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With her sophisticated styling, innovative “green” technology, and welcoming, attentive service, Le Champlain is one of Ponant's new Explorer Series yachts, introducing guests to a whole new cruising experience, embodying the unique atmosphere guests have come to expect – a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. Le Champlain sports six passenger decks that include the elegant, panoramic main dining room serving French and international cuisine on Deck 4, the casual restaurant serving grilled specialties, salads and desserts on Deck 3, a main lounge offering a bar with evening entertainment, and a 188-seat theatre hosting informative lectures and entertainment and featuring the latest sound and lighting technology, both on Deck 3, a panoramic lounge forward on Deck 6, a spa and fitness center on the top deck (Deck 7), and multiple observation areas. Elevators serve all passenger decks. Staterooms (ranging in size from 204 to 296 sq. ft.) and suites (ranging in size from 296 to 484 sq. ft.) have ocean views, 95% have private balconies. Staterooms are decorated by French designers, offering individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds converting to a queen-size bed (or one queen-size bed), DVD / CD player, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe and minibar.
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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, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
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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.
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