Treasures of Japan by Sea with Smithsonian Journeys from Osaka to Busan, 5 April 2026 (8 nights)

Ship Le Soleal  -  Ponant Cruises
Ultra Luxury
Superior Stateroom from £8,440 per person
Cruise Only Cruise Only
Flights not included
  • Overview of a Superior Stateroom Superior Stateroom from - £8,440 per person
  • Overview of a Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom from - £9,130 per person
  • Overview of a Deluxe Suite Deluxe Suite from - £15,570 per person
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Overview

  • Spacious suite-level accommodation
  • All meals, including snacks and canapes
  • Open bar privileges, excluding premium brands
  • Access to all common areas onboard
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
  • Access to 24-hour room service
  • Marina platform with watersports equipment
  • Access to some wellness facilities and spa services onboard
  • Complimentary use of excursion equipment (ie, rubber boots)
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Your itinerary

  • DAY 1
    Cruise departs from Osaka arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 8 pm
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  • DAY 2
    Tamano arrives at: 6 am, departs at: 8 pm
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  • DAY 3
    Miyajima arrives at: 6:30 am, departs at: 10:30 pm
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  • DAY 4
    Beppu arrives at: 8:30 am, departs at: 8 pm
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  • DAY 5
    Moji arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 3 pm
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  • DAY 5
    at sea
    Scenic Cruising Kanmon Straits arrives at: 4:30 pm, departs at: 4:30 pm
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  • DAY 6
    Hagi arrives at: 6:30 am, departs at: 5 pm
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  • DAY 7
    Sakaiminato arrives at: 6:30 am, departs at: 1:30 pm
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  • DAY 8-9
    Busan - Overnight onboard arrives at: 8:15 am
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Treasures of Japan by Sea with Smithsonian Journeys from Osaka to Busan
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What's included

Included

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Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, allowing you to stay connected during your voyage.

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The Open Bar offers a selection of drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Henri Abelé Brut Champagne, spirits, coffee, and tea. Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar.

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Beginning this 2024/2025 winter season, one excursion per person, per port of call will be included in the price of your cruise(excluding any on board Le Paul Gauguin). You will be able to select the excursion of your choice, based on proposed programs by our destination experts.
There will also be paid excursions available, enabling you to explore the region in even more depth.

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Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

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Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

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No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

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Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

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Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included in your package. We've partnered with Holiday Extras. They have 40 years of experience and offer excellent insurance cover for your holiday. Their flexible policies offer cruise-specific cover, so you can rest assured that you are completely covered when you go away.
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Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

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Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.

Ship Facilities

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Le Soleal - By Ponant Cruises
Good for couples Over 50s Exploration Formal Luxury Ship Small Ship Ultra Luxury Yacht style
Year: 2013 · Refurbished: 2019 · 6 Decks · Max capacity: 264 people
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Cruises on Le Soleal

Cabins on Le Soleal

Select cabin
  • Outside from £8,440
  • Superior Stateroom £8,440 pp
  • Suite from £15,570
  • Deluxe Suite with Balcony £15,570 pp
  • Prestige Suite with Balcony £21,000 pp
  • Owner Suite with Balcony £26,660 pp
  • Balcony from £9,130
  • Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony £9,130 pp
  • Prestige Stateroom with Balcony £10,120 pp
Select cabin
  • Outside from £8,440
  • Superior Stateroom £8,440 pp
  • Suite from £15,570
  • Deluxe Suite with Balcony £15,570 pp
  • Prestige Suite with Balcony £21,000 pp
  • Owner Suite with Balcony £26,660 pp
  • Balcony from £9,130
  • Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony £9,130 pp
  • Prestige Stateroom with Balcony £10,120 pp
Select cabin
  • Outside from £8,440
  • Superior Stateroom £8,440 pp
  • Suite from £15,570
  • Deluxe Suite with Balcony £15,570 pp
  • Prestige Suite with Balcony £21,000 pp
  • Owner Suite with Balcony £26,660 pp
  • Balcony from £9,130
  • Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony £9,130 pp
  • Prestige Stateroom with Balcony £10,120 pp
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Superior Stateroom

from £8,440 per person

Stylish staterooms with a window or porthole letting in natural light, and a daybed to enjoy the stunning sea views from.

Cabin Size 21 Sqm

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Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony

from £9,130 per person

Relish in stunning ocean views anytime from your own private balcony in these stylish staterooms with luxurious amenities.

Cabin Size 18 Sqm

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Prestige Stateroom with Balcony

from £10,120 per person

Offering all the luxuries a Deluxe Stateroom affords, and a plush chaise lounge, enjoy even more comfort with this option.

Cabin Size 18 Sqm

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Deluxe Suite with Balcony

from £15,570 per person

Lavish suites more spacious than Deluxe Staterooms, complete with upgraded indoor furniture and all the luxurious amenities.

Cabin Size 27 Sqm

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Prestige Suite with Balcony

from £21,000 per person

Delight in daily canapes on a wide balcony in these spacious suites with a comfortable living area, two bathrooms, and more.

Cabin Size 36 Sqm

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Owner Suite with Balcony

from £26,660 per person

With private transfers, butler services, and a whole host of added luxuries, this is the ultimate way to cruise with Ponant.

Cabin Size 45 Sqm

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To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

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Terms and Conditions

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.

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