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8-night The Best of Japan Cruise

Maizuru/Osaka
8-night The Best of Japan Cruise
May 14, 2025
PONANT: Le Soleal
Maizuru/Osaka
Vacation Offer ID 1544330
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From $10,940
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Activities & Services
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Staterooms
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Deckplans

Cruise Theme: Food and Wine

Some of the world's best chefs and sommeliers will craft thoughtful menus and food-wine pairings. They will surprise you with unexpected and exclusive food and wine experiences.

The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
8-night The Best of Japan Cruise
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Maizuru
05/14/2025 05/14/2025
Sakaiminato
05/15/2025 05/15/2025
Pusan (Busan)
05/16/2025 05/16/2025
Nagasaki
05/17/2025 05/17/2025
Kagoshima
05/18/2025 05/18/2025
Uwajima
05/19/2025 05/19/2025
Hiroshima
05/20/2025 05/20/2025
Miyajima Island
05/20/2025 05/20/2025
Tamano
05/21/2025 05/21/2025
Osaka

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Kobe - Osaka Day Tour
Highlights:
  • Osaka Castle
  • Umeda Sky Building
  • Shitennoji Temple
  • Dontonbori
Tour Duration: Approx. 6 hours (13:00 – 19:00)

Tour can operate:  Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible:  No – due to the nature of the sites and the transportation

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate – involves walking and exploring multiple sites

Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
  • Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary by private vehicle
  • Services of driver and private English-speaking guide during sightseeing and transfers (different guide and driver in each city)
  • Local restaurant lunches including 1 drink per person (soft drink, local beer, bottled water, tea or coffee)
  • Pier permits
  • Complimentary local bottled water during sightseeing/transfers
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing
 Not Included:
  • Any accommodations/ meals/ flights/ sightseeing/ transfers other than specified
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Gratuities to the local guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, minibar charges, telephone charges, etc.
  • Any visa
 05/22/2025 05/22/2025
PONANT: Le Soleal
Like Le Boréal and L'Austral, the two sister ships that preceded it, Le Soléal further reaffirms PONANT's signature approach: to take passengers to the farthest reaches of the planet onboard five-star ships offering top-of-the-range services. An elegant appearance and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a luxury setting.
Ship Highlights
  • Find a gastronomic restaurant big enough to seat all passengers together at one sitting exploring French and international cuisine, elegance and refinement
  • Common Areas such as Wellness Area, Theatre, Recreation area, Pool Deck etc
  • Public Spaces such as, Exterior Bar, Dining Area and Panoramic Lounge provides moments of relaxation and conviviality to suit every taste
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2013
Last Refurbished
2019
Registry
France
Built Year
2013
Gross Tonnage
10 944 UMS
Beam
59 ft (18 m)
Maximum Speed
14 knots
Ship Length
466 ft (142 m)
Passenger Capacity
264
Number of Crew
140
Number of Decks
6
Dining / Restaurants
2
Spa
1
Staterooms / Suites
132

Dining

Grill Restaurant
Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6.

Bars & Lounges

Exterior Bar
Exterior bar is a lounge area with seating of 50 guest.
Open Air Bar And Pool
Open Air Bar And Pool.
Panoramic Lounge
Panoramic lounge includes Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
Theatre provides conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium.

Onboard Activities

Lobby
Lobby.

Wellness

Spa
Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle, balneotherapy cubicle.
Spa Beauty Area
Spa Beauty Area.

Oceanview

Superior Stateroom (SP3) $10,940
Superior Stateroom
  • Category: SP3
  • Deck 3
Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet access wifi 

Balcony

Deluxe Stateroom (DEL) $11,850
Deluxe Stateroom
  • Category: DEL
  • Deck 3
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet access wifi 
Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4) $13,160
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: PR4
  • Deck 4
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet access wifi 
Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5) $13,820
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: PR5
  • Deck 5
  • Deck 4
  • Deck 6
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6) $14,600
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: PR6
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
  • Deck 4
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service

Suite

Deluxe Suite (DS6) $20,330
Deluxe Suite
  • Category: DS6
  • Deck 6
Size: 290 sq.ft. + 54 sq.ft. balcony. There are 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet access wifi
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table 
Prestige Suite (PS5) $27,520
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS5
  • Deck 5
  • Deck 6
Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet acces wifi
    •    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table
Prestige Suite (PS6) $28,960
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS6
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available 
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet access wifi
    •    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table 
Owner's Suite (SA) $33,270
Owner's Suite
  • Category: SA
  • Deck 6
Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available 
    •    Bathtub or shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet access wifi
    •    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Large bathtub
    •    Sofa
    •    Table with 4 chairs
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table 
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 6

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Deck 5

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Deck 4

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Deck 3

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Deck 2

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
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