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Le Ponant, 7 Night Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant ex Nice, France Return

Cruise Le Ponant, 7 Night Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant ex Nice, France Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Ponant
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Nice, France onboard Le Ponant
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 05 Sep 2026
Cruise Description Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht. The finest travel address on the waters of the world.

“Eternity. It is the sea mingled with the sun”, according to a poem by Rimbaud. Whether you are a lover of the sea or a curious traveller, experience once again the indescribable joy of navigating under sail, bathed by the wind and sea spray, surrounded by the elements. Take your place aboard Le Ponant, a majestic three-mast yacht with elegant lines and an interior design created by the Jean-Philippe Nuel studio to be a warm and intimate setting with a very distinctive personality. As if you were on your very own yacht, match your inner tempo to the boat’s subtle oscillations and savour the freedom of living in the moment, being fully present for your trip.

Aboard its emblematic yacht, PONANT is reshaping the contours of cruising and invites you to experience a new way of discovering the wonderful Corsican shores. Departing from Nice, between wild paradises and heavenly beaches, iconic ports of call and private moments, the very essence of the Isle of Beauty will reveal itself.

As you are carried by the wind from one cape to the other, discover the multiple facets of the island. To the north, in Calvi or Saint Florent, the craggy terrain of the Balagne region and Cap Corse stretch out towards the sea. There, under the watchful eye of emblematic summits and of shores eroded by sea spray, the historic citadels and the villages clinging to the heady maquis invite you to immerse yourself in this still-unspoiled natural environment.

Slowly, the south of the island and its idyllic beaches will beckon you. Drawn by the spellbinding song of these sandy sirens, you will heed the call at full sail. On the way, the stunning spectacle of the archipelago formed by Pointe de la Parata and the Sanguinaires Islands indicates the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio. This long line of crests seems to extend the coast like a backbone and, for a moment, your vessel, and perhaps even time, seem brought to a standstill.

You will then set a course towards the southern tip of the Isle of Beauty, to uncover its dreamy scenery. In the Bay of Sant’Amanza, the azure Mediterranean and its fish-rich waters merge with the different varieties of plants and shrubs warmed by the sun, inviting you to refocus on what is truly important. With your senses awakened, you will then sail towards the incredible landscape offered by Bonifacio and the fortress with winding streets suspended on its ivory cliffs.

In the bay of Roccapina, on the beach of Erbaghju, the iconic Domaine de Murtoli emerges. Nestled between fragrant scrubland and turquoise sea, shielded from prying eyes, this unique hotel destination invites you to celebrate the Corsican way of life at its most vibrant and generous.

The activities, designed for you and with you, create possibilities for returning to what is essential, in a setting conducive to contemplation.

At your own pace, immerse yourself in wild and stunning panoramas, away from the crowds, and enjoy moments spent in harmony with nature.

*The activities on offer will be confirmed on board by the captain according to the weather conditions, the itinerary and the cruise plan.
Sailing Dates
05 Sep 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
MG AU $25,540 AU $17,200
MGP AU $26,820 AU $18,050
JS AU $34,510 AU $23,180
SB AU $39,640 AU $26,600
SBP AU $40,150 AU $26,940
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Sep 2026 Nice, France 6:00 PM
6 Sep 2026 St Florent, France 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
7 Sep 2026 Ajaccio, Corsica. FR 8:30 AM 4:30 PM
8 Sep 2026 Santa Amanza, Corsica 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
9 Sep 2026 Bonifacio, Corsica. FR 11:00 PM
10 Sep 2026 Domaine de Murtoli, Corsica 10:45 AM 7:45 PM
11 Sep 2026 Calvi, Corsica 8:30 AM 6:00 PM
12 Sep 2026 Nice, France 8:00 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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