Le Laperouse, 7 Night Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Barcelona, Spain to Rome (Civitavecchia) – 02 Oct 2025 – Cruise Traveller

Le Laperouse, 7 Night Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Barcelona, Spain to Rome (Civitavecchia)

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Le Laperouse
Cruise Departs
02 Oct 2025
Cruise Duration
7 Nights
Embark Ship
Barcelona, Spain
Disembark Ship
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5 Prestige Deck 6
AU $8,460
per person
AU $9,340
per person
AU $9,780
per person
AU $10,310
per person

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
02 Oct 2025
Barcelona, Spain
6:00 PM
03 Oct 2025
Sete, France
8:00 AM 7:00 PM
04 Oct 2025
Marseillette, France
7:00 AM 6:00 PM
05 Oct 2025
Nice, France
7:00 AM 8:00 PM
06 Oct 2025
Portofino, Italy
12:00 PM
07 Oct 2025
Portovenere, Italy
8:30 AM 7:00 PM
08 Oct 2025
Livorno, (Florence, Pisa) Italy
7:30 AM 8:00 PM
09 Oct 2025
Rome (Civitavecchia), 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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Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person   Single Per Person
Deluxe Stateroom
   
Prestige Deck 4
   
Prestige Deck 5
   
Prestige Deck 6
   
Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 
Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
 
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
 
Privilege Suite Deck 6
 
Privilege Suite Deck 5
 
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

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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 or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Join us for this voyage along both the French and Italian Rivieras, exploring the rich history and culture of the fabled lands on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Setting sail from Barcelona, your discovery of southern France begins from Sète in the Occitanie with the hilltop city of Carcassonne and its medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The ancient port of Marseille is your gateway to either Aix-en-Provence, “city of a thousand fountains” and home to Paul Cézanne, or to Van Gogh’s Arles and the UNESCO World Heritage “City of Popes,” Avignon.

Nice, the last French port on this leg of your voyage, offers a tour of nearby Monte Carlo and a trip to the medieval hilltop village of Eze, with panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur. Or enjoy a journey to St. Paul de Vence to visit the Maeght Foundation’s collection of modern and contemporary art and sculpture.

The small Italian fishing village of Portofino, now a favored haunt of the rich and famous, welcomes you for a relaxing afternoon and evening of leisurely browsing through its shops and galleries and perhaps a chance to sample the local cuisine.

Porto Venere can serve as your gateway to discovery of the UNESCO World Heritage Cinque Terre, the villages at the heart of the Italian Riviera. Or you may spend the day exploring Romanesque Lucca, birthplace of Giacomo Puccini, and medieval Pisa, with its magnificent Duomo, Baptistry, and Leaning Tower.

From Livorno, a full day excursion to Florence introduces you to the heart of the Italian Renaissance. Or if you prefer, you may explore the Etruscan ruins and museum at nearby Volterra.

Your voyage ends in the Roman port of Civitavecchia, with easy access to Rome.

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 Lapérouse 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 5-star service.

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

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 131 metres
  • Maiden Voyage: June 2018
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 184
  • Officer Nationality: French
  • Ship Registration: France

Ship Amenities

  • Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
  • Mini Bar
  • Flat Screen Television
  • Satellite Television
  • Ipod Players
  • Video on Demand
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bath Robes
  • Satellite direct line telephone
  • 110/220 volts outlet
  • 24hr room service
  • Internet acces wifi

Ship Facilities

  • Reception Desk
  • Boutique
  • Zodiac
  • Water Sports including Kayaking & Paddle-Boarding
  • Pool Deck
  • Swimming Pool
  • Solarium
  • Pool Bar & Lounge
  • Theatre
  • Main Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Panoramic Lounge
  • Spa & Fitness Centre

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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