Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Ponant August 17-24 2027 PO170827 Cruise & Offers
Dubrovnik (Croatia) to Palermo, Sicily (Italy)
Review Under Sail from Puglia to Sicily, voyage PO170827, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
August 17, 2027 to August 24, 2027 · Voyage PO170827
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
August 17, 2027Dubrovnik
Destination overview
Emblem of the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik is magnificently positioned on a rocky spur. History is sovereign here, in this ancient city, now a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. You will perhaps be surprised by the proportions of La Placa, the central drag through the city.
- Day 1 · August 17, 2027Departure 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 18, 2027Monopoli
Destination overview
Perched on the Adriatic coast in Puglia, the charming small town of Monopoli blends history and authenticity. Protected by its fortified walls along the seafront and its castle, in the shade of the cathedral’s elegant bell tower, the town is bustling with fishermen who come to repair their nets or unload the day’s catch.
- Day 2 · August 18, 2027Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
- Alberobello and Trulli Charm · 5h30 · Published as included · UNESCO Site · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 3
August 19, 2027Otranto
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 3 · August 19, 2027Arrival 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 4
August 20, 2027Gallipoli
Destination overview
Gallipoli , which comes from the Greek kalle polis, meaning beautiful town, is very aptly named. Located on the heel of the boot, the town known as “the pearl of Puglia” has many attractions. The whiteness of its façades recalls its Greek origins while its architecture echoes its multiple influences.
- Day 4 · August 20, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:30
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
August 21, 2027At sea aboard Le Ponant
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 5 · August 21, 2027Arrival 00:01 · Departure 00:01
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 22, 2027Taormina, 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 6 · August 22, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 19:00
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 23, 2027Reggio di Calabria
Destination overview
At the southern tip of the Italian boot, Reggio di Calabria guards the eastern shore of the Strait of Messina. From the lungomare , the sea front promenade, there are magnificent views over Sicily, a little over 3 km away, and Etna.
- Day 7 · August 23, 2027Arrival 00:01 · 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 8
August 24, 2027Palermo, Sicily
Destination overview
Palermo is the guardian of the Sicilian soul. Many have been attracted to this city, the largest capital of the Italian islands. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans... Palermo is a rich culmination of so many cultural influences as seen in the Moorish designs on the cathedral, and the Byzantine.
- Day 8 · August 24, 2027Arrival 07:30 · 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
Dubrovnik (Croatia) to Palermo, Sicily (Italy) aboard Le Ponant
On August 17-24 2027, Le Ponant sails 7 nights from Dubrovnik (Croatia) to Palermo, Sicily (Italy). Under Sail from Puglia to Sicily brings together Monopoli, Otranto, Gallipoli, At sea aboard Le Ponant, 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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