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L'Austral, 7 Night From Malta to the Adriatic coast ex Valletta, Malta to Venice, Italy

Cruise L'Austral, 7 Night From Malta to the Adriatic coast ex Valletta, Malta to Venice, Italy
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Valletta, Malta onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 01 Aug 2025
Cruise Description Kid Explorers Club in partnership with MAUD FONTENOY FOUNDATION.

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 ship will leave Valletta, the capital of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta and set sail towards Sicily. In Taormina, the streets will lead you to the impressive ancient theatre, where the quality of the acoustics is exceptional. And as a constant backdrop: the majestic Mount Etna!

Then, L’Austral will call at Otranto, a town located in the magnificent Puglia region and will reach Montenegro and the city of Kotor. Nestled in a bay surrounded by wooded mountains, its old town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its medieval architecture.

You will then head to the aptly named “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Surrounded by medieval ramparts, its terracotta-tiled roofs, its palaces, cloisters and fountains are bound to impress you and will plunge you into the heart of Croatian history.

Following a port of call in the picturesque port of Hvar, you will continue to sail along the Dalmatian coastlines to Dubrovnik. Sitting high on a rocky outcrop, its old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, watches the world go by.

You will sail along the coast before finishing your exploration of the Croatian coastlines with visits of Hvar and Rovinj.

As a grand finale, your voyage will draw an end in Venice the Serenissima and its lagoon. Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal and the palaces along the canals will be your last stops on an unforgettable cruise.
Sailing Dates
01 Aug 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $12,800 AU $6,660 AU $3,590
DEL AU $8,970 AU $7,020
PR4 AU $9,450 AU $7,390
PR5 AU $9,940 AU $7,760
PR6 AU $10,500 AU $8,200
DS6 AU $17,070 AU $13,250
PS5 AU $18,960 AU $14,710 AU $7,610
PS6 AU $19,450 AU $15,080 AU $7,800
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
1 Aug 2025 Valletta, Malta 6:00 PM
2 Aug 2025 Taormina, Sicily 7:00 AM 1:30 PM
3 Aug 2025 Otranto, Italy 8:30 AM 2:00 PM
4 Aug 2025 Kotor, Montenegro 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
5 Aug 2025 Dubrovnik, Croatia 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
6 Aug 2025 Hvar, Croatia 7:00 AM 6:30 PM
7 Aug 2025 Rovinj, Croatia 12:00 PM 6:30 PM
8 Aug 2025 Venice, Italy 7:30 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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