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4th Opera Festival at Sea

Venice - Valletta

Dates:
26/9/2025
to  3/10/2025

8
days
7
nights on board
Starting from*
€6,270
per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Set out to discover the cultural and artistic treasures of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas with PONANT. During an 8-day cruise, in partnership with RADIO CLASSIQUE, L’Austral will take you to Malta, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy for its 4th Opera Festival at Sea. In the presence of Alain Duault, Artistic Director, and an outstanding line-up of musicians, enjoy the greatest lyrical voices of the era, accompanied by the splendour and age-old history of the neighbouring shores. This cruise has been specially designed for a French-speaking audience and lectures will be given in French only.*

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, enjoy a unique truffle-based experience from Rovinj, discover Croatian culinary traditions from Dubrovnik, or visit the former shipyard in Aci Trezza from Taormina. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

Your voyage will begin in Italy with an embarkation in Venice. An opportunity to discover or rediscover the sublime city of the Doges, with its many canals, its vaporetti and its mythical gondolas before heading to Croatia and the city of Rovinj. Then, L’Austral will sail towards Hvar. Here, on this charming Dalmatian island, the country’s oldest city Stari Grad nestles between dry-stone rustic estates, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

You will now leave the shores of Montenegro for Croatia. You will sail along the coast to reach the mythical city of Dubrovnik. In the aptly named “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be inspired by its millennia-old history, fascinated by its limestone cliffs sculpted by the wind and marvel at the heritage of its old town.

L’Austral will continue sailing north to the Adriatic SeaThe majestic, grandiose, iconic Bay of Kotor will stretch out before you. There is an air of the Norwegian fjords here in its sparkling blue waters. Nestling in the heart of a bay surrounded by rocky and woody summits, the city of Kotor will surprise you, as you stroll through the narrow little streets of its old town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its mediaeval architecture.

Next, you will visit the stunning Puglia region in Italy when the ship calls at Otranto. Do not miss a visit to Lecce: Its lavish baroque monuments have earned it the nickname “Florence of the South of Italy”.

You will take the sea to discover Taormina, overlooking Etna’s blanket of snow. Its streets will lead you to its famed ancient Greek theatre, where the quality of the acoustics is exceptional.

Your cruise will come to an end in Valletta, capital of the island of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta. 

*The land-based activities and excursions can be conducted in English with a translator if required.


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In partnership with RADIO CLASSIQUE and with featured guest Alain Duault. An amazing cruise through the cultural treasures of four countries: Malta, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy. UNESCO World Heritage Sites:...


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Partner - Anna Pirozzi

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Partner - Radio Classique

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Choose your stateroom

Choose your stateroom

Superior Stateroom Deck 3
 

(21 m²)

From €6,270 per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(18 m²)

From €6,620 per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(18 m²)

From €6,970 per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(18 m²)

From €7,320 per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(18 m²)

From €7,740 per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(27 m²)

From €12,530 per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(37 m²)

From €13,920 per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(37 m²)

From €14,270 per person
5% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 6
 

(45 m²)

Fully booked



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For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.


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