Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Dumont d'Urville September 27-October 5 2028 EU270928 Cruise & Offers
Venice (Italy) to Valletta (Malta)
Review Sailing the Adriatic: Treasures of Eastern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys, voyage EU270928, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
September 27, 2028 to October 5, 2028 · Voyage EU270928
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 27, 2028Venice (Italy)
Destination overview
Proud and eternal, Venice has reigned on its lagoon ever since the 6th century. You may think you know this city before even setting foot here. You will inevitably fall in love with the charm of the innumerable treasures of the Serenissima: Saint Mark’s square, the basilica , Doges palace, the Grand Canal and the gondolas.
- Day 1 · September 27, 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 2
September 28, 2028Venice
Destination overview
Proud and eternal, Venice has reigned on its lagoon ever since the 6th century. You may think you know this city before even setting foot here. You will inevitably fall in love with the charm of the innumerable treasures of the Serenissima: Saint Mark’s square, the basilica , Doges palace, the Grand Canal and the gondolas.
- Day 2 · September 28, 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 3
September 29, 2028Ravenna
Destination overview
Linked to the Adriatic Sea by a canal, the city of Ravenna and its countless monuments offer you a rich journey back in time. Roman and Byzantine cultures intermingle here, and the fruits of this history adorn the interiors of the cityﾒs religious buildings: the abundance of classical mosaics is the most stunning witness to Ravennaﾒs glorious past.
- Day 3 · September 29, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 21:00
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
September 30, 2028Ancona
Destination overview
Situated on the promontory of Monte Conero, Ancona , the capital of the Marche region, offers visitors all the charm of a typical Italian historical city. Founded by the Greeks in 390 BC and conquered by Julius Caesar in 49 BC, Ancona has a long history that was very much.
- Day 4 · September 30, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:30
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
October 1, 2028Bari
Destination overview
Extending out along a fertile plain facing the Adriatic Sea amid infinite landscapes sculpted by the water and wind, Bari bears the traces of the peoples which, over the centuries, have conquered it, settled it, or simply visited it fleetingly before making their way to faraway lands.
- Day 5 · October 1, 2028Arrival 12:00 · 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 6
October 2, 2028Otranto
Destination overview
Located in the Apulia region, Otranto is the easternmost transalpine town. Behind its medieval ramparts, you will taste the sweetlife of Salento, the “heel on Italy’s boot”. Inhabited since Antiquity, Otrante has today become a very pleasant seaside town. Yet its history is still visible as you meander through the little streets of its old centre.
- Day 6 · October 2, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 14:00
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
October 3, 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 7 · October 3, 2028Arrival 09:00 · 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 8
October 4, 2028Syracuse, Sicily
Destination overview
Its undulating rocky coastline, the endless sandy beaches, the menacing form of Mount Etna which surveys its island like a patriarch, the flowery gardens on the hillside... Sicily lays out its varied landscapes like a shopkeeper displays his wares. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 8 · October 4, 2028Arrival 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 9
October 5, 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 9 · October 5, 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
Venice (Italy) to Valletta (Malta) aboard Le Dumont d'Urville
On September 27-October 5 2028, Le Dumont d'Urville sails 8 nights from Venice (Italy) to Valletta (Malta). Sailing the Adriatic: Treasures of Eastern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys brings together Venice, Ravenna, Ancona, Bari, 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.
Personalized cruise planning with PONANT
Ask Deluxe Cruises about Le Dumont d'Urville Voyage EU270928
Considering the September 27-October 5, 2028 Le Dumont d'Urville sailing, Voyage EU270928? A Deluxe Cruises specialist can verify this itinerary's current status and availability and assist with stateroom or suite selection and deck location, fare and inclusion comparisons, eligible offers, available amenities, and personalized planning.
We may have access to eligible pricing and amenities that are not displayed online. Before placing a deposit, ask us to compare a current like-for-like offer and review the value we can confirm for your requested sailing with PONANT.
Comparable offers must be current and verifiable for the same ship or program, departure, accommodation category, fare terms, and inclusions. All fares, offers, and amenities are subject to eligibility, availability, and terms set by PONANT.