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Le Dumont D'Urville, 8 Night From Malta to the Adriatic coast ex Valletta, Malta to Venice, Italy

Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 8 Night From Malta to the Adriatic coast ex Valletta, Malta to Venice, Italy
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Valletta, Malta onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 31 May 2026
Cruise Description Set sail to discover the cultural and artistic jewels of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas with PONANT. During this 9-day cruise, Le Dumont d’Urville will take you to Greece, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy.

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, explore Lecce, known as the Florence of the South, from Otranto; dive into Sicilian baroque architecture with a visit to the village of Noto from Syracuse; or enjoy a walking tour of the charming town of Piran. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments.

Your ship will leave Valletta, the capital of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta and set sail towards Sicily. Then, you will set sail for Syracuse, one of the most prestigious Sicilian cities, whose monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage.

Next, you will visit the stunning Puglia region in Italy when the ship calls at Otranto. Do not miss a visit to Lecce: Its lavish baroque monuments have earned it the nickname “Florence of the South of Italy”.

Your ship will then set sail towards Montenegro, for an unforgettable cruise in the Bay of Kotor. This impressive gap between two mountain ranges is home to a veritable inland lake with a magical atmosphere; the medieval city of Kotor and its many historical monuments are its jewels.

You will then head to the aptly named “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Surrounded by medieval ramparts, its terracotta-tiled roofs, its palaces, cloisters and fountains are bound to impress you and will plunge you into the heart of Croatian history.

You will first stop in Hvar, the most famous and attractive of the Adriatic islands. Ringed by ramparts, the town has many remarkable monuments including its elegant cathedral, old arsenal and aristocratic palaces.

The Slovenian shores await you in Piran, a medieval town extending out into the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic. Its architecture, influenced by five centuries under the rule of the Republic of Venice, affords it a singular charm.

As a grand finale, your voyage will draw an end in Venice the Serenissima and its lagoon. Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal and the palaces along the canals will be your last stops on an unforgettable cruise.
Sailing Dates
31 May 2026
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
31 May 2026 Valletta, Malta 6:00 PM
1 Jun 2026 Syracuse, Sicily. IT 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
2 Jun 2026 Otranto, Italy 1:30 PM 7:30 PM
3 Jun 2026 Kotor, Montenegro 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
4 Jun 2026 Dubrovnik, Croatia 7:00 AM 7:30 PM
5 Jun 2026 Hvar, Croatia 7:30 AM 2:00 PM
6 Jun 2026 Piran, Slovenia 8:30 AM 6:00 PM
7 Jun 2026 Venice, Italy 7:30 AM 11:00 PM
8 Jun 2026 Venice, Italy 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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