Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary

Le Ponant May 4-11 2027 PO040527 Cruise & Offers

Nice (France) to Nice (France)

Voyage PO040527 | 8 days DatesMay 4-11 2027 Duration7 nights ShipLe Ponant

Review The French Riviera Under Le Ponant’s Sails, voyage PO040527, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

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Official PONANT route mapThe French Riviera Under Le Ponant’s Sails · Voyage PO040527Nice (France) to Nice (France)

May 4, 2027 to May 11, 2027 · Voyage PO040527

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.

Days 1 & 8
May 4, 2027 & May 11, 2027NiceThe 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 · May 4, 2027Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
  • Day 8 · May 11, 2027Arrival 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.

Day 2
May 5, 2027PortofinoThe Mediterranean

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 · May 5, 2027Arrival 10:00 · 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 3
May 6, 2027MentonFrance

Destination overview

City of art and history , Menton is located at the far eastern side of the Cote d’Azur. You will be won over by the Provence houses with their palms and lemon trees. Very close to the Saint-Michel-Archange basilica , take a mosey around the charming place aux Herbes, and the medieval streets that follow a sinuous plan.

  • Day 3 · May 6, 2027Arrival 09:00 · Departure 16:00

Verified shore experiences

  • The Essence of Menton Lemons · 3h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Food & Wine · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 4
May 7, 2027AntibesFrance

Destination overview

Under the Mediterranean sun, on the shores of the famous French Riviera, Antibes captivates and enchants travellers from around the world. The Antipolis trading post was founded by the Greeks shortly after Marseille, in the 5th century BC, but it was under the influence of the Romans that the city prospered.

  • Day 4 · May 7, 2027Departure 17:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Escape to Saint-Paul-de-Vence · 6h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 5
May 8, 2027CannesFrance

Destination overview

From the shadows into the light… In the 1800s, Cannes was still just a modest little fishing village which over time has been transformed into the elegant town we know today. You will be surprised to see the extent to which Cannes has retained its Provencal character, as you explore.

  • Day 5 · May 8, 2027Departure 16:00

Verified shore experiences

  • St Honorat island & Wine · 3h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Food & Wine · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 6
May 9, 2027Saint-TropezThe Mediterranean

Destination overview

Saint-Tropez is built on an attractive peninsula on the Côte d’Azur. In its delightful harbours, you will probably be surprised to see fishing trawlers alongside pleasure craft, yachts and jet-skis. You can do some celebrity spotting along the quays edged with Provence houses .

  • Day 6 · May 9, 2027Departure 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
May 10, 2027CassisThe Mediterranean

Destination overview

A discreet outpost of the glittering French Riviera, the port of Cassis masterfully plays its Provençal music. Between the stunning calanques coves and Cap Canaille , the town stretches out with charming southern houses, their blinds repainted countless times, while the port exudes such a sunny and recognisable feeling, giving everything here a festive spirit.

  • Day 7 · May 10, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 15:00

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 Nice (France) aboard Le Ponant

On May 4-11 2027, Le Ponant sails 7 nights from Nice (France) to Nice (France). The French Riviera Under Le Ponant’s Sails brings together Portofino, Menton, Antibes, Cannes, 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.

Personalized cruise planning with PONANT

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Le Ponant | Voyage PO040527 | May 4-11, 2027 | 7 nights Nice (France) to Nice (France)
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Ponant May 4-11 2027: is Voyage PO040527 right for you?

This 8-day voyage aboard Le Ponant sails Nice (France) to Nice (France), with calls including Nice, Portofino, Menton, and Antibes. Voyage PO040527 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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Travelers considering a 8-day Nice (France) to Nice (France) aboard Le Ponant, including Nice, Portofino, Menton, and Antibes.
Why Deluxe Cruises
Personal guidance for Voyage PO040527, including accommodation, deck location, itinerary, inclusion, and special-request comparisons.
Before you book
Confirm current availability, exact itinerary details, accommodation benefits, applicable preferred-rate opportunities, and documented guest requirements.

Questions travelers ask

Why book Le Ponant Voyage PO040527 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage PO040527, 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 PO040527?

For the May 4-11 2027 Nice (France) to Nice (France), 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 Ponant Voyage PO040527?

For the May 4-11, 2027 Nice (France) to Nice (France) sailing aboard Le Ponant: 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 Ponant Voyage PO040527?

For the May 4-11, 2027 Nice (France) to Nice (France) sailing aboard Le Ponant: 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 Ponant Voyage PO040527, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the May 4-11, 2027 Nice (France) to Nice (France) sailing aboard Le Ponant: 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 Ponant for Voyage PO040527?

For the May 4-11, 2027 Nice (France) to Nice (France) sailing aboard Le Ponant: 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 Ponant's verified headline statistics?
32Guests
16Staterooms
34Crew
88 m / 289 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this May itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this May 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 Ponant?
  • Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant are much smaller sailing products with different facilities. Do not apply large-ship venue lists to either yacht.

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 Ponant 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 Ponant 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 PO040527 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Ponant?
  • 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 PO040527: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Ponant handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • 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.
  • Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant are not described as reduced-mobility ships; never promise equivalent accessibility on those yachts.
  • 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 Ponant?
  • 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 Ponant Voyage PO040527?

For round-trip flights to and from Nice (France) around Voyage PO040527, 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 Ponant Voyage PO040527 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Le Ponant Voyage PO040527, 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.
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  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Le Ponant Voyage PO040527. 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 Ponant Voyage PO040527 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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