Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
L'Austral October 5-12 2028 AU051028 Cruise & Offers
Nice (France) to Tarragona (Spain)
Review 7th Opera Festival at Sea, voyage AU051028, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
October 5, 2028 to October 12, 2028 · Voyage AU051028
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
October 5, 2028Nice
Destination overview
Capital of the Cote d’Azur , Nice is surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills and mountains that protects it from the wind. You will probably want to explore the Promenade des Anglais, where you can sit on one of the famous blue chairs laid out opposite the baie des Anges.
- Day 1 · October 5, 2028Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
October 6, 2028Ajaccio, Corsica
Destination overview
Birth town of Napoleon Bonaparte, Ajaccio occupies a privileged location on the Île de Beauté. Rich in history and culture, the old “imperial city” is imbibed with the memory of this son of the soil. His presence is tangible, from the citadel to the imperial chapel, without forgetting the statues of the emperor in several of the city’s squares.
- Day 2 · October 6, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 3
October 7, 2028Calvi, Corsica
Destination overview
Nestled on a rocky spur in the north-west of Corsica, the port of Calvi offers its whiteness between two sapphire-coloured bays. Capital of the Balagne region, the Genoese city benefits from an exceptional natural setting between the abrupt relief of the central chain, fertile hills and long sandy beaches.
- Day 3 · October 7, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 4
October 8, 2028Cassis
Destination overview
A discreet outpost of the glittering French Riviera, the port of Cassis masterfully plays its Provençal music. Between the stunning calanques coves and Cap Canaille , the town stretches out with charming southern houses, their blinds repainted countless times, while the port exudes such a sunny and recognisable feeling, giving everything here a festive spirit.
- Day 4 · October 8, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 5
October 9, 2028Marseille
Destination overview
The oldest harbour in France, Marseille is the city where PONANT has chosen to set up its company headquarters. Heart vibrating in its setting of Mediterranean Calanques, it reveals its raw and authentic beauty, made up of a thousand influences and cultures which, over the centuries, have made up its wealth.
- Day 5 · October 9, 2028Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 6
October 10, 2028Port-Vendres
Destination overview
The coastal town of Port-Vendres stands proudly in the heart of the Roussillon region. In the curve of a sheltered bay, Port-Vendres offers a unique blend of historic heritage and exceptional natural scenery. The 17th-century fortifications, erected by Vauban, bear witness to its strategic importance to the defence of France.
- Day 6 · October 10, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
October 11, 2028Rosas
Destination overview
Lying between sea and mountains, the seaside resort of Rosas is part of the province of Girona in Spain, in central Costa Brava . You will be charmed by the historic Renaissance citadel , as well as the wide sandy beaches and coves with their crystal-clear waters on the edge of the town.
- Day 7 · October 11, 2028Arrival 09:15 · Departure 17:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 8
October 12, 2028Tarragona
Destination overview
Tarragona is situated on the Costa Dorada, in the south of Spain’s Catalonia region. Known as Tarraco in Roman times, the city boasts very important archaeological and architectural vestiges that are magnificently well preserved. These earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2000.
- Day 8 · October 12, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Nice (France) to Tarragona (Spain) aboard L'Austral
On October 5-12 2028, L'Austral sails 7 nights from Nice (France) to Tarragona (Spain). 7th Opera Festival at Sea brings together Ajaccio, Corsica, Calvi, Corsica, Cassis, Marseille, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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