The Essential Azores

Included

• Full board from arrival to departure day
• High-end gastronomy in all restaurants
• All beverages in restaurants, bars, and minibars. All drinks are included² (a selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks, hot beverages)
• 24-hour room service
• Butler service for certain suites³
• Unlimited internet access onboard
• Evening events, shows, and other entertainment
• Access to the fitness area and hammam or sauna, depending on the ship
• All port and security charges
• Included activities may vary depending on the type of exploration:
• Timeless Voyages: One included excursion⁴ per person, per day, and per port, led by local guides (monument visits, local product tastings, etc.)
• Discovery Voyages: One included activity per person, per day, and per port, which may be either an included excursion⁴ led by local guides or an included activity supervised by naturalist guides
• Expedition Voyages: One included activity per person, per day, and per port, supervised by naturalist guides (hiking, Zodiac outings, etc.) Exclusive stopovers with limited or no infrastructure will be offered for self-exploration. Passengers will thus be free to explore the area and enjoy independent activities (beach swimming, shopping, dining, shows, etc.)
• Lectures by our naturalist guides or destination experts (excluding Sea Voyages)
• Non-motorized water sports (excluding diving), such as kayaking on the Le Commandant Charcot or stand-up paddleboarding depending on the ship, subject to weather and safety conditions, local authorizations, and the Captain's approval
• National park and protected area fees
• Accompaniment by a team of naturalist guides only on Expedition and Discovery cruises; on land or, depending on the destination, during Zodiac outings and/or landings
• Timeless Voyages: The itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, port authorizations, and applicable government regulations. The excursion program will be finalized closer to your cruise departure and made available on our website.
• Discovery Voyages: The itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, port authorizations, and applicable government regulations. Landings, activities, and wildlife encounters are provided for information purposes only and cannot be guaranteed. Activities and excursions mentioned are examples. Activities may change depending on weather conditions and navigation opportunities (see each activity’s description for more details). The excursion program will be finalized closer to your cruise departure and made available on our website.
• Expedition Voyages: The itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, port authorizations, and applicable government regulations. Landings, activities, and wildlife encounters are provided for information purposes only and cannot be guaranteed. Activities may change depending on weather conditions and navigation opportunities (see each activity’s description for more details).
• Le Paul Gauguin : The itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, port authorizations, and applicable government regulations. The excursion program will be finalized closer to your cruise departure and made available on our website.