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Le Dumont d'Urville August 3-11 2026 EU030826 Cruise & Offers

Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain)

Voyage EU030826 | 9 days DatesAugust 3-11 2026 Duration8 nights ShipLe Dumont d'Urville

Review Corsica, Sardinia & Iberian shores, voyage EU030826, as a preserved itinerary reference with an explicit source-status note.

Source status: Archive/source review: this departure was present in the prior official snapshot but not in the current official feed. It is retained for continuity; availability is unverified and no cancellation claim is being made.

Published itinerary route sequence for Corsica, Sardinia & Iberian shores aboard Le Dumont d'Urville, Voyage EU030826
Published itinerary routeCorsica, Sardinia & Iberian shores · Voyage EU030826Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain) · Schematic route sequence; not for navigation.

August 3, 2026 to August 11, 2026 · Voyage EU030826

Ports & shore experiences

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Day 1
August 3, 2026
NiceThe Mediterranean

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 3, 2026Departure 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 2
August 4, 2026
Calvi, CorsicaThe Mediterranean

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 2 · August 4, 2026Arrival 07:00 · 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
August 5, 2026
Ajaccio, CorsicaThe Mediterranean

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 3 · August 5, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00

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
August 5, 2026
Sanguinaires IslandsThe Mediterranean

Destination overview

Made up of the pointe de la Parata and the Sanguinaires Islands the Sanguinaires archipelago was named Grand Site de France in 2017. At this exceptional site made up of four rocky volcanic islands, Mezu Mare is the largest. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.

  • Day 3 · August 5, 2026Arrival 18:00 · 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 4
August 6, 2026
Bonifacio, CorsicaThe Mediterranean

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 4 · August 6, 2026Arrival 07:00 · 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 5
August 7, 2026
Alghero, SardiniaThe Mediterranean

Destination overview

Located on the north-west coast of Sardinia, Alghero offers you traces of Sardinian culture combined with vestiges from a Catalan past. Here, many inhabitants speak the Algherese dialect, a variant of Catalan, as well as Catalan itself. A walk along the well-preserved medieval ramparts will give you a panoramic view of the town.

  • Day 5 · August 7, 2026Arrival 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 6
August 8, 2026
Mahon, Balearic IslandsThe Mediterranean

Destination overview

You will be welcomed by the colourful houses of Mahon , its narrow streets and pretty squares that appear as you stroll around this richly contrasting city. Mahon reveals its different neighbourhoods, alternating between monuments, villas and white buildings. Discover the Santa Maria church , a building of neo-gothic inspiration, rebuilt in the 18th Century.

  • Day 6 · August 8, 2026Arrival 12:00 · 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 7
August 9, 2026
Ibiza, Balearic IslandsThe Mediterranean

Destination overview

The emblematic island of the Balearics , “the white island” was a haven for European artistic bohemians from the 1930s and a paradise for hippies in search of authenticity in the 1960s. It has been a giant nightclub for gilded youth since the 1990s.

  • Day 7 · August 9, 2026Arrival 12:00 · Departure 23:00

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 8
August 10, 2026
ValenciaThe Mediterranean

Destination overview

Valencia - the city of Art and Sciences. Two hearts beat in this Spanish city: one is modern, avantgarde and almost futuristic; the other is more provincial, more traditional and nostalgic. Valencia has the temperament of a great Mediterranean city whose wide avenues form a border around the old town.

  • Day 8 · August 10, 2026Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00

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
August 11, 2026
BarcelonaThe 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 9 · August 11, 2026Arrival 07:00

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 Barcelona (Spain) aboard Le Dumont d'Urville

On August 3-11 2026, Le Dumont d'Urville sails 8 nights from Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain). Corsica, Sardinia & Iberian shores brings together Calvi, Corsica, Ajaccio, Corsica, Sanguinaires Islands, Bonifacio, Corsica, 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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Le Dumont d'Urville | Voyage EU030826 | August 3-11, 2026 | 8 nights Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain)

Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Dumont d'Urville August 3-11 2026: is Voyage EU030826 right for you?

This 9-day voyage aboard Le Dumont d'Urville sails Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain), with calls including Nice, Calvi, Ajaccio, and Sanguinaires Islands. Voyage EU030826 is preserved locally but was not found in the latest verified voyage-search dataset, so current availability must be reconfirmed. 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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Questions travelers ask

Why book Le Dumont d'Urville Voyage EU030826 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage EU030826, 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 EU030826?

For the August 3-11 2026 Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain), 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 Dumont d'Urville Voyage EU030826?

For the August 3-11 2026 Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain) sailing aboard Le Dumont d'Urville: 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 Dumont d'Urville Voyage EU030826?

For the August 3-11 2026 Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain) sailing aboard Le Dumont d'Urville: 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 Dumont d'Urville Voyage EU030826, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the August 3-11 2026 Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain) sailing aboard Le Dumont d'Urville: 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 Dumont d'Urville for Voyage EU030826?

For the August 3-11 2026 Nice (France) to Barcelona (Spain) sailing aboard Le Dumont d'Urville: 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 Dumont d'Urville's verified headline statistics?
184Guests
92Staterooms
118Crew
131 m / 430 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this August itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this August 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 Dumont d'Urville?
  • 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 Dumont d'Urville 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 Dumont d'Urville 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 EU030826 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Dumont d'Urville?
  • 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 EU030826: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Dumont d'Urville 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 Dumont d'Urville?
  • 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 Dumont d'Urville Voyage EU030826?

For flights to Nice (France) before this Le Dumont d'Urville cruise and home from Barcelona (Spain) after Voyage EU030826, 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.

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