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Duration
10 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
10 Ports
30 July
Setting sail from Valletta
Malta's tiny capital, established by the Knights of St John, packs in an awful lot of history considering its diminutive size. The atmospheric old streets, bathed in Mediterranean sunshine, are full of attractive honey-golden buildings, along with an impressive selection of bars and restaurants.
![Valletta, Malta](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/65657-valletta-old-city-malta.jpg)
31 July
Malta: Mgarr (Gozo)
![Blue Lagoon in Gozo, Malta](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/52420-blue-lagoon-gozo.jpg)
Gozo is Malta’s laid back little sister, a sleepy island characterised by ruggedly beautiful coastline, medieval citadels and prehistoric temples. It’s also a popular destination for divers, with some of the most spectacular underwater scenery anywhere in the Mediterranean.
1 August
Italy: Siracusa
![Ortigia Island, Siracusa, Sicily](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/53503-ortigia-island-siracusa-sicily.jpg)
Founded by Greek colonists in 734 BC, Siracusa was once the largest city in the ancient world, surpassing even Athens in its splendour. Highlights include the island of Ortigia, where narrow streets are lined by beautiful Baroque architecture, and the impressive ruins at the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis on the Sicilian mainland.
2 August
At sea
3-4 August
Italy: Porto Ercole, Giglio Island
5 August
Italy: Portofino
![Portofino, Italy](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/11322-portofino-italy.jpg)
This tiny village on the Ligurian coast must be one of the most photographed spots in Italy, and no wonder; brightly coloured houses cling to the hillside overlooking a delightfully picturesque little harbour, where fishing boats gently bob alongside luxury yachts.
6 August
Italy: Portoferraio (Elba)
![Portoferraio, Elba](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/11517-portoferraio-isle-of-elba-low.jpg)
The island of Elba, just off the Tuscan coast, is where Napoleon Bonaparte was famously forced to live in exile between 1814-15. It’s hard to feel too sorry for him, though; the views from his plush Villa dei Mulini, situated high above the town of Portoferraio, are quite spectacular.
7 August
France: Saint-Florent
![Saint Florent, Corsica](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/72531-saint-florent-corsica.jpg)
The pretty village of Saint-Florent lies on the north coast of Corsica, between the Cap Corse mountains and the wild Désert des Agriates. Although small, Saint-Florent has its own cathedral and an impressive 15th-century citadel, and is close to the famous Patrimonio vineyards and beautiful Saleccia beach.
8 August
France: Calvi
![Calvi bay, Corsica](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/27179-calvi-bay-corsica.jpg)
The Corsican port of Calvi is a popular summer destination for both sun-seeking tourists and the yachts of the super-rich, with a swanky harbour and five miles of beautiful beach. The town is said by some to be the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, and the skyline is dominated by the imposing 15th century Genoese citadel.
9 August
Arriving in Nice
Nice enjoys a marvellous setting on one of the most glorious stretches of the Côte d'Azur, the sweeping Bay of Angels, so it's no wonder that tourists have been flocking here since the 19th century. A stroll along the waterfront Promenade des Anglais, flanked by palm trees on one side and the dazzling blue of the Mediterranean on the other, is the quintessential Niçois experience, and one we'll never tire of. Do try and make some time to explore the old town as well though; it's a maze of wonderfully winding streets, some of which may be barely wide enough to squeeze through after that hearty seafood lunch!
![Aerial view of Nice, France](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/6407-nice-aerial-view-bay.jpg)
![Open top bus, Nice](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/11320-nice-open-top-bus.png)
Our tip
Buy a Nice Riviera Pass from the tourist office which gets you free access to many museums and historical places both in and around Nice, not to mention a ride on the open-topped bus!
For once-in-a-lifetime tailor-made itineraries, Mundy Adventures specialises in expedition cruises to some of the most wonderful places on earth; places often only accessible by water.
Your home from home
![Ponant Explorers - Le Bougainville in Norway](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/lanscape_half/97469-ponant-explorers-bougainville-norway-low.jpg)
![Ponant - Le Laperouse - Suite de l'Armateur](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/50591-ponant-le-laperouse-suite-de-l-armateur.jpg)
![Ponant - Le Champlain pool](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/50592-ponant-le-champlain-pool.jpg)
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What we love
Named after six of France's most famous explorers, Le Champlain, Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques Cartier offer exciting and adventurous itineraries in the utmost comfort. Technologically advanced, with the latest in environmentally friendly hardware, the new ships embody Ponant's trademark élan and flair, with just 92 spacious rooms and suites, a stylish pool deck and an intimate, refined onboard ambience.
Capacity | 184 Guests |
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Crew | 110 Staff |
Style | Refined with a wonderful mix of a modern super yacht and nautical tradition, all with a French flair. |
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Tailor-make your trip
![Hotel Negresco, Nice](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/9781-hotel-negresco-nice.jpg)
Where to stay in Nice
A Mundy favourite is the famous Negresco on the Promenade des Anglais, something of a museum in its own right.
![Saint Paul de Vence, France](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/11331-saint-paul-de-vence-low.jpg)
See more of southern France
Travel out of Nice into Provence and visit the lovely villages such as Eze and St Paul de Vence.