Le Dumont D’Urville, 8 Night Sailing the Adriatic: Treasures of Eastern Italy and Sicily ex Venice, Italy to Valletta, Malta – 27 Sep 2028 – Cruise Traveller

Le Dumont D’Urville, 8 Night Sailing the Adriatic: Treasures of Eastern Italy and Sicily ex Venice, Italy to Valletta, Malta

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Le Dumont D'Urville
Cruise Departs
27 Sep 2028
Cruise Duration
8 Nights
Embark Ship
Venice, Italy
Disembark Ship
Valletta, Malta
Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5 Prestige Deck 6
AU $11,510
per person
 AU $12,660
per person
 AU $13,230
per person
 AU $13,920
per person

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
27 Sep 2028
Venice, Italy
28 Sep 2028
Venice, Italy
 6:00 PM
29 Sep 2028
Ravenna, Italy
 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
30 Sep 2028
Ancona, Italy
 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
01 Oct 2028
Bari, Italy
 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
02 Oct 2028
Otranto, Italy
 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
03 Oct 2028
Taormina, Sicily
 9:00 AM 10:00 PM
04 Oct 2028
Syracuse, Sicily. IT
 7:00 AM 10:00 PM
05 Oct 2028
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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Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person   Single Per Person
Deluxe Stateroom
   
Prestige Deck 4
   
Prestige Deck 5
   
Prestige Deck 6
   
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 
Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 
Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
 
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
 
Privilege Suite Deck 5
 
Privilege Suite Deck 6
 
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 
Owner's Suite
 

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In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

This carefully curated voyage to Italy’s Adriatic coast and Sicily visits some of the most culturally rich destinations in the country. Opportunities for discovery include the chance to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site from every port of call on the itinerary as you move from the charm of La Serenissima. Along the way, you will immerse yourself in the cultures, both ancient and modern, that you encounter—a truly wonderful way to be introduced to the treasures of the Adriatic.

Begin with a full day to explore Venice, where you may choose to visit the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, whose walls are covered with paintings by Tintoretto, and the Frari Church, featuring works by Titian and Donatello. Or you may opt for an excursion that introduces the uniquely Venetian crafts of mask-making and gondola manufacture; or enjoy a guided tour of Venice’s hidden gardens.

In Ravenna, once the center of Byzantine power in Italy, discover the remarkable 5th- and 6th-century churches that were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996—in large part because of their Byzantine mosaics, universally recognized as among the most stunning in the world.

The port city of Ancona serves as a gateway for exploration of Italy’s Marche. Visit the city of Jesi, where the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II was born and which features a splendid medieval Old Town. Or spend the day exploring Urbino, birthplace of Raphael and home to one of the most important collections of Renaissance art in the world.

From Bari, Puglia’s capital, travel inland to the Valle d’Itria to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello, with its conical trulli houses. Or stay in Bari for a walking tour of the Old Town, including tastings of the street food for which the city is famous—focaccia, panzerotto, scagliozze, and cremoso. Further south, Otranto offers an excursion to Lecce, “the Florence of the South,” home to a spectacular display of the Baroque architecture that dominates this region of Italy.

Your first port of call in Sicily is the beautiful resort town of Taormina, home to a stunning Greek theater, buildings that blend Arab and Norman influences, and villas built by European aristocracy in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a showcase of the rich variety of cultures that have ruled the island. It is also your gateway to Mt. Etna and the vineyards that thrive in the rich volcanic soils of its slopes.

The final day of your voyage is spent in Syracuse, an ancient Greek colony that rivalled the power of Athens. Here, your options include a tour of the small island of Ortygia, the historic center of the city, and exploration of Syracuse’s extensive archaeological park, including a 15,000-seat Greek Theater, one of the largest in the Hellenic World. Alternatively, travel to Noto, a city destroyed by a massive earthquake in 1693 and rebuilt in the 18th-century as the quintessential example of Sicilian Baroque architecture.

Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.

As the first ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Dumont d’Urville will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.

Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.

Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 131 metres
  • Tonnage: 9,900 gross tons
  • Maiden Voyage: 2019
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 184
  • Officer Nationality: France
  • Ship Registration: French

Ship Amenities

  • 110/220 volts outlet
  • Bath Robes
  • Flat Screen Television
  • Hair Dryer
  • In Room Safe
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Ipod (TM) Players
  • Minibar
  • Satellite Direct Line Telephone

Ship Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Main Lounge
  • Shopping Boutiques
  • Theatre
  • Art Gallery
  • Bars
  • Fitness Centre
  • Hydraulic Platform for Water Sports / Swimming
  • Main Restaurant
  • Panoramic Lounge
  • Spa

EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment – a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared – and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege…

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax – we take care of everything…

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