The Mediterranean, known above all for the trade that is almost always present there, the encounters of all kinds, and for cultural exchanges. Luxury cruises depart from Corsica, reach Sicily, and even the Cyclades.
We truly found them to be ideal destinations for luxury cruises. The coasts with beaches, coves, and cliffs will leave you with memories you will never forget.
Thus, you will be able to see the cities of Barcelona, Istanbul, engage in many activities, and it will become part of your story. So embark on board Ponant luxury cruises and enjoy the cities of the “dolce vita” to live unique and exotic experiences.
What can you do during Ponant luxury cruises
Here are some destinations you can choose when you go on Ponant luxury cruises
From the canals of Venice to the city of the gods
We invite you here to discover the vast culture of the cities overlooking the Ionian, Adriatic, and Aegean seas. This cruise is possible with Ponant and lasts about 8 days. The ship you will take is the Lyrial, which will first take you to Italy, then Croatia, Montenegro, and finally Greece. When you start your journey, you will first embark in Italy (Venice), then pass through Croatia to Montenegro, and finally to Greece.
It will be a unique opportunity to see what the city of the Doges looks like, the various canals, the vaporetti, and the different gondolas. Then, you can sail along the Dalmatian coasts towards Dubrovnik. Moreover, this old town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
It will also be an opportunity to visit the city of Achilleion and the palace of Empress Sissi. Finally, your cruise ends in Athens, the ancient city of the Acropolis and its various monuments, all as extraordinary as each other.
As for the prices, they start at 3,230 euros with a 20% bonus for Ponant bookings. And during this time, you will spend 7 nights on board.
Wild and authentic Corsica
This is an 8-day cruise starting at 3,170 euros with a 10% bonus for Ponant bookings. During this particular cruise, you will go out to sea with a ship in a privileged, quiet, and luxurious environment. You will first embark in Nice aboard the ship Bougainville for 7 nights of unique adventures and arrive in Corsica on an island with varied flavors and multiple cultures.
You will also visit the magnificent beaches of the island of beauty, more precisely the Gulf of Santa-Manza, which is full of protected natural landscapes. You will not miss the opportunity to see the sumptuous archipelago of Punta de Parata and its sanguinary islands.
Once there, you will see that this part marks the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio. Moreover, this area is part of the Natura 2000 zone, which is a Grand Site of France. The reason is that it is home to an exceptional biodiversity unique to its natural environment.
Born swimmers will rejoice in the turquoise waters of this island and enjoy water activities. In this way, those who take the cruise can observe nature and engage in various sports activities. You will likely see during this trip several species of cetaceans, dolphins, and others like pilot whales that you will find along the Mediterranean coasts.
