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Le Bougainville, 11 Night Mediterranean springtime in France and Italy ex Nice, France Return

Cruise Le Bougainville, 11 Night Mediterranean springtime in France and Italy ex Nice, France Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Bougainville
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 11 Night Cruise sailing from Nice, France onboard Le Bougainville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 10 May 2025
Cruise Description Between France and Italy, set off aboard Le Bougainville for an unforgettable 12-day cruise discovering Elba, the Stromboli, the Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica, as well as the coastal towns of Nice, Livorno, Amalfi and Marseille.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, visit the Pompeii archaeological site from Amalfi, attend a concert of Sardinian polyphonic songs in Cagliari, or explore the pretty villages of Gordes, Les Baux-de-Provence and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence leaving from Marseille. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

From Nice, you will sail towards Tuscan shores to Livorno, a port town famous for its Renaissance-era fortifications. The Little Venice district, as it is known, offers a picturesque setting in which to enjoy fish and seafood.

Portoferraio, a small corner of paradise on the island of Elba, where Napoleon spend many days in exile will be your next port of call. You will sail towards the sublime sites of Amalfi and its coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Suspended between the sky and the sea, this small medieval city offers sumptuous scenery.

A little further south, you discover the Aeolian islands. Lipari is the capital of the Aeolian volcanic archipelago and is renowned for its many natural and architectural gems. Then, you sail in front of Stromboli, an active volcano whose crater regularly erupts with lava flows.

A cultural jewel of Sicily, Palermo is a splendid witness to three thousand years of history where you will be able to visit emblematic landmarks such as the 12th-century cathedral and Teatro Massimo, one of the largest theatres in Europe. In Trapani, discover rich and varied cultural and culinary heritage.

Le Bougainville then arrives in Cagliari, capital of Sardinia and one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean; its historic centre is full of charm, with shaded stairs, small squares inundated with light and remains conjuring up its medieval grandeur.

Your ship will set sail towards the southern tip of Corsica, to Bonifacio. A veritable fortress sculpted by the wind and the spray, the “sentinel city” will reveal its historical centre and its long cobbled streets. You will head further north to Calvi, in the heart of the Balagne region. Between steep peaks and sublime beaches with turquoise waters, you will experience a wild and authentic Corsica.

Finally, you will reach Marseille, the oldest port city in France, which is constantly renewing itself beneath the protective gaze of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Guard. Your cruise will end in Nice, famous for its never-ending riviera.
Sailing Dates
10 May 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $27,570 AU $14,190
PR4 AU $29,070 AU $14,940
PR5 AU $30,570 AU $15,690
PR6 AU $32,370 AU $16,590
DS3 AU $53,090 AU $26,950 AU $13,880
PS6 AU $60,590 AU $30,700 AU $15,750
PV5 AU $63,590 AU $32,200 AU $16,500
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 May 2025 Nice, France 6:00 PM
11 May 2025 Livorno, (Florence, Pisa) Italy 7:00 AM 11:00 PM
12 May 2025 Portoferraio, Italy 8:00 AM 2:30 PM
13 May 2025 Amalfi, Italy 12:30 PM 8:00 PM
14 May 2025 Stromboli. Italy 7:30 AM 9:00 AM
14 May 2025 Lipari, Italy 11:30 AM 6:00 PM
15 May 2025 Palermo, Sicily. IT 8:00 AM 11:30 PM
16 May 2025 Trapani, Sicily, Italy 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
17 May 2025 Cagliari, Sardinia. IT 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
18 May 2025 Bonifacio, Corsica. FR 8:30 AM 9:30 PM
19 May 2025 Calvi, Corsica 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
20 May 2025 Marseillette, France 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
21 May 2025 Nice, France 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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