Ocean cruises

Classical, contemporary… Step into the dance on a unique cruise, in partnership with the Opéra national de Paris, in the presence of Étoile Roxane Stojanov, accompanied by five dancers from the company. Dance will be the guiding thread of the journey, with numerous events centered around this art form, including two one-hour performances ashore in Calvi and Porto Ercole, as well as unique opportunities to meet the dancers. A cultural voyage where heritage and creation engage in dialogue at the heart of Mediterranean landscapes.

From the pearl of the French Riviera, set sail on a 9-day cruise in the Mediterranean. Aboard Le Boréal, discover the Isle of Beauty and the captivating shores of northwest Italy during an unforgettable trip.

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, dive into the teeming waters of the wild Revellata peninsula at the gates of Calvi, discover the Villa Dei Mulini, Napoleon’s former winter residence in Portoferraio, or set off to discover the captivating nature of Portofino. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

From Nice, set sail for Calvi in the heart of the Balagne region. Between steep peaks and sublime beaches with turquoise waters, experience a wild and authentic Corsica. Further south, Propriano amazes with its rich history and surprises with its incredible beauty. Here, the coastline edging the scrubland, with its distinctly Mediterranean scents, alternates between long sandy beaches and breathtaking coves.

Le Boréal will then stop at Porto Ercole, a charming village with colourful houses, on the Monte Argentario peninsula. Here, you will have the possibility of meeting fisherman from the Orbetello Lagoon as well as local producers. The peninsula’s rolling and lush landscapes will also provide you with opportunities for magnificent hikes. Opposite the peninsula, the island of Giglio stands before you. On this mountainous land covered by garrigue on which pine forests and vineyards grow, fine sandy beaches and hidden coves compose a landscape in which the emerald sea serves as a setting for wild nature.

After a port of call at Portoferraio, a small corner of paradise on the island of Elba, where Napoleon spent many days in exile, stop 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.

At the foot of the mountains of Cap Corse and the Agriates desert, the beauty of the landscapes gives this ancient Genoese city a picture-postcard appearance.  

Your cruise will end in Nice, famous for its never-ending riviera.

Explore the western coast of Australia at the pace of sovereign nature. Wild beaches, turquoise waters, isolated islets and coral reefs sketch out unique panoramas, providing veritable refuge for a multitude of species. In this end of the world, a long-standing secret, national parks, a marine park, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and strings of islands shelter rare fauna, such as sea lions or sharks. From one port of call to the next, far from the beaten path, in a Zodiac, during hikes and swims, take the pulse of this vibrant land teeming with life, marked by the stories and petroglyphs of the First Nations.

Sailing a yacht into the fjords of Norway and Iceland is an unforgettable bucket-list experience. Once ashore, explore the beautifully preserved Old Town of Stavanger and stroll the cobblestones of Haugesund to visit Karmsund Folk Museum, where exhibits illuminate what life was like 150 years ago. In Geirangerfjord, kayak by waterfalls cascading from the cliffs, and hike to the top of Mount Aksla in downtown Ålesund for a view towards the Sunnmøre Alps.