, nights 12 & 13 (please note that hotel selection is by pairs only and can't be mixed). A transfer is included from Osaka's Kansai International Airport or Itami Airport to The St. Regis Osaka, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, or the Conrad Osaka. After settling in to your hotel, depart for a Tauck Exclusive evening in Osaka that includes a welcome reception, a geiko/geisha cultural lecture and performance, and a welcome dinner.,
05/02/2024 05/02/2024
Osaka

Osaka 05/03/2024

Travel today from your hotel in Osaka to nearby Kyoto, and immerse yourself in the loveliness of this classic city of 2,000 temples and shrines. Like a divine dream the Kinkaku-ji "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" bathed in gold leaf and capped by a golden phoenix, sits in a landscape design meticulously preserved since the 1400s, with a strategically placed pond that hauntingly reflects the shimmering golden temple. Next, visit the Sanjusangen-do, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama District — officially called "Rengeo-in" ("Hall of the Lotus King"). After lunch at a local restaurant, attend a traditional Japanese Taiko drumming experience and explore more of Kyoto before returning to your hotel in Osaka. (Please note: Sightseeing on Days 2 and 3 may alternate.),
05/03/2024 05/03/2024
Kyoto

Kyoto 05/03/2024

Travel today from your hotel in Osaka to nearby Kyoto, and immerse yourself in the loveliness of this classic city of 2,000 temples and shrines. Like a divine dream the Kinkaku-ji "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" bathed in gold leaf and capped by a golden phoenix, sits in a landscape design meticulously preserved since the 1400s, with a strategically placed pond that hauntingly reflects the shimmering golden temple. Next, visit the Sanjusangen-do, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama District — officially called "Rengeo-in" ("Hall of the Lotus King"). After lunch at a local restaurant, attend a traditional Japanese Taiko drumming experience and explore more of Kyoto before returning to your hotel in Osaka. (Please note: Sightseeing on Days 2 and 3 may alternate.),
05/03/2024 05/03/2024
Osaka

Osaka 05/04/2024

Head to the city of Nara this morning to visit Todai-ji (Great Eastern Temple), a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the city's powerful Seven Great Temples. Its Great Buddha Hall houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese as Daibutsu. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site officially called the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", Todai-ji temple also serves as headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism in Japan. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a pleasant visit to the Kasuga-Taisha (known as the Kasuga Grand Shrine), a Shinto shrine found in Nara. Known for its many bronze and stone lanterns that lead up to the shrine, the shrine has been rebuilt several times since its establishment in 768 CE. On your way to the shrine, pass through Deer Park where more than 1,200 wild sika deer roam. Return to your Osaka hotel for an evening spent as you please.,
05/04/2024 05/04/2024
Nara

Nara 05/04/2024

Head to the city of Nara this morning to visit Todai-ji (Great Eastern Temple), a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the city's powerful Seven Great Temples. Its Great Buddha Hall houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese as Daibutsu. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site officially called the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", Todai-ji temple also serves as headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism in Japan. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a pleasant visit to the Kasuga-Taisha (known as the Kasuga Grand Shrine), a Shinto shrine found in Nara. Known for its many bronze and stone lanterns that lead up to the shrine, the shrine has been rebuilt several times since its establishment in 768 CE. On your way to the shrine, pass through Deer Park where more than 1,200 wild sika deer roam. Return to your Osaka hotel for an evening spent as you please.,
05/04/2024 05/04/2024
Osaka

Osaka 05/05/2024

Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of Osaka and other areas of this famed Japanese city by a combination of motorcoach and walking. After lunch at a local restaurant in Osaka, take a scenic drive to the port of pretty Maizuru, tucked in a bay off an inlet of the Sea of Japan, where your Ponant ship awaits. Begin your cruise along the southwestern coast of Honshu, the largest island in the Japanese archipelago, bound for Sakaiminato.,
05/05/2024 05/05/2024
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 05/05/2024

Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of Osaka and other areas of this famed Japanese city by a combination of motorcoach and walking. After lunch at a local restaurant in Osaka, take a scenic drive to the port of pretty Maizuru, tucked in a bay off an inlet of the Sea of Japan, where your Ponant ship awaits. Begin your cruise along the southwestern coast of Honshu, the largest island in the Japanese archipelago, bound for Sakaiminato.,
05/05/2024 05/05/2024
Maizuru

Maizuru 05/05/2024

Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of Osaka and other areas of this famed Japanese city by a combination of motorcoach and walking. After lunch at a local restaurant in Osaka, take a scenic drive to the port of pretty Maizuru, tucked in a bay off an inlet of the Sea of Japan, where your Ponant ship awaits. Begin your cruise along the southwestern coast of Honshu, the largest island in the Japanese archipelago, bound for Sakaiminato.,
05/05/2024 05/05/2024
Sakaiminato

Sakaiminato 05/06/2024

Arrive this morning in Sakaiminato, Western Japan's fishing industry center, for an excursion to Matsue, known as "the water city" for its river, canals, and setting on two lakes and the Sea of Japan. Weather permitting, take in the great view of the city and beyond from the feudal fortress, the Black Castle, which presides over the city in solemn majesty. Begin the day ashore with a visit to the Adachi Museum of Art, then return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, you may choose to shuttle into Sakaiminato to explore the town as you please, or head off on an excursion to Matsue and a visit to the famous Black Castle. After returning to the ship and setting sail for Busan in South Korea, join the captain's welcome dinner tonight.,
05/06/2024 05/06/2024
Yasugi

Yasugi 05/06/2024

Arrive this morning in Sakaiminato, Western Japan's fishing industry center, for an excursion to Matsue, known as "the water city" for its river, canals, and setting on two lakes and the Sea of Japan. Weather permitting, take in the great view of the city and beyond from the feudal fortress, the Black Castle, which presides over the city in solemn majesty. Begin the day ashore with a visit to the Adachi Museum of Art, then return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, you may choose to shuttle into Sakaiminato to explore the town as you please, or head off on an excursion to Matsue and a visit to the famous Black Castle. After returning to the ship and setting sail for Busan in South Korea, join the captain's welcome dinner tonight.,
05/06/2024 05/06/2024
Sakai Ko (Matsue)

Sakai Ko (Matsue) 05/06/2024

Arrive this morning in Sakaiminato, Western Japan's fishing industry center, for an excursion to Matsue, known as "the water city" for its river, canals, and setting on two lakes and the Sea of Japan. Weather permitting, take in the great view of the city and beyond from the feudal fortress, the Black Castle, which presides over the city in solemn majesty. Begin the day ashore with a visit to the Adachi Museum of Art, then return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, you may choose to shuttle into Sakaiminato to explore the town as you please, or head off on an excursion to Matsue and a visit to the famous Black Castle. After returning to the ship and setting sail for Busan in South Korea, join the captain's welcome dinner tonight.,
05/06/2024 05/06/2024
Pusan (Busan)

Pusan (Busan) 05/07/2024

Your crossing of the Strait of Korea to Busan, South Korea, today is a perfect time to enjoy some of the amenities aboard ship. After docking in Busan, city sightseeing includes the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, honoring troops from many nations who fell during the Korean War; and a tour of the renowned Jagalchi Fish Market, a traditional seafood market on Busan's waterfront, and the largest in the country. In Korea as in Japan, seafood has been a mainstay of local cuisine for millennia, and your visit to this vast cooperative market offers an in-depth look at this longstanding cultural tradition. Return to the ship this afternoon and set sail for Nagasaki.,
05/07/2024 05/07/2024
Nagasaki

Nagasaki 05/08/2024

Arrive in Kyushu's port city of Nagasaki for a day filled with historic sights. In the morning, visit the Nagasaki Peace Park, graced with notable monuments and memorials, and the Atomic Bomb Museum, recounting the devastating events that occurred on August 9, 1945, when an atomic bomb was dropped on the city. After lunch aboard ship, return for a choice of activities this afternoon: a visit to Glover Gardens and Dejima, an al fresco museum memorializing the Europeans who settled in Nagasaki in the late 19th century; or an excursion on the Mt. Inasa Ropeway, which takes visitors from Nagasaki to the top of Mt. Inasa, rising to the west of the city. Return to the ship for dinner, and continue your cruise to Kagoshima.,
05/08/2024 05/08/2024
Kagoshima

Kagoshima 05/09/2024

Kagoshima lies on the southwestern tip of Japan's southernmost main island, Kyushu. This morning, take a short ferry ride across the bay to see Sakurajima ("Cherry Blossom Island"), an active volcano where you will take a guided scenic drive and stop at its visitor information center to learn about Sakurajima's volcanic history... and immerse your feet in a volcanic hot spring. Excursion choices today include a visit to the Sengan-en Garden, a traditional Japanese garden and stately home in Kagoshima, passed down in the Shimadzu family for over 350 years. The charming garden boasts spectacular views of Sakurajima across the bay, while the house provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of a powerful feudal lord. Your other choice, in Chiran, is a visit to the well-preserved samurai district's Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots, on the site of a former airstrip used by kamikaze pilots during World War II. Return to the ship for lunch. The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. Tonight, set sail for Uwajima.,
05/09/2024 05/09/2024
Sakurajima

Sakurajima 05/09/2024

Kagoshima lies on the southwestern tip of Japan's southernmost main island, Kyushu. This morning, take a short ferry ride across the bay to see Sakurajima ("Cherry Blossom Island"), an active volcano where you will take a guided scenic drive and stop at its visitor information center to learn about Sakurajima's volcanic history... and immerse your feet in a volcanic hot spring. Excursion choices today include a visit to the Sengan-en Garden, a traditional Japanese garden and stately home in Kagoshima, passed down in the Shimadzu family for over 350 years. The charming garden boasts spectacular views of Sakurajima across the bay, while the house provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of a powerful feudal lord. Your other choice, in Chiran, is a visit to the well-preserved samurai district's Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots, on the site of a former airstrip used by kamikaze pilots during World War II. Return to the ship for lunch. The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. Tonight, set sail for Uwajima.,
05/09/2024 05/09/2024
Minamikyushu

Minamikyushu 05/09/2024

Kagoshima lies on the southwestern tip of Japan's southernmost main island, Kyushu. This morning, take a short ferry ride across the bay to see Sakurajima ("Cherry Blossom Island"), an active volcano where you will take a guided scenic drive and stop at its visitor information center to learn about Sakurajima's volcanic history... and immerse your feet in a volcanic hot spring. Excursion choices today include a visit to the Sengan-en Garden, a traditional Japanese garden and stately home in Kagoshima, passed down in the Shimadzu family for over 350 years. The charming garden boasts spectacular views of Sakurajima across the bay, while the house provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of a powerful feudal lord. Your other choice, in Chiran, is a visit to the well-preserved samurai district's Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots, on the site of a former airstrip used by kamikaze pilots during World War II. Return to the ship for lunch. The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. Tonight, set sail for Uwajima.,
05/09/2024 05/09/2024
Uwajima

Uwajima 05/10/2024

Today provides a rare chance to spend a morning in a rural area around the port city of Uwajima on Shikoku, with a choice of three excursions. One takes you into the countryside to visit a pearl farm — where you'll view a hatchery and see farmers working on bamboo rafts from which baskets of pearl oysters are suspended in the water for culturing — and the 16th-century Dairaku-ji temple, known as Musasabi-dera ("Flying Squirrel Temple") for a Buddhist monk-led tour of the premises including: 400-year-old ginkgo trees, a Japanese garden, a folk museum, and a camera museum showcasing a collection of 650 cameras from two generations. Another explores Nanrakuen Garden, the largest traditional garden on Shikoku, presenting a series of beautiful gardens based on themes of "mountain, village, city, and sea"; your guided visit includes a walk through the exquisitely maintained gardens, a calligraphy demonstration, and a tea ceremony. A third choice includes a visit to a series of danbata (terraced fields) that form a "staircase" on a steep mountain slope, appearing to roll right down the hillside and into the sea; and a walk through the forest to a beautiful waterfall in Yakushidani Canyon outside Uwajima. This evening, set sail for Hiroshima.,
05/10/2024 05/10/2024
Dairakuji Temple

Dairakuji Temple 05/10/2024

Today provides a rare chance to spend a morning in a rural area around the port city of Uwajima on Shikoku, with a choice of three excursions. One takes you into the countryside to visit a pearl farm — where you'll view a hatchery and see farmers working on bamboo rafts from which baskets of pearl oysters are suspended in the water for culturing — and the 16th-century Dairaku-ji temple, known as Musasabi-dera ("Flying Squirrel Temple") for a Buddhist monk-led tour of the premises including: 400-year-old ginkgo trees, a Japanese garden, a folk museum, and a camera museum showcasing a collection of 650 cameras from two generations. Another explores Nanrakuen Garden, the largest traditional garden on Shikoku, presenting a series of beautiful gardens based on themes of "mountain, village, city, and sea"; your guided visit includes a walk through the exquisitely maintained gardens, a calligraphy demonstration, and a tea ceremony. A third choice includes a visit to a series of danbata (terraced fields) that form a "staircase" on a steep mountain slope, appearing to roll right down the hillside and into the sea; and a walk through the forest to a beautiful waterfall in Yakushidani Canyon outside Uwajima. This evening, set sail for Hiroshima.,
05/10/2024 05/10/2024
Hiroshima

Hiroshima 05/11/2024

In your next port of call, Hiroshima, you'll set off on a morning sightseeing tour and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and sites associated with the WWII atomic bomb blast of August 1945. After lunch at a local restaurant serving regional fare, you can choose to visit the iconic Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine that seems to float on water (a photographer's dream). This evening, set sail for Uno Ko.,
05/11/2024 05/11/2024
Miyajima Island

Miyajima Island 05/11/2024

In your next port of call, Hiroshima, you'll set off on a morning sightseeing tour and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and sites associated with the WWII atomic bomb blast of August 1945. After lunch at a local restaurant serving regional fare, you can choose to visit the iconic Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine that seems to float on water (a photographer's dream). This evening, set sail for Uno Ko.,
05/11/2024 05/11/2024
Uno Ko (Okayama)

Uno Ko (Okayama) 05/12/2024

Anchor in Tamano (Uno Ko) and travel to the old merchant town of Kurashiki for a walking tour of its historic quarter, where warehouses, shops, and mills remain virtually unchanged by time. Another Kurashiki treasure, the Ohara Museum of Art, reveals a great collection of Western art. Enjoy a choice of three activities this afternoon. On one, you'll ferry to the unique little island of Naoshima, exclusively devoted to art installations and the work of the world-class architect Tadao Ando. Another choice is a leisurely city bicycle ride through Uno Ko. Beer is considered by many to be the most popular alcoholic drink in Japan... and your third choice today is a visit to Kirin Beer Village, one of nine factories of the Japan Kirin Group. Your tour winds its way around parts of the factory, offering views from above through observation windows of various parts of the manufacturing process — and includes the tasting bar, where you can sample Kirin beers. Back onboard ship, attend your captain's farewell dinner tonight and sail to Osaka.,
05/12/2024 05/12/2024
Kurashiki

Kurashiki 05/12/2024

Anchor in Tamano (Uno Ko) and travel to the old merchant town of Kurashiki for a walking tour of its historic quarter, where warehouses, shops, and mills remain virtually unchanged by time. Another Kurashiki treasure, the Ohara Museum of Art, reveals a great collection of Western art. Enjoy a choice of three activities this afternoon. On one, you'll ferry to the unique little island of Naoshima, exclusively devoted to art installations and the work of the world-class architect Tadao Ando. Another choice is a leisurely city bicycle ride through Uno Ko. Beer is considered by many to be the most popular alcoholic drink in Japan... and your third choice today is a visit to Kirin Beer Village, one of nine factories of the Japan Kirin Group. Your tour winds its way around parts of the factory, offering views from above through observation windows of various parts of the manufacturing process — and includes the tasting bar, where you can sample Kirin beers. Back onboard ship, attend your captain's farewell dinner tonight and sail to Osaka.,
05/12/2024 05/12/2024
Naoshima

Naoshima 05/12/2024

Anchor in Tamano (Uno Ko) and travel to the old merchant town of Kurashiki for a walking tour of its historic quarter, where warehouses, shops, and mills remain virtually unchanged by time. Another Kurashiki treasure, the Ohara Museum of Art, reveals a great collection of Western art. Enjoy a choice of three activities this afternoon. On one, you'll ferry to the unique little island of Naoshima, exclusively devoted to art installations and the work of the world-class architect Tadao Ando. Another choice is a leisurely city bicycle ride through Uno Ko. Beer is considered by many to be the most popular alcoholic drink in Japan... and your third choice today is a visit to Kirin Beer Village, one of nine factories of the Japan Kirin Group. Your tour winds its way around parts of the factory, offering views from above through observation windows of various parts of the manufacturing process — and includes the tasting bar, where you can sample Kirin beers. Back onboard ship, attend your captain's farewell dinner tonight and sail to Osaka.,
05/12/2024 05/12/2024
Osaka

Osaka 05/13/2024

Disembark in Osaka, and take a ride on the Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo, where you'll arrive in time for lunch at a local restaurant. After checking into your premier Tokyo hotel, join your local guide for a walking tour introducing you to the city's famed luxury shopping district of Ginza. Enjoy dinner and time to check out Japan's inimitable capital city on your own this evening.,
05/13/2024 05/13/2024
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 05/13/2024

Disembark in Osaka, and take a ride on the Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo, where you'll arrive in time for lunch at a local restaurant. After checking into your premier Tokyo hotel, join your local guide for a walking tour introducing you to the city's famed luxury shopping district of Ginza. Enjoy dinner and time to check out Japan's inimitable capital city on your own this evening.,
05/13/2024 05/13/2024
Tokyo

Tokyo 05/13/2024

Disembark in Osaka, and take a ride on the Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo, where you'll arrive in time for lunch at a local restaurant. After checking into your premier Tokyo hotel, join your local guide for a walking tour introducing you to the city's famed luxury shopping district of Ginza. Enjoy dinner and time to check out Japan's inimitable capital city on your own this evening.,
05/13/2024 05/13/2024
Tokyo

Tokyo 05/14/2024

Plunge into an eclectic day in cosmopolitan Tokyo with a visit to the Meiji Shrine, plus a guided tour of the Japan National Museum. Lunch is at a local restaurant before an afternoon of poking around on your own. Finish the day in style with a farewell reception and dinner with traditional music and what's sure to be a highlight of your cruise adventure in Japan, an unforgettable sumo wrestling demonstration that has to be seen to be believed.,
05/14/2024 05/14/2024
Tokyo

Tokyo 05/15/2024

Tour ends: Tokyo. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, or the Palace Hotel Tokyo to Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in.,
05/15/2024 05/15/2024
Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Soléal for Tauck
Sophisticated styling, cutting-edge “green” technology and service that is welcoming and attentive combined for unsurpassed small ship cruising when Le Soléal joined her sister ships, Le Boréal and L’Austral, in 2013. Like the award-winning Le Boréal, this luxe mega-yacht features six decks, a choice of two dining venues and all-included bar and restaurant beverages throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines and spirits. Le Soléal’s facilities and observation areas make your time at sea a pleasure; they include three lounges, bars with access to the open decks and evening entertainment. A state-of-the-art theatre provides an intimate space for lectures and entertainment, while a fitness and beauty complex and medical center provide for travel with ease. 132 staterooms (200 to 226 sq. ft.) and suites (290 to 398 sq. ft.) have sea views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms offer individually controlled air conditioning, two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed or, a sofa converting to a queen-size bed. Amenities include video on demand, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe, hair dryer, iPod Dock and minibar. Superior staterooms and Prestige suites can accommodate triples.  
Ship Highlights
  • Elegant public spaces including a sun deck, pool and outdoor open bar help create the feel of an upscale hotel
  • Leisure area fitted with a Wii-entertainment system
  • State of the art, 250-person capacity theatre for onboard lectures and entertainment
  • Fitness and beauty corner featuring Kinesis weight training
Ship Statistics
Registry
France
Built Year
2013
Gross Tonnage
10,700 gross tons
Beam
59 ft. / 18 m.
Maximum Speed
14 knots
Ship Length
466 ft. / 142 m
Passenger Capacity
224 - 264
Number of Crew
140
Crew Nationality
French / International

Bars & Lounges

Bars & Lounges
Look out at the passing seascape as you sit back and relax in the Panoramic lounge. Grab a drink and converse with Tauck and non-Tauck guests alike, each conversation bringing a unique perspective to an already magnificent experience.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool to cool off during those hot days aboard, relax in the connecting hot tub, where you can converse with the friends you've met onboard as the jets massage your body.
Public Rooms
  • Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
  • Internet Café
  • Library
Stateroom Amenities
  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
  • Private Safe
  • Television / Radio
Entertainment
  • Educational/Enrichment Programs
  • Evening Entertainment
Dining
  • Casual Dining Venue(s)
  • Dining Style: Open Seating
  • Formal Restaurant(s)
Other Facilities
  • Boutique(s) (duty-free)
  • Infirmary / Medical Center
Sports, Health and Fitness
  • Gym/Fitness Room
  • Massage Room

Balcony

Superior Stateroom (SC3) Call for pricing
Superior Stateroom
  • Category: SC3
Size: 19.5 sq. m. (210 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: No. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.
Superior Stateroom (SC) Call for pricing
Superior Stateroom
  • Category: SC
Size: 19.5 sq. m. (210 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: No. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom (PR6) Call for pricing
Prestige Stateroom
  • Category: PR6
Size: 18 sq. m. (193.7 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom (PR5) Call for pricing
Prestige Stateroom
  • Category: PR5
Size: 18 sq. m. (193.7 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom (PR4) Call for pricing
Prestige Stateroom
  • Category: PR4
Size: 18 sq. m. (193.7 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
(PC4) Call for pricing
  • Category: PC4
Prestige Stateroom (PC) Call for pricing
Prestige Stateroom
  • Category: PC
Size: 18 sq. m. (193.7 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.
Deluxe Stateroom (DC3) Call for pricing
Deluxe Stateroom
  • Category: DC3
Size: 18 sq. m. (193.7 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Deluxe Stateroom (DC) Call for pricing
Deluxe Stateroom
  • Category: DC
Size: 18 sq. m. (193.7 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.

Suite

Owners Suite (SA) Call for pricing
Owners Suite
  • Category: SA
Size: 54 sq. m. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually-controlled air-conditioning, (2) Flat-screen, Satellite TVs, Minibar, video on demand, iPod player, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220-volt outlet, 24-hour room service, Wifi.
Prestige Suite (PS6) Call for pricing
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS6
Size: 36 sq. m. (387 sq. ft.). Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.
Prestige Suite (PS5) Call for pricing
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS5
Size: 36 sq. m. (387 sq. ft.). Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.
Prestige Suite (PS) Call for pricing
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS
Size: 36 sq. m. (387 sq. ft.). Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.
Deluxe Suite (DS6) Call for pricing
Deluxe Suite
  • Category: DS6
Size: 27 sq. m. (290.6 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.
Deluxe Suite (DS) Call for pricing
Deluxe Suite
  • Category: DS
Size: 27 sq. m. (290.6 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.
Land / Cruise Price includes everything described in General Information as well as Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff. Departures will be hosted by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 guests.

Aboard ship, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the day.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 7

Stateroom Key

  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Suite (PS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PC)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC)
  • (PC4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC)
Deck 6

Stateroom Key

  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Suite (PS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PC)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC)
  • (PC4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC)
Deck 5

Stateroom Key

  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Suite (PS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PC)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC)
  • (PC4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC)
Deck 4

Stateroom Key

  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Suite (PS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PC)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC)
  • (PC4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC)
Deck 3

Stateroom Key

  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Suite (PS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PC)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC)
  • (PC4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC)
Deck 2

Stateroom Key

  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Prestige Suite (PS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC3)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
  • Prestige Stateroom (PC)
  • Superior Stateroom (SC)
  • (PC4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DC)
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