Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Bougainville August 29-September 7 2028 EG290828 Cruise & Offers
Nice (France) to Valletta (Malta)
Review Isle of Beauty, Italian Shores & Malta, voyage EG290828, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
August 29, 2028 to September 7, 2028 · Voyage EG290828
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
August 29, 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 · August 29, 2028Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
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 2
August 30, 2028Portofino
Destination overview
Portofino curves around a small Ligurian harbor lined with pastel houses, cafés and fishing boats. Paths climb through Mediterranean vegetation toward viewpoints, historic churches and Castello Brown. The village's compact waterfront and wooded headland create one of the Italian Riviera's most recognizable and elegant coastal settings.
- Day 2 · August 30, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 21:30
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.
Days 3 & 4
August 31, 2028 & September 1, 2028Saint-Florent, Corsica
Destination overview
In the hollow of one of the most beautiful gulfs of the Mediterranean to which it owes its name, Saint-Florent is an ancient Genoese city whose citadel dominates the bay with its circular architecture. A link between the mountains of Upper Corsica and the Agriates desert , the fishing village has become a renowned seaside resort.
- Day 3 · August 31, 2028Arrival 21:30
- Day 4 · September 1, 2028Departure 21:30
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
September 2, 2028Portoferraio, Elba
Destination overview
In the elbow of a creek on the northern coastline of Elba Island, a small corner of paradise awaits in the form of Portoferraio. As you approach its coastlines, you will make out the powerful and majestic contours of its Medici fortresses.
- Day 5 · September 2, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 21:30
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
September 3, 2028Giglio
Destination overview
On the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the small island of Giglio is home to a concentration of all of Tuscany’s secrets and beauty. Fine sandy beaches and hidden coves compose a landscape in which the emerald sea serves as a setting for wild nature.
- Day 6 · September 3, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 20:00
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 7
September 4, 2028At sea
Destination overview
These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.
- Day 7 · September 4, 2028No port clock time published
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 8
September 5, 2028Lipari, Aeolian Islands
Destination overview
Of the seven Aeolian islands, this is the largest and the most populated. Lying off the north coast of Sicily, in the Tyrrhenian sea, Lipari is one of UNESCO’s marvellous World Heritage sites. Its lava stone quarries and obsidian flow of Rocce Rosse are indications of its volcanic nature.
- Day 8 · September 5, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 20:00
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 9
September 6, 2028Taormina, Sicily
Destination overview
Located on Sicily’s eastern coast, in the province of Messina, the seaside town of Taormina is Sicily’s Saint-Tropez, boasting heritage sites, secluded beaches and luxury shopping. You can visit its medieval centre, suspended 300 metres above sea level, where terraces offer a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Day 9 · September 6, 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 10
September 7, 2028Valletta
Destination overview
The whole of the Maltese capital Valletta is UNESCO World Heritage listed and occupies a peninsula in the north-east of the island. From the fountain of Tritons to Saint-Elme fort, there are as many majestic streets as there are narrow staircase vennels to explore.
- Day 10 · September 7, 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 Valletta (Malta) aboard Le Bougainville
On August 29-September 7 2028, Le Bougainville sails 9 nights from Nice (France) to Valletta (Malta). Isle of Beauty, Italian Shores & Malta brings together Portofino, Saint-Florent, Corsica, Portoferraio, Elba, 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 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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