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Le Champlain September 23-October 1 2026 EC230926 Cruise & Offers

Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy)

Voyage EC230926 | 9 days DatesSeptember 23-October 1 2026 Duration8 nights ShipLe Champlain

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Official PONANT route mapSouthern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys · Voyage EC230926Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy)

September 23, 2026 to October 1, 2026 · Voyage EC230926

Ports & shore experiences

Select a destination to review every published call date, verified timing, an original route-specific overview, and only the shore experiences PONANT associates with this exact voyage and stop.

Day 1
September 23, 2026BarcelonaThe Mediterranean

Destination overview

Located on the seashore between the mountains of Montjuïc and Tibidabo, Barcelona offers its many visitors a perfect blend of tradition and modernism. Truly an open-air museum, the “prodigious town” reveals an astonishing range of artistic treasures and museums, combining Roman ruins, medieval districts and a number of avant-garde elements from the 20 th Century.

  • Day 1 · September 23, 2026Departure 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
September 24, 2026SèteFrance

Destination overview

The port of S ète, referred to by locals as the "Venice of Languedoc" because of its many canals, is a resort town known for its beaches and a thriving center of art. It’s also the gateway to nearby treasures of the Occitanie, including N îmes, home to an exquisitely.

  • Day 2 · September 24, 2026Arrival 08:00 · Departure 19:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Historic Waterways of Languedoc · 4h30 · Published as included · UNESCO Site · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 2
  • Carcassonne: Quintessential Medieval City · 8h00 · Published as included · UNESCO Site · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 4
  • Montpelier & Chateau de Flaugergues · 5h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 3
September 25, 2026MarseilleFrance

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 3 · September 25, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Avignon and Chateauneuf · 8h00 · Published as included · UNESCO Site · Culture & Heritage · Food & Wine · PONANT difficulty marker 4
  • Highlights of Marseille & Aix-en-Provence · 4h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
  • Arles and Les Baux · 8h00 · Published as included · UNESCO Site · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 4
September 26, 2026NiceFrance

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 4 · September 26, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 20:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Antibes & The Picasso Museum · 4h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 3
  • Nice's Old Town & Wine Tasting · 4h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Food & Wine · PONANT difficulty marker 3
  • St.-Paul-de-Vence and the Maeght Foundation · 5h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 4
  • Medieval Eze & Exotic Gardens · 4h00 · Published as included · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 4
Day 5
September 27, 2026Santa Margherita LigureItaly

Destination overview

The resort town of Santa Margherita Ligure is ideally situated about half-way between Genoa to the northwest and the famed fishing villages of Cinque Terre to the southeast. Santa Margherita itself was an original archetype of the Italian Riviera resort, its Grand Hotels catering to the wishes of the rich.

  • Day 5 · September 27, 2026Arrival 12:00 · Departure 23:59

Verified shore experiences

  • Portofino: Heart of the Italian Riviera · 3h15 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · PONANT difficulty marker 4
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Walking Tour · 3h00 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 6
September 28, 2026Porto VenereItaly

Destination overview

Located on the magnificent chiselled coast of Liguria, to the north-west of the Italian peninsula, Portovenere is an unusual little fishing village. Clinging to the southernmost tip of the Cinque Terre National park, this charming town benefits from an exceptional location, at the mouth of the gulf of La Spezia.

  • Day 6 · September 28, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 23:59

Verified shore experiences

  • Lucca & Pisa · 9h45 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 3
  • Cinque Terre by Sea · 4h30 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 7
September 29, 2026LivornoItaly

Destination overview

On the ligurian coast, Livorno invites us to Tuscany , a charming region offering archaeological vestiges , Renaissance treasures, undulating landscapes and a pleasant way of life. When the Medicis arrived in the 16th century they developed the city, which became one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean.

  • Day 7 · September 29, 2026Arrival 07:30 · Departure 17:30

Verified shore experiences

  • Renaissance Florence · 9h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 3
  • Lucca & Pisa · 8h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 4
  • Volterra and its Etruscan Museum · 8h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 8
September 30, 2026Bonifacio, CorsicaFrance

Destination overview

The spectacular town of Bonifacio located on the very tip of southern Corsica, clings to a narrow promontory of white rock overhanging the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. You can admire its limestone cliffs hewn out by the wind, before setting off on a cultural tour of its cultural treasures.

  • Day 8 · September 30, 2026Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Bonifacio Highlights & Tasting · 3h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 3
  • Sartène · 4h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 3
  • Bonifacio by Land and Sea · 3h30 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 9
October 1, 2026Civitavecchia (Rome)Rome

Destination overview

Built on an Etruscan site, between the Tyrrhenian sea and the Monti della Tolfa, Civitavecchia respires the dolce vita. This very modern and easy going town combines art and history with panache. You can also visit superb historical sites like Fort Michelangelo or the Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi.

  • Day 9 · October 1, 2026Arrival 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

Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy) aboard Le Champlain

On September 23-October 1 2026, Le Champlain sails 8 nights from Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy). Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys brings together Sète, Marseille, Nice, Santa Margherita Ligure, 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 9 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Le Champlain | Voyage EC230926 | September 23-October 1, 2026 | 8 nights Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy)
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Champlain September 23-October 1 2026: is Voyage EC230926 right for you?

This 9-day voyage aboard Le Champlain sails Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy), with calls including Barcelona, Sète, Marseille, and Nice. Voyage EC230926 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Why book Le Champlain Voyage EC230926 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage EC230926, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage EC230926?

For the September 23-October 1 2026 Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What is included and not included on Le Champlain Voyage EC230926?

For the September 23-October 1, 2026 Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy) sailing aboard Le Champlain: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Le Champlain Voyage EC230926?

For the September 23-October 1, 2026 Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy) sailing aboard Le Champlain: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Le Champlain Voyage EC230926, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the September 23-October 1, 2026 Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy) sailing aboard Le Champlain: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Le Champlain for Voyage EC230926?

For the September 23-October 1, 2026 Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy) sailing aboard Le Champlain: The current verified record does not establish one Wi-Fi allowance, tier or device rule across the PONANT and Aqua Expeditions fleet. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact vessel and booking entitlement. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Le Champlain's verified headline statistics?
184Guests
92Staterooms
118Crew
131 m / 430 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this September itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this September itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • The published standard is casual elegance. A cocktail dress or similar evening attire is suggested for gala evenings.
  • PONANT also publishes white or black-and-white attire for the Officers evening. Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted in the gourmet restaurant at dinner.
  • Expedition voyages require practical destination-specific layers and footwear in addition to the onboard evening wardrobe.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Le Champlain?
  • Sisterships and PONANT Explorers generally publish lounges, bars, a spa or salon, fitness room, outdoor pool, theater and boutique; Explorers also publish the Blue Eye underwater lounge.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Le Champlain have?
  • PONANT publishes a fitness room across its main fleet except Spirit of Ponant; gentle exercise may be scheduled depending on the program.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Le Champlain guests expect?
  • Main-fleet rooms publish air conditioning, a safe, television and Diptyque bath products; Spirit of Ponant is an exception to the television statement.
  • Every accommodation on the PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot has a balcony. Most Sistership rooms have balconies, with seven Deck 3 exceptions; Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant use different layouts.
  • Room service is published around the clock on the main fleet, with overnight exceptions on Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant. Butler service is limited to eligible suite categories.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage EC230926 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Champlain?
  • Children under one year old are not accepted.
  • On classic voyages, children age one and older may sail, with a published maximum of five children ages one through six per voyage. Kids Club is for age four and older when offered.
  • Expedition voyages generally require age six or older; Le Commandant Charcot requires age eight or older. Children must be able to board a Zodiac independently where Zodiac operations are part of the program.
  • Parents or guardians remain responsible for children; family programming is not guaranteed on every departure.
  • The current PONANT FAQ accepts pregnancy only when the guest will not be beyond the end of the third month by cruise end.
  • Pregnant guests are not accepted on expedition cruises. These unusually restrictive rules must be reconfirmed before booking.

For Voyage EC230926: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Champlain handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • The FAQ identifies Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot as the fleet products designed for reduced mobility; exact accessible rooms are ship-specific.
  • A guest must be self-sufficient or travel with a capable companion. The captain may prevent a difficult landing, gangway transfer or Zodiac operation for safety.
  • A doctor and nurse are published across the main fleet, with Le Ponant instead using a nurse and telemedicine support; services and medication are charged.
  • Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot publish hospital facilities intended for urgent or minor treatment, not full hospital care.
  • Notify PONANT of treatment needs at reservation, complete required forms and carry an adequate supply of medication. Remote expedition evacuation can be delayed.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Le Champlain?
  • PONANT ships are non-smoking, including accommodation balconies. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Le Champlain Voyage EC230926?

For flights to Barcelona (Spain) before this Le Champlain cruise and home from Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy) after Voyage EC230926, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Le Champlain Voyage EC230926 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Le Champlain Voyage EC230926, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
  2. Step 2 — Create the account: Enter title, first name, last name, date of birth, and email; complete the security challenge and submit. Marketing consent is optional.
  3. Step 3 — Confirm and sign in: Follow the email instructions to choose a password or activate access, then sign in. Use Forgot Password with the registered email if needed.
  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Le Champlain Voyage EC230926. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
  5. Step 5 — Review released information: Use the account for upcoming and past voyages, passenger information, documents, booking or payment status, personal preferences, wishlist, and loyalty benefits currently available.

If Le Champlain Voyage EC230926 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

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