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L'Austral, 7 Night 4th Opera Festival at Sea ex Venice, Italy to Valletta, Malta
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination EU Mediterranean
Nights 7
Departure Date 26 Sep 2025
Description In partnership with RADIO CLASSIQUE and with featured guest Alain Duault.

Set sail to discover the cultural and artistic jewels of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas with PONANT. During this 8-day cruise, L’Austral 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, enjoy a unique truffle-based experience from Rovinj, discover Croatian culinary traditions from Dubrovnik, or visit the former shipyard in Aci Trezza 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).

Your voyage will begin in Italy with an embarkation in Venice. An opportunity to discover or rediscover the sublime city of the Doges, with its many canals, its vaporetti and its mythical gondolas before heading to Croatia and the city of Rovinj. Then, L’Austral will sail towards Hvar. Here, on this charming Dalmatian island, the country’s oldest city Stari Grad nestles between dry-stone rustic estates, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

You will now leave the shores of Montenegro for Croatia. You will sail along the coast to reach the mythical city of Dubrovnik. In the aptly named “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be inspired by its millennia-old history, fascinated by its limestone cliffs sculpted by the wind and marvel at the heritage of its old town.

L’Austral will continue sailing north to the Adriatic Sea. The majestic, grandiose, iconic Bay of Kotor will stretch out before you. There is an air of the Norwegian fjords here in its sparkling blue waters. Nestling in the heart of a bay surrounded by rocky and woody summits, the city of Kotor will surprise you, as you stroll through the narrow little streets of its old town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its mediaeval architecture.

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”.

You will take the sea to discover 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
  • 26 Sep 2025
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Single Per Person
Superior Stateroom AU $8,000 AU $4,260 AU $15,490
Deluxe Stateroom AU $8,440 AU $12,400
Prestige Deck 4 AU $8,880 AU $13,060
Prestige Deck 5 AU $9,320 AU $13,720
Prestige Deck 6 AU $9,850 AU $14,520
Deluxe Suite AU $15,910 AU $23,610
Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU $17,660 AU $9,090 AU $26,230
Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU $18,110 AU $9,310 AU $26,910
Owner's Suite AU $29,830 AU $59,140
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 26/09 Venice, Italy 6:00 PM
2 27/09 Rovinj, Croatia 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
3 28/09 Hvar, Croatia 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
4 29/09 Dubrovnik, Croatia 7:00 AM 11:30 PM
5 30/09 Kotor, Montenegro 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
6 01/10 Otranto, Italy 7:30 AM 5:00 PM
7 02/10 Taormina, Sicily 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
8 03/10 Valletta, Malta 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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