Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Ponant August 25-September 1 2028 PO250828 Cruise & Offers
Palermo, Sicily (Italy) to Nice (France)
Review Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant from Sicily to the Riviera, voyage PO250828, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
August 25, 2028 to September 1, 2028 · Voyage PO250828
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
August 25, 2028Palermo, 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 1 · August 25, 2028Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
August 26, 2028Lipari, Aeolian Islands
Destination overview
Of the seven Aeolian islands, this is the largest and the most populated. Lying off the north coast of Sicily, in the Tyrrhenian sea, Lipari is one of UNESCO’s marvellous World Heritage sites. Its lava stone quarries and obsidian flow of Rocce Rosse are indications of its volcanic nature.
- Day 2 · August 26, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
August 26, 2028Sailing in front of Stromboli
Destination overview
Like Ulysses during his Odyssey, you will have the opportunity to admire the Stromboli , the capricious volcano that looms over the Aeolian Islands. Its activity, uninterrupted for thousands of years, has earned it the nickname the “ Lighthouse of the Mediterranean ”.
- Day 2 · August 26, 2028Arrival 18:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 3
August 27, 2028Amalfi
Destination overview
The little town of Campania gives its name to the region containing the magnificent, UNESCO World Heritage listed, Amalfi coast. And for good reason. Located at the foot of Mount Cerreto, against a rock face of a gorge that opens onto the sea, Amalfi’s absolutely splendid natural scenery alone is.
- Day 3 · August 27, 2028Arrival 08:30 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 4
August 28, 2028Ponza
Destination overview
Off the coast of Naples, the island of Ponza has always lived outside of time… Also known as the island of Circe, where the famous magician who captivated Ulysses was born, this magnificent rock, the result of a volcanic eruption, rises from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
- Day 4 · August 28, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
August 29, 2028Portoferraio, Elba
Destination overview
In the elbow of a creek on the northern coastline of Elba Island, a small corner of paradise awaits in the form of Portoferraio. As you approach its coastlines, you will make out the powerful and majestic contours of its Medici fortresses.
- Day 5 · August 29, 2028Arrival 13:00 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 6
August 30, 2028Porto Venere
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 · August 30, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 23:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
August 31, 2028Portofino
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 7 · August 31, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 8
September 1, 2028Nice
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 8 · September 1, 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
Palermo, Sicily (Italy) to Nice (France) aboard Le Ponant
On August 25-September 1 2028, Le Ponant sails 7 nights from Palermo, Sicily (Italy) to Nice (France). Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant from Sicily to the Riviera brings together Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Sailing in front of Stromboli, Amalfi, Ponza, 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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