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From Palermo to Nice

Under Sail from Sicily to the Riviera

Dates:
24 Aug - 31 Aug 2027
Duration:
7 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
9
Ship:
Le Ponant
Cruise Line:
Ponant Explorations
Fares:

From £10,870 pp

Nice harbour, France

From Palermo to Nice

Under Sail from Sicily to the Riviera

Dates:
24 Aug - 31 Aug 2027
Duration:
7 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
9
Ship:
Le Ponant
Cruise Line:
Ponant Explorations
Fares:

From £10,870 pp

Voyage Itinerary

24 August

Setting sail from Palermo

Spring flowers in Palermo, Sicily

25 August

Italy: Lipari

Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands, a volcanic archipelago to the north of Sicily. The main port is Lipari Town, a charming little harbour of pastel-coloured houses, fishing boats and enticing restaurants, overlooked by the imposing 13th century citadel.
Lipari, Italy

25 August

Italy: Stromboli

The Aeolian island of Stromboli, just to the north of Sicily, is famous for being one of the most active volcanoes in the world. There are three active craters at the top of the 3,000-foot cone, and the volcano has been erupting more or less continuously for at least 2,000 years.
Stromboli volcano, Italy

26 August

Italy: Amalfi

The picturesque little town of Amalfi was once a major Mediterranean naval power, but a devastating earthquake in 1343 cut the city down in its prime and destroyed most of its historic buildings. These days, of course, Amalfi is best known for the eponymous stretch of stunning coastline on which it sits.
Amalfi, Italy

27 August

Italy: Ponza

Ponza is the largest of the Pontine islands, situated out in the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west of Naples. Sometimes described as a more authentic alternative to Capri, the island is notable for its natural beauty and Neapolitan-influenced cuisine, and has a reputation as a hideaway for the rich and famous.
Lighthouse in Ponza, Italy

28 August

Italy: Portoferraio (Elba)

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.
Portoferraio, Elba

29 August

Italy: Portovenere

The colourful facades along Portovenere’s UNESCO-listed harbourfront make this one of the most picturesque villages on the Ligurian coast, and it has often been described as the ‘sixth town’ of the Cinque Terre. Wandering the narrow alleyways is a delight, and it’s worth the climb to the impressive hilltop Castle Doria.
Portovenere, Italy

30 August

Italy: Portofino

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.
Portofino, Italy

31 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.
Aerial view of Nice, France
Open top bus, Nice

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!

The ship

Le Ponant

Capacity:
32 Guests
Crew:
33 Staff
Style:
Refined with a wonderful mix of a modern super yacht andnautical tradition, all with a French flair.

Le Ponant is a beautiful three-masted sailing yacht carrying just 32 guests, small enough to visit some of the world's most secluded harbours.

What we love

Ponant's most intimate ship came into service over 20 years ago, but is still much loved today. The yacht is ultra sleek in its design, and the modern staterooms all have porthole windows. The mostly francophone guests love the al fresco nature of the public spaces, with a large sundeck, outdoor restaurant and swimming marina, and you'll always feel connected to the sea.

Learn more about Le Ponant
Ponant’s Le Ponant sailing ship

inclusions

  • All meals in all venues
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All soft drinks
  • Tea, coffee and pastries
  • All onboard entertainment
  • Complimentary WiFi

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
    • Hotel Negresco, Nice

      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

      See more of southern France

      Travel out of Nice into Provence and visit the lovely villages such as Eze and St Paul de Vence.

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    Who we are

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    Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

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