Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Malaga

   Depart 18:30

   Spain

   

   Málaga distils three thousand years of Mediterranean civilisation into one of Andalusia's most compelling port cities, where the Moorish Alcazaba fortress surveys a modern waterfront of elegant promenades and sun-drenched café terraces. Do not leave without visiting the Museo Picasso — the artist was born here in 1881 — and ascending to the ruined Castillo de Gibralfaro for panoramic views stretching to the Rif Mountains of Morocco on clear days. Malagueta anchovies fried in olive oil and the sweet Pedro Ximénez-laced dessert wine are the city's defining pleasures. The shoulder seasons of April, May, and October offer perfect Mediterranean warmth.

2. Day 2

   Cartagena, Spain

   Arrive 12:00Depart 18:00

   Spain

   

   Cartagena, Spain, is a storied Mediterranean port city founded by the Carthaginians in 227 BC, where a spectacularly preserved Roman Theatre and Modernista architecture reveal layers of civilisation along a sheltered natural harbour. Visitors should not miss the caldero rice at a harbourside restaurant and a morning exploring the archaeological quarter from the Roman Forum to the Punic Wall. The mild Murcian climate makes autumn through late spring ideal, when temperatures invite leisurely wandering without the intensity of high summer.

3. Day 3

   Ibiza

   Arrive 12:00Depart 18:00

   Spain

   

   Beneath Ibiza's sun-drenched reputation as the world's clubbing capital lies a layered history stretching back to Phoenician traders who settled this Balearic island in 654 BC. The UNESCO-listed Dalt Vila — the walled hilltop citadel above Eivissa town — rewards exploration with Carthaginian burial grounds, Renaissance ramparts, and sweeping Mediterranean panoramas. For quieter pleasures, the crystalline coves of the island's north, such as Cala d'en Serra and Es Portitxol, rival any beach in Europe. The Phoenician necropolis of Puig des Molins is unmissable for history devotees. The season runs May through October, with June and September offering ideal weather without peak-summer crowds.

4. Day 4

   Algiers

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:30

   Algeria

   

   Algiers is the Mediterranean's most complex and least explored capital, where a UNESCO-listed Ottoman Casbah cascades above French colonial boulevards and one of the world's great botanical gardens. Visit October through April via Ponant or Viking for labyrinthine medina walks, neo-Moorish architecture, and a culinary tradition blending Berber, Arab, and French influences in a city that demands genuine engagement.

5. Day 5

   Annaba, Algeria

   Arrive 14:00Depart 18:30

   Algeria

   

   Annaba, Algeria is a compelling Mediterranean port in Algeria where centuries of history, vibrant local cuisine, and luminous coastal scenery converge. Visitors should explore the historic quarters on foot and surrender to the local dining culture, where fresh seafood and regional wines provide a masterclass in Mediterranean living. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

6. Day 6

   Cagliari

   Arrive 07:30Depart 14:00

   Italy

   

   Cagliari, Sardinia's sun-drenched capital overlooking the Gulf of Angels, has absorbed three thousand years of Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Pisan, and Spanish ambitions into a layered and deeply compelling Mediterranean city — where the flamingo-fringed salt lagoons stretching to the city's western edge create one of Europe's most surreal urban vistas. The Castello quarter's medieval ramparts enclose a cathedral, Pisan towers, and panoramic terraces that survey the entire city and coastline, while the Marina district below offers some of the finest bottarga pasta and fresh tuna in Italy. Visit May through September for beach perfection; the prehistoric Nuraghe Su Nuraxi at Barumini, a UNESCO Wonder, is an hour's drive north.

7. Day 7

   Mahon

   Arrive 13:00Depart 20:00

   Spain

   

   Mahón commands one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural harbours, a fjord-like inlet on Menorca that captivated British admirals, Phoenician traders, and Roman generals in turn — its Georgian townhouses and gin distilleries speaking eloquently to centuries of contested heritage. Explore the clifftop old town's baroque Santa María church with its 3,200-pipe organ, then cross the water to the imposing fortress of La Mola for sweeping harbour views. The island's prized caldereta de langosta, a slow-simmered lobster stew, is best savoured at the fishing village of Fornells. Visit between May and June or September and October for warmth without the summer crowds.

8. Day 8

   Tarragona

   Arrive 12:00Depart 20:00

   Spain

   

   Tarragona, a historic Catalonian port city, is renowned for its Roman ruins and vibrant local life. Must-do experiences include exploring the ancient Roman amphitheater and indulging in local dishes like calçots and fideuà. The best time to visit is during the spring and early autumn, when the weather is mild and the city is alive with cultural festivities.

9. Day 9

   Tarragona

   Arrive 07:00

   Spain

   

   Tarragona, a historic Catalonian port city, is renowned for its Roman ruins and vibrant local life. Must-do experiences include exploring the ancient Roman amphitheater and indulging in local dishes like calçots and fideuà. The best time to visit is during the spring and early autumn, when the weather is mild and the city is alive with cultural festivities.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Stateroom

Outside

193 sq ftMax 2D

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A window and panoramic glazed swing door

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4

Outside

193 sq ftMax 21

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5

Outside

193 sq ftMax 22

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

Outside

193 sq ftMax 23

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+10

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

290 sq ftMax 2DS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV An armchair and a sofa (167 x 70 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 5 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+13

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Owner's Suite

Suite

484 sq ftMax 2OS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A living/dining room with a sofa, armchair, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar A private 9 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+13

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Prestige Deck 5 Suite

suite

4

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

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Prestige Suite Deck 6

Suite

398 sq ftMax 45

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, a second TV, and a sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+10

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Superior Stateroom

Suite

226 sq ftMax 36

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11

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