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8 Nights - Valletta Round Trip

8-night A Circumnavigation Of Sicily Cruise – With Smithsonian Journeys

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Le Bougainville
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8 Nights - Valletta Round Trip

  • PONANT: Le Bougainville
  • |
  • May 5, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Valletta
    | Tue May 5, 2026
    | Depart 6:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    Porto Empedocle
    | Wed May 6, 2026
    | 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  3. Day 3
    Tunis
    | Thu May 7, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  4. Day 4
    Trapani
    | Fri May 8, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  5. Day 5
    Palermo
    | Sat May 9, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Lipari
    | Sun May 10, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  7. Stromboli
    | Sun May 10, 2026
    | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  8. Day 7
    Taormina
    | Mon May 11, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  9. Day 8
    Siracusa
    | Tue May 12, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  10. Day 9
    Valletta
    | Wed May 13, 2026
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
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Roundtrip Valletta
Sailing Features
  • 8 Nights
  • May 5, 2026 / May 13, 2026
  • Valletta
  • Valletta
  • Le Bougainville
  • 10 Land Tours
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Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

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Le Bougainville cruise ship

PONANT:   Le Bougainville

Welcoming and spacious common areas, refined open-to-the-sea design, sleek exterior lines, a marina to make access to the ship's Zodiac® inflatables easier, hi-tech equipment, an outdoor pool, a multisensorial underwater lounge. Le Bougainville represents the new generation of ships designed to combine discovery and exploration with luxury, even in the planet's most remote and isolated regions.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    2019
  • Ship Class:
    Explorer Class
  • Registry:
    French
  • Built In:
    Norway
  • Gross tonnage:
    9 976 UMS
  • Beam:
    59 ft (18 m)
  • Maximum Speed:
    12.5 knots
  • Ship Length:
    430 ft (131.1 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    184
  • Number of Crew:
    112
  • Number of Decks:
    5
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    2
  • Spa:
    1
  • Staterooms / Suites:
    112

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The colorfully painted beach houses of Slovenia as seen from a cave
Don't Miss Out on Any Trip Enhancing Shore Excursions!
Immerse yourself in local culture with authentic cooking classes, traditional dance lessons, and unforgettable visits to historical landmarks during your cruise shore excursions.
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Extend Your Trip with Immersive Pre-Cruise or Post-Cruise Stays
Enjoy the local culture and savor delicious cuisine with pre-cruise or post-cruise stays, ensuring a seamless transition between your land and sea adventures.