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Overview
Le Champlain is a sleek, 430-foot luxury expedition yacht from Ponant's acclaimed Explorer Series, which is chartered exclusively by Tauck. The ship offers an intimate and all-inclusive cruising experience for only 184 guests, blending sophisticated French style with cutting-edge technology. All staterooms and suites feature ocean views, with the majority boasting private balconies, along with premium bedding, a minibar, and complimentary house beverages.
The ship's standout feature is the revolutionary Blue Eye Lounge, a world-first multi-sensory, underwater viewing salon that allows guests to observe the marine world below the waterline. Onboard amenities include two gourmet restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, and a beautiful outdoor pool.
With its reinforced hull and hydraulic marina platform for water access, Le Champlain is perfectly equipped to transport guests comfortably and luxuriously to both well-known ports and remote, stunning destinations.
Quick Facts
Year Built
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3
Deck 2
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat s...
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.). Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living &, sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, vide...
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, v...
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, v...
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat s...
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat s...
Size: 38 sq. m. (409 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm.Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat sc...
Size: 38 sq. m. (409 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm.Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat sc...
Size: 27.5 sq. m. (296 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV,...
Size: 27.5 sq. m. (296 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV,...
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line t...
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line t...
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line t...
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line t...
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Aug 8, 2022
3 out of 5 stars
Hotels were way below Tauck’s past standards. Food was beyond bad. Women on tour were joking about how much weight we were losing and it was a reality. How could a French owned boat serve such awful food Tauck has certainly cut many corners and the chatter among long term Tauck devotees was they would never travel with Tauck again. That said, our local guides were delightful and the ship’s service staff were very good. Tauck Air Division could not possibly have been less accommodating or available. Upper level mismanagement is most evident, especially at this price point.
Pros: Fabulous itinerary, wonderful staff, beautiful boat, amazing scenery
Cons: Poor value for the money
Accommodations
5
Activities
3
Entertainment
1
Food
1
Staff
4
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
3
Recommend
No
Aboard
Le Champlain for Tauck
From
Panama City, Panama
1 Sailing
Feb 3, 2026
Published prices from
per person*
taxes & fees included
Aboard
Le Champlain for Tauck
From
San Jose, Costa Rica
2 Sailings
Jan 27 - Feb 10, 2026
Published prices from
per person*
taxes & fees included
