Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Nice

   Depart 18:00

   France

   

   The port of Nice is a vibrant gateway to the French Riviera, offering a rich tapestry of history, stunning architecture, and delectable local cuisine. Must-do experiences include savoring local specialties at the bustling Cours Saleya Market and exploring the charming streets of Vieux Nice. The best time to visit is during the spring and early fall when the weather is mild and the city is alive with cultural festivities.

2. Day 2

   Saint Florent (Corsica - France)

   Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00

   France

   

   Saint-Florent is Corsica's elegant northern harbor town, set in a sheltered gulf with a Genoese citadel, Pisan Romanesque cathedral, and access to the pristine beaches of the Désert des Agriates—Europe's most unspoiled coastline. Must-dos include boat trips to Plage de Saleccia, tasting Patrimonio wines, and dining on Corsican seafood at waterfront terraces. May through October offers the best conditions, with June and September ideal.

3. Day 3

   Ajaccio

   Arrive 08:30Depart 16:30

   France

   

   Ajaccio, the vibrant capital of Corsica, enchants visitors with its rich history as Napoleon's birthplace and its stunning coastal views. Don't miss trying local delicacies like figatellu and brocciu, and explore the nearby picturesque villages. The best season to visit is during the mild spring or fall months, when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are fewer.

4. Day 4

   Mantes-la-Jolie

   Arrive 08:30Depart 16:00

   France

   

   Mantes-la-Jolie is a captivating port town in France, steeped in history and characterized by its stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Must-do experiences include indulging in local dishes like coq au vin and visiting the lively weekly market. The best season to visit is spring, when the town bursts into bloom, offering an inviting backdrop for exploration.

5. Day 5

   Bonifacio

   Depart 23:59

   France

   

   Bonifacio is a dramatically cliff-perched medieval citadel at Corsica's southern tip, where Genoese ramparts tower above a fjord-like natural harbour in the turquoise Strait of Bonifacio. Visitors should descend the vertiginous Escalier du Roi d'Aragon carved into the limestone cliffs and take a boat excursion to the pristine Lavezzi archipelago nature reserve for world-class snorkelling among sculpted granite formations. The ideal window is June or September, when the Mediterranean light is at its most luminous and the narrow streets of the haute ville remain blissfully uncrowded.

6. Day 6

   Bonifacio

   Arrive 10:45Depart 19:45

   France

   

   Bonifacio is a dramatically cliff-perched medieval citadel at Corsica's southern tip, where Genoese ramparts tower above a fjord-like natural harbour in the turquoise Strait of Bonifacio. Visitors should descend the vertiginous Escalier du Roi d'Aragon carved into the limestone cliffs and take a boat excursion to the pristine Lavezzi archipelago nature reserve for world-class snorkelling among sculpted granite formations. The ideal window is June or September, when the Mediterranean light is at its most luminous and the narrow streets of the haute ville remain blissfully uncrowded.

7. Day 7

   Calvi

   Arrive 08:30Depart 18:00

   France

   

   Calvi is Corsica's jewel-box port town where a commanding Genoese citadel overlooks the Mediterranean's finest urban beach — four miles of white sand lapped by Caribbean-clear water beneath snow-capped mountains. Visit June or September via Ponant or Explora Journeys for citadel walks, Corsican wild boar and brocciu cheese, and the essential paradox of an island that is French by law but entirely its own in character.

8. Day 8

   Nice

   Arrive 08:00

   France

   

   The port of Nice is a vibrant gateway to the French Riviera, offering a rich tapestry of history, stunning architecture, and delectable local cuisine. Must-do experiences include savoring local specialties at the bustling Cours Saleya Market and exploring the charming streets of Vieux Nice. The best time to visit is during the spring and early fall when the weather is mild and the city is alive with cultural festivities.

Cabin Categories

Alizés Prestige Stateroom with balcony

Balcony

172 sq ftMax 2AP

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A glazed panoramic swing door

Air ConditioningBathDouble or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerRoom Service Available+7

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Alizés Stateroom with balcony

balcony

A

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 glazed panoramic swing door A private 4 m² balconycustomizable

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Mistral Prestige Stateroom

Outside

172 sq ftMax 2MP

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 One round porthole

Air ConditioningDouble or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+6

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Mistral Stateroom

Outside

150 sq ftMax 2M

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 One round porthole

Air ConditioningBathDouble or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)+7

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Alizés Privilege Suite with balcony

suite

APS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket on arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa bed (160 x 190 cm), two armchairs A bathroom with two showers A panoramic window and a glazed panoramic swing door A private 9 m² balcony with four armchairs

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Grand Privilège Alizés Suite with balcony

suite

GPAS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket on arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day Two king-size beds (180 x 200 cm) or four single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa bed (160 x 190 cm), two armchairs, and second TV Two bathrooms: one with two showers and one with one shower Two one-hour spa care per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer Two rectangular panoramic portholes and two panoramic swing French doors A private 13 m² balcony with four armchairs

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Mistral Junior Suite

Suite

226 sq ftMax 2MJ

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 lounge area with sofa bed (170 x 70 cm), armchair Two round portholes

Air ConditioningBathDouble or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)+7

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Mistral Prestige Suite

Suite

290 sq ftMax 2MPS

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 lounge area with sofa bed (170 x 70 cm), armchair Two round portholes

Air ConditioningBathDouble or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)+7

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Owner Suite with balcony

suite

OS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Private return transfer Champagne and fruit basket on 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 armchair, a sofa bed (160 x 190 cm) A dining area for 4 people Room service for breakfast, lunch and diner A bathroom with two showers A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer A glazed panoramic swing door and three portholes A private 9 m² balcony with two armchairs

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