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Le Dumont D'Urville, 10 Night Isle of Beauty, Italian shores & Malta ex Nice, France to Valletta, Malta

Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 10 Night Isle of Beauty, Italian shores & Malta ex Nice, France to Valletta, Malta
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Nice, France onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 19 Aug 2026
Cruise Description From the pearl of the French Riviera to the splendid Maltese capital, set sail on an 11-day cruise in the Mediterranean Sea. Aboard Le Dumont d’Urville, discover the Isle of Beauty and the Italian shores during an unforgettable trip.

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, dive into the teeming waters of the wild Revellata peninsula at the gates of Calvi; discover Napoleon’s residences in Portoferraio; or discover the Greco-Roman ancient theatre from Taormina. 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 set sail for 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. A little further south, at the foot of the mountains of Cap Corse and the Agriates desert, the beauty of the landscapes gives Saint-Florent a picture-postcard appearance.

After a port of call at Portoferraio, a small corner of paradise on the island of Elba, where Napoleon spent many days in exile, you will stop in Portofino. Built in a natural harbour protected by a pine forest, it is a picturesque and lively port that has successfully retained its authenticity and traditions.

Your exploration will continue to the Tuscan Island of Giglio. Then, your ship will stop at Porto Ercole, a charming Tuscan village with colourful houses, on the Monte Argentario peninsula. Here, you will have the possibility of meeting fishermen from the Orbetello Lagoon as well as local producers. The peninsula’s rolling and lush landscapes will also provide you with opportunities for magnificent outings.

A little further south, you will discover the Aeolian islands. Lipari is the capital of the Aeolian volcanic archipelago and is renowned for its many natural and architectural gems.

Taormina, overlooking Etna’s blanket of snow. Its streets will lead you to its famed ancient Greek theatre, where the quality of the acoustics is exceptional.

Your cruise will come to an end in Valletta, capital of the island of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta.
Sailing Dates
19 Aug 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $12,400 AU $9,710
PR4 AU $13,040 AU $10,200
PR5 AU $13,690 AU $10,700
PR6 AU $14,480 AU $11,310
DS3 AU $23,480 AU $18,230 AU $9,480
DS4 AU $23,480 AU $18,230 AU $9,480
DS5 AU $23,480 AU $18,230 AU $9,480
DS6 AU $23,480 AU $18,230 AU $9,480
PS5 AU $26,090 AU $20,240 AU $10,490
PS6 AU $26,740 AU $20,740 AU $10,740
PV5 AU $28,040 AU $21,740 AU $11,240
PV6 AU $28,040 AU $21,740 AU $11,240
GD6 AU $33,900 AU $26,250 AU $13,490
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
19 Aug 2026 Nice, France 6:00 PM
20 Aug 2026 Calvi, Corsica 10:00 AM
21 Aug 2026 St Florent, France 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
22 Aug 2026 Portoferraio, Italy 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
23 Aug 2026 Portofino, Italy 8:00 AM 9:30 PM
24 Aug 2026 Giglio, Italy 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
25 Aug 2026 Porto Ercole, Italy 11:30 PM
26 Aug 2026 At Sea    
27 Aug 2026 Lipari, Italy 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
28 Aug 2026 Taormina, Sicily 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
29 Aug 2026 Valletta, Malta
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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