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EMPIRES OF EUROPE

Validity Dates 07 Oct 2025 to 07 Dec 2025
Start Price AU $23,379 per person
Cruise Le Champlain, 10 Night A World Affairs Voyage from Copenhagen to London ex Copenhagen, Denmark to London, (Tower Bridge) England
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Champlain
Destination EU West & Atlantic Islands
Brief Description 22 Night Cruise & Stay from Copenhagen to Lisbon
Type of Special Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 26 Aug 2026
Inclusions BIG SAVINGS PLUS BONUS TOTAL 3 NIGHT STAYS!
Book early and save - current savings on this departure include..
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $25,748- your special price from $23,379*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $26,908- your special price from $24,419*pp
Twin DS6 Deluxe Suite was $38,618 - your special price from $34,919*pp

Single PR4 Prestige Balcony was $26,665 - your special price from $24,339*pp
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EMPIRES OF EUROPE Cruise, & Stay package includes:
- BONUS 1 night luxury accommodation in Copenhagen including breakfast
- 19 night cruise on Ponant's Le Champlain from Copenhagen to Lisbon
- BONUS 2 nights luxury accommodation in Lisbon including breakfast

PONANT cruise inclusions:
- All inclusive from arrival to departure
- Fine dining in all the restaurants
- All drinks in restaurants, bars and minibars (excluding premium beverages)
- 24-hour room service
- Butler service in some suites
- Unlimited internet access onboard
- Evening events, shows, and other entertainment
- Access to the fitness area and hammam or sauna, depending on the ship
- One included excursion per person, per day, and per port, led by local guides*
- All port and security fee

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
- A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included excursion in each port of call.
- Engaging lectures and discussions onboard with two leading experts on international affairs, including former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral James Stavridis.
- Two days of exploration of the history of the Hanseatic League in UNESCO World Heritage sites in Rostock, Lübeck, and Wismar.
- Passage through the Kiel Canal linking the Baltic Sea to the North Sea.
- Visits to the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and to the famed medieval town of Bruges.
- Visits to important organizations of international cooperation and military history, including the International Court of Justice in The Hague and the European Parliament and Royal Military Museum in Brussels.
- Key sites associated with World War II, including the Dutch Resistance Museum, the Atlantic Wall, and Dunkirk.
- A focus on sustainable agriculture and renewable energy throughout the cruise.
- A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included excursion in each port of call.
- Engaging discussions onboard with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.
- UNESCO World Heritage sites en route: Mont-Saint-Michel, Tower of Hercules, Santiago de Compostela, and Historic Centre of Oporto.
- An opportunity for remembrance at historic Omaha Beach and the World War II Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
- A visit to the magnificent Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
- An exploration of the Christian pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela.
- A chance to savor the famed wines of Porto.
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (07 October 2025). Some cabins may have obstructed views. This cruise itinerary is comprised of two consecutive back-to-back voyages. While every effort will be made to maintain cabin continuity across both sailings, there is no guarantee that guests will remain in the same cabin for the duration. A change of cabin may be required between segments. A passport is required to travel on this cruise as it visits international waters. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in. Offer ends 07 December 2025 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Travel insurance is mandatory on expedition cruises and not included. Included excursions must be chosen from a selection; requests are processed in the order received and subject to availability. Pre-booking for included excursions opens approximately two months prior to cruise departure.
Sailing Dates
26 Aug 2026
Cabin Twin
Prestige Deck 4 AU $23,379
Prestige Deck 5 AU $24,419
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU $34,919
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
25 Aug 2026 Make your own way to your hotel in Copenhagen
26 Aug 2026 Make your own way to the ship, embark Le Champlain
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
26 Aug 2026 Copenhagen, Denmark 6:00 PM
27 Aug 2026 Berlin (Warnemunde) 12:00 PM 10:30 PM
28 Aug 2026 Wismar, Germany 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
29 Aug 2026 Kiel Canal 7:00 AM 11:00 PM
30 Aug 2026 Harlingen, Netherlands 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
31 Aug 2026 Amsterdam, The Netherlands 7:30 AM 6:00 PM
1 Sep 2026 Scheveningen, Netherlands 7:00 AM 6:30 PM
2 Sep 2026 Antwerp, Belgium 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
3 Sep 2026 Ostend, Belgium 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
4 Sep 2026 Dunkirk, France 7:00 AM 12:30 PM
5 Sep 2026 London, (Tower Bridge) England 7:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
5 Sep 2026 London, (Tower Bridge) England
6 Sep 2026 London, (Tower Bridge) England
7 Sep 2026 Caen, France
8 Sep 2026 St Malo, France
9 Sep 2026 At sea
10 Sep 2026 Bilbao, Spain
11 Sep 2026 La Coruna, Spain
12 Sep 2026 Vigo, Spain
13 Sep 2026 Leixoes, Portugal
14 Sep 2026 Lisbon, Portugal
14 Sep 2026 Make your own way to your hotel for your 2 night stay
15 Sep 2026 Day at leisure
16 Sep 2026 Check out hotel, make own way to airport or your onward journey
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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