Cruising the Baltic Sea - Southbound
From $21,150 per person
12 days
4 countries
Ship: Tauck - Le Champlain
From $21,150 per person
12 days
4 countries
Ship: Tauck - Le Champlain
Tauck
12 days · 11 nights · Ship: Tauck - Le Champlain · 4 countries
From $21,150 per person
Sail south across the Baltic Sea on a journey defined by water – the lifeblood of empires, trade, and exploration for more than a thousand years. Begin in Stockholm, a city spread across 14 islands, with a scenic canal cruise and a private welcome reception and dinner at the Vasa Museum before setting course for Copenhagen's colorful canals. This 7-night voyage traces the waterways that carried Viking longships, Hanseatic merchants, and royal fleets across Northern Europe. Glide past medieval harbor towns and UNESCO-listed Old Towns, walk along ancient city walls overlooking the sea, and stand before Viking ships raised from the depths of Roskilde Fjord. In Tallinn and Helsinki, waterfront capitals reflect centuries of cultural exchange; in Gdańsk, maritime trade built pastel façades and reshaped history. Enriched by expert insight from your onboard lecturer, this voyage follows the currents of the Baltic – where history flows as powerfully as the sea itself.
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Ocean cruise · Northern Europe & British Isles · Tauck
184
Guests
2018
Launched
2023
Remodeled
The Tauck-chartered Le Champlain, part of Ponant’s cutting-edge Explorer Series, is a sleek, environmentally advanced expedition yacht designed to deliver intimate and immersive cruising experiences. Accommodating just 184 guests in 92 oceanview staterooms and suites—most with private balconies—Le Champlain features modern nautical design with clean lines, soft lighting, and a serene color palette inspired by the sea. The ship offers an array of upscale amenities, including two elegant restaurants, a spa, fitness center, infinity pool, and a panoramic lounge ideal for relaxing between excursions. A standout feature is the Blue Eye Lounge, a groundbreaking multi-sensory space beneath the waterline where guests can observe and listen to marine life through underwater viewing ports and hydrophones.
Exclusively operated for Tauck guests on select voyages, Le Champlain serves as a refined platform for culturally rich and nature-focused itineraries. Each journey is led by a team of experienced Tauck Directors and destination experts, who orchestrate seamless shore excursions, guided Zodiac outings, and onboard enrichment that reflects Tauck’s commitment to authentic, immersive travel. From the coastal villages of Croatia to the historic ports of Northern Europe, Le Champlain delivers a sophisticated small-ship experience that combines luxury, discovery, and personalized service in perfect harmony.
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