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Le Dumont D'Urville, 10 Night 5th Opera Festival at Sea ex Venice, Italy to Nice, France

Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 10 Night 5th Opera Festival at Sea ex Venice, Italy to Nice, France
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Venice, Italy onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 22 Jun 2026
Cruise Description During an exceptional 11-day musical cruise aboard Le Dumont d’Urville, in partnership with Radio Classique and with the artistic director Alain Duault as special guest, sail these mythical waters to discover the natural treasures and cultural gems of the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts.

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, admire the charms of the mythical village of Portofino; explore Lecce, known as the Florence of Southern Italy, from Otranto; or set off from Taormina to climb the mythical Mount Etna. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments.

From Venice, La Serenissima, you will sail to Ravenna. Capital of the Roman Empire in the 5th century, the city bears witness to a thousand-year-old history where Roman and Byzantine cultures mingled and which can be seen today inside the city's religious buildings through its ancient mosaics.

After a stop in Ancona, you will set a course for the Puglia region and stop in Otranto. Inhabited since ancient times, the medieval town is now a very pleasant seaside resort whose history can be discovered by wandering through the narrow streets of the old town.

You will then head to Taormina, overlooking Etna’s blanket of snow. Its streets will lead you to its famed ancient Greek theatre, where the quality of the acoustics is exceptional.

You will then stop at Porto Santo Stefano, a town built along a hillside and surrounded by a 17th century fortress, before sailing on to Amalfi and its coast, which are magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched between sky and sea, Amalfi presents amazing landscapes.

Your cruise will continue along the Tuscan shoreline to Livorno, a port city famous for its Renaissance fortifications. The Little Venice district, as it is known, offers a picturesque setting in which to enjoy fish and seafood.

Finally, your adventure along Italy’s shoreline will continue in Portofino. Built in a natural harbour protected by a pine forest, it is a picturesque and lively port that has successfully retained its authenticity and traditions.

Your cruise will end in Nice, the capital of the French Riviera.
Sailing Dates
22 Jun 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $20,220 AU $13,730
PR4 AU $21,300 AU $14,450
PR5 AU $22,370 AU $15,160
PR6 AU $23,660 AU $16,020
DS3 AU $38,500 AU $25,910 AU $13,320
DS4 AU $38,500 AU $25,910 AU $13,320
DS5 AU $38,500 AU $25,910 AU $13,320
PS5 AU $42,810 AU $28,780 AU $14,760
PS6 AU $43,880 AU $29,500 AU $15,120
PV5 AU $46,020 AU $30,930 AU $15,830
PV6 AU $46,020 AU $30,930 AU $15,830
GD6 AU $55,710 AU $37,380 AU $19,060
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
22 Jun 2026 Venice, Italy 6:00 PM
23 Jun 2026 Ravenna, Italy 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
24 Jun 2026 Ancona, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
25 Jun 2026 At Sea    
26 Jun 2026 Otranto, Italy 7:00 AM 1:30 PM
27 Jun 2026 Taormina, Sicily 8:30 AM 2:00 PM
28 Jun 2026 Amalfi, Italy 7:30 AM 6:30 PM
29 Jun 2026 Porto Santo Stefano, Italy 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
30 Jun 2026 Livorno, (Florence, Pisa) Italy 7:00 AM 9:30 PM
1 Jul 2026 Portofino, Italy 7:30 AM 7:00 PM
2 Jul 2026 Nice, France 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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